School Uniform
The school has a strictly enforced policy on school uniform in that business like dress instils a pride in, and a sense of loyalty to, the school. It is also our experience that this view is strongly supported by parents/carers. Full school uniform should be worn at all times including travel to and from school. Outdoor coats may be worn over, but not instead of, blazers which are compulsory in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.
The basic colours for Haybridge uniform are brown and honey gold. We recommend that name tapes should be put into all garments.
Boys' Uniform
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Blazer
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Brown polyester. Blazers should be worn at all times.
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Jumpers (optional)
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Dark brown, long sleeved V necked jumper. They may be worn as well as, but not instead of, blazers.
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Trousers
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Plain black trousers in a style and cloth suitable for formal wear. They should not be patterned, jean‑like style/material.
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Shirt
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Trutex ‘Honey Gold’ or similar. Plain formal style. Long sleeves with neatly tied tie in the winter. Coloured or patterned T-shirts are not to be worn under shirts. During the Summer Term, boys may wear short sleeved plain 'Honey Gold' shirts with neatly tied ties. Shirts should be tucked in at all times.
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Shoes
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Black shoes-not boots, casual slip‑ons or suede. Black trainers or trainer style shoes are not appropriate and cannot be worn as school shoes. Please click here to view some examples of appropriate and inappropriate footwear.
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Socks
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Unpatterned and grey, dark brown or black.
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For formal occasions we expect all boys to wear the long sleeved shirt, tie and blazer.
Girls' Uniform
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Blazer
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Brown Polyester. Blazers should be worn at all times.
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Jumpers (optional)
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Dark brown, long sleeved V necked jumper. They may be worn as well as, but not instead of, blazers.
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Trousers
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We ask parents/carers to support us by purchasing trousers from the relevant Student Support Office. These trousers are smart and durable. No other variation will be acceptable.
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Skirt
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We ask parents/carers to support us by purchasing skirts from Dancers Ltd in Halesowen. These skirts are formal, dark brown and of suitable and adequate length and size (knee length or below the knee is considered suitable). No other variation will be acceptable.
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Shirt
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Trutex ‘Honey Gold’ or similar. Plain formal style. Long sleeves with neatly tied tie in the winter. Coloured or patterned T-shirts are not to be worn under shirts. During the Summer Term, girls may wear short sleeved plain 'Honey Gold' shirts with neatly tied ties. Shirts should be tucked in at all times.
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Shoes
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Black shoes-not boots, casual slip‑ons or suede. The shoe needs to be a ‘full shoe’ (not slipper style) with a maximum heel size not to exceed 5cm ‘measured at the inside arch’. No stiletto type heels of any height. Please click here to view some examples of appropriate and inappropriate footwear.
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Socks
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Black, dark brown or white ankle or knee high socks. Trainer socks are not acceptable
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Tights
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Black opaque tights may be worn. During the Summer Term, girls may wear flesh coloured tights. Fake tan is unacceptable as a substitute to flesh coloured tights.
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For formal occasions we expect all girls to wear the long sleeved shirt, tie and blazer.
Ties
Years 7 and 8 students can purchase their tie from the Key Stage 3 Student Support Office for £4.00 each. Years 9 and 10 can purchase their tie from the Key Stage 4 Student Support Office for £4.00 each. Year 11 wear the plain brown tie which can also be purchased from the Key Stage 4 Student Support Office for £4.00 each.
Make-up
Make-up (including nail varnish and false nails) should not be worn at all by students.
Jewellery
Jewellery should not be worn at all by students. Boys and Girls with pierced ears may wear small plain gold or silver stud earrings, which must not be ‘jewel style’ earrings. There should only be one earring in each lobe. No other piercing is allowed.
Hair
As a Health and Safety measure, long hair should be tied back from the face at all times. This applies to both boys and girls. Hair bobbles used to tie the hair back should be brown or black-other colours are not acceptable. Hair bands are not to be worn. No extreme hair styles or colours are permissible.
Bags
Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 should have a plain, dark coloured bag (eg black, brown or blue) that is appropriate for day-to-day use. Any logos must be discreet and no larger than a credit card size. Please click here to view some examples of appropriate and inappropriate bags.
Year 11 have the use of a school locker where they should leave their bag at the beginning of the day. They should ensure that they take all appropriate equipment from their lockers to lessons. Lockers can be accessed before and after school and at break/lunch times. They should not be accessed between period 2 and 3 or during lessons.
PE kit
From September 2009 we have decided to introduce a different PE kit. For 2009/10, Year 7 students should have the following kit:
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Girls’ PE kit
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Boys’ PE kit
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Black skirt and/or plain black shorts
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Black shorts
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*Black sweatshirt with the School logo
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*Black rugby shirt with the School logo
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*White polo shirt with the School logo
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*White polo shirt with the School logo
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White socks
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White socks
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Training shoes
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Training shoes
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Black leggings/track suit bottoms (optional)
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Black track suit bottoms (optional)
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* these items can only be purchased from School
Years 8, 9, 10 and 11 students may choose to wear the new PE kit or continue to use the following:
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Girls’ PE kit
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Boys’ PE kit
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Black skirt and/or plain black shorts
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Black shorts
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Gold banner Eton leisure shirt
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*Yellow reversible rugby shirt
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White socks
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Yellow football socks
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Training shoes
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Training shoes
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Black leggings (optional)
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Plain white T-shirt
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Black sweat shirt with the School logo (optional)
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Black sweat shirt with the School logo (optional)
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Track suit, black (optional).
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Track suit, black (optional)
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Shin Pads: For safety and protection, shin pads should be possessed by all students. These must be worn whilst playing hockey, rugby, football and at any other time as directed by the teacher in charge.
Mouth guards: The wearing of personally designed mouth guards is recommended as a valuable means of protection. Care should be taken to ensure that they fit properly.
Studs for Football Boots: Students wearing football boots should ensure that their studs are of the new composite type carrying the British Standard Kite mark.
Technology
Students will be provided with aprons for their Technology lessons but may wish to provide their own overall. This can be as simple as an ‘old shirt’. An apron will be provided by the school for Food Technology and Design and Technology lessons.
Where to Purchase Uniform
The School Uniform can be ordered online can be ordered online by visiting the Get It for School website or from Dancers Ltd (Central Buildings, Peckingham Street, Halesowen), A Oakes (Vicarage Road, Oldbury) or The School Shop (Prospect Hill, Kidderminster). Trousers for girls will only be available through the school and may be ordered through the relevant Student Support Office. We have initially set three dates for parents/carers to purchase trousers for girls. They are as follows:-
- Tuesday 2nd July 2009 - 3.15pm until 6.00pm in the ‘Visions Restaurant’
- Thursday 3rd September 2009 - 1.00pm until 4.00pm in the ‘Visions Restaurant’
- Thursday 8th October 2009 - 3.00pm until 5.30pm in the ‘Visions Restaurant’
There will be further dates available and students will be informed of these in due course.
Sixth Form Dress Code
As the senior members of the school community, Sixth Formers need not wear formal uniform. However, they are expected to look smart at all times, and should wear sensible, business-like dress. This does not include the wearing of denim or corduroy jeans or trainers. This allows Sixth Formers greater flexibility than the main school whilst maintaining overall standards of smartness within the school.
Sixth Form dress is an important part of the School's image. As a public institution we need to project an image appropriate to the work we do, and as senior members of the School the Sixth Form are an important part of that image. The respect that an institution earns from the public it serves is, in part, due to the appearance of its members. It is, therefore, in the students' own interests to adhere to acceptable standards of appearance because they will ultimately benefit by association with a respected establishment. In addition, it is important that the senior members of the School provide a model for the lower school in terms of smart appropriate dress.
Sixth Formers attend School to study, to work with teachers, to work with younger students, and to contribute to the social life and academic ethos of the school. Their appearance, therefore, should always be smart and business like, including when attending during periods of study leave.