Dress Code for Male 6th Form Pupils Pupils will wear a matching suit. The suit can be black, dark grey or navy blue. Patterns are permissible only if they are subtle and reflect the principle of smart professional dress (e.g. modest pin stripe). School ties or 6th Form ties are to be worn at all times. Plain shirts in pale colours with a formal collar and sleeves are to be worn. They must be formal, tailored for professional dress and tucked in at all times. The top button should be fastened and hidden by the tie knot. Waistcoats (with a plain, dark coloured back), jumpers and sleeveless sweaters may accompany the suit. Wearing a waistcoat or sweater is no substitute for wearing a jacket. They must be black, grey or navy blue and have no pattern. Black, formal shoes, capable of taking polish, should be worn. Boots should not be worn. Male pupils should be clean shaven and should not wear any visible jewellery. Belts should be plain, regular width and with a modest buckle. They should serve the purpose of holding up your trousers rather than acting as a fashion statement. Facial and body piercings and tattoos are not permitted. A dark coloured formal coat may be worn, but not indoors. It should not have ostentatious branding on it. Hoodies are not acceptable. Some General 6th Form Dress Code Rules Casual clothing should not be worn. Remember the principle of smart, business attire. Hair should be of an acceptable length and of your own, natural colour. As a guideline, the hair of male pupils should be off the shirt collar. Some areas of the School will require that you wear protective clothing – laboratory coats, aprons or workshop coats may be required if you study certain subjects. Decisions about the suitability of your attire will be made by the Head of 6th Form with the Senior Deputy Head. The final arbiter of what is acceptable is the Headmaster.
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