College Uniform

All Hallows Catholic College is committed to encouraging all students to have excellent attendance and punctuality. We recognise that any absence from school is detrimental. It is the legal responsibility of parents and carers to ensure good attendance and punctuality and to inform the College of any reasons for any absences. We understand that there are genuine reasons for absence, but as a College, we have a duty to monitor attendance and work with families to achieve the best possible attendance for each child and young person.

Investigate all unexplained absence. Contact parents on the first day of absence (if parents/carers have not contacted College first). This will usually be done via a text message. Such contact will be logged for future reference. Work closely with parents/carers (and external agencies if needed) should attendance or punctuality give cause for concern. Recognise and reward high attendance (and significant improvement over time). Inform the Local Authority of any students failing to attend regularly (students who have patterns of unauthorised absence without amassing 10 days of continuous absence). Inform the Local Authority of any student who has a continuous period of 10 or more days unauthorised absence. Not authorise holidays in term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Parents/carers need to be aware that applications for ‘exceptional circumstance leave of absence’ that are declined may result in a Penalty Notice being issued for 5 or more days of absence. Applications must be made in writing well in advance of the absence.

Ensure that they attend College regularly and on time. Not leave College without permission.

Be encouraged to contact College if they have any concerns about their child’s attendance and punctuality. Provide an explanation if a student is absent on the first day the absence occurs and each subsequent day. This may be by letter, telephone, email, text, personally at the College office or by appointment. Provide medical evidence to support absence if requested.

Morning registration is at 8.55am but students are required to be in College for 8.45am. Students are expected to be in registration or at assembly on time, otherwise they will gain a L code. Morning registration finishes at 9.15am and students arriving late after this time must sign in at the Student Office. The register closes at 9.20am each day. Lateness after 9.20am is unauthorised and coded as a ‘U’ which counts as absence for half day. Please refer to our Rewards and Behaviour Policy for sanctions relating to poor punctuality.

If a student has a medical/dental appointment during the College day, they should have an appointment card/ written note from their parent/carer. Students must sign out at the Student Office (found on the RE corridor) and sign back in on their return. If the student has an early appointment, or if they are not returning to College because it is too late in the day, the parent/carer must inform the College via telephone.

Parents, teachers and students work together to ensure that the highest possible standards are maintained in all areas of College life at All Hallows. A student’s willingness to wear the correct uniform accompanies an attitude to College, which usually maximises success in learning and personal development. It also indicates a family’s commitment to the values and ethos of the College, which is crucial to the growth and development of our young people. There are a number of good reasons for having a College uniform: It is a sign of commitment, pride and a badge of belonging to our College. It is a way of avoiding an expensive ‘fashion contest’ in College. It keeps young people focused on their studies. It stops differences emerging between ‘those who have and those who have not’. The uniform, which is clearly described in the policy, is compulsory for all students. The Principal and his staff reserve the right to determine acceptable standards of dress and appearance with reference to this uniform policy. The aim is to help students learn that dress codes are a fact of life, and that ‘dressing for success’ is a good preparation for adult and working life. All Hallows uniform is strictly enforced with rewards for students who ‘wear the correct uniform in the correct way’ and sanctions for those who refuse to conform. [See the Discipline for Learning Policy]. In rare cases where students arrive in College incorrectly dressed, parents will be contacted with a request to bring the correct items to College or there will be an expectation that loan items will be worn if available. Parents should provide their child with a written note if there is a good reason why (s)he is temporarily not wearing the full College uniform. In cases of hardship, parents or carers should contact their child’s Year Learning Leader for confidential advice. It is expected that full College uniform is worn correctly during the College day and on journeys to and from College. We are confident that our parents will always understand the need to support the College to make sure that our high standards of uniform are maintained. Please do not allow your child to persuade you to buy non-uniform items, as this will cause unnecessary expense and heartache. It is vital that we as adults, College and parents working in partnership, help our children to grow and mature by setting clear boundaries of behaviour.

All items of uniform are available from:

01625 500552 www.classworx.co.uk

01625 616986 www.mpaschoolwear.co.uk

Blazer - Black with pre-embroidered College badge. Worn at all times in, around and to and from College. Blouse - White College blouse with revere collar and embroidered logo on the collar. No tie is required.

Shirt and Tie - Plain white shirt (long or short sleeve shirt may be worn). Must have a collar and top button suitable for wearing a tie. A plain white tee shirt may be worn under the shirt. Plain red clip on tie with College badge (Y7-11). Skirt - Tartan kilt in College colours. Y7&8 black & white kilt with red check or Y9-11 black & white

kilt. All skirts should be purchased below the knee to allow for growth. OR Trousers - Black. Plain and tailored with a waist band. Shoes - Black, sturdy and low heeled. Please note that fabric shoes, trainers or boots are not acceptable. Socks / Tights - Black knee length socks or plain black opaque tights. No other colours or no patterned tights permitted. Jumper - Plain mid-grey ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y7&8). Plain black ‘V’ necked jumper with College badge (Y9-11). The jumper is compulsory for all year groups. Outdoor Coat – Plain, dark coat to be worn when necessary in cold weather over College blazer. This garment should be regarded as the overcoat. Coats should be removed on entry to the building. College Bag - Bag bearing the College badge. Scarf - Plain dark scarf. No fashion scarves. No football scarves, any caps or other headgear.

PE Shorts - Choice of black shorts with embroidered College badge—not cycling shorts. Polo Shirt - Red with collar and embroidered College badge. Fleece Top - Black fleece with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather. Or New Tracksuit top – Black full zip tracksuit top with embroidered College badge. Worn for outdoor lessons in cold weather. Sports leggings - Black with College lettering. To be worn in cold weather. PE Kit Bag – Black with College logo. Socks - Compulsory: white ankle socks optional: black/red socks for football and hockey only. Trainers - Must be sports trainers – running shoes or Astroturf trainers. No canvas/fashion/’high-top’ shoes to be worn. Astroturf Trainers/Football Boots – For use on 3G Astroturf pitch.

Shin Guards & Gum Shield - For use in competitive contact sports e.g. Hockey, Rugby, Football are strongly advised for safety. Rain Jacket – Black waterproof jacket with embroidered College badge. Undergarments or “skins” - if worn must be plain red, black or white. In extreme weather conditions plain black hats and gloves may be worn with the permission of the teacher.

Make-up, including fake tans, false nails, and nail varnish must not be worn: The College reserves the right to request removal. No jewellery allowed (wrist watch permissible but not in PE): The College reserves the right to request removal and to confiscate if necessary. No responsibility is accepted for the loss of any confiscated items. No trainers to be worn in, around or to/from College: They are not acceptable for College wear and must not be worn, except in PE. Hairstyles: Extremes of hair style and hair colouring are not acceptable. Hair fashion accessories are not to be worn. Whenhair bands are worn, they should be dark & plain. Long hair must be tied up for practical lessons. Body Piercing: Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not acceptable.