JUNIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM LIST

Compulsory items

Your daughter should always store items in her locked locker to minimise the chances of losing her belongings.

In the Senior School lost property items will be collated in the lost property boxes in the Green Room and in the Senior School Office corridor, students are responsible for checking these stores. In the Junior School lost property is kept on the Lost Property Trolley.

All items from our regular school uniform supplier, Schoolblazer, unless clearly stated.

Blazer Grey; to be worn to and from School.

Skirt Kilt style to be worn to the knee.

Tailored grey trousers Can be worn as an alternative to the skirt.

Blouse White short sleeved, with school crest.

Jumper Teal blue jumper.

Socks

White socks ankle or knee length for Summer Term until Autumn Half Term. Black knee length socks for Winter and Spring Term.

Overall - Art / Science Navy.

Optional uniform

All items from Schoolblazer unless stated.

Tights Plain black opaque for Winter Term, until May Half Term.

Coat Plain black, fleece lined coat from SchoolBlazer.

Bench Coat

Scarves, hats, gloves

Hair scrunchie - Black

Footwear and bags

Shoes

School bags

Alternatively, students in Year 6 may wear the BGS sports Bench CoatPurchase from: nolimitz.co.uk.

A bespoke designed school hat and scarf available from Schoolblazer. Gloves must be plain back.

Hair bands of any description must be black. Scrunchies and hair ties should be black. No decorative clips.

All school shoes must be black leather and heels should be flat. Shoes should enclose the foot and remain securely on the foot. They may have a strap around the ankle, a T-bar or be lace ups. No trainer style shoes allowed.

School Backpack from Schoolblazer.

Jewellery, make-up and hair Please note what is permitted; we do NOT permit any other items.

Jewellery

One pair of discreet stud earrings. No other items or piercings are allowed. Jewellery must be removed for PE and other lessons. Please only get ears pierced at the start of the summer holidays so studs can be removed for PE in September.

Hair Hair must be tidy and shoulder length hair must be tied up in practical lessons and PE.

Nails and make-up We do not permit nail varnish or make-up.

Junior School Dance, Drama, Music

Dance and Drama top These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance and Drama Leggings These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance Shoes These are optional Black Jazz Shoes.

Music performance outfit (for performers only) Junior School students will wear School uniform for all musical performances.

Senior School Uniform List

Compulsory items

Blazer

All items from our regular school uniform supplier, Schoolblazer, unless clearly stated.

To be worn to and from school.

Skirt Kilt style to be worn to the knee.

Tailored grey trousers Can be worn as an alternative to the skirt.

Blouse White short sleeved, with school crest.

Jumper Damson jumper or in Year 11 a grey cardigan.

Socks

Plain black or white ankle or knee length socks. Trainer socks or sports socks should not be worn.

Overall - Art / Science Navy.

Optional uniform

Tights

All items from Schoolblazer unless stated.

Plain black opaque for Years 7 and 8. Sheer black permitted for Years 9 and above if preferred.

Coat Girls should wear a blazer to and from school. They may also choose to buy a plain black coat of their choice with no patterns, furry lining, or trims.

Bench Coat Alternatively, students may wear the BGS sports Bench Coat - Purchased from: nolimitz.co.uk.

Scarves, hats, gloves

Hair scrunchie - Black

A bespoke designed school hat and scarf available from Schoolblazer. Gloves must be plain back.

Hair bands of any description must be black. Scrunchies and hair ties should be black. No decorative clips.

Cardigan Year 11 only Year 11 a grey cardigan may be worn instead of Damson jumper.

Footwear and bags

Shoes

School bags

Jewellery, make-up and hair

All school shoes must be black leather and heels should be flat. Shoes should enclose the foot and remain securely on the foot. They may have a strap around the ankle, a T-bar or be lace-ups. No trainer style shoes allowed.

School bags for Years 7 & 8 should be bought from Schoolblazer. Other year groups should have bags that are sturdy, plain and dark in colour.

Please note what is permitted; we do NOT permit any other items.

Jewellery

Two simple studs, one ring, one necklace and one bracelet ONLY. Any jewellery must be discreet. No other piercings are allowed. No hoop earrings or ear bars are allowed. Jewellery (including ear studs) must be removed for PE and other lessons. Please only get ears pierced at the start of the summer holidays so studs can be removed for PE in September.

Make-up Is only allowed in Years 9 and above, it must always be discreet and natural.

Hair Hair must be tidy and of a natural colour. Shoulder length hair must be tied up for PE and other practical lessons.

Nails We do not permit acrylic nails or nail varnish.

Dance, Drama, Music

Dance and Drama top These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance and Drama Leggings These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance Shoes These are optional Black Jazz Shoes.

Music performance outfit (for performers only) Black dress or trousers, any style but appropriate for playing a musical instrument in a public performance.

Sixth Form School Uniform List

Compulsory items

Grey suit jacket

All items from our regular school uniform supplier, Schoolblazer, unless clearly stated.

To be worn to and from school.

Grey suit skirt Must be worn as smart business wear (no shorter than 10cms above the knee).

Tailored grey trousers Can be worn as an alternative to the suit skirt.

Blouse Long sleeved white and pink striped blouse.

Overall - Art / Science Navy, if studying practical subjects.

Optional uniform

Jumper

Damson optional, from Schoolblazer.

Cardigan Grey – instead of damson jumper, optional, from Schoolblazer.

Grey sweatshirt

With school crest, optional BUT cannot be worn for formal school events. From Schoolblazer

Tights Plain black or natural sheer or opaque.

Coat Any style, black or dark colour.

Bench Coat

Scarves, hats, gloves

Hair scrunchie - Black

Footwear and bags

Shoes

Alternatively, students may wear the BGS sports Bench Coat - Purchase from: nolimitz.co.uk

A bespoke designed school hat and scarf is available from Schoolblazer. Gloves must be plain back.

Hair bands of any description must be black. Scrunchies and hair ties should be black. No decorative clips.

Any colour but NO trainer styles allowed.

School bags Bags should be large and sturdy to carry items such as laptop, files and iPad.

Jewellery, make-up and hair Please note what is permitted; other items are NOT permitted.

Jewellery

Studs and small hooped earrings are permitted. Discreet necklaces, rings and bracelets are permitted. A discreet nose stud is permitted but no other visible piercings are allowed. Jewellery must be removed for PE and practical lessons.

Make-up Appropriate make-up is allowed.

Hair Students are allowed flexibility with hair styles and colours. Any colouring of hair should be subtle and styles should not be so extreme that they would look out of place in the working world.

Nails Simple acrylic nails and nail varnish permitted. Extreme nails not permitted.

Dance, Drama, Music

Dance and Drama top These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance and Drama Leggings These are optional but should be plain black from a high street shop.

Dance Shoes These are optional Black Jazz Shoes.

Music performance outfit (for performers only) Black dress or trousers, any style but appropriate for playing a musical instrument in a public performance.

Sports Kit List

Compulsory items

All items from our regular school uniform supplier, Schoolblazer, unless clearly stated.

Sports shirt - Damson For winter sports and cricket in the summer.

Sports shirt – White For netball in the winter/spring term and summer sports.

Mid layer top Black with damson trim and school logo.

Black skort or black PE shorts Shorts or skort option for PE lessons; but skorts must be worn for all team matches.

Tracksuit trousers / bottoms Black with school logo.

Sports socks Damson with black hoops at top.

Sports bag Black and damson with school logo.

Swimsuit Black Speedo endurance swimming costume or black modesty Speedo. (for swimming up to end of Year 8).

BGS swimming cap

All students must wear a cap in the pool, it does not need to be a branded one unless on the Swimming team. Afro swim cap is available.

White summer weight sports socks (ankle) From Schoolblazer or any sports shop.

Optional Sports Wear

All items from Schoolblazer unless stated.

Waterproof games jacket Optional.

Sports base layers Must be plain black, either from Schoolblazer or any sports shop.

BGS bench coat Only from Year 6 can also then be worn as school winter coat. Purchased from nolimitz.co.uk.

Netball dress

Cricket trousers

Optional for all players; compulsory for team players from Year 9. Purchased through the PE department.

Black ladies cricket trousers; optional for softball, compulsory for hardball teams (from Year 7). Purchased from nolimitz.co.uk.

Sports hijab Optional. Available through Schoolblazer

Specific Team Wear

If your daughter is in a team or rows she will be expected to have the items listed below.

Team shirts for hockey and lacrosse From Year 11 for all team players. Purchased through the BGS PE department.

Netball dresses For all A, B and optional for C team player from Year 9.

Black cricket trousers For team players from Year 7 upwards and purchased from nolimitz.co.uk.

Swimming

Rowing Kit: All in one, Leggings, Lycra top, Splash top

White tennis skort

Sports Footwear

Trainers

All team swimmers must have a BGS swim cap.

Ordered through the Rowing Department (bi-annually).

Optional for team tennis players.

Compulsory from Year 3; any colour.

Astro trainers Compulsory from Year 3 for Hockey.

Football boots

Netball trainers

Sports Equipment

Mouthguard

Lacrosse goggles

Compulsory for Lacrosse from Year 6.

Optional for Netball team players.

All students must have a mouthguard for hockey and lacrosse. We recommend this is purchased from OPRO where you can select a bespoke BGS designopro.com/schools-and-club-designs. You will receive 10% off if you use the following code: BedfordGirls10.

Compulsory from Year 6. Purchased online, information comes for PE Department.

Shin pads Compulsory for Hockey from Year 3.

Hockey stick Compulsory for Hockey from Year 3.

Lacrosse stick Year 6 and above. Ordered through the PE department.

Tennis racket Summer Term only up to Year 8; then only for tennis players.

Cricket bat Optional for those playing hardball cricket. School equipment provided.

Cricket helmets

Optional for those playing hardball cricket. School equipment provided.

Cricket pads Optional for those playing hardball cricket. School equipment provided.

BGS swim bag

Optional in Junior School purchased through the PTA.