School Uniform

It is important that you wear the right clothing and take the right equipment with you when you start school. It will all seem very different from the school that you go to now. You will have to move around to different rooms for all your lessons. You will have several teachers and you will need different things for the various subjects. It is important that you get it right. At first it may seem a lot to remember but you will soon get used to it and you will do it easily.

The first thing to think about is the clothes that you will wear and you can get these ready in good time before you start school. Our uniform is simple and intended to be comfortable but smart. Correct uniform is important to establish the right atmosphere for learning and we want pupils to take pride in their appearance.

Uniform clarification from January 2010

Q: Where can I purchase the school uniform?
Q: What will I need to bring on my first day in school?
Q: What happens if I refuse to wear my school uniform correctly?
Q: What are the school uniform guidelines?
Q: Can I wear bracelets or a chain?
Q: What are the guidelines for piercings?
Q: Can I have my hair dyed, spiked or Mohican for school?
Q: Can I wear nail varnish?
Q: Can I wear make-up to school?
Q: What happens if I lose something in school?
Q: Do you have Non Uniform Days?

Q: Where can I purchase the school uniform?
A: Deer Park sweatshirts, fleeces and polo shirts are available from D & J Sports, Cricklade Street, Cirencester. Make sure that your uniform is marked or labelled clearly with your name and tutor group.

Q: What will I need to bring on my first day in school?
A: There are lots of things that you will need on your first day. Firstly, you will need a good strong school bag for all your bits & pieces. It’s a good idea to practise packing it before term begins. You will need: A Calculator/Pen/Pencil/Ruler, your PE Kit, Drink, Lunch, Snack for Break, Lock for your bike if you ride to school & deodorant for after PE. You don’t have to have showers at school.

Q: What happens if I refuse to wear my school uniform correctly?
A: You will be spoken to by the Head of Year and informed of the School Standards. If you continue to refuse to wear the correct uniform your parents will be contacted.

Q: What are the school uniform guidelines?
A:
Shirts - Shirts should be either plain white with buttons to the collar or navy blue Deer Park polo shirt. Shirts should be tucked in and worn with a tie.
Sweatshirts - You are required to wear the Deer Park Sweatshirt, except in warm weather.
Fleeces or Coats - These should be plain in colour, no obvious logos. No hoodies, denim or leather jackets. No outdoor coats are to be worn in school.
Skirt / Trousers - Skirts or trousers should be dark grey or black. No patterns on fabric. Full length trousers may be worn by either sex. Jeans, casual trousers, cords and colours other than grey or black are not permitted. Flares must not be wide enough to obscure shoes or cause ripping at the base. Skirts should have a straight hem, be near knee length or longer but not ankle length or very short.
Shoes - Shoes should be black, plain, and of sensible design. Heels should be of a sensible height so as to minimise the risk of accidents, especially on the stairs. Trainers are not permitted. If you wear trainers for a medical reason you should have a doctor’s note with you.If your school shoes have broken and you wear trainers you must have a letter from your parents. The letter should be taken to the Pastoral Office, you will then be given a card to show to other staff.
PE Kit - Check your timetable daily. If you have PE, don’t forget your kit. If you do forget it, you can borrow some from the PE department. If you keep forgetting your kit, you will have a detention.
Decent Backpack - You will be carrying lots more books than at primary school and will have to move from classroom to classroom. Quite often you won’t have time to get to your locker so get yourself a good strong school bag.

Q: Can I wear bracelets or a chain?
A: You can wear one gold or silver bracelet. This must be taken off for PE. You can wear one simple gold or silver chain with a pendant under clothing, it must not be seen. This must be taken off for PE.

Q: What are the guidelines for piercings?
A: Earrings must not dangle and should be simple studs or sleepers, with only one to be worn in each ear lobe. No other jewellery should be visible. Any jewellery etc. worn to school that is against school rules will be taken from you and returned at the end of the day. Pupils who refuse to remove jewellery will be asked to go home. Any other facial piercing apart from studs or sleepers in ear lobes is unacceptable. You will be asked to remove piercing no matter how long they have been in.

Q: Can I have my hair dyed, spiked or Mohican for school?
A: Hair styles and colours must be sensible. Pupils should seek advice from the Pastoral Team if they have doubt.

Q: Can I wear nail varnish?
A: No

Q: Can I wear make-up to school?
A: Subtle make-up is permitted.

Q: What happens if I lose something in school?
A: Make sure that all your uniform and school equipment is clearly marked with your Name and Tutor Group. If you loose something go to the Lost Property Office.

Q: Do you have Non Uniform Days?
A: Non Uniform Day is held twice a year. If you want to take part in this you will have to purchase a ticket from the Library before the event or on the day. The money collected will go to charity.