Uniform

First impressions are important and at South Charnwood High School we encourage pupils to take pride in their appearance and to show a readiness for work at all times.

Pupils should come to school cleanly and smartly dressed. Discussion with parents/carers, pupils and Trustees has led to the adoption of a practical and attractive style of school wear. We expect all parents/carers to support this.

For All Pupils

Make-up, including false eyelashes, nail varnish and jewellery should not be worn in school. If it is noticed by a member of staff the pupil will be asked to remove it and may receive a detention. Those pupils with pierced ears may wear small sleepers or studs, but these must be removed during P.E. lessons. No necklaces or bracelets, (other than for religious observance).

Trustees expect that pupils will conform to this dress code each day and every day. When circumstances make it impossible to conform, parents/carers are asked to write a brief note of explanation for the pupil's form tutor. If the rules on uniform are not followed, a letter will be sent home to parents and the pupil will be issued with a consequence.

All PE kit must be marked with your child's name and tutor group

Please click here to see a poster showing what footwear can and cannot be used for PE lessons on the 3G pitch. This applies to PE uniform for all years.

Years 7, 8 & 9 School Uniform

Plain black, crew neck sweatshirt with the school logo, (cardigans, plain jumpers, waistcoats, tracksuit tops, badges and clothes bearing emblems and slogans are NOT allowed).
Plain white shirts/blouses/polo shirts with a collar, must be worn. Sleeves may be either long or short. Shirts/blouses must be tucked into a skirt or trousers (no t-shirts, vests etc).
Black knee length ’A’ line, plain or pleated skirt suitable for school or full length black smart trousers (jeans, combat trousers, track suits, miniskirts, 'tube' skirts, leggings, jeggings or any other extremes of fashion are NOT allowed).
If socks are worn with skirts, they must be below the knee.
Shoes must be completely black. Shoes with heels of more than 3cm are not sensible or safe for school. Boots for wet weather only, should be black and waterproof with no accessories, such as tassels or metal studs. Suede or worker boots are not allowed and trousers must not be tucked into the boots.
Long tailored shorts or ¾ length trousers in the Summer may be worn. They must be plain black and accompanying socks to be plain black. (NO football shorts, Bermuda’s, combats or clothing usually designated as leisurewear).
The school scarf is optional, (available via Parentpay).

Years 10 & 11 School Uniform

School blazer with school badge.
Green jumper (optional).
Tie.
Plain white shirt/blouse with stiff collar.
Black knee length ’A’ line, plain or pleated skirt suitable for school or full length black smart trousers (jeans, combat trousers, track suits, miniskirts, 'tube' skirts, leggings, jeggings or any other extremes of fashion are NOT allowed).
If socks are worn with skirts, they must be below the knee.
Shoes must be completely black. Shoes with heels of more than 3cm are not sensible or safe for school. Boots for wet weather only, should be black and waterproof with no accessories, such as tassels or metal studs. Suede or worker boots are not allowed and trousers must not be tucked into the boots.
Long tailored shorts or ¾ length trousers in the Summer may be worn. They must be plain black and accompanying socks to be plain black. (NO football shorts, Bermuda’s, combats or clothing usually designated as leisurewear).
The school scarf is optional, (available via Parentpay).

Core PE kit all years

Black polo shirt with school logo.
Black hoodie with school logo.
Black plain shorts/tracksuit bottoms or leggings.
Black socks.
Footwear - Astro-turf trainers will be allowed on all surfaces at school so ALL pupils MUST have these.
Shin pads.

Years 10 & 11 PE Kit for pupils studying GCSE PE

Black polo shirt with school logo.
AT LEAST ONE from a choice of: Hoodie, fleece or rain jacket with school logo.
Black plain shorts/tracksuit bottoms or leggings.
Black socks.
Footwear - Astro-turf trainers will be allowed on all surfaces at school so ALL pupils MUST have these (see poster on website).
Shin Pads.

Where to buy

Years 7 - 11 black sweatshirts, black PE polo shirts, black PE hoodies, all with school logo and black PE socks can be bought from Mayprint.

Mayprint, 56 Leicester Road, Markfield, Leicester, LE67 9RE
Email: mayprint56@gmail.com
Tel: 01530 243398

Years 10 and 11 blazers, ties, green jumpers and Years 10 & 11 GCSE P.E. kit can be bought from New Plan Solutions

New Plan Solutions Schoolwear Centre, 64 London Road, Oadby, LE2 5DH
Website: www.schoolwearsolutions.com

Occasionally there is a supply of free second hand uniform available in school. Please contact uniformbank@southcharnwood.org with details of the items you are in need of, to check availablity.