School Uniform The school policy on uniform is designed to enable students to dress appropriately for work at school, without undue cost being involved. Taking pride in their appearance and demonstrating respect for the values of the school is very important to our students. Uniform must be worn by all students whilst in attendance at the school, on the way to and from school and on all school visits unless the executive headteacher has given prior permission to the contrary. The uniform is available from Kayes School Wear Clothes, Red Lion Street, Aylsham: Opening hours: May to September, Mon to Sat 9.30 am - 5.00 pm, Wed 9.30 am - 1.00 pm. October to April, Mon to Sat 9.30 am - 4.30 pm, closed on Wed, telephone 01263 734423). It is advisable to order uniform in plenty of time before your child starts school or requires replacement items. Badges purchased for blazers bought from other retailers can be obtained from our finance office. The Friends of Aylsham High School also run a shop for the sale of pre-owned items of school uniform. The executive headteacher reserves the right to isolate any student who is wearing any garment which the executive headteacher and senior staff consider unsuitable for school. 1
Years 7 to 10 1. All students of years 7, 8, 9 and 10 must wear a navy blue blazer with the school badge. 2. Students can wear a navy blue v-neck jumper under their blazer but not in place of their blazer. Cardigans are not acceptable uniform. 3. Students must wear a plain white shirt with a conventional collar and tie. During the second half of the summer term a blue school polo shirt exclusively designed and available only from Kayes of Aylsham may be worn. 4. Students must wear a school tie. 5. When trousers are worn they should be black or dark/ charcoal grey. Jeans, chinos, cords, tight trousers, leggings or hipsters are not acceptable. 6. When skirts are worn they should be dark/charcoal grey as shown in the diagram above, A-line or pleated, kneelength no more than 5 cm above the knee. Stretch jersey, denim or corduroy fabrics or skirts with splits are not acceptable. 2
If skirts are too short students will be required to borrow a school skirt from the attendance/pastoral office to wear until they can provide a suitable alternative. 7. Large ornamental, studded or coloured belts should not be worn. A black belt with a conventional buckle is acceptable. 8. When socks are worn, they should be black or grey. Socks may not be worn with tights. When tights are worn they should be black, navy blue, grey or neutral. 9. All students must wear low-heeled, black shoes. Stiletto heels cause floor damage and are not acceptable. Also trainers, canvas shoes and boots (including ankle boots, ugg-style or pixie boots) are not acceptable. Students not in correct footwear will be required to change into school plimsolls. 10. No scarves, pashminas or outdoor coats are to be worn inside the school. 11. Jewellery is restricted to two small studs, one in each ear. Other forms of body piercing (face, tongue, navel etc.) are not permitted. Students will be required to remove them or spend time in isolation. 12. If worn, make-up should be minimal and discreet. Nail varnish should not be worn and students will be required to remove it. 13. Extreme hairstyles and hair colours are not acceptable. Year 11 Year 11 uniform is as above except a black v-neck jumper with AHS badge is worn instead of a blazer. If your child forgets or loses their tie, one can be borrowed from the attendance/pastoral office. A new tie can be purchased from the finance office. 3
PE KIT The new sports kit, which was introduced in September 2014, is a much higher quality than previous sports kit and we have provided a wider variety of options in terms of shorts, skorts or tracksuit bottoms. Ideally, we would like all students to purchase the new sports kit as we believe that it provides greater durability and the Aylsham High branding gives it a very professional look. This sports kit is available from Kayes, Red Lion Street, Aylsham. The tables on the following pages outline the minimum expectations, which a student would require along with a number of optional extra pieces of Aylsham High School branded kit. All kit should be clearly marked with the student s name. 4
GIRLS PE KIT Ideal Aylsham High School branded PE kit (items marked * are exclusive to the school and can only be purchased from Kayes) Minimum kit required Plain white T shirt either v neck or button neck with collar * Royal blue skort* or shorts* Normal white sports or white sports trainer socks Royal blue and navy football/hockey socks* Training shoes no high top trainers or lightweight plimsolls Football boots Shin pads for football and hockey Swimming hat, one piece swimsuit and towel Non-branded alternatives may be purchased for these items Plain white T shirt either v neck or button neck with collar Royal blue shorts Royal blue football/hockey socks Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (no prominent visible branding) N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons. Advisable The following items are optional but would be advisable. Quarter zip top* It is strongly recommended that all students wear gum shields for hockey and rugby Optional Plain navy tracksuit bottoms* N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons. 5
BOYS PE KIT Ideal Aylsham High School branded PE kit (items marked * are exclusive to the school and can only be purchased from Kayes) Minimum kit required Plain white T shirt either crew neck or button neck with collar* Royal blue football shorts* Royal blue and navy football socks* Navy blue rugby top with royal blue band* Normal white sports or white sports trainer socks Training shoes no high top trainers or lightweight plimsolls Football boots Shin pads for football Swimming hat, swimming shorts and towel Non-branded alternatives may be purchased for these items Plain white T shirt either crew neck or button neck with collar Royal blue football shorts Royal blue football socks Plain navy tracksuit bottoms (no prominent visible branding) N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons. Advisable The following items are optional but would be advisable. Quarter zip top* It is strongly recommended that all students wear gum shields for hockey and rugby Optional Plain navy tracksuit bottoms* N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons. 6
To ensure consistency in the sports kit, girls royal blue skorts (if required) and boys rugby tops must be purchased from Kayes of Aylsham. If purchasing items from the non-branded alternative list please ensure that the colour and style meet the school s expectations. Students in year 11 can continue to wear their existing kit. You are, however, welcome to purchase the new branded version if you wish. All kit should be clearly marked with the student s name. General PE information Showers are available and we ask you to provide your son or daughter with a towel on all days when he/she has games or PE, if you wish them to shower. For health and safety purposes we ask that any approved piercings are done at the start of the summer holidays to provide 6 weeks to heal so that they can be removed for PE lessons. Students will have to remove all earrings and body piercings before each PE activity, no matter how recently pierced. Body piercings are against school rules and therefore are not a valid reason for non-participation in PE lessons. Black-soled training shoes must not be worn in the gymnasium or sports hall as they damage the floor. If students cannot participate fully in their PE lesson, they will be expected to get changed and work in a coaching and leadership capacity. Lost property for sports items is located at reception. 7
Permitted Items These items can be worn to school but must be removed once inside the school building. Outdoor all weather accessories Outdoor coats We can accept no liability for damage to or loss of mobile devices brought in to school. Media devices Unless otherwise instructed, all music and internet enabled media devices must not be used during lessons or in transit between locations. Break and lunch times are exceptions to this rule. 8
Prohibited Items These items are not part of the school uniform and must not be worn in school under any circumstances. Knitwear and pullovers Footwear high heels, kitten heels, wedge heels, ankle boots, ugg boots, trainers, skate shoes and canvas shoes Trousers and skirts jeans, leggings, jeggings, yoga trousers, stretch material skirts and short skirts Jewellery and accessories rings, bracelets, fashion necklaces, hoop earrings, faux spaces, spacer plugs, pins, fashion badges, brooches, large buckles and fashion belts - both wide and patterned. 9