Uniform Standards
"But everybody wears this….."
"The teachers don't mind…"
"My mate wears this and nobody ever says anything…"
Ever come across your children justifying what they wear or want to wear at school by saying this kind of thing? As parents, you should be assured that compromising the high standards of uniform that are expected will bring your children into conflict with school rules. They will be in a very small minority who find themselves incurring sanctions, thus eroding their positive relationship with staff in the school.
Students are expected to wear their uniform with pride and in such a way that reflects the ethos of high standards and achievement at Tuxford School. Smartness, health and safety considerations and common sense form the basis of the expected standards of appearance.
Blazers: These should be worn at all times, including to and from school. A sweater is not an acceptable substitute.
Ties: Clipped on at collar; length between midriff and waist. Damaged ties must be replaced.
Shirts: Should be of a formal style and made of an appropriate material. Plain with no logos. Fitted blouses are not allowed.
Coats/scarves: These are for outside wear only.
Trousers/skirts: These must be grey. Black trousers or skirts are not allowed and are not part of Tuxford School uniform.
Trousers should be of a formal style. Not excessively tight, baggy or flared. No zipped pockets, slits, patches, etc.. No denim, leather or corduroy. *
Skirts should be formal style, not excessively short or long.*
Shoes: Dark, preferably black, shoes. No stilettos or excessive platform shoes. Pale-coloured shoes are absolutely not acceptable. No trainers except for recreational activity at break.
Tights: sheer or woollen: dark blue/black/grey/flesh.
Socks: ankle length: dark blue/black/grey/white.
Jewellery: The only item of jewellery that is allowed is a maximum of one stud in each ear. Facial, tongue and body piercings are strictly not allowed, for obvious health and safety reasons.Hair: No excessive styles/colouring/braiding/beading/gelling, etc.*
Make-up: Eye make-up, painted nails and lipstick are not allowed.
*The school reserves the right to its discretion about appropriateness.
Read an article published in the Essential Read Spring 2009 edition ....
"Why I like to wear school uniform" by a Year 11 girl