Uniform Boys Uniform Blazer Black blazer with badge All students must wear the blazer. Sweater Black plain v neck woollen sweater (optional) with the badge embroidered. This cannot be worn instead of a blazer but in addition to a blazer for warmth. No cardigans or hoodies. Tie George Spencer Tie. The knot of the school tie must conceal the top button of the shirt and the length of the tie must reach the waist i.e. the top of the trousers. Black school trousers. Trousers are to be plain black traditional school trousers. Skinny trousers or denim are not allowed. Shirt White collared cotton shirt All shirts should be worn tucked inside the trousers. Shoes Sturdy, black school shoes or boots (if boots are chosen, trousers must cover the ankle). Black or White socks. No Trainers, canvas shoes or open toed sandals. Coat Plain black coat, minimal logo with no stripes. Hoodies are not permitted.
Girls Uniform Blazer Black blazer with badge. All students must wear the blazer. Skirt Pleated skirt with the logo. Trousers Black school trousers. Trousers are to be plain black traditional school trousers. Skinny trousers or denim are not allowed. Tie George Spencer Tie. The knot of the school tie must conceal the top button of the shirt and that the length of the tie must reach the waist i.e. the top of their trousers or skirt Shirt White collared cotton shirt. All shirts should be worn tucked inside the trousers or the skirt. Socks and Tights Black/white socks or black/natural tights. Shoes Sturdy, black school shoes or boots (if boots are chosen, trousers must cover the ankle). No Trainers, canvas shoes or open toed sandals. Sweater Black plain v neck woollen sweater (optional) with the badge embroidered. This cannot be worn instead of a blazer but in addition to a blazer for warmth. No cardigans or hoodies. Coat Plain black coat, minimal logo with no stripes. Hoodies are not permitted.
Jewellery Students are allowed one pair of small flat/smooth ear lobe studs. Small coloured diamonds are acceptable. No other ear or facial/mouth/tongue piercings. Students are allowed one plain, small, flat ring, and/ or one charity wristband. No other jewellery is allowed. Hair No extreme Haircuts. Extreme is defined as a shaved head - less than a number one; hair with tramlines or logos cut in; contrasting colours, unnatural colours; extreme contrast in hair length e.g. very short with a tufted fringe. No extreme hair jewellery or hair braids. Tramlines Unnatural Colour Nails and Make up No nail polish or false/acrylic nails. Discreet make-up is acceptable. Heavy or visible eye or lip colouring is not permitted. Headscarves Headscarves Girls who wish to wear headscarves may do so as long as they conform to the requirements listed below: The fabric should be lightweight and black or white. The headscarves should be folded under the chin, taken round the back and the ends tucked in. Headscarves should be worn so the collar and tie can be seen.
PE Kit Autumn/Spring Outdoor Red & black rugby shirt/red sweatshirt Plain black shorts. Plain black football socks. A change of footwear appropriate to the activity. Shin pads. Gum shield for Rugby. Autumn/Spring Indoor Plain white t-shirt or polo shirt. Plain black shorts. Plain black football socks.
Examples of Sturdy School Shoes This is a Clarks Air Bootleg Suffolk School Shoe, if bought from Clarks this shoe is fine, if they buy a shoe that looks similar from a retailer we consider sporty then it is not fine. You can purchase official GSA uniform items from the following providers: Just Schoolwear, 73 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 1LU Stores at Arnold & Bulwell www.academyschooluniforms.co.uk Simply First, 200 Derby Road, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7AY www.shooluniformnottingham.com