Students are expected to be neat, tidy and appropriately dressed for a place of work and study.
At Parkstone we are very proud of our smart uniform and we work hard to maintain high standards of dress. We rely on the support of parents in upholding our tradition of smartness. In order to ensure that the correct colours/styles are being worn, all items of uniform must be purchased from the school’s suppliers.
We have recently taken the decision to modernise and refresh our uniform and are pleased to introduce a very different style and look. This will be the only uniform available from our uniform suppliers for our new Year 7 students who start with us in September 2021.
SUPPLIERS :
Stevensons
148-150 Seabourne Road
Bournemouth
BH5 2JA
Tel: 01202 425192
Website: www.stevensons.co.uk
UNIFORM :
- Parkstone navy blazer with badge
- Parkstone tartan skirt – skirts should be worn at knee length OR Parkstone navy trousers
- Parkstone navy V-neck jumper
- White blouse with revere collar*
- White lab coat* for Science
- Overall for Art (i.e. old shirt)
Footwear :
- Socks^ – should be plain white, navy or black with no other colours allowed and worn at the ankle or below the knee. Trainer socks may be worn provided that they are plain white, navy or black.
- Tights^ – must be navy or natural and not patterned, with no footless tights or leggings.
Shoes :
- Should be plain black or navy and of a smart and sensible design with enclosed heels and toes. High heels, stilettos and platforms are not allowed. Boots and ankle boots are not allowed.
* may be purchased from alternative suppliers but must be of identical style to that supplied by school uniform supplier
^ may be purchased from alternative suppliers
All items of the main uniform and sportswear must be marked with the student’s name
SUPPLIERS :
Star Sportswear
Unit 5 Yeomans Industrial Park
Yeomans Way
Bournemouth
BH8 0BJ
Tel : 01202 522519
Website : www.starsportswear.co.uk
SPORTSWEAR :
- Parkstone navy shirt
- Parkstone navy PE shorts – for football and rugby activities
- Parkstone navy skort (skirt with sewn in shorts) –for games activities and fixtures
- Parkstone navy quarter zip training top
- Parkstone navy leggings – these are the only leggings that are allowed to be worn and are worn underneath the skort.
- Socks – white ankle^
- Long navy blue football socks*
- Trainers – please ensure footwear is suitable for sporting activities, i.e. has good support and grip
- Studded footwear^ – for use when completing football and rugby activities (safety guidelines – all students must wear studded footwear)
- Shin Pads^
- Gum Shield^ (safety guidelines – all students must wear a gum shield when participating in rugby)
- A bag for PE kit^ – this may be of any fabric but should be large enough to hold all of the PE kit (plastic bags are not acceptable).
PE shirts, shorts and skorts should be embroidered with student’s name.
OPTIONAL
- Navy rain jacket
- Navy bench coat
^ may be purchased from alternative suppliers
* may be purchased from alternative suppliers but must be of identical style to that supplied by school uniform supplier
It is essential that all students in Years 7 to 11 own a calculator for use in both Mathematics and Science. It should be permanently marked with your daughter’s name, as the school cannot be responsible if it is lost.
We recommend either:- Casio FX83GT plus (battery) OR Casio FX85GT plus (solar) Both calculators are reliable and easy to use and contain all the necessary functions for GCSE and are available from our school uniform suppliers. In addition, either will suffice for A-Level although more advanced calculators are allowed and can be bought at this stage.
For current students, some second hand uniform can be obtained from “New to You” available at the school. Please ask at reception. There is a selection of blouses, blazers, skirts, jumpers etc. Any proceeds made from “New to You” are donated to the PFSA.
Dress Code
Main School Dress Code
Our uniform reflects our attitude to our school and our work. Any students not following the Dress Code will be given replacement items from school stock for the day or until they have sorted out the problem.
Hair
Hair should be neat, tidy and off the face. For Health and Safety, hair will need to be tied back for practical lessons: Science, Drama, Design and Technology, Art and PE. Extreme styles and colours are not allowed.
Jewellery
One small silver or gold stud per ear lobe is allowed, but no other visible piercings. No other visible jewellery is allowed other than a watch and a discreet religious symbol on a chain, worn inside the shirt.
Makeup
Discreet makeup is allowed but no nail varnish, this includes “Shellac”, gel nails or any other trade names. Students will be asked to remove inappropriate makeup or nail varnish.
Blazers
Blazers should be worn between lessons and when walking around the school.
Trips, residential visits & non uniform days
Clothing for day visits and residential trips must be smart casual. This means that beachwear is unacceptable. School uniform may be required on certain visits as notified by the trip leader.
This code also applies to any non-uniform days, unless otherwise instructed.
- No shorts
- No shoestring / strapless tops / vest tops
- No flip-flops or shoes without a strap to support the heel
- No leggings to be worn unless covered with a respectable length top or skirt
- Jeans are acceptable but must not have holes or tears
- No dresses and skirts with holes or tears
- Dresses and skirts must be of a respectable length
- No fancy dress unless part of a themed day (e.g. World Book Day)
Anyone who does not follow the regulations on non-uniform days will be sent home to change.
For day trips you may be refused permission to attend the trip if your clothing is unsuitable and does not adhere to the code above.
For residential trips staff have the right to ask you to change if you do not adhere to the above dress code.