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Uniform

All of our students, without exception, are expected to wear the correct uniform and take pride in their presentation.

In line with parents’ and students’ opinion, we have reviewed the cost and image of our school uniform and we would ask that parents/carers support us by ensuring their child attends school each day in the correct attire and with the necessary equipment to learn.

  • Black blazer with school’s logo on breast pocket
  • Optional – Unisex black, school v-neck jumper with teal trim
  • White, un-logoed and plain collared shirt or blouse with either long or short sleeves
  • Any t-shirt worn beneath a school shirt must be plain white
  • Clip on school tie
  • Black sensible shoes, black canvas shoes or black trainers
  • Black trousers, which should give the appearance of a straight legged fit (or wider), full length and NOT made of denim, canvas, skinny cut or have zips or studs
  • Black belt (plain)
  • Black or white socks (plain)
  • Black shorts can be worn, these must be purchased from Anglia Sports & Schoolwear.
  • In the event of inclement weather students should wear a traditional coat if they wish to keep warm and dry. If a student were to come to school in a hoodie, or an alternative to the school jumper/ cardigan, we will ask them to remove the garment and it will be handed to student services for the student to collect at 3.10pm. Any continued infringements will result in an adult having to come in to school to collect the item from reception. We would appreciate home support on this matter. If you are unsure of the appropriateness of a coat for school, we would be happy to advise you. It may be worthwhile keeping your receipt just in case.

The following are not allowed:

  • Footwear which is not completely black in colour
  • Boots
  • Skirts
  • Hoodies (except for PE lessons)

Students will be advised in school when hot weather rules apply. They are as follows: 

  • Blazers and ties must be worn when moving around the school buildings and between lessons. Jackets may be removed when in lessons.
  • Blazers, jumpers and ties may be removed when students are outside at break times and lunch times.

PE Kit – Boys

  • Sports trainers (not ‘fashion’ trainers/pumps).
  • Football boots (trainers are unsuitable for rugby/football/hockey)
  • Black football socks
  • Black football shorts
  • Black polo shirt with yellow panelling with school logo
  • Shin pads (legal requirement for hockey/football)

Optional:

  • Black hoody with school logo
  • Black sports top for inclement weather (must be plain or have very small logo)
  • Plain black sports leggings –  sports performance styles only, small logo allowed
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms
  • Reversible black Rugby shirt with yellow panelling

PE Kit – Girls

  • Sports trainers (not ‘fashion’ trainers/pumps).
  • Football boots (trainers are unsuitable for rugby/football/hockey)
  • Black football socks
  • Black sports shorts –no cycling shorts
  • Black polo shirt with yellow panelling with school logo
  • Shin pads (legal requirement for hockey/football)

Optional:

  • Black skorts with yellow panelling with school logo
  • Black sports hoody it school logo
  • Black sports top for inclement weather (must be plain or have very small logo)
  • Plain black sports leggings –  sports performance styles only, small logo allowed.
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms

Our Suppliers 

Anglia Sports and Schoolwear Ltd 

For uniform online
Tel: 01255 474550 
http://www.yourschoolwear.co.uk/stowmarket-high-school-96-c.asp 
customersupport@angliasportsandschoolwear.co.uk

Jewellery, Hairstyles and Mobile Phones Guidance

Discreet jewellery is allowed, no more than a wristwatch, a ring, a bracelet, a chain/necklace (worn under shirt or blouse) and a pair of small earrings. 

Choker style necklaces are not acceptable and no other facial jewellery is allowed in school (e.g. nose, tongue, lip or eyebrow studs, including clear studs).

Any jewellery or nail polish must be removed for reasons of health and safety if requested by staff. False/gel nails should be removed if a student is doing PE, Design or preparing/cooking food.

Hairstyles which are ‘extreme’ or attract undue attention are not allowed – e.g. shaven styles or dyed hair (unless natural colour and appearance). It is important to contact your Head of Year before having a hairstyle which may be considered inappropriate.

Hats, caps and other headgear should not be worn on the school site except out of doors as protection from the weather. Students may wear head coverings for religious reasons.

Mobile Phones

Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight at all times.  Staff may give students permission to use their phones during lessons and this will be communicated with students. 

Any infringement of this rule will result in the mobile phone being confiscated until the end of the school day.  Repeated mobile phone infringements may result in the phone having to be collected by a parent or carer for any reoccurrence.  Please see the Behaviour for Conduct policy that explains in more detail the rationale and sanction as to why phones are not allowed.

No liability will be accepted by the school for loss, theft or damage of mobile phones and any other valuable items, and students are expected to take care of their own belongings.