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School Uniform

Our uniform reflects the school's tradition and innovation of which we are so proud. We believe that by encouraging our students to dress smartly for school, we are building on the standards, discipline and professionalism that they will require in the competitive world of work.

School uniform plays a vital role in contributing to the ethos of the school and setting the appropriate tone and we want all our students to be proud of their uniform and also to have a say in how it is designed. The design of the current uniform was proposed by the School Council. 

Uniform

    • Black blazer with blue trim and school badge;

    • Blue/Black knee length tartan skirt or black trousers;

    • White shirt;

    • School tie, to be worn at a standard length, with school crest on display;

    • Sensible plain black shoes;

    • Plain white socks (no ribbons/bows) or navy-blue tights;

    • Plain Black V neck jumper;

    • Scarves are permitted but must be worn outside;

    • Hoodies are not acceptable on the school premises.

*Any hair accessories (hairbands, clips or bobbles)  must be black, navy blue or white. Jewellery should not be worn. No badges are to be worn other than those issued by the school.

PE kit

    The Wade Deacon PE kit consists of the following:

      • Black & red shirt;

      • Black and red shorts (the length of shorts should be just above the knee to mid-thigh);

      • Plain black sports socks (knee length);

      • Suitable sports trainers;

      • Studded boots;

      • *Black and red ¼ zip top;

      • *Plain black sports leggings;

      • *Towel.

      *Optional items

Uniform Policy

Parents must ensure that all property is clearly and indelibly marked with its owner’s name. We recommend that large sums of money, valuable clothing or belongings etc. should not be brought to school. Our Insurance Policy does not cover loss or damage to personal belongings such as mobile phones and iPods.

Please remember that the school is the final arbiter of the appearance of pupils.

More detailed uniform guidance is found in the Uniform Policy, available for download above.

 

A​ppropriate School Footwear

• Shoes must be black in colour. There should be no coloured stitching or coloured flashes visible on the shoe (excluding the small label on the side of Kickers school shoes).

• Vivienne Westwood ‘Melissa’ style shoes, including those with a black logo are not permitted; please do not purchase them.

• Trainers or trainer style shoes are not permitted, please do not purchase them.

o This includes Hugo Boss, Cruyff, Adidas Stan Smith, Kickers or any other brands; the named examples are not an exhaustive list.

• Shoes must be able to be polished, please note that patent leather shoes are acceptable, however, suede leather is not permitted.

• Heels over 2cm are not allowed.

• Open toe shoes are not allowed.

• No boots of any description are permitted.

• No platforms, sandals, slingbacks or fashion shoes are allowed.

• Canvas pumps will not be acceptable as school shoes or for use in Physical Education lessons.

 

E​quipment List

Pupils must come to school every day with:

• Black pen;

• Purple pen;

• Pencil;

• Ruler;

• Protractor;

• Pair of compasses;

• Calculator;

• Glue stick;

• Basic pack of coloured pencils;

• The correct exercise and text books for each lesson;

• Any extra equipment needed for Technology, PE, etc;

• Homework when required.

Pupils will need to keep this equipment organised in an appropriate school bag, designed to carry books and equipment.

 

P​lease click here to view our School Standards document for a more comprehensive overview

 

 

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