Standards and Expectations

Black blazer with badge on breast pocket and red braid on each pocket.
Black conventional school trousers (not excessively flared or too narrow). Black jeans are not acceptable.
White shirt (long or short sleeved); shirt to be worn tucked in and with top button fastened.
School tie to be worn at the appropriate length (approx. the length of a 30cm ruler).
Optional black V-neck school jumper (no logos, sweaters, hoodies, or round neck jumpers).
Black formal school shoes (not suede). Black trainers are not acceptable.
Plain dark grey or black socks.
Belts, if worn, should be plain black with a small buckle (no logos).
Outdoor coats must not be worn in classrooms.
Hoodies and zoodies are not permitted in place of a coat on site.
Hair should be of natural colour and not of an extreme style.
Jewellery: students may wear a watch and/or one pair of studded earrings if they wish.
Nail varnish is not permitted.

Every day all students must have, as a basic minimum, a pen, a pencil, and their planner (the 3 Ps).

The expectation is however that all students should have:

In addition to the above, students must ensure that they have any other kit and/or equipment as required by specific subject areas.

Students should be courteous and polite to one another; they should show respect to staff and students alike.
Movement around school should be done in an orderly manner (students should not push and shove each other).
Students should not be in any areas of the school building without express permission from a member of staff.
Students must be punctual to form period and to all lessons. Failure to do so will result in appropriate sanctions.
Students should take care of their environment, no littering, no chewing gum.
The school site, buildings and equipment should be treated with respect and not deliberately damaged.
Mobile phones are not permitted to be on from the beginning of form period to the end of period 5 without express permission from a member of staff.