Uniform
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School Uniform
The wearing of full school uniform is an integral part of Notley High School ethos which promotes positive attitudes, high standards and a sense of personal pride. In our view, for a school uniform to be successful it must be:-
1. Uniform and not open to various interpretations
2. Distinctive and smart
3. Easily and readily available
4. Reasonably priced
Students are expected to wear the correct school uniform as outlined below.
To help ensure affordability, the school has reduced the number of compulsory branded items. There are three/four required embroidered branded items in total: three from the main uniform (if the skirt is purchased) and one from the PE kit.
Alongside the compulsory items, the full range of branded uniform, including the PE kit, can be purchased from the Sportswear International (SWI) website at www.swi.co.uk. While you are able to purchase other items from them (branded and unbranded), it is only necessary to purchase the compulsory branded items.
Full details of the updated requirements are provided below.
Uniform Requirements
| Item | Is it Compulsory? | Is it a Branded item? |
| School Badge: Attached to the blazer, embroidered logo in relevant year group colour | Yes | Yes from SWI |
| Tie - Tie with coloured House logo – only available from our supplier, SWI. The top button of the shirt must be fastened and the tie knot placed at the collar of the shirt. The school and House crests should sit just below the knot. | Yes | Yes from SWI |
| Black Blazer | Yes | No |
| Skirt: blue knee-length Kelso tartan kilt | Yes (if not the trousers) | Yes from SWI |
| Trousers: plain back tailored, must have a hem and not be frayed or have a wide or narrow bottom. Trousers should not be denim, cord, Lycra material or hipster style and any zip should be discreet. The bottom of trousers should sit on the shoe and not cling to the leg | Yes (if not the Kilt) | No |
| Shirt: White shirt with plain, undecorated collar. Not polo or Lycra style. | Yes | No |
| V Neck Pullover: Long sleeves, black plain | Optional | No |
| Shoes: - Plain black leather or leather look shoes (not open-toe design, trainers, trainer-style shoes, pump or canvas shoes, no stilettos, mules or sling backs, a proper heel not greater than 4cm - no coloured laces or stitching). Trainers are only allowed if accompanied by a doctor’s note. Please note boots are not allowed. | Yes | No |
| Socks/Tights: - Plain black socks. Tights must be black or natural/skin tone. | Yes | No |
| Belts: - Only plain black belts are acceptable. | Optional | No |
| Protective Clothing: - Craft apron and an old shirt for Art. | Optional | No |
| Outdoor Coats: - Most forms of sensible outdoor coats (preferably dark in colour and waterproof) are acceptable. Casual leisure wear is not regarded as suitable for school. Sweatshirts or hoodies of any description are not coats and are not acceptable. | Optional | No |
PE
|
Item |
Is it Compulsory? |
Is it a Branded Item? |
|
Red Aptus polo shirt |
Yes |
Yes – purchase from SWI |
|
Plain black shorts |
Yes |
No |
|
Black football Socks |
Optional |
No |
|
Plain Black lightweight rain jacket |
Optional |
No |
|
Black thermal base layer |
Optional |
No |
|
Leggings are permitted providing that they are thick and plain black. Small logos are acceptable (no bigger than a £2 coin). |
Optional |
No |
|
Gum shield: we recommend a gum shield fitted by a dentist |
Optional |
No |
All uniform, including PE kit, can be acquired via Schoolwear International’s websitewww.swischoolwear.co.uk
PE Information
Students have one indoor and one outdoor lesson per week. Students will go outside for their outdoor lessons – wind, rain or shine - and should dress accordingly. Students are encouraged to wear warm clothing under their PE kit. Long sleeve t-shirts are acceptable, providing the top layer is the Notley PE kit. If a student wears a ‘base layer’ with their short sleeve t-shirt it must be black.
When the weather is particularly cold and wet, students are encouraged to bring a towel and a change of underwear and socks as it is likely the lesson will be outside. Students should always prepare for their lesson to be outside.
Students must have appropriate trainers. Converse or canvas trainers are not permitted and therefore we recommend that earrings are removed on the day’s students have PE. When students are outside on the field, they are encouraged to wear football boots or boots with studs. We can provide football boots for students during lessons on the 4G pitch.
We take guidance from national governing bodies: Jewellery is not permitted. For this reason, we advise that any ear piercings take place at the start of the school holidays to allow the ears to heal so as earrings can be removed during PE lessons.
Although the changing rooms are locked during PE lessons the school cannot guarantee the safety and security of valuables, so students are advised not to bring anything of value into school on the days they have PE.
Jewellery
Wristwatch - One wristwatch is acceptable.
Piercings - Students with pierced ears will be allowed to wear two plain gold/silver small studs or small sleepers, one in the lobe of each ear. Diamanté, crystals, gemstones or other decorative styles are not acceptable. Plain gold or silver sleepers must be small enough to not allow a 5p piece to pass through them (a maximum of one per ear). The stud/sleeper is to be placed in the earlobe. Nose studs, other jewellery, piercings and badges are not allowed. Items that are not acceptable will be confiscated until the end of the half term when they can be collected from Student Services.
Hair – Notley High School & Sixth subscribes to The Halo Code
Students with long hair must fasten if studying in laboratories, and practical lessons.
Extreme hairstyles will not be tolerated (no hair shorter than number 2, no shapes cut into hair, no unnatural colours or unnatural combinations).
The school reserves the right to make the final decision on what constitutes an extreme hairstyle.
Make-up
Students are not permitted to wear make-up in Years 7, 8 and 9. Discreet make-up is permitted in Years 10 and 11. Nail varnish or false nails are not allowed.
Uniform Exchange
The school would appreciate if parents/carers would donate good quality second-hand uniform to the school. All enquiries should be made to enquiries@notleyhigh.com
Pre-Loved Uniform
We have a stock of pre-loved uniform available to gift families in need. If you have an urgent requirement, please contact the school via enquiries@notleyhigh.com
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