School Uniform and Equipment

Shorefields has a very clear policy with regards to school dress. School uniform is worn by all students.

The uniform requirements are as follows:

Girls

• Navy blue or black pinafore, skirt or trousers.
• Blouse – plain white or pale blue with open-necked collar (no tie)
• Shirt – plain white or plain blue with collar buttoned to neck and school tie worn
• Cardigan or ‘v’ necked sweater – navy or black (no zips)
• Socks – white/navy blue/black
• Shoes – flat black matt leather school shoes not boots. No fabric shoes or rubber toe caps. No branded sports shoes. Shoes must be plain black no sparkles or flashes.
• Black blazer with school badge.
• If a headscarf is required for religious reasons it must be either plain navy blue or black

Boys

• Trousers – dark grey or black
• Shirt –white or pale blue with collar
• ‘V’necked sweater – navy or black (no zips)
• Shoes – flat black matt leather school shoes not boots. No fabric shoes or rubber toe caps. No branded sports shoes. Shoes must be plain black no sparkles or flashes.
• School tie
• Black blazer with school badge.

Girls / Boys PE Kit

All Year 8-11 students must wear the following kit:

White polo shirt, black or dark blue shorts/ P.E. skirt, white socks

Polo shirt with the school’s crest is available from Kitted Out School Wear on London Road.

In the winter, students will be allowed to wear a dark blue or black tracksuit or sweater. This is only to be worn with the teacher’s permission. White top and shorts must be available at all times.

Long hair must be tied back securely. This is to prevent possible injury during a variety of lessons. Any item used to secure hair must be in blue, black or white.

We ask parents to co-operate fully and to ensure that their daughters and sons are dressed appropriately for school. Please note Year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 students are required to wear school blazers. All new intake students are provided with a school badge. The correct year group school tie must be worn at all times

Students should not wear any article of clothing, that is not part of school uniform, other than an outdoor coat, Jewellery must not be worn for school with the exception of a watch and sleeper /plain stud earrings where necessary.

Lanyards will be issued in September for students to wear to identify their House.