Uniform List 

Uniform	Notes
*Plain white aertex collared t-shirt with the school logo or a plain white aertex t-shirt.	T-shirts should be tucked in.
*Navy jumper with the school badge.	Non Uniform Jumpers, including 'hoodies' or sports branded zip up tops are not permitted in school and will be confiscated if seen.
Plain black or dark grey full length parallel trousers; boot cut or straight leg.	No cropped or tight trousers, lycra or stretch material including leggings, skinny fit, denim, pleats, creases, buckles flares or splits.
Plain black or dark grey knee-length skirt; knife or box pleated.	Skirts that are straight, tight and/or shorter than knee-length are not allowed. Wrap over style skirts are also not allowed.
Black shoes of a sensible style, black, grey, navy or white socks.	No boots of any sort, flip flop style shoes, plimsolls or trainer like shoes. To clarify, any footwear with sports branding is classed as a trainer and are not acceptable school shoes. No coloured socks or leg warmers allowed. Only black socks may be worn over tights in the winter. Any other colour of sock is not permitted.
One small ring, one pair of studs in the lower lobe, one chain tucked in - not visible, one wrist watch.	No other jewellery is acceptable. No piercings except for one set of stud earrings. Plasters cannot be worn to cover additional piercings. A clear retainer may be worn in holes where piercings have been removed.
Hats, gloves, scarves.	Hats, gloves and scarves should be removed at the school gate.
Dark coloured coat.	Coats should be removed whilst in the school building.
School bag large enough to contain an A4 sized book and equipment e.g. pens etc.	Fashion handbags are not suitable to contain books and other equipment needed for school. Contact will be made home with a reminder to get na appropriate bag.
Hair styles must be tidy and not be of an extreme fashion.	Light, natural colours are acceptable but bold, bright colours and dip dyed hair are not.  Sculpturing in any form is not acceptable.
No nail varnish or false nails/acrylics.	Nail varnish and/or acrylic/false nails should not be worn in school.
Make up may be worn but only lightly.	No false lashes or heavy eyeliner or other makeup should be worn to school.

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iPads

Click here for information on The Highfield School's Digital Learning Programme

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Banned items

Mobile phones and headphones

Must be switched off and at the bottom of the bag at all times including break and lunchtime. Do not remove your phone from your bag until you are off school property. Headphones are only acceptable when instructed to use them by your teacher in your lesson.

Please see the acceptable use agreement for further details.

If your phone/headphones are seen, they will be confiscated and returned to you at end of day on the first two occasions only.  On the third and subsequent occasions it will be returned to parent/carer only.

Electronic equipment (other than a school issued iPad) such as MP3 players, digital cameras and smart watches, are banned items and are not to be brought to school. Again, they will be confiscated and returned to you at end of day on the first two occasions only.  On the third and subsequent occasions it will be returned to parent/carer only.

Other banned items include cigarette lighters, laser pens, aerosols, fizzy drinks, energy drinks and chewing gum. These are banned items and are not to be brought to school. They will be confiscated and disposed of and sanctions issued as appropriate in line with school policy.

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Equipment

Essential items:

• iPad (fully charged), including protective case as provided by the school
• Headphones/Earphones – only to be used under the instruction of the teacher.
• Reading book
• Strong waterproof bag – rucksack or sports bag, not ‘handbag’ style
• Pencil case (clear, exam standard, for exam years)
• Blue, black and green pen
• A spare pen or spare cartridges if using a fountain pen
• Pencil and pencil sharpener
• A 30cm ruler
• An eraser
• A pair of compasses
• A calculator (scientific calculator such as Casio FX85GT Plus or similar)
• A protractor

Desirable:

• A set of coloured pencils
• A glue stick
• Highlighter
• A pair of scissors
• Set square