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70th anniversary Friday 6th June 1944 D Day The liberation of Europe Best wishes to Yr11 (and Yr10 Science exams) Exams continue today Question. What do these people have in common? Answer They all wear a uniform or have to stick to a dress code at work: • Clothes • Shoes • Make-up • Jewellery • Hair colour • Beards! They all have to conform to certain expectations Expectations? People expect me to dress in a certain way People expect teachers to dress in a certain way People expect students to dress in a certain way That’s just the way it is! Uniform/Dress Code Assembly June 2014 Why is uniform important? Governors set the rules and they want a uniform The vast majority of parents and students value uniform Uniform looks smart Students tell us they feel smart Uniform encourages a sense of belonging Dressing for school is associated with positive work habits Uniform helps reduce the lure of expensive branded clothes Acceptable Uniform & Dress Code Students are expected to arrive at school wearing the correct uniform Uniform item Acceptable Plain black shoes Footwear Plain black boots under trousers White, black, grey socks Black tailored trousers Trousers Skirts Shorts Black formal cut Sensible length Plain black tailored shorts (summer only) with black shoes only Plain black Belts White shirt & tie Jumper Coats Plain white collared shirt (plain white vest/short sleeved t-shirt may be worn underneath) with school tie Black V necked jumper with school logo Weather/waterproof outdoor coat any colour. School track suit top Unacceptable Trainers Coloured laces Brightly coloured socks High heels Any logo Any stripes or trim Flip flops/sandals Logos/brand names Skinnies Fashion trends Combat/jeans Short skirts Logos/brand names Fashion belts, belts not attached to trousers Coloured/patterned vests or t-shirts underneath or on show Sweatshirts or hoodies Cannot wear jumper for PE lessons Hoodies and other sweatshirts are NOT suitable replacements for school jumper No denim jackets Scarves Caps/hats/gloves Where allowed NOT to be worn inside school buildings Coats can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC Scarves can be worn anywhere other than in classrooms lessons and the LRC Outdoors only School staff value the support of parents/carers in upholding uniform standards. Parents can help by: ensuring their child leaves home dressed for school as set down above; supporting school staff when they have to enforce school uniform expectations. Focus on uniform • • • • • Weekly uniform focus Tutors in tutor/assembly time Spare items in Time Out Black footwear, ties, jumpers, trousers Replacement footwear is sprayed and clothes washed • And basic equipment… • No student should leave a lesson to sort out uniform Remember • Uniform list is shown in the school planner • Uniform list is sent home at the start of the school year • Uniform list is displayed in tutor rooms • SO STUDENTS ARE VERY AWARE OF THE RULES • Parents were sent a text-alert before half term to inform them • A letter has been posted on the website informing parents • SO PARENTS/CARERS ARE AWARE OF THE RULES Canvas type shoes with coloured trim/sole NOT ACCEPTABLE You will be expected to change into school footwear Skin-tight black leggings NOT ACCEPTABLE You will be expected to change into school trousers Jumpers NOT ACCEPTABLE You will be asked to remove and wear school top Hoodies around school NOT ACCEPTABLE You will be asked to remove non- zip hoodies and provided with school top School ties should be worn neatly Clip-on ties is a possible solution Caps and hats – not in school School equipment You are required to bring basic equipment daily It is…. • It is your responsibility to arrive at school dressed correctly • It is a requirement if you want to attend this school • It is the responsibility of tutors to challenge all those students not in the correct uniform • It is not OK for students to get annoyed with staff when challenged about uniform Finally • Thank you to the vast majority of you that do come to school day-in day-out in the correct uniform • Staff recognise that it is not FAIR when a small number of students think they can wear want they like • Rules have to be applied equally and consistently if we are to achieve EQUITY Let’s be proud of our school Let’s be proud of each other