Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Policy School Uniform Authorised by Resolution of the Governing Body of the Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School Date: 20 th June 2018 Signature:. Effective date of the policy: 1 st September 2018 Review date of policy: September 2021 or earlier as required This policy is written in the light of the school mission statement. Brentwood Ursuline Convent High School aims to provide excellence in education. To achieve this aim our students need to have a strong sense of belonging to our community. We recognise that good understanding and practice of school uniform requirements are part of the Ursuline experience. That will prepare our students for when they take their place in the wider world. As Christians we have a responsibility to be positive members of any community that we are a part of. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR YEARS 7 11 Skirt: Blouse(s): Pullover: Tights: Socks: Shoes: Boots: Blazer: Dark brown, knee length, school skirt Yellow school blouse Brown school pullover Plain thick beige / brown / ice or thin flesh brown - no patterned tights White ankle socks (NO over the knee socks) Dark brown or black shoes with a heel height measured on the OUTSIDE of not more than 1½ inches - no stilettos or similar heels which damage our floors and are dangerous around the building. Dark brown boots may be worn in winter (outdoors only, in extreme conditions) BUCHS School Blazer from the School Uniform Supplier Page 1 of 6
Coat: Scarf: Gloves: Hats: School Bag: Apron Year 7 8: Dark brown school uniform coat or brown waterproof fleece from School Uniform Supplier Year 9, 10 & 11: A plain, practical, dark (black, brown or navy blue) coat, suitable to wear over the blazer and in keeping with the spirit of the school uniform. School scarf or black/brown/cream scarf (outdoors only) Plain black/brown (outdoors only) Plain black or brown hat (severe weather, outdoors only) Plain black, navy or brown with no logos, with zip, large enough to take A4 files Cookery JEWELLERY & MAKEUP No makeup is permitted A wristwatch, thin neck chain and a maximum of two pairs of small, flat stud earrings A simple small flat ring No bracelets No nail varnish or acrylic nails Extremes of hair-style are not permitted Hair-dying is discouraged and non-natural colours are not permitted NO OTHER FORMS OF PIERCING/TATTOOS OR OTHER BODY ART PERMITTED PE UNIFORM COMPULSORY Royal Blue Hoodie with the school badge and with name printed on back - (surname only, in capital letters) Royal blue games skort* Navy blue running leggings* (outside only) optional Yellow shirt with school badge* Royal blue long socks Short white socks PE Bag dark coloured bag suitable for PE (not a carrier bag) Boot bag Football boots Page 2 of 6
Two pairs of white/black trainers or running shoes (1 pair for inside, with non-marking soles and 1 pair for outside). Only sports brands no fashion trainers. Black leggings (for Dance) These may be bought from a variety of places Leotard (Long sleeved, short sleeved or sleeveless) A black t-shirt is optional in Winter months in addition to a leotard House T-Shirt in House Colour available from school uniform supplier * Yellow shirt to have initials embroidered with royal blue cotton on left. Skort and leggings also to be embroidered with initials, in yellow, on the left. UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS FOR SIXTH FORM Note: Please be aware sixth form students must select from either version 1 or version 2. It is not permitted to mix and match. EITHER: Uniform Version 1 Skirt: Blouse(s) Pullover: Tights: Socks: Shoes: Boots: Blazer: Coat: Scarf: Hat: Gloves: School Bag: Dark brown skirt of knee length or below. Sixth Form Skirt must only be purchased from our school uniform supplier White blouse with a collar and sleeves (short or long) to be purchased from our school uniform supplier Dark brown cardigan/pullover to be purchased from our school uniform supplier Dark brown/beige/flesh-coloured tights (no patterned tights) White ankle socks Dark brown or black shoes with a heel height measured on the OUTSIDE of not more than 1½ inches - no sandals, flip-flops, stilettos or similar heels which damage our floors and are dangerous around the building Dark brown/black boots may be worn in winter (outdoors only, in extreme conditions) Blazer (this is compulsory) A plain, practical, dark coat (black, brown or navy blue), suitable to wear over the blazer and in keeping with the spirit of the school uniform (not to be worn to lessons) School scarf or plain black/brown/cream scarf Plain black or brown hat (severe weather, outdoors only) Brown/black Plain black or brown Page 3 of 6
OR: Uniform Version 2 Suit: Shirt(s): Tie: Socks: Shoes: Boots: Coat: Scarf: Hat: Gloves: School Bag: Dark two-piece trouser suit (Navy, Black or Charcoal). The suit should be a formal, business cut and can be purchased from any high street store. If in doubt, parents/students should get approval from the Director of Sixth Form BEFORE purchasing the suit, to avoid wearing something that is unacceptable and has to be changed. White shirt with collar and sleeves (short or long) to be purchased from our school uniform supplier Gold, to be purchased from our school uniform supplier Dark (no patterned socks) Dark Formal Shoes, Oxford Style Dark brown/black boots may be worn in winter (outdoors only, in extreme conditions) Dark brown/black Coat if required (not to be worn to lessons) School scarf or plain black/brown/cream scarf Plain black or brown hat (severe weather, outdoors only) Brown/black Plain black or brown VI Form Activity Kit White PE Shirt Dark coloured track-suit trousers Trainers with non-marking sole. SIXTH FORM JEWELLERY & MAKEUP Subtle/discreet makeup may be worn A Level PE Uniform Black track-suit trousers* Black PE Shirt with Collar* Black Hoodie* *To be embroidered with initials and include school badge Subtle/discreet nail varnish but no acrylic nails if you are taking a practical A Level subject Subtle/discreet jewellery (no dangly earrings, maximum of two piercings) Extremes of hair-style are not permitted Hair-dying is discouraged and non-natural colours are not permitted NO OTHER FORMS OF PIERCING/TATTOOS OR OTHER BODY ART PERMITTED The school reserves the right to decide on discreet and extreme Page 4 of 6
NOTES REGARDING SCHOOL UNIFORM All items to be marked clearly with student s name as items that are clearly marked are more easily returned if lost. PE/Dance Kit should not be left overnight in the classroom. Students may change only in the changing rooms provided near the Gym, Sports Hall and the Dance Studio and should change into normal uniform before going to class or home. SANCTIONS FOR BREACH OF UNIFORM RULES All students are issued with uniform cards. If uniform rules have been breached, a member of staff will sign and date the uniform card. After three signatures a Head of Year detention will be issued. If the card has been lost the student will be placed in an automatic Head of Year detention. Persistent or extreme infringement will result in Senior Leadership Team intervention and this may include parental contact, withdrawal from lessons and / or the student being sent home until the uniform infringement is put right. MOBILE PHONE & PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES YEAR 7 11 Personal electronic devices are not permitted in school. We would also advise against mobile phones, however if parents feel these are necessary for their daughter s safety during their journey to and from school we require that they are turned off on arrival at school and locked in lockers until your daughter leaves school at 3.30pm. Alternatively students may hand them in at reception where they will be stored, safely, until the end of the day. We cannot accept liability for the loss of any mobile phones or electronic devices that have not been handed in to the reception. Parents are respectfully asked to help us implement this policy by not communicating with their daughters during the school day i.e. 8.40am 3.35pm. SIXTH FORM Mobile phones & personal electronic devices are permitted in school although they are only to be used in the Sixth Form cafe outside of lesson times. We cannot accept liability for the loss of any mobile phones or electronic devices on the premises. Parents are respectfully asked to help us implement this policy by not communicating with their daughters during the school day i.e. 8.40am 3.35pm. Page 5 of 6
If students avail themselves of the Sixth Form Study Room Wi Fi system they MUST adhere to the school s ICT Policy. Also we cannot accept liability for student s personal Laptops. These should be stored in lockers when not in use. Page 6 of 6