SCHOOL UNIFORM
Outsiders often judge a school by the appearance and conduct of its students in public. The reputation gained by the school as a whole is of importance and value to the individual student during school life. It also presents to the community an example of a well-ordered society and encourages students to identify with and take pride in their contribution to the school. Perhaps more importantly than this, uniform is a great leveller. All students start school on an equal basis and there is no opportunity to compete or impress with designer wear. We are all well aware that keeping up with the latest trends causes both emotional and financial problems for students and parents. Consequently, all children are admitted to the school on the clear understanding that parents fully accept and comply with the rules concerning the uniform requirements.
GIRLS
*Trutex Badged Blazer
*Knee length Trutex Stitch Down Pleat Skirt, OR *Trutex Harrow grey trousers
*Trutex Black cotton jumper with gold striping Compulsory for all years for the Winter months and available from Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington, and Whittaker’s Schoolwear, Blackburn.
(*please note, for special offers and to assist school fundraising when buying uniform, these items can be purchased from Trutex via their website Items also available from T/A Vij Bros 2/4 Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington.and Whittaker’s Schoolwear, Waterloo Pavilions, 20/26 Church Street, Blackburn.
Mount Carmel School Tie – Ties are purchased directly from the above stockists: Abbey Street Shopping Centre, and Whittaker’s Schoolwear. Ties are worn as follows: 2013/14: Year 7: RED Year 8: DARK GREEN Year 9: LIGHT GREEN Year 10: BLUE Year 11: PURPLE. Students will keep the same colour tie throughout their school life
Long or Short sleeved white shirt with formal collar
Either black opaque tights or black socks – NOT BOTH.
Asian Heritage girls who choose to wear a Hijab must wear the standard Mount Carmel Hijab. This is available from the school office at the price of £3.50
Traditional sensible low-heeled black school shoes – TRAINING SHOES OR BOOTS MUST NOT BE WORN.
BOYS
Trutex Badged Blazer. Long or short sleeved white shirt with formal collar
Trutex Black cotton jumper with gold striping.Compulsory for all years for the Winter months and available from Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington, and Whittaker’s Schoolwear, Blackburn.
(*please note, for special offers and to assist school fundraising when buying uniform, these items can be purchased from Trutex via their website Items also available from T/A Vij Bros 2/4 Abbey Street Shopping Centre, Accrington and Whittaker’s Schoolwear, Waterloo Pavilions, 20/26 Church Street, Blackburn.
Mount Carmel School House Tie –Ties are purchased directly from the above stockists: Abbey Street Shopping Centre, and Whittaker’s Schoolwear. Ties are worn as follows: 2013/14: Year 7: RED Year 8: DARK GREEN Year 9: LIGHT GREEN Year 10: BLUE Year 11: PURPLE
Slate grey, conventional tailored trousers
Plain black socks
Traditional sensible low-heeled black school shoes – TRAINING SHOES OR BOOTS MUST NOT BE WORN.
Outdoor Clothing: A suitable outdoor coat should be purchased in case of inclement weather. Coats should be placed in lockers on entering the school building. Multi-coloured tops, sweatshirts and expensive fashion coats are not appropriate and are not allowed. Headgear of any type is not allowed.
Jewellery
Rings are not allowed in school for safety reasons. In the interest of safety one pair of plain ear studs may be worn in the lobe only of the ear. Earrings will not be allowed. Make-up and nail varnish are not considered appropriate for school and will not be allowed.
A high standard of personal appearance is expected. Girls’ hair, if long, should be tied back for practical subjects. Boys’ hair should be groomed and cut to a reasonable length, no shorter than a No.3. Extremes of hair fashion are not permitted. This will include hair braiding and extensions. All boys are expected to be clean-shaven; body jewellery is not allowed.
Items, which are confiscated, should be put in one of the self-sealing envelopes available in the Pastoral Office then the students should write their name, form and date on the envelope. This should then be taken to the office and will be put in the box in the storeroom. If this procedure is not followed and items are lost, unfortunately the individual teacher becomes responsible. The Governors fully support the staff in implementing their policy concerning school uniform.
Children wearing non-uniform items should be challenged; a note from parents should be initially accepted, but following actions should be referred to the Head of Year to avoid possible contentious situations
July 2014