School uniform expectations from September 2024

School uniform is an important part of our high standards and expectations.

Shoes 

The following rules also apply to our school uniform:

• Trousers must be a traditional tailored style. Tight/stretch style trousers or jeans-related are not permitted.

• Skirts must be worn of modest length, just above the knee.

• Blazer sleeves must not be rolled up.

• Shirts should be fully buttoned and tucked into trousers

• Ties must be neatly knotted and worn to the waist

• Visible t-shirts under the white school shirt are not permitted (a white non-visible t-shirt is permitted).

• Hats and caps should not be worn, unless for religious purposes.

• Headscarves worn for religious reasons should be black or green.

• Only black trouser belts are permitted.

• Hats, hoodies and any other non-uniform items or outdoor garments must not be worn in the building at any time.

• Blazers must always be worn when moving around the school building unless otherwise advised by the headteacher.

• Shoes with brightly/different coloured laces are not permitted (only black permitted).

Hair, make-up and jewellery

• Subtle make-up may be worn. Subtle make-up means foundation or face powder.

• Eye make-up, false eyelashes, lipstick and lip gloss are not permitted.

• Jewellery is not permitted apart from one stud earring in each ear. Religious symbols (if required) can be worn on a chain inside a blouse/shirt. No rings, bracelets or non-religious chains are permitted. 

• Nose studs and nose rings are not permitted. 

• Extreme hairstyles, brightly coloured hair (e.g. pink, blue, green), shavings, and tracks (including eyebrows) are not permitted. Any dyed hair should be a natural colour and style. 

• Nail extensions, and coloured nail varnish are not permitted.

PE uniform

All PE kit items must be Highlands School specific items and not branded or generic sportswear. Students are expected to only wear a full PE kit that has been purchased from our suppliers Uniform4Kids or Smiths Schoolwear.

Students in years 7-10 should wear their PE kit to school on the days that they have PE.

Students in year 11 should bring their PE kit to school in a bag on PE days. They will change into their PE kit in the changing rooms.

• Highlands school PE hoodie

• Highlands school PE t-shirt

• Highlands rugby shirt (optional)

• Highlands school black tracksuit bottoms

• Highlands black shorts / black skirt / skort

• Highlands black sports leggings

• Highlands school black rugby socks outdoor lessons or plain white socks indoor lessons

• Shin pads (optional for girls)

• Non-marking trainers

• Football boots for lessons on the field (winter period only and optional for girls)

• Highlands branded beanie hats can be worn during outside PE lessons (non-Highlands beanie hats cannot be worn)

• Beanie hats must be taken off when inside the building

• Beanie hats must display the Highlands logo

Equipment expectations

All students are expected to carry their everyday equipment (PE kit, pencil case, books etc.) in a bag of suitable size.

Students should also bring their mini whiteboards, board marker, board rubber and a scientific calculator.

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