Uniform Requirements We insist on high standards of dress at St. Peter’s and ask for Parents’ support in applying our school uniform policy. We believe that it helps to maintain the high standards of behaviour and achievement that we strive for. We also believe that having high standards of dress helps to keep to a minimum the number of incidents of bullying. Evidence shows that bullying can often begin with teasing over a young person’s appearance and so we strongly believe that maintaining high standards of dress makes our pupils much less likely to experience bullying. The following guidance is intended to provide information for Parents about the school uniform. It is not a definitive list and it is always best to check with your son or daughter’s form tutor before purchasing anything that you are in doubt about or allowing your son or daughter to have a hairstyle that might not be allowed. For guidance regarding shoe styles, please see the information below:
School Uniform GIRLS' INDOOR UNIFORM Item
Special Feature
BLAZER
Colour Brown with school badge
SKIRT
Kilt, pleated, A-Line
Brown
Skirts should be mid-knee to mid-calf in length. If you have difficulty finding a skirt that fits correctly in the waist but is too short, some of our uniform suppliers will order skirts made-to-measure. (Short straight skirts with splits are not allowed) TROUSERS
To match blazer (from uniform suppliers only)
Dark brown
SHIRT
Short or long sleeved formal with top button not casual
White
JUMPER (Optional)
Brown ‘V’ neck (optional) (from uniform suppliers only)
With red/yellow stripe
TIE
Clip on
Brown with red/yellow stripe
SOCKS
Plain ankle socks
White (with skirts) Dark brown (with trousers)
TIGHTS
Ribbed (during cold weather)
Plain cream/fawn/brown
SHOES
Simple sturdy flat-heeled school shoes Plain dark brown or black. Must have a strap, boots are allowed but only with trousers (not with skirts) (Ballet, striped or trainer style shoes are not allowed. Please see the images on the website for examples) GIRLS' P.E. KIT COMPULSORY
OPTIONAL
T-shirt with badge White Shorts Black P.E. skirt (kilt style) Black Hoodie/sweat shirt with badge Black Tracksuit bottoms Black Trainers or Astro trainers Towel Hat and gloves (bad weather only) Socks Black football Tracksuit with badge Black
It is advisable to wear a tracksuit during the winter months.
BOYS’ INDOOR UNIFORM BLAZER SHIRT
Brown with school badge Short or long sleeved formal with top button not casual
White
JUMPER (Optional)
Brown ‘V’ neck (optional) (from uniform suppliers only)
with red/yellow stripe
TROUSERS
To match blazer
Dark brown
TIE
Clip on
Brown with red/yellow stripe
SOCKS
Ankle
Dark brown
SHOES
Plain school shoes/boots
Plain dark brown or black
(Striped or trainer style shoes are not allowed. Please see the images on the website for examples)
BOYS’ P.E. KIT COMPULSORY
OPTIONAL
T-shirt with badge White Shorts Black School rugby shirt (outdoors) Tracksuit bottoms (outdoors) Black Trainers or Astro trainers Football boots Towel Hat and gloves (bad weather only) Socks Black football socks Tracksuit with badge Black
Pupils will be allowed to wear tracksuit bottoms in bad weather at the teacher's discretion.
CRAFT AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY APRONS OUTDOOR WEAR FOR BOYS AND GIRLS IF REQUIRED School outdoor coat/fleece
a plain dark coat/fleece of a single colour, without patterns or any large logos or motifs
Scarves gloves, caps etc. if worn must be of a plain dark colour.
Notes 1. Lockers are available for the safekeeping of outdoor wear. 2. All pupils will require a bag in which to carry books and one in which to carry P.E/Games kit.
JEWELLERY Because we feel that it will constitute a danger in some lessons, we do not allow the wearing of jewellery in school, except for a wristwatch if required.
HAIR The school reserves the right to prohibit unsuitable fashions/styles. If in doubt please contact us. Exaggerated hair styles e.g. "steps", "lines" or those cultivated to attract attention as well as very short and very long styles are unacceptable Girl's hair bands/accessories should be in brown or black.