Tudor Grange Academies Trust Uniform Guide
Academy Uniform Tudor Grange Academy is very proud of the standards it maintains with uniform. This is achieved through the partnership between the Academy and home. To enable you to support the Academy the full uniform requirements are listed in this guide. Tudor Grange Academy bespoke School Uniform and School togs supply PE kit a well-established and experienced supplier of School Uniform and PE kit. All items of uniform are of a high quality, hard wearing and offer excellent value for money. To ensure that your son/daughter complies with our uniform requirements we would recommend that it be purchased through School togs from either the retail shop or are placed online via the School togs website. The following bespoke items can only be purchased from our supplier School togs at 31 New Street Worcester WR1 2DR Blazer Green with gold braiding and Academy badge on pocket, single breasted, two-button blazer. Tie Official Tudor Grange tie, reaching the waist. Ties should not be tucked into shirts, and must be worn showing seven stripes. Year 11 have a bottle green tie with school badge. Pullover, Sleeveless or Long Sleeved Medium grey. The pullover must be worn during the autumn and spring term and is optional during the summer term. Round-necked and sweatshirts are not permitted. Year 11 only
PE Kit: Girls Outdoor Kit COMPULSORY GIRL S KIT Black/green with logo Haze Ladies Fit Polo Shirt Black/bottle green with logo Cuatro fleece op Black/white Skort* OR Cuatro shorts* Black/bottle green with TGA letters Sports Socks *compulsory for girls to have either a Skort OR Cuatro Shorts, but may have both Boys Outdoor Kit COMPULSORY BOY S KIT Black/ green with logo Vapour Polo Shirt & ProTec Rugby Shirt Black/white Cuatro Shorts Black/bottle green with TGA letters Sports Socks GCSE Dance GSCE Dance T Shirt (Mrs Johnson will provide details of the Dance T Shirt on commencement of the course) Plain Black Sport leggings PE Optional Extras: - White trainer socks - Black/white Cuatro Track Pants - Black Base layer Top (highly recommended) - Black Plain sports leggings for girls (no large logos) - Gum shield (advised for rugby) Students are required to attend all PE lessons with the correct PE kit. The only time PE kit should not be worn by a student is if they have an approved medical reason or religious observation that forbids or restricts them from getting changed. This should be clearly explained in a note from parents / guardians or through a phone call made to the school office.
Academy PE KIT Bags should be black only with no large logos. It is preferred that Yr 7 & Yr 8 have Academy bags
The Following: non-bespoke Items can be purchased from the identified retailers OR from Schooltogs Shirts White buttoned shirt, which should be tucked in at all times. Trousers Plymouth/Putney mid grey (boys) of an orthodox style, not unduly tapered or flared, straight grey (girls). Skirt Grey pleated boxed skirt to be worn on or just above the knee. School togs have a wide range of sizes and lengths. Socks Plain black or dark grey (boys). Grey or black (girls) ankle or knee length. Tights must not be worn underneath socks. Tights Plain, neutral colours in nylon for pupils other than Year 7. Thick tights in grey or black are allowed for all years. Patterned tights are not permitted. Shoes Shoes should be plain black leather with a maximum heel height of 5cm and a maximum sole thickness of 2cm (the heel height is measured from the ground to the welt up the back of the heel). Boots, boot-style shoes, stiletto heels, sling-back shoes, canvas shoes, suede shoes, trainers and skater style shoes are not permitted. Trainers (for PE) Studded boots & shin pads (to be worn for a range of activities on the playing fields) Coats Plain grey, dark green, navy or black with no stripes, designs, patterns, slogans or fur. A very small brand logo is allowed, please contact the Academy if in doubt. Academy Bag A bag fit for the purpose of carrying school equipment, books and folders. Small hand/shoulder bags and carrier bags are not allowed. Bags should be black only, it is preferred that year 7 & 8 have Academy bags purchased from School Togs. Scarves and gloves Plain bottle green, black or grey or the Academy official scarf.
Turbans Black or dark green. Hijabs Black and pinned under the chin to stay on the head comfortably. Hijabs worn around the neck only are not permitted. Hairstyles, Jewellery: Extreme hairstyles, cuts and colours are not allowed on any occasion. Examples of extreme hairstyles include close shaved, decoratively shaved as well as, for boys, hair length below the collar. Two-tone colouring, extensive highlighting and decorative braiding are not allowed. Hairbands and slides, if worn, should be bottle green or plain black. No student is permitted to wear jewellery. Watches may be worn. Make up: a discreet amount of mascara is. No other make-up, nail varnish or false nails are allowed. Please remember: Academy uniform should not be mixed with non-uniform items. School bags should be an appropriate size and free of graffiti. The sports clothing specified in the uniform list must be worn for PE and games, and for matches with other schools. All uniform must be clearly labelled. The use of laundry markers is proving to be most effective in the return of mislaid items. In travelling to and from the Academy, while at the Academy, and while representing the Academy at functions or matches, students must wear full Academy uniform. Uniform is also normally to be worn during educational visits. If a student arrives at school with incorrect uniform their College Leader/ member of SLT or the Principal may (a) Send the student home to change, having first contacted the parents, (b) Provide a change of uniform (c) Send the student to the isolation room to work for the day. (d) Set a college detention The Principal s decision on acceptable uniform is final.
School Trouser & Skirt Guidance The following information has been provided to help parents and carers in identifying what styles of trousers and skirts are suitable for school wear. Our Uniform Policy clearly stipulates that tight fitting trousers, leggings, shorts, cargo pant or fashion trousers of any kind are not permitted in school. Whilst this is not designed to be an exhaustive list, and bearing in mind that shop stock and styles will change, we hope that this guidance will be useful when purchasing school uniform items for your child. Any queries regarding uniform please contact Mrs J Reeves at jreeves@tgacademy.or.uk or telephone 01905 454627 Ex 4413 Thank you in anticipation of your full support. Suggested Suppliers in this booklet include
Girls Skirts (Grey) Pleated Skirt V15 Product Code: AAAA111850 Recommended by the Academy Skirt with Permanent Pleats Product code T760132 Girls School Pleated Skirt - Grey Product code 5939075 Girls Trousers (Grey) Banner Grenwich Style Slim Leg Slim Fit Trousers -T761245 Girls School Trousers Product Code: 4663028
Boys Trousers (Grey) Winter bottom or Banner trousers Plymouth Grey Boys' Slim Fit Slim Leg Trousers -T764749 2 Pack Boys' Regular Leg Trousers- T763622 Boys Grey School Adjustable Waist Trousers School Slim Fit Trousers Product Code Boys School Flat Front Codes: / 2910814 / 3505236
Examples of Prohibited Trousers The following items are an indicative gallery of prohibited items. They are not appropriate for school wear and must not be worn. As fashions change quickly, this gallery may not show all pictures of prohibited items. Be sure that you are purchasing appropriate school wear please contact the Academy with any queries.
Acceptable Footwear Examples of shoe styles that are acceptable and suitable to be worn with uniform. Boots, boot-style shoes, stiletto heels, sling-back shoes, canvas shoes, suede shoes, trainers and skater style shoes are not permitted.
Unacceptable Footwear Unacceptable styles that must not be worn. For example, black or dark trainers, ballet pumps and canvas pumps.
Academy Uniform Check List Academy blazer White shirt with top button Academy Tie Pullover, Sleeveless or Long Sleeved Grey Trousers Grey Boxed Pleat Skirt Socks ( Plain black, or grey) Tights (black, grey or neutral) Black Leather Shoes PE Polo Shirt Shorts or Skort Rugby Shirt (Boys) Fleece (Girls) Trainers Studded boots & shin pads Water Bottle Stationery Check list 2 Pens 2 Pencils Pencil Sharpener Eraser Ruler (Minimum 15cm) Glue Stick Colouring Pencils Highlighter Maths Calculator Named Pencil Case