Uniform Information
Kids Essentials
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Rubery
Birmingham
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School Days
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Can I please ask parents to ensure that they use the advised school uniform suppliers for all compulsory uniform items; school trousers, shirts, shoes and other items of uniform can be bought from any supplier provided they meet the school uniform colours and specifications.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
At Waseley Hills we believe that school uniform helps to instil a sense of belonging to the school. We expect all parents to support our view that school uniform helps to create an orderly atmosphere conducive to work and a positive image in the community.
UNIFORM
Key Stage 3 Uniform (Year 7 and 8)
Plain pale blue shirt or blouse
Navy school V-necked jumper/cardigan with school logo*
Clip-on tie in House colours (broad stripe)*
Black school trousers
Plain black skirt (suitable for school; just above the knee)
Plain smart, dark low-heeled school shoes – training shoes, canvas shoes and boots are not permitted (see school website for further details).
Optional item for years 7 – 11
Navy blue waterproof fleece jacket
Coats
Outdoor coats, raincoats and anoraks in a sensible style and colour with no large logos/lettering are allowed. We do not allow denim, leather/faux leather, cord or novelty fabrics. Hooded sweatshirts, tracksuit tops and other sports tops ARE NOT part of our school uniform and MUST NOT be worn in school.
Physical Education and other equipment
Compulsory
House T-Shirt
House socks
Navy shorts / Navy skort with school logo embroidered
Optional
Navy hoodie with school logo
Navy joggers with school logo
Navy leggings with school logo
Ballet shoes for dance / gymnastics (no heeled dance shoes)
Plain Black / Navy base layer type top
Shin pads and football boots will be required for specific modules in all year groups.
All students with long hair must bring a bobble to tie it back, girls and boys, this is for health and safety reasons.
Please keep the school informed about any problems relating to school uniform. In sending your child to Waseley Hills High School we expect your full support over school uniform.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
In Science and other practical subjects it may be necessary to tie back long hair during practical work.
Jewellery – Students may wear a wrist watch, one discrete ring on each hand only and a maximum of one stud in each ear lobe. Earrings are not permitted in tops of ears. Other visible body piercing is not allowed.
Headbands should be of a plain (black/navy in colour) design with no decoration or adornment.
NO OTHER JEWELLERY OR ADORNMENT IS ALLOWED
Makeup – This is permissible in years 10 and 11 only. It should be discreetly applied.
Nail polish – including false nails – is not permitted.
Excesses of fashion in either clothing or hairstyle (including dyed hair or tramlines) are not appropriate for school. The Headteacher’s decision in such matters is final.
Other Items - The following items are not allowed:
• Cameras
• Pagers
• Aerosols
• Laser Pens
Students may bring a mobile phone to school for emergencies. It must be switched off or on silent in lessons. Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones for social conversations at break or lunchtimes. If you need to contact your child in an emergency, then please telephone the school reception/office. If mobile phones cause disruption to a lesson, they will be confiscated by a member of staff and may be collected at the end of the school day from reception. After three repeated infringements of this nature, the mobile phone will only be returned to a parent/carer and may be collected from the reception desk.
Personal music players may be used at break and lunchtimes. They are not for use during lessons and students must put earphones away at all other times.
All such items are brought onto the school site at the student’s risk. The school is not
liable for electrical items lost at school.
Type of Shoe Allowed
Type of Shoe - Not Allowed
