Uniform Policy Sept 2022

We are very proud of all our students, promoting a sense of belonging and joining in with all aspects of school life.  Our school uniform is an important part of our schools identity, we work hard to ensure that students are well supported, comfortable and have a functional uniform which supports them within all aspects of their school experiences. Our uniform promotes a sense of sense of pride for all students, with a shared view that if we look smart we act smart.

The majority of uniform is marked with the school logo and is of a specific style and colour.  This applies to the blazers, sweaters, trousers and skirts.  We therefore strongly advise these items should be obtained only from listed suppliers who have gone to great lengths to source garments of durable quality and which are very competitively priced.  Items such as white shirts can be obtained from other sources. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

We are updating our school uniform for our new intake from September 2024 by introducing a new style skirt which will be the only option for our new Year 7 students and any new student starters.  The new design will then become the only accepted skirt style from September 2025.

New Trutex GST Gisburn Tartan Skirt

We would ask parents that when they update their child’s uniform, that they do so with the new skirt which will be available from our stockists.

** IT IS ADVISED THAT ALL CLOTHING AND PROPERTY IS CLEARLY NAMED **

If lost items are named it means they can be easily returned to students.

The school cannot accept responsibility for loss or damage to clothing/ uniform of individual pupils.

OBTAINING THE UNIFORM

OUTDOOR CLOTHING

A black or grey waterproof coat/jacket may be worn to and from school and, if wished, crossing the road between East and West sites (but not to be worn indoors).  Sweatshirts, hoodies or other such tops are not classed as outdoor wear and should not be worn to school.

TECHNOLOGY

For Food Technology, a cotton apron with front pocket is required.

PERFORMING ARTS

Pupils are not required to change for Performing Arts but a spare pair of socks is recommended.

THREE IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTARY POINTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Hair:                 ‘Grade One’ haircuts or other extreme cuts and unnatural hair colours are unacceptable.  Should this be the case, parents/guardians will be contacted as this is not an acceptable appearance to be allowed in school or the classroom.

Jewellery:        Years 7-11: a maximum of one stud or small earring in each ear.  No other facial piercings or different types of piercings are allowed.  Should this occur students will be asked to remove the piercing whilst in school.  There are separate rules for the Sixth Form.

Make-up:          This is not allowed in Years 7, 8 and 9.  Older girls may use it modestly.  Nail Varnish should be of a clear or pale colour but no nail extensions, acrylic or shellac varnish are permitted. False nails are also not permitted.  Students may be asked to remove any inappropriate colours. 

SIXTH FORM UNIFORM (YEARS 12, 13)

Sixth Formers are not expected to wear uniform, but should attend school in clothing that is of a smart/ business appearance.