School Uniform
- SCHOOL UNIFORM
It is part of the discipline structure of the school that all students in Years 7 - 11 wear full school uniform correctly. Full school uniform must be worn correctly on the way to school, throughout the day and on the journey home.
The rules on school uniform are very clear and are explained in detail before and when students join the school. They are published in a number of places including Firefly. They are not negotiable or optional. Parents and students choose to come to Highams Park in the clear and full knowledge of the uniform requirements; it is not acceptable to seek to challenge those rules by wearing the uniform incorrectly once a place has been gained.
All students will wear the uniform correctly or risk punishments and we expect parents to support the school rules and make sure their children comply.
Badges and ties are only available to purchase from us.
Ties and badges can be purchased at the New Parents Meeting in June (for those about to join at the start of Year 7). Alternatively, once you have set up your parent portal in Arbor, ties and badges can be purchased through the 'School Shop' and then collected from the School Finance Office after 8.15am or during break/lunch, throughout the school year.
Please note: We will NOT be able to accept cash in our School Reception.
All other Uniform items can be bought from High Street retailers / major supermarkets. Alternatively it is also available to purchase from Speedstitch Clothing by either ordering online, click and collect or by visiting them. Their blazers come with our school badge already attached.
Whilst Speedstitch have details of our school uniform please refer to the information below. Their details are as follows:
Speedstitch, Unit 32, Walthamstow Business Centre, Clifford Road, London E17 4SX
Email: shop@speedstitch.co.uk Tel: 020 8531 4800 Website: www.speedstitch.co.uk
Please clearly name all of your child's school uniform.
Uniform List
- Black blazer with school badge sewn on
- Plain clerical grey, smart, loose-legged, waisted trousers, or plain clerical grey, smart, waisted skirt (materials not permitted: knitted, jegging, lycra, corduroy, denim or chinos). No black trousers allowed.
- Plain grey tailored shorts of a trouser material, and are around the knee.
- Plain white polyester/cotton school shirt
- House tie
- Plain clerical grey V-neck pullover (optional). No cardigans allowed.
- Socks
- If worn with trousers: plain black
- If worn with a skirt: plain white or grey (not black)
- Tights: plain black, grey or natural coloured only (socks and tights must not be worn together). No leggings allowed.
- Sensible polishable black leather shoes (trainers, mesh, canvas, suede shoes, boots or anything covering ankle-bone, e.g. Kicker ankle boots, are not allowed). Coloured shoe laces are not allowed.
- Sensible plain black or plain navy outdoor coat (optional) - No leather or 'designer label' coats allowed. Outdoor coats may be worn in cold weather during the school days but must be removed before lessons. Hoods must not be worn up at any time. No hoodies, sweatshirts and body-warmers allowed.
- Plain black scarf, plain black woollen hat and plain black gloves (optional in winter)
- Plain black or plain white cap (optional in summer)
- Headscarf worn for religious reasons: plain black or white and in keeping with the other uniform requirements and must not cover the face. Girls who choose to wear a headscarf must still wear a tie.
Notes
- Shoes should be as plain as possible. Shoes should not have silver/gold adornments e.g. large zips or buckles. In addition they cannot cover the ankle-bone e.g. Kicker ankle boots, are not allowed). Coloured shoe laces are not allowed.
- Shoes that resemble trainers are unacceptable.
- Clerical grey is mid-grey - not dark grey, light grey or black.
- Shirts must have a stiff collar and white buttons. No logos are allowed on shirt.
- All clothing should be named.
Compulsory PE Kit
- Plain white polo shirt (no logos);
- Plain black shorts (no logos);
- Plain black football socks;
- Trainers - please note that only non-marking soled trainers are allowed for indoor lessons. There are no colour restrictions;
- Hair band (a hair band is necessary for long hair - all long hair must be tied back);
Optional PE Kit
- Plain black sweatshirt (no logos, hoods, zips or pockets);
- Plain white long sleeve top maybe worn under polo shirt (no logo);
- Plain black tracksuit/jogging bottoms (no logos);
- Plain black or white cap in the summer, a towel, football boots, shin pads.
PLEASE NOTE - Tights are not permitted to be worn underneath tracksuit bottoms. All jewellery must be removed before all PE lessons.
Valuables in PE
Notices are displayed in the changing rooms reminding students to hand in their valuables. It is the responsibility of each student to hand in their valuables. Teachers will endeavour to remind students of this and make sure the changing room doors are locked. The following valuables handed in will be accepted by PE staff for safe keeping during PE lessons; keys, mobile phones, watches, earrings and money (in a wallet/purse, envelope or sock).