GUMLEY HOUSE CONVENT SCHOOL FCJ Uniform & Appearance 2017-2018 VIVE UT VIVAS Gumley House School exists to provide a Catholic Education for girls. In partnership with parents we help each girl to develop to full dignity as a person in relationship with Jesus Christ and each other. S t. J o h n s R o a d I s l e w o r t h M i d d l e s e x T W 7 6 X F 0 2 0 8568 8692 www.gumley.hounslow.sch.uk general@gumley.hounslow.sch.uk
This information is designed to enable parents/carers to have a clear idea of the expectations we have of our students. It is important that students are encouraged to maintain the highest possible standards regarding their presentation. The smart wearing of the school uniform is one way of projecting this image. The wearing of our school uniform is something all parents/carers agreed to support when they chose our school for their daughter s secondary education. We are very grateful for the support we receive from our parents and carers in upholding our uniform regulations. In order to clarify any queries you may have, the following example lists should ensure that parents/carers are aware of what is acceptable and what is not. Please ensure that you read this before purchasing any new uniform items. Students will not be allowed to wear nonuniform items even if they have just been purchased. The Headteacher will decide at her discretion on all matters concerning interpretation of the student dress code, including matters not specifically covered in the student dress code. If you are unsure about any uniform purchase please contact your daughter s Head of Year or refer to the Parent/Carer and student Handbook on the school s website. There are four suppliers of uniform to the school. To ensure uniformity in material quality and colour, it is expected that all purchases of uniform will be made from these shops: List of suppliers with contact details: Dolphin House. 364 Richmond Road, East Twickenham, TW1 2DA 020 8892 1388 Dolphin House have an additional shop in Hammersmith called Sogans, 6 Greyhound Road, Hammersmith, W6 8NX 020 7385 1055 Stevensons (Len Smith s), 1-15 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4DB 020 8892 2201 Sanco Schoolwear, 60 Bell Road, Hounslow, TW3 3PB 020 8570 9990 Billings and Edmonds, 112 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, W4 1PU 020 8742 0201
SCHOOL UNIFORM Uniform Type Shoes Socks Tights Skirts Winter shirts Summer shirts Correct Plain Black or brown leather Heels not above 3.5 cm White Beige Brown Ankle or knee high Wool, cotton or nylon Beige Brown Plain Dark brown skirt, double kick pleat, worn mid-knee from authorised uniform supplier. Most girls will need 22 24 skirts. Taller girls will need 24 26 skirts. Must be worn tucked in with top button done up at all times. Worn loose and untucked Incorrect/Unacceptable Canvas Mules Ballet type shoes without a strap Coloured trim/laces Trainers, including Converse, Vans etc Ankle shoes/boots Boots Plimsoll or trainer style shoes (If a shop advertises a shoe as a school shoe, please be aware that this still may not comply with the school uniform policy). Above the knee Worn over tights Patterned Rolled up Unfastened Folded up Tied up Coloured T-shirts or any other visible top under the school shirt. If seen, the student will be asked to remove it. Students may not wear a coloured T-shirt or any other visible top under the school shirt. If seen, the student will be asked to remove it. Pullovers School pullover with trim All holes to be repaired Holes or ragged edges
Uniform Type Correct Incorrect/Unacceptable School ties Scarf Fleece Blazer Coat Hats Bag Hair Bands and clips House tie done up in a smart knot and tucked into skirt. School scarf or a plain brown or cream scarf of the same size as the school scarf may be worn during winter months. Dark brown school fleece (can be reversible). A brown cagoule can be worn over the fleece in rainy weather. The school blazer must be worn by Year 7, 8 & 9 students at all times. All holes to be repaired. A smart, dark brown winter coat (optional). The winter coat will need to be full or three quarter length, with full length sleeves, at least long enough to cover the school blazer, made of plain cloth or padded and without a logo. Hats and gloves may be worn during the winter months and should be brown or beige. A sensible school bag large enough to hold A4 books and folders. Plain: brown or beige Large, loose knots Worn short above waistband of skirt Patterned or large scarves Worn indoors Wearing a fleece indoors Holes or ragged edges Coats or jackets made of leather, suede, fur or denim Short bomber type jackets Logos Sleeveless coats or jackets Wearing coats indoors All other head coverings. Handbags All other adornments, for example bows or flowers Head scarves Jewellery No jewellery is allowed except a wrist watch (not ornate) and small, plain gold, silver or pearl studs (no diamante). Only one earring in each lower earlobe is permitted. Any other visible piercings including those covered up by plaster or retainers. Your daughter will be asked to remove any jewellery that is not accepted as part of the uniform code. The item may be confiscated and not returned. If a student has difficulty removing any such piercing, this could result in internal or external exclusion from school until such time as she conforms to school rules. Bracelets of any material, including rubber, threads or cloth.
Type of Uniform Correct Incorrect/Unacceptable Make up No make up Any make-up including mascara and eye-liner and henna. Your daughter will be asked to remove it and donate 50p to charity Nails No nail varnish or false nails. Nails should be kept short. False nails or nail varnish. Your daughter will be asked to remove it and donate 50p to charity. Hair ID badge Hairstyles should be conventional. Hair below shoulder length needs to be tied back in the laboratory during practical activities. If hair is braided in corn rows, it must be worn tied back securely with a plain band. Extensions/braids must be the same colour as natural hair. It is essential that the ID badge and lanyard is worn and visible at all times while in school. Fad hairstyles, symbols, or marks shaved into the hair or eyebrows. Excessive and unnatural hair colour on hair or extensions/braids. Ombres. PE Kit Gumley logo polo shirt Gumley logo sweat shirt White socks, white trainers Black shorts Black tracksuit bottoms Large draw-string bag for PE kit Gum shields and shin pads are recommended for outdoor sport. Optional : a long sleeved white T-shirt can be worn under the logo polo shirt.
ALL UNIFORM AND P.E KIT SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE STUDENT S NAME. A large number of lost uniform items go unclaimed each year. Types of shoes that comply with uniform rules. They should be black or dark brown: These type of shoes do NOT comply with the uniform rules:
Types of coat that comply with uniform rules: Types of coat that do NOT comply with uniform rules:
What if my daughter has a medical condition or a doctor/medical practitioner advises her to wear trainers or other non-uniform footwear? A doctor s letter must be provided and the Head of Year must be informed by a parent/carer of the situation. The doctor s letter will be kept on file by Mrs Hadjigeorge (Welfare Officer/Attendance). What if the shoes are broken or lost? Parent/carer must inform the school by writing a note in their daughter s planner with a date by when the new shoes will be purchased and worn. What if shoes are left at another location? The parent/ carer will be contacted and will be asked to make arrangements for the shoes to be delivered to school.