Uniform

Uniform helps to create a sense of community and equality and there is a compulsory uniform for students in years 7-11 at Fitzharrys School.  The Headteacher reserves the right to send students home who are not appropriately dressed.

Please note: our school tie is only available at Fitzharrys School - over the counter in Student Services.  As the school has now moved to a cashless system, we politely request that payments for ties are made online through via the Accounts tab on ParentMail. 

The list below details our uniform, with all starred* items available online from our supplier: Price & Buckland. The cost of uniform is displayed by each item on the Price & Buckland website. The online ordering service allows you to view and order uniform 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Orders are usually dispatched to a personal address within 5 working days although times will be extended during the busier months (June- September). There is also an option to have deliveries sent to Fitzharrys, which can save on costs. Please note, Fitzharrys cannot take receipt of any deliveries during the school holidays. Read this information on Price & Buckland deliveries for full details.

Price & Buckland schoolwear is created with the growing child in mind and for a comfortable fit.  It is generous in size and durable.  Please refer to their sizing information to ensure the right fit for your child.  Please note that our Student Services office holds a full collection of sample school blazers, jumpers and summer polo shirts in all sizes; students are very welcome to try these on for size.

Second-hand Uniform

Fitzharrys' Student Services office also holds a stock of second-hand uniform which can be purchased for a small donation.  You are welcome to contact us at any time during the school year if you are interested in purchasing items second-hand; our office manager will be able to let you know what we have in stock.  Alternatively, second-hand uniform is made available at periodical school events and after-school sales - notifications for these sales are emailed in advance to all parents and carers.

Standard School Uniform

  • School tie (available direct from Fitzharrys School only)
  • Black blazer with Fitzharrys School logo badge*
  • Plain white school shirt with all white buttons and collar - no logos or blouses
  • Plain black tailored trousers 
  • Plain black, formal skirts which must be knee-length. These must not be tight fitting. Examples of acceptable skirt styles are A-line, pleated or skater
  • Plain black/grey/white socks
  • Black/natural tights
  • Sensible black shoes - no trainers.

Summer Uniform

Optional - for terms 5-6 only
  • Blue school polo shirt with Fitzharrys School logo badge* can replace shirt, tie and blazer
  • Optional blue V-necked jumper with Fitzharrys School logo badge*
  • Optional black tailored shorts of appropriate length - no sport or soft fabric shorts

PE Uniform

  • Navy blue shadow shorts* (shadow stripe)
  • Navy/sky blue PE polo shirt with Fitzharrys School logo badge*
  • Navy blue reversible rugby shirt*
  • Navy blue rugby/football socks*
  • Trainers suitable for indoor and outdoor use
  • Football boots

Additional Guidance

  • A plain, dark outer coat may be worn, but the school does not allow hoodies or tech-fleece tops. These will be confiscated. Other non-uniform-coloured sweatshirts are not acceptable as outside coats.
  • Trousers should be smart without any additional decoration: jeans, tracksuit bottoms and other forms of non – school trousers should not be worn.
  • Hair should be a natural colour
  • Piercings - Students are permitted to wear one stud in each ear should they choose to. Nose piercings need to be plastic/clear or removed. No other facial piercings are allowed.
  • Students are allowed to wear watches. Any other jewellery is not permitted.
  • Apart from PE, trainers are not to be worn in school.
  • Shoes - for health and safety reasons high heels, Crocs, sliders and flip flops are not allowed.
  • Nails should be natural in colour.
  • Discreet make-up may be worn in Years 10 and above
  • Extremes of fashion in clothes, hair or styles of dress which cause offence or are unsafe, are not acceptable.
  • School bags should be an appropriate size (i.e. rucksack) to carry key belongings and offer protection to the items they carry inside; strictly no handbags or extra small sports bags.
  • Students may wear an appropriate sun hat in Terms 5 and 6 if the weather is hot and sunny. This is for outdoor wear only at break and lunch times.
  • Headscarves – plain navy blue, white or black. Headscarves should be folded under the chin, taken round to the back of the neck & the ends tucked in, to conform to health & safety requirements.
Equipment

Students should have a pencil case that contains the following essential equipment  so they are prepared and ready for the day's learning activities:

  • Two pens
  • Pencils
  • 30cm ruler
  • Colour pencils (these are more useful than felt tips)
  • Eraser
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Mathematics set (including compass, protractor, and set squares)
  • Scientific calculator with a fraction button – (recommended: CASIO FX-83GTCW)

Optional but useful equipment also includes a glue stick (i.e. Pritt stick or similar) and highlighter pens.
 
Please ensure all belongings are clearly named for ease of returning to owners if lost. 

Valuable items including ear pods/headphones/other electronic devices and cash should not be brought into school, and we would discourage students from bringing in any expensive items; Fitzharrys cannot accept responsibility for any belongings that are damaged or go missing. If this essential and cannot be avoided, valuable items or large sums of money brought into school must never be left unguarded in coats or bags; instead, they should be passed directly to Student Services at the start of the day for safekeeping.

We appreciate that some parents and carers would like their child to bring a mobile phone to school for reasons of personal safety.  Please read our Mobile Phone Policy for guidance. 

Students can use school lockers to safely store belongings. They are available to hire for £25 for a student’s school career. To organise this, parents can pay for locker hire via their ParentMail accounts, once they have received their parent logins.  £2.50 will be paid on return of the locker key at the end of Year 11.  Refunds are available if students leave Fitzharrys School before this time.

We believe our uniform code makes appropriate allowances for the cultural and religious traditions. Parents should discuss the necessity for any variation to the code with the Headteacher. Read our Uniform Policy for more information. 

More information can be found on our Expectations webpage, and parents/carers are also advised to read our mobile phone policy.

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