Uniform and PE Uniform

Kingsmead Technology College operates a uniform for its pupils. This is for the following reasons:

• so that pupils wear suitable clothing for school work
• so that parents can dress their children healthily and economically in the years of speedy growth;
• so that all pupils develop a sense of identity with the College.

Uniform

We expect students to wear:

• Kingsmead tie
• Straight black tailored trousers (not hipsters or jeans) /skirt (knee-length)
• Plain white shirt, with a collar capable of taking a tie (not casual or ‘polo’ shirt) long enough to be tucked in trousers or skirt)
• A black blazer with a college badge
• Plain black shoes with low heels (no coloured logos or laces)
• Plain socks (not brightly coloured)

They may also choose to wear:

• Black plain V-necked jumper, or waist length cardigan (buttons - no zips). A jumper is not a substitute for a blazer

We don’t expect students to wear:

• False nails or nail extensions
• Make-up or nail polish in Year 7 to 9 (Discreet make-up is allowed for Year 10 and 11 pupils)
• Visible body piercings
• Jewellery - no more than: wrist watch; one plain ring; one pair of ear studs (not rings, one in each lobe)
• Fashion belts - belts should be plain black, worn through belt loops (large buckles are not acceptable)

Whilst there is a need for appropriate coats and other outer garments in cold and wet weather, these should not be worn under blazers or instead of them.

Note: Artificial hair colours should be of a natural shade only. No extreme hairstyles.

It is important that all students maintain high standards in personal dress at all times.

Physical Education (PE)

• Black T-shirt
• Black/gold rugby shirt (available from school)
• Plain black shorts or plain black skirts
• Black football/hockey socks and white ankle socks
• Football boots/training shoes (not boot style)
• Black sweatshirt or track-suit for inclement weather
• Towel
• Shin pads and gum shields (available from PE office) must be worn for hockey
• Shin pads must be work for football
• Gum shields must be worn for rugby
• Long hair must be tied back
• No jewellery to be worn

All equipment and kit should be marked clearly with the owner's name.