Uniform

“Uniform can help to develop the right mind set amongst learners, installing pride and supporting positive behaviour and discipline”

We expect our learners to be smart and easily recognisable as Lliswerry High School learners.  No aspect of a learner’s appearance should draw attention to him/herself.  To avoid inequalities of dress and to maintain very high standards of appearance, the school has produced the following guidelines (we strongly advise parents to purchase at least two sets of uniform to ensure that learners are dressed correctly for school):

UNIFORM PRICES

School uniform can be purchased from AJP Embroidery & Sportswear, a full price list can be viewed here: AJP School Price List 2023

IDENTIFICATION

All clothing should be marked with the learner’s name.

SCHOOL BLAZERS

All learners are required to wear a black school blazer.

Learners may wear a black v-neck sweater or cardigan underneath the blazer but will be expected to wear the blazer at all times, unless given permission by staff to remove it.

SCHOOL TIE

All learners are required to wear the style velcro tie.

GIRLS SKIRTS

These must be of a woven fabric and not knitted.  Skirts should be black, no longer than knee length and no shorter than 7cm above the knee.  Decorative features such as sequins, buckles, belts, decorative zips, studs are not acceptable.

GIRLS TROUSERS

Must be of a traditional classic cut style and capable of holding a crease and made of woven and not knitted fabric.  Leggings, tracksuit bottoms, ski pants, jeans, skinny jeans/trousers, corduroy, denim, combats, flares, or excessively long trousers are also not acceptable as trousers.

BOYS TROUSERS

Tailored style and capable of holding a crease and made of woven and not knitted fabric.  Ski pants, tracksuit bottoms, corduroy, denim, flares, combats, or excessively long trousers are unacceptable.  There should be no decorative features as outlined in the section on girls’ trousers.  Trousers must not resemble jeans.

FOOTWEAR

Black shoes or black trainers must be worn.  Shoes should have a heel no higher than 2 inches to avoid the risk of accidents on the stairs of school.  Laces must be black.  Boots, walking shoes, flip-flop sandals, canvas and sling back shoes are unacceptable and must not be worn to school.  Shoes must be safe for the school environment.  If the school deems footwear to be unsuitable and presents a health and safety hazard a parent may be asked to collect the learner.  The learner may not be allowed back into school until the learner has acceptable footwear which is deemed suitable for the school environment.  Heels should be low, toes enclosed and footwear not liable to slip off.  Boots are not acceptable.

If a learner is sent to school not wearing totally black footwear they will require a note from parents explaining why and will be given 24 hours to rectify the situation.  If a learner is sent to school the following day with inappropriate footwear ( not totally black) he / she will be given the option of wearing our black plimsoll shoes which have been hygienically sprayed or be put in isolation and will not follow their normal timetable but set work until the situation is rectified.

Girls – Years 7 to 11

• Black skirt of an appropriate length for the work-place (i.e. not more than 7cm above the knee)
• or Black trousers (not skin tight and/or jeans or leggings)
• Blue blouse
• School velcro tie
• Plain black v-neck long sleeved jumper Or cardigan
• Plain black or white ankle socks or thick plain black tights
• Completely Black footwear (no boots)
• Black Blazer

Boys – Years 7 to 11

• Black trousers (not skin tight and/or jeans)
• Blue shirt
• School velcro tie
• Plain black v-neck long sleeved jumper
• Completely black footwear (no boots)
• Black Blazer

Girls – Years 12 – 13

• Black skirt of an appropriate length for the work-place (i.e. not more than 7cm above the knee) or Black trousers (not skin tight and/or jeans or leggings)
• White blouse
• School velcro tie
• Plain black v-neck long sleeved jumper Or cardigan
• Completely Black footwear (no boots)
• Black Blazer

Boys – Years 12 – 13

• Black trousers (not skin tight and/or jeans)
• White shirt
• School velcro tie
• Plain black v-neck long sleeved jumper
• Completely black footwear (no boots)
• Black Blazer

For all years – No logo other than the school logo is permitted on blazers, blouses or jumpers.

PE EQUIPMENT

Girls

• Blue Polo shirt (with school logo)
• Blue Skort (netball team) (with school logo)
• Blue Shorts(football team) (with school logo)
• Leggings (with school logo)
• Socks
• Hoodie(optional) (with school logo)
• Sports trainers for all PE and Games lessons
• Towel (optional) for use if using shower facilities
• Carrier bag (optional) to place dirty/muddy/wet clothing inside

Boys

• Blue T-shirt (with school logo)
• Blue shorts (with school logo)
• Blue socks
• Hoodie (optional) (with school logo)
• Studded boots for outdoor Games lessons (Football and Rugby)
• Sports trainers for all PE lessons
• Towel (optional) for use if using shower facilities
• Carrier bag (optional) to place dirty/muddy/wet clothing inside

NB netball team must have the skort; girls football team must have the shorts.

JEWELLERY

Approved:  Simple plain rings; One necklace worn undershirt or blouse; 1 pair of ear studs; 1 small nose stud.

Not Approved: Large rings; Dangling earrings: All other forms of body piercing; Excessive amounts of jewellery.

If learners do wear jewellery which is not approved, they will be asked to remove it and it may also be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day.

• All jewellery must be removed for lessons where it would be a hazard, such as PE and Design Technology.
• Learners are responsible for any jewellery which they bring to school. Jewellery must be unobtrusive and not detract from the school uniform.  Facial and body piercings of any kind are not permitted as they may place the learner at risk of serious injury.  If a learner is sent to school with piercings they will be asked to remove them.  Failure to do so will result in the learner being isolated from their normal timetabled lessons until such piercings are removed.
• The school does not accept responsibility for any confiscated, lost or stolen items.
• Discreet make-up is permitted. Girls will be asked to remove make up if it is deemed to be excessive.  This includes brightly coloured nail varnish.  False nails and eyelashes are not permitted.
• On Health and Safety grounds Girls must not wear nail varnish.
• Discreet hair ties are permitted. Blue or black headbands, scrunches or grips may be worn. These should be plain and not have any decorative features such as flowers.
• Any head dress worn for religious reasons should be of a plain black material.
• Extreme hairstyles are also not permitted. Hair should be of a normal hair colour i.e. not an unnatural hair colour such as blue Learners are expected to keep their hair in a suitable style for school.  If hair is dyed it must be restricted to those found in natural hair colours.  Extreme hairstyles and colours are considered unacceptable.
• Boots are not allowed to be worn in school.
• Shirts and ties should be worn appropriately. If a school tie is damaged or modified in any shape or form, it will need to be replaced within a reasonable period of time, i.e. no more than one week.

The school’s decision on “discreet” for make-up, clothing, shoes and hair is final.  If parents are concerned about whether a particular item/style is suitable they should contact the Head of Year for advice BEFORE buying or sending the child to school.

We ask all parents and carers to support the school uniform policy and we believe that parents and carers have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork.