GIRLS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS SHELL to VTH FORM 1 (*) Regulation school blazer with house colour ribbon 1-2 (*) Regulation skirts please note that the old wrap-around school skirts are no longer acceptable as uniform 1 (*) Regulation navy blue v-neck jumper with silver crest 5 (*) White long-sleeve revere collar blouses for winter/short sleeve summer (optional). Must not have button-down collar 1 (*) School scarf (optional) 5 Pairs plain black, navy or flesh coloured tights no patterns/seam or ankle/long length black socks 1 Pair plain and unadorned black leather shoes (not canvas plimsolls). For safety reasons, the maximum heel height is 5cms with no platform or stiletto heels, ie. the base of the heel must be at least 2cm squared, or thick crepe sole. Also, please avoid ballet pumps as they provide little support to the foot. 1 Plain, dark coat (optional) must be as long as the school blazer, and without adornment ie. fur lined hoods, etc. Cannot be worn in lessons or Chapel Girls Games Clothes 1 (*) House games shirt 1 (*) Navy games skort - Canterbury 2 (*) Pairs of long regulation sports socks 3 (*) T-shirts with crest. One must be white. Long or short sleeved 2 Pairs white plain sports socks 1 (*) Regulation navy track pants and regulation hoodie Canterbury 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury waterproof training top (optional) 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury fleece (optional) 1 Skin top & skin leggings (optional) tops must be white, apart from netball which needs navy; leggings must be navy. Please confirm with the Uniform Shop, which colour you need 1 Pair black track pants for Dance Shell only 1 Pair navy under-shorts, to wear with netball dresses (these are available in the College Shop) 1 Hockey stick 1 Pair shin pads 1 Pair hockey/astro shoes 1 Sports bra (these are available in the College Shop) 1 Gum shield 2 Pairs trainers with inbuilt arch and laces 1 (*) Regulation swimming costume 1 (*) Regulation swimming cap Sports towels 1 (*) Regulation games holdall
Summer Term only 1 White tennis skort (team members only) 1 Tennis racquet (optional) 1 Pair running shoes (optional) 1 (*) Regulation cricket shirt (team members only) 1 (*) Regulation cricket sweater (team members only) 1 (*) Pair cricket trousers (team members only) EXTRA ITEMS FOR GCSE DANCE STUDENTS 1 (*) Regulation navy zipped top for Dance (to be ordered via Head of Department) 1 Plain black, round necked and short/long sleeved top for Dance 1 Black leotard for Dance (to be ordered via Head of Department) 1 Pair plain black footless leggings or black track pants EXTRA ITEMS FOR BOARDERS 3 Bath towels (with loop in centre of long side) Underwear Nightwear and slippers 1 Duvet 2 Duvet covers 4 Pillow cases 1 Tuck box with padlock and named (optional) 20 (*) Woven name tapes (spares) 1 Trunk or large suitcase Toiletries Named casual clothes for evening and weekend use Note: All items marked (*) must be obtained from the College Shop
BOYS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS SHELL to VTH FORM 1 (*) Regulation blazer 2 (*) Pairs regulation charcoal grey trousers 5 White polyester/cotton shirts with stiff collar (9 for boarders) Short sleeve white shirt optional for the Summer term. 1 (*) V-neck charcoal grey pullover with light grey crest 5 Pairs dark grey socks 1 (*) House tie and the knot must be flat-fronted ie. a Windsor knot 1 (*) School tie 1 (*) School scarf (optional) 2 Pairs strong black shoes no boots, trainers, canvas plimsolls or deck shoes, or shoes with a thick crepe sole 1 Plain black belt with plain, discreet buckle. No braces. 1 Plain, dark coat (optional) - must be as long as the school blazer, and without adornment ie. fur lined hoods, etc. Cannot be worn in lessons or Chapel Boys Games Clothes 1 (*) House shirt 1 (*) Regulation school rugby shirt 2 (*) Pairs white Canterbury rugby shorts 1 Pair white lycra shorts 2 (*) Pairs long regulation sports socks 1 Pair rugby boots 3 (*) T-shirts with crest. One must be white. Long or short sleeved 1 (*) Regulation navy track pants and regulation hoodie Canterbury 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury waterproof training top (optional) 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury fleece (optional) 1 Skin top: white (optional) 1 (*) Pair white Canterbury multi-purpose shorts 1 Pair black track pants for Dance (Shell only) 2 Pairs plain white sports socks 1 Hockey stick 1 Pair shin pads 1 Gum shield Protective headgear for rugby 1 Pair hockey/astro boots 2 Pairs trainers with inbuilt arch and laces 1 (*) Pair regulation swimming shorts 1 (*) Regulation swimming cap Sports towels 1 (*) Regulation games holdall Summer Term only 2 Pairs cricket trousers (team members only) 2 (*) Regulation cricket shirts (for all team members except the 1sts, who will be given their team shirt)
1 (*) Regulation crested cricket sweater 1 Pair cricket boots (optional unless in a school team) 1 Pair running shoes (optional) Tennis racquet (optional) EXTRA ITEMS FOR GCSE DANCE STUDENTS 1 (*) Regulation navy zipped top for Dance (to be ordered via Head of Department) 1 Plain black, round necked and short/long sleeved top for Dance 1 Pair plain, black track pants EXTRA ITEMS FOR BOARDERS 3 Bath towels (with loop in centre of long side) Underwear Nightwear and slippers 1 Duvet 2 Duvet covers 4 Pillow cases 1 Tuck box with padlock and named (optional) 20 (*) Woven name tapes (spares) 1 Trunk or large suitcase Toiletries Named casual clothes for evening and weekend use Note: All items marked (*) must be obtained from the College Shop
SIXTH FORM UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS GIRLS LOWER SIXTH UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Tailored, plain (no pattern, two-tone or stripe) black, navy or charcoal grey two-piece skirt or trouser suits. Must be matching in fabric and colour, top and bottom. No wrap around skirts or skirts with inappropriate slits or visible zips etc. are allowed. Lycra skirts are not allowed as they do not hold their length or shape and lycra trousers are too tight fitting. Skirt length must be below the knee and trouser length must be below the ankle but not trailing on the ground. Good suppliers include Next and M&S although the School Shop also supplies a classic ladies black skirt suit in a range of sizes. Plain white blouses with sleeves and a revere collar (tailored blouses may be worn over the top of the skirt as long as the midriff is covered). The top button must be above the cleavage and white, plain vests may be worn under the shirt. Shirts, jumpers, cardigans and vests must not hang down below the jacket. Must not have button-down collar Plain navy, black or grey v-neck jumper or cardigan. Must be in a plain rather than chunky knit, as it has to fit comfortably under a suit jacket. Sweatshirts are not allowed. Black, navy or flesh coloured tights no patterns/seam or black socks Plain and unadorned black leather shoes with maximum heel of 5cms. Boots, trainers, plimsolls, moccasins, and deck shoes are not allowed and ballet pumps should be avoided as they provide little support to the feet. Stiletto heels are not acceptable (ie. the base of the heel must be at least 2cm squared) or a thick crepe sole No belts BOYS LOWER SIXTH UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS Tailored, plain (no pattern, two-tone or stripe) black, navy or charcoal grey two-piece suits, matching in fabric and colour, top and bottom. White shirts with stiff collar. School tie and the knot must be flat-fronted ie. a Windsor knot House tie - Plain navy, black or grey v-neck jumper or cardigan. Must be in a plain rather than a chunky knit, as it has to fit comfortably under a suit jacket. Sweatshirts are not allowed. Black leather shoes (no boots, deck shoes, plimsolls or trainers) with no thick crepe sole. Socks must be black or dark grey. No decorative belts with large buckles, are to be worn, or braces. Shirts, jumpers, cardigans and vests must not hang down below the jacket NB: Skirts/trousers tend to get washed more frequently than jackets with fabric fading as a result and no longer matching the jacket. We would recommend either washing both pieces together, or buy 2 skirts/trousers which match the one jacket, so that students can alternate. Raincoats/overcoats in a single dark colour, may be worn over suits as students are walking round the campus but not in Chapel or during lessons. Must be as long as the suit jacket and be without adornment ie. fur lined hoods, etc.
UPPER SIXTH UNIFORM Suits: Jumpers/: Cardigans Shirts: Shoes: Coats: Extras: Must be matching in fabric and colour, top and bottom Trouser hems must be at least ankle length and not fall below the shoe and trail on the ground Trousers should be tailored ie. not appearing to be skin tight Skirt length for girls, must be below the knee Lycra trousers or skirts are not to be worn they are too figure-hugging and the skirts do not hold the correct length Skirts should not have slits or visible zips at the back Denim may not be worn Belts should be co-ordinated and discreet students may not wear wide belts across their hips If girls wear tights, they must be plain and without seams Must be v-necked and in a single co-ordinating colour with the outfit Must be in a plain rather than a chunky knit, without zips or buttons, as they have to fit comfortably under a suit jacket. Boys may wear waistcoats, as long as they match the fabric of the suit. Sweatshirts are not allowed. Must be tailored and have a firm collar and tone in with the outfit worn. Shirts must be long enough to ensure that the stomach is not shown and be a comfortable fit. The top button of the girls shirts, must be above the cleavage Boys must wear ties at all times, with their top button done up. The knot must be flat-fronted ie. a Windsor knot Cowboy -check shirts are not to be worn, or brushed cotton/fleecy shirts, or denim Shirts, vests, cardigans and jumpers must not hang down below the suit jacket. Shoes must be plain (no patterns) and in dark and co-ordinating colours No boots including ankle boots No trainers, canvas shoes, moccasins, or embroidered/beaded slippers or deck shoes Shoes with stiletto heels are not to be worn the heel on girls shoes must be a maximum height of 7cms and the base of the heel must be at least 2cms squared. Shoes should not have a thick crepe sole. Raincoats/overcoats in a single, dark colour may be worn over suits as students are walking round the campus but not in Chapel or during lessons. Must be as long as the suit jacket and be without adornment ie. fur lined hoods, etc. Girls may wear their own choice of jewellery, as long as it is discreet and coordinated with the outfit worn. Make-up should be subtle and the school rules regarding visible body piercings still apply. Girls may wear nail varnish as long as it is neat and in the colour spectrum set by the Housemistress. For hair regulations please see the Pupils Guide.
NB: Skirts/trousers tend to get washed more frequently than jackets with fabric fading as a result and no longer matching the jacket. We would recommend either washing both pieces together, or buy 2 skirts/trousers which match the one jacket, so that students can alternate. If you have any concerns with regards to what is and what is not acceptable, please consult your Housemaster/Mistress before any purchases are made. The Director of Pastoral Care will arbitrate on what is and is not acceptable. GIRLS LOWER and UPPER SIXTH GAMES CLOTHES REQUIREMENTS 1 (*) House games shirt 1 (*) Navy games skort - Canterbury 2 (*) Pairs of regulation games socks 3 (*) T-shirts with crest. One must be white. Long or short sleeved 2 Pairs white plain sports socks 1 Sports bra (these are available in the School Shop) 1 (*) Regulation navy track pants and regulation hoodie Canterbury 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury waterproof training top (optional) 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury fleece (optional) Skin top & skin leggings (optional) tops must be white, apart from netball which needs navy; leggings must be navy. Please confirm with the Uniform Shop, which colour you need Trainers with inbuilt arch and laces 1 (*) Regulation games holdall BOYS LOWER and UPPER SIXTH GAMES CLOTHES REQUIREMENTS 1 (*) House shirt 2 (*) Regulation games socks 3 (*) T-shirts with crest. One must be white. Long or short sleeved 1 (*) Regulation navy track pants and regulation hoodie Canterbury 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury waterproof training top (optional) 1 (*) Regulation Canterbury fleece (optional) 1 Skin top: white (optional) 1 (*) Pair white Canterbury multi-purpose shorts 2 Pairs plain white sports socks Trainers with inbuilt arch and laces 1 (*) Regulation games holdall Note: Other regulation items may have to be purchased for team players
EXTRA ITEMS FOR A-LEVEL DANCE STUDENTS 1 (*) Regulation navy zipped top for Dance (to be ordered via Head of Department) 1 Plain black, round necked and short/long sleeved top for Dance 1 Black leotard (to be ordered via Head of Department) for girls taking Dance 1 Pair plain black footless leggings, for girls (available at the School Shop) 1 Pair plain black track pants for boys EXTRA ITEMS FOR BOARDERS 3 Bath towels (with loop in centre of long side) Underwear Nightwear and slippers 1 Duvet 2 Duvet covers 4 Pillow cases 1 Tuck box with padlock and named (optional) 20 (*) Woven name tapes (spares) 1 Trunk or large suitcase Toiletries Named casual clothes for evening and weekend use Note: All items marked (*) must be obtained from the College Shop