UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE 

Students are expected to take a pride in their appearance and to ensure that their uniform is worn properly at all times, including on the way to and from College and on any occasion when representing the College.  Shirts must be tucked in at all times and with the top button fastened.  A plain dark coat, anorak, fleece or PC sports outdoor jacket is also required.  Denim jackets are not allowed.  Only plain black shoes are acceptable and they should be clean and polished.  Trainers of any kind are not permitted other than for PE classes and in cases of medical need.

Failure to observe the above rules will result in a Tuesday lunch-time detention.

Students are also expected to wear full College uniform when attending external examination sessions and full College uniform when in College for any reason during study leave and Inset days.  This reduces security problems and makes it easier to identify unauthorized visitors.

Hairstyles should be tidy, neat and acceptable to the College.  Unacceptable hairstyles are those which take away from the appearance of the College uniform and damage the good name of the College in the community.  Extreme styles are not acceptable.  Students are permitted to colour their hair but we do not accept the use of unnatural colours such as blue, pink, green etc.  Nor will we accept multi-coloured styles which go beyond the normal limits of highlighting.  If in doubt, check with the Headteacher, Vice Principal or Pastoral Year Head before having your hair styled.  Make-up and nail polish should be unobtrusive. 

All boys must be clean-shaven.

The only jewellery permitted is a watch, ring and unobtrusive stud earrings (one in each ear lobe).  Large rings which can be deemed to be dangerous may not be worn.  With the exception of one pair of stud earrings (see above), we do not permit the wearing of jewellery which involves body piercing.  Such jewellery raises concerns about health and safety and is not in keeping with the good appearance of the College uniform.  Students may not, therefore, wear studs or rings around the ear or in the nose, tongue, eyebrow etc. at any time.  We do not permit such jewellery to remain in place until a hole has healed.

Badges or emblems which are deemed by College as likely to cause offence or detract from the good appearance of the College uniform may not be worn.

If a temporary change from regulationCollege uniform has to be made, a written explanation of the reason should be provided by parents or guardians to the group tutor.  Students who are not properly dressed and who refuse to comply with the dress code, including the regulations relating to the wearing of jewellery, will be subject to College disciplinary procedures and sanctions, which may include being sent home.