School Uniform

GIRLS
Black blazer with school badge

Black or grey school trousers OR

Black or grey plain or pleated skirt

Plain white shirt

Black V necked jumper or zipped cardigan worn under blazer (not in place of blazer)

School tie (different one for Year 11)

Black or white socks or black opaque tights (if wearing a skirt)

Black or brown shoes (safe height & style)

Outdoor coat (warm/waterproof) in dark plain colour

BOYS
Black blazer with school badge

Black or grey school trousers

Plain white shirt

Black V necked jumper or zipped cardigan worn under blazer (not in place of blazer)

School tie (different one for Year 11)

Black or brown shoes

Outdoor coat (warm/waterproof) in dark plain colour

PE UNIFORM
White polo shirt with embroidered badge

Royal blue football shorts with embroidered badge

Royal blue rugby shirt with gold hoop

Royal blue field sock with gold hoops

Plain dark blue tracksuit trousers (discreet logos are acceptable)

Trainers

Shin pads

Boys – football boots

Girls – skirts are optional

All pupils are expected to bring PE kit to every lesson, regardless of illness/injury. They should be appropriately dressed and will be expected to contribute to the lesson as time keeper/scorer/umpire etc.

Suppliers of PE uniform – Fox Sports, Colne
For practical lessons, design technology or art etc, pupils may remove their blazers and ties if appropriate (and with permission from the teacher). A white ‘technology apron’ is advisable in some lessons – these can be purchased from the school.

HAIRSTYLES
The basic rule regarding hairstyle is that ‘ high fashion styles’ are not allowed in school. This includes braiding, gels, unnatural colours, strange shapes and fashion hair accessories. It is difficult to produce a definitive list of what is and what is not allowed as regards hairstyles but the following information should help. We want pupils’ hair to look smart and tidy and to be clean and healthy. Unfortunately modern hair styles often tend to be the opposite.

Gels, sprays, braids and hair extensions are not allowed for health and safety reasons as they represent a hazard ( they are flammable or heavy). In the case of some braided styles or extensions, the hair cannot be washed for several weeks. Unnatural colours, shapes, cuts etc undermine the focussed work ethos of the school and as such are not allowed. Shaven heads are also not allowed (minimum razor cut – number 2).

If in doubt as to whether a hairstyle is appropriate for school and in line with the dress code, please contact the school for advice before having the hairstyle done.

JEWELLERY
We would prefer that pupils did not wear any jewellery as it can be lost or stolen or cause injury to others. Under no circumstances should jewellery items of high financial or sentimental value be brought into school. We cannot assume any form of responsibility for them. Pupils taking part in sporting or practical activities will be asked to remove jewellery and in some cases the items will be stored by the teacher but at the pupil’s own risk. (The same applies to mobile phones)

Items of jewellery that are confiscated by a member of staff will be stored securely and in most cases returned the same day. In some cases the confiscation will be for longer. Pupils are allowed to wear a watch, one ring and a pair (or one in the case of boys) of studs or small sleepers. Multiple earrings or large hoops are not allowed.

Body piercings, other than in the ears are not allowed – they pose a health and safety risk – pupils refusing to remove items of pierced jewellery will be excluded from school – pupils wishing to have eyebrow piercings etc should have this carried out at the start of the long summer holiday.

SUPPLIERS
Most of the local uniform suppliers in Colne and Nelson will stock the full range of main uniform items. High street stores and supermarkets also sell black blazers, trousers and skirts as well as white shirts/blouses. Such items can also be purchased from catalogues.

School ties and badges are available from the school .

And finally
Primet’s dress code was approved unanimously by the school governors in May 2003 and has their full support. The school needs your full support as well. A dress code is not just about what the young people wear, having a code helps them to appreciate how to follow rules and accept authority – important skills for the future.

From time to time pupils (and sometimes parents) question what difference a hairstyle or jewellery make to someone’s ability to learn. Of course in some cases the answer is ‘one pupil – one disallowed hairstyle = no difference’ – but that’s not really the point. The bigger picture involves a school community working together, following a set of simple rules for everyone’s benefit; without the rules, the school could not function properly and people would not be able to learn.

We need to make sure pupils follow the rules for the sake of everyone else – please help us to do so by ensuring that your child dresses according to our dress code