Uniform and Expectations
All pupils wear school uniform and the highest standards of dress and appearance are expected at all times. Uniform should be worn with pride whilst at school and on the journey to and from school. Fashion trends must be reserved for out of school wear. Top buttons are to be done up and shirts tucked in.
School uniform can be obtained at Early Years, 407 Stratford Road, Shirley. This also includes a range of P.E. kit that is recommended for school use by Henley-in-Arden School. If it is not possible to get to the shop for a specific item, Early Years will deliver to the school; their telephone number is 0121 733 1456, or email: earlyyears@hotmail.com. School uniform is also available from National Schoolwear, 3-4 Bulls Head Yard, Alcester, their telephone number is 01789 400344 or email: phil@alcesternsc.com.
School Uniform:
Boys
- Navy blue blazer with school badge
- Years 7, 8 and 9 – light blue shirt
- Years 10 and 11 – white shirt
- School clip on tie
- Charcoal trousers purchased from school supplier
- Navy blue ‘V’ neck jumper with optional gold stripe at neck
- Black socks only
- Shoes plain and black (not boots); NO TRAINER SHOES
- Coats should be smart, navy, black or dark grey and are for outdoor use only
Girls
- Navy blue blazer with school badge
- Years 7, 8 and 9 – light blue school shirt to be worn with tie (not fitted); Summer only – light blue school shirt with revered collar. (Please note that the revered collar for Summer term will not be an option from September 2018 onwards.)
- Years 10 and 11 – white school shirt (not fitted) to be worn with tie; Summer only – white school shirt with revered collar. (Please note that the revered collar for the Summer term will not be an option from September 2018 onwards.)
- School clip on tie
- Navy blue skirt with school badge from school supplier; two pleats in front and back – must be below the knee. (The skirt is designed to be worn low on the waist with the badge visible.)
- Navy blue full length trousers with school logo purchased from school supplier (not skinny, 3/4-length or boot cut)
- Navy blue jumper; ‘V’ neck with optional gold stripe at neck
- Black ankle socks or black tights
- Plain black shoes; no boots, buckles or platforms with maximum 2″ heel; NO TRAINER SHOES
- Coats should be smart, navy, black or dark grey and are for outdoor use only
- Nails to be no longer than the end of your fingertip; colours should be natural nail colours only
- Fake eyelashes should not be worn at all (including long term fixed ones)
Appearance
There are a number of regulations aimed at preserving high standards. Pupils or parents are advised to ask before rather than after about specifics if there is likely to be any doubt. School is not the place for fashion clothing.
- Jewellery is not permitted, except a watch and one small, plain ear stud per ear.
- Make-up is not acceptable in lower years; if make-up is worn by older pupils, it must be subtle and not noticeable. If make-up is considered too obvious, your child will be asked to remove it.
- Boots, trainers, open-backed or heels more than 2 inches are not permitted. If pupils attend in inappropriate footwear, the school has a selection of black pumps that can be worn for the day.
- Hairstyles should be neat and tidy. Fashion variations NOT acceptable include ridged haircuts and excessive use of styling products or colour, dyes, dip dyes. This list is not exhaustive.
- Long hair (beyond shoulder length) should be tied back at all times with a dark, plain accessory.
- All items should be named.
- “Hoodies” should NOT be worn or brought into school at all.
- Normal, dark navy, dark grey or black outdoor coats are acceptable but NOT denim, leather or brightly/multicoloured styles
- All pupils require a suitable bag for carrying and storage of lesson materials, school books and PE clothing
ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY LABELLED WITH PUPILS’ NAMES