School Uniform and General Appearance
Students in Years 10 & 11 may continue to wear the blazers, shirts and ties uniform for the academic year 2008-2009 or wear the new uniform. Students in Year 9 are required to wear the new uniform as detailed below.
- Polo Shirt with the Wadham Logo
These are available in a choice of red or white. Only polo shirts with the school logo on them are acceptable. For concerts, representing the school and involvement in any formal school occasion a red polo shirt will be required.
- School sweatshirt or girls jumper with the Wadham Logo
These are black and sweatshirt are available with either a crew-neck or a v-neck; a v-neck jumper is available for girls if preferred. Only sweatshirts and jumpers with the school logo on them are acceptable.
- Plain, black, straight-legged trousers with a waistband
These must be smart in appearance and without slits or any form of ornamentation. In addition the hem of the trousers should not drag on the ground, nor should the waist be worn so low as to cause this to happen. "Combat" style is not acceptable. Denim/canvas trousers are not allowed.
- Plain, black skirt of sensible length (the shortest length acceptable is just above the knee)
Denim or canvas skirts are not allowed.
Please note that all of the above items are available for purchase or order from the school uniform shop.
General appearance
- Shoes must be black and of a sensible, flat style
Heels should not be more than two inches (5cm). Open toed shoes, mules and sling back styles are not allowed. No trainers or boots above the ankle must be worn. Students attending school in incorrect footwear will be required to wear daps.
- Plain black belt
Broad or canvas skirts are not allowed.
- T –Shirts
If a T-shirt is worn underneath the shirt for extra warmth it must be plain white with no logos.
- Outer garments
In poor weather it is expected that students will want to wear a jacket or coat as an outer garment when outside. Please note that these should not be denim.
- Additional clothing may be worn relating to a student’s religious convictions
- Make up
This should be worn discretely and kept to a minimum.
- Jewellery
Students may wear one small stud or small sleeper in each ear plus one simple necklace chain. Hoops and dangly earrings are not allowed. No other visible body piercing is allowed for any student in the school. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons for reasons of health and safety. Items of incorrect jewellery will be confiscated.
- Hairstyles
Must not be exaggerated and all styles and colours should be those found in natural human hair. Hair must be tied back neatly when students are involved in practical lessons and in PE activities.
- All students in the school must have clean-shaven face
For reasons of health and hygiene, sports clothing (especially socks and underwear) should not be worn for normal school use. Footwear worn as part of the School Uniform should not be worn for P.E.
Sixth form students
There is no uniform in the sixth form but all students agree to follow a dress code which reflects their position in school. The details of this are currently being re-considered. The “general appearance” details which have been given above are applicable to sixth formers too.
It is advisable for all clothing to be labelled clearly with the owner’s name. No responsibility can be taken by the school or the Local Education Authority for lost items and we have no insurance to cover personal property.
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