Monday 5th September 2016

Letter previously posted on the 19th July 2016

Dear Parent(s)/Carer(s),

Uniform and Equipment Expectations for September 2016

I am writing to clarify our expectations for uniform and equipment for the coming academic year. Our school uniform is an important expression of our pride in ourselves as a school and we expect all students to be in correct uniform. Students who are not correctly dressed in September may be sent home and so we would very much appreciate your support in ensuring that your child is sent to school correctly dressed and equipped. Teacher time spent challenging uniform distracts from our principal purpose of teaching and learning. The details for the school uniform for September are set out below and can also be found on the school website.

In particular I would like to point out our expectations for September regarding shoes. Over the past years students have been wearing trainer style shoes, soft and suede topped shoes, VANS, canvas pumps etc. These are not appropriate for school and from September all students must be in appropriate footwear as detailed below. In order to clarify this we have posted some images via the links below of acceptable and unacceptable guidelines. Please ensure that these are correctly adhered to. We really appreciate your support. If you have any queries please contact your child’s relevant Year Leader.

Yours sincerely

Ms S Adams

Principal

PLEASE SEE THE LINKS BELOW FOR ACCEPTABLE SHOE EXAMPLES

Acceptable shoes for boys

Acceptable shoes for girls

Uniform Information:

Blazer: A black blazer with the school logo on the pocket. Black blazers may be purchased from any supplier and the logo badge can be purchased separately from school.

Blouse/Shirt:
Girls - in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10; Blue school style shirt to be worn with a school tie.
Girls – in Year 11; White school style shirt, to be worn with a school tie.
Boys - in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10; Blue school style shirt to be worn with a school tie.
Boys – in Year 11; White school style shirt to be worn with a school tie.

Black V-neck Jumper: A plain black v-neck jumper may be worn in addition, but not as an alternative to the blazer during colder months. Cardigans are not acceptable.
Trousers/Skirts:
Girls - Black trousers or skirt. The skirt length should be on the knee and smart in style and fabric.
Boys - Black trousers. Belts should be plain black.
Trouser styles should not be skinny or tight. Jeans, leggings and other casual styles are inappropriate as are fabrics such as lycra, jean fabric or jersey. The fabric between the knee and ankle should be loose, bootcut style or flared.
Tie:

Years 7, 8 and 9 - school clip on tie.

Year 10 – school clip on tie or KS4 tie.

Year 11 – KS4 tie or student leader tie.

· Shoes/Boots:

Black or dark brown shoes or boots which should be plastic or leather; boots must not be above the ankle for boys or girls. No steel capped boots. No stacked or high heeled shoes, backless shoes, flip-flops or trainers. Canvas pumps, VANS and soft shoes are not acceptable.

· Tights/Socks:

Socks – white or black.

Tights – plain opaque in black or flesh colour.

CLIP ON TIE (£5.00), KS4 TIE (£6.00), STUDENT LEADER TIE (£6.00) and

BLAZER BADGES (£5.00) CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE SCHOOL

PE KIT:

Navy sports polo shirt – embroidered

(Optional name/number printed on back) add £6.00/£7.20

26/28 – 34/36

38/40 – 42/44

£

12.95

14.95*

Navy sports shorts

22/24, 26/28

30/32, 34/36, 38/40

6.95

8.50*

Wey Valley sports socks

2-5

6-9

10-13

5.75

7.00*

7.00*

OPTIONAL:

Embroidered Icon half zip sweat top:

30/32, 32/34, 34/36

38/40, 42/44, 46/48

22.50

27.50*

Embroidered Trinity Track Top (Navy):

30/32, 32/34

34/36 – 46/48

26.50

32.60*

Trinity Track Pants (Navy):

22-28

30-38

14.65

18.00*

*VAT where applicable is included at 20%

Students who are Gifted and Talented in PE or studying GCSE PE or BTEC are able to purchase Auveno high performance team wear tops from Dorset Schoolwear -£20.00*- order form available from PE office.

ALL PE KIT IS AVAILABLE AT THE DORSET SCHOOLWEAR SHOP

53 Great George Street, Weymouth (near the Library) 01305 780700

or you can purchase on line at www.dorsetschoolwear.co.uk

Items are no longer sold at the school with the exception of blazer badges and ties.

PRICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

· Jewellery:

A watch and one pair of stud earrings only may be worn. Please note that studs may only be worn in ears but must be removed for PE. No other piercings are allowed. No clear plastic piercings or plasters over piercings are acceptable.

· Hair:

Extreme styles are not acceptable. Issues arising from unsuitable styles, including cuts shorter than a number 2, will be dealt with at the discretion of the Principal. No brightly coloured dyed hair. Hair should be tied back in school at times when it could create a health and safety issue in a lesson. Hair ties should be black or brown.

Make-up:
Heavy make-up is not appropriate for school. Students will be asked to remove make-up at the discretion of the Principal.
Equipment:
All students should be equipped with a school bag large enough to carry A4 sized folders and books. It should be strong and able to protect books in wet weather. All students should have a pencil case with basic equipment of pens, rubber and ruler.
Mobile phone and MP3 should not be seen in school or within the school grounds. Students seen with mobile phones, MP3 players, iPods and other valuable equipment will have them confiscated. Items will be placed in the school safe and parents/carers will be notified by letter or phone to collect them. If students need to contact home they may use the year or school office phone. Please note the school cannot be held responsible if any valuable items brought into school are lost or stolen. Where this occurs we will ask the parent/carers to contact the Police as there is insufficient time in school to investigate the theft of items which should not be on school site.

PLEASE NOTE:

Where any aspect of a student’s appearance is deemed inappropriate for school by the Principal, parents/carers will be contacted by the school.

Students not in correct uniform may be sent home or internally isolated until the problem is rectified.
Medical conditions preventing the wearing of correct uniform require a letter from your GP.