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Clothes List

• Mugs, plates, cutlery for use in study and airtight food container(s); • Lower School: Calculator – Casio FX85GT-X (for IGCSE/GCSE); • Upper School: Calculator – Casio FX-9750GII or FX-9860GII Graphic Calculators (for A Level). These can also be purchased from the School Book Office.

Non-uniform clean and neat casual clothes may be worn in the evenings and at certain times on Saturdays and Sundays. Hats and caps are not allowed.

Please note that only roll-on deodorants are permitted. Spray deodorants can cause issues with fire alarms, due to their sensitivity.

Valuables should only be brought to the school if they are essential, and should be handed to the HM, Dame or Resident House Tutor for safekeeping, including passports, tickets etc. Money should be deposited in the House bank. Watches, calculators, alarm clocks etc. should be clearly marked on the back – preferably engraved.

Kettles, mini-fridges, toasted-sandwich makers, fairy lights, etc, are NOT allowed in dorms and bedsits.

Other guidance as to recommended or non-permitted items will be given by HMs.

• Items marked with an asterisk are designed for Marlborough College and only available from Crosby & Lawrence. • This is a list of minimum requirements. • The School reserves the right to buy for the pupil and to charge to the parents’ bill any essential article of clothing missing from the list or damaged, in a state of unacceptable disrepair or un-cleanable. • Pupils may choose EITHER Dress Code 1 OR Dress Code 2, they must not mix and match between the two.

All Pupils:

Underwear, nightwear and wash kit, including hairbrush

Dress Code 1: Trousers and Jacket/Suit and tie

Lower School:

1 Blazer, MC design, navy blue* 2 Pairs trousers, MC design, plain, dark grey* 1 Jacket, MC design, lovat tweed for daily use* (Minimum two advised) 6 Formal shirts, MC design, white or with thin blue stripe* 2 House ties, MC design* 2 V-necked pullovers, MC design, navy blue* 10 Pairs socks, grey black or navy blue 2 Pairs shoes, plain, black polishable leather (no sandals, canvas shoes, boots or trainers)

Upper School:

1-2 Suits, plain , dark colour (compulsory for daily use and Sunday wear) 6 Formal shirts, white or light coloured, plain or with discreet pattern 2 Ties, any sober colour, plain or with a discreet pattern 2 V-neck or round-neck pullovers; any plain colour; knitted wool or cotton; to be worn under a jacket, shirt collar must be visible. No stripes, slogans, zip-tops, rollnecks, sweatshirts or hooded tops) 10 Pairs of socks, dark grey, black or navy blue 2 Pairs of shoes, plain, black or brown smart leather shoe (no sandals, canvas shoes, wellington boots or trainers)

Games Clothes for Boys’ Sport and PE

Lower School: All items below Upper School: To buy from the kit list below to suit their sporting options

2 House swipes, MC design* (1 long sleeved and 1 short sleeved) 2 Swipes, MC design, navy blue* (short sleeved) 1 Mid Layer, MC design, navy blue* 2 Pairs shorts, MC design, white, for Rugby* 3 Pairs socks, MC design, navy blue with white tops* 2 Pairs shorts, MC design, navy blue, for PE* 2 Polo shirts, MC design, white with navy blue trim (short sleeved) for PE* 1 Base layers – top – navy or white* (optional) 1 Base layers – shorts – white* (optional)

1 Tracksuit Trousers, MC design, navy blue, for all major games* 2 Pairs trainers (1 suitable for Sports Hall and Squash, non-marking) 2 Pairs socks, white for Tennis and Squash 1 Pair Rugby boots 1 Pair Football boots 1 Pair swimming shorts or swimming trunks, navy blue* 1 Mouth guard – essential and obligatory – available from Crosby & Lawrence 1 Pair safety goggles for ALL Squash players (if applicable) 1 Waterproof Jacket*

The following are essential only for those in representative teams in the Summer Term:

2 Cricket shirts, MC design, white* White trousers; MC design sweater with navy blue trim;* footwear and socks for Cricket

Dress Code 2:

Lower School:

2 Tartan kilt skirts, MC design* 4 Blouses, MC design, striped long-sleeved* 2 V-necked pullovers, MC House design, navy blue* 1 Blazer, MC design, navy blue* 4-5Pairs tights or socks, non-patterned (lightweight only in summer) 2 Pairs shoes, plain, black, polishable leather (no high heels, sandals, canvas shoes, trainers or boots)

Upper School:

1 Jacket, black, fitted and tailored, for weekday wear. Wool or polyester mix – no leather, denim, corduroy or bomber style. 2 Skirts, MC design, black, long* 4 (min) Blouses, MC design, choice of colours** 3 V-neck or round-neck pullovers, or a cardigan as an alternative, any plain colour (no stripes, slogans, sweatshirts or hooded tops, zip tops or roll necks) 1 Overcoat. Smart and worn over jacket. No bomber jackets. 2 Pairs of shoes, plain, black, leather (no high heels, sandals trainers, canvas shoes or wellington boots.)

Notes: *A tailored, dark trouser suit may be worn as an alternative to the long black skirt and jacket, with uniform shirt and shoes.

Games Clothes for Girls’ Sport and PE: Lower School: All items below Upper School: To buy from the kit list below to suit their sporting options

2 House swipes, MC design (1 long sleeved and 1 short sleeved)* 1 Mid Layer, MC design, navy blue* 1 Track Suit Bottoms, MC design, navy blue, for all major games* 1 Games skort (combined skirt & shorts), MC design, navy blue, for Hockey,

Lacrosse, Netball* 2 Pairs of socks, MC design, navy blue with white tops for Hockey, Lacrosse* 1 Base layers – top – navy* (optional) 1 Base layers – leggings – navy* (optional) 2 Shirts, MC design, white, for PE, Tennis, Netball, Athletics, Squash* 1 Shirt, MC design, navy blue, for Netball, Hockey, Athletics, Squash* 1 Pair of trainers – suitable to play on Astroturf, for Hockey 1 Pair of boots, for Lacrosse (if applicable) 1 Pair of goggles, for Lacrosse (if applicable) 1 Pair of safety goggles, for ALL Squash players (if applicable) 1 Swimming costume, navy blue 1 Mouthguard – essential and obligatory – available from Crosby & Lawrence

The following are essential only for those in representative teams in the Summer Term: 2 Cricket shirts, MC design, white* White trousers; MC design sweater with navy blue trim;* footwear and socks for Cricket

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