St Aidan's House Booklet 2021-22

Essential Items School trousers in black/knee length school skirts x up to 5 - check that the trousers you send are permissible – see note on ‘Items you should not bring’.

Dark Mass Suit and white blouse – Pinstripe/black/charcoal (trousers or skirt – but a skirt looks very elegant) School jacket in approved colour - Black/navy jacket: must be classically tailored – no waist length or bolero jackets please) Pale plain blouse for school x 8 (pastel colours – pale pink, blue, yellow or white– a subtle stripe is acceptable) 4 long sleeved V Neck jumpers in any colour except red (Red is for school monitors only) Night attire sufficient for 9 days, dressing gown and slippers Underwear sufficient for 9 full days (laundry is collected once a week on a Monday and the clean washing arrives back on Tuesday. Please bring at least 9 days’ worth of underwear) this should include white or pale bras, black socks, knickers and black or flesh coloured tights for school wear 2 white vests – it is cold in North Yorkshire!

2-3 pairs of plain black tracksuit bottoms (these are approved by the games department for training sessions) 2 pairs of black or navy lycra cycling shorts – to wear under games skirts 2 pairs of plain white sports socks for PE A plain black or blue swimming costume White Tennis skirt or skort (skirt with shorts sewn in) – delete as optional in the Summer Term One waterproof coat One black/charcoal winter coat – scarf, hat and gloves are also essential in the Autumn and Lent Terms Optional black scarf/pashmina – for black tie Monday Suggested clothing amounts for free time: Three warm jumpers or cardigans or sweatshirts Five t-shirt/blouse/long sleeved shirt tops 4 pairs of jeans or casual trousers/skirts One smart dress