Uniform
School clothing
The uniform should be clean and in good repair. It should be worn smartly and conventionally. Students who, without good reason, fail to wear the school uniform correctly may be disciplined. If temporarily unable to wear full school uniform, students must provide a dated letter of explanation from a parent or guardian. Such letters will normally receive sympathetic consideration. This does not, however, negate the Headteacher's or Deputy Head's right to send a student home if he judges that the reason is unacceptable.
Boys
◆ Black blazer with school badge and house flash
◆ Black trousers
◆ White shirt (not polo shirt)
◆ School tie
◆ Black or dark grey socks
◆ Black shoes (not boots, trainers, sandals or plimsolls) with leather uppers
◆ Official school V-necked pullover (Grey for years 7-9, Black for years 10 and 11). No sweatshirts, designer label pullovers, or hoodies
Girls
◆ Black blazer with school badge and house flash
◆ Mid/dark grey skirt (pleated from the waist) OR
◆ Official school grey or black trousers
◆ White rever collar blouse (not polo shirt)
◆ White socks or black tights (black socks with trousers)
◆ Black shoes (not boots, trainers, sandals or plimsolls)
◆ Official school V-necked pullover (Grey for years 7-9, Black for years 10 and 11). No sweatshirts, designer label pullovers or hoodies
* Official school pullovers (and trousers for girls) are only available from Rainham Sports or Schooltime.
Boys and Girls
If an outer garment is worn it should be a plain dark coloured coat (not denim, suede or leather). A plain black scarf may be worn around the school, but not in lessons.
Outdoor clothing must be left in cloakrooms and must not be worn or taken into classrooms. Please wear your uniform neatly - shirts tucked in, top button done up, ties a standard length.
Cardigans are not school uniform. Hooded sweatshirts (“hoodies”) are not an acceptable alternative to either pullovers or outer garments in place of a coat. School bags need to be large enough to ca
rry a number of A4 size folders and textbooks. Bags must not be any sort of a handbag, even if it can fit an A4 folder. The mini rucksacks that are often called 'just do it' rucksacks are not big enough and therefore are not allowed.
Jewellery: The only items of jewellery to be worn in school are plain gold or silver studs (one in each earlobe) and a watch. These items must be removed for PE and games. No other body piercings are allowed.
Extremes of hair style are not acceptable. Hair should be of a single, natural colour. You should contact the school if you are in any doubt as to whether you are likely to conflict with the school values. Students should be clean shaven.
Make-up, nail varnish or false nails are not permitted in school and will need to be removed.
Full uniform must be worn to and from school as well as in school.
