Uniform

We have given product codes for all items from Stevensons.  Items not specific to Sir John Lawes School are available at many other retailers but must fit the requirements below.

• Navy blazer with school badge.
• Year 7 - Navy blue pleated school skirt.  The skirt must be obtained from school suppliers Stevensons.   Skirts must be worn properly fastened at the back at all times.  They must not be rolled over or down at the waistband.
• Navy trousers - available exclusively from Stevensons and must have the school crest.
• Plain long sleeved white blouse (which must remain tucked in at all times).
• An alternative short-sleeved blouse for wearing in the summer term only, is available with the school crest.  This must be worn un-tucked and without a tie.  The summer blouse is available from Stevensons only.
• Plain navy v-neck pullover (optional) to be worn under blazer in winter.
• School tie.
• Navy/neutral tights
• Short white socks/neutral tights (not knee high or trainer socks).
• Raincoat or topcoat (not denim or leather, no hoodies, bomber jackets or logos).
• Sensible, black shoes. Heels should be no higher than 2 inches. Higher heels and stilettos are not allowed in school.  Boots, trainers, canvas or ballet type shoes should not be worn. No backless, open-toe or flip-flop shoes are permitted.

We have given product codes for all compulsory uniform items available from Stevensons.  Items not specific to Sir John Lawes School are available at many other retailers but must fit the requirements below.

• Navy blazer with school badge. 
• Black or charcoal grey trousers (flannel, not cord). They must fit correctly at the waist so that underwear is covered at all times.  Trousers must not be oversized, sagging, or baggy underneath.  Trousers that are tight at the ankle or drainpipe style (i.e., fashion trousers) are not permitted.
• Belts may be worn but should be dark and plain with only a small plain buckle.
• White shirt.  Shirts must remain tucked in at all times. 
• An alternative short-sleeved shirt for wearing in the summer term only is available with the school crest.  This must be worn un-tucked and without a tie.  The summer shirt is available from Stevensons only.
• Plain navy v-neck pullover (optional) to be worn under blazer in winter.
• School tie.
• Grey socks (not trainer socks)
• Sensible black shoes (no trainers or ‘trainer style’ shoes).  Canvas shoes or boots should not be worn.
• Raincoat or topcoat (Not denim or leather, no hoodies, bomber jackets or logos.)

Girls

• Royal blue/white girls’ games shirt (SJL crest)
• Plain royal blue skort or shorts
• Royal blue/white SJL hockey socks
• White socks (ankle length)
• White trainers
• Plain black leotard and black cycling shorts
• Navy SJL base layer (optional)
• Navy blue SJL fleece (optional)
• SJL tracksuit (optional but desirable)
• Shin pads/mouth guard 

Boys

• Royal blue/white boys’ games shirt (SJL crest)
• Plain royal blue shorts
• Royal blue/white SJL football socks
• White socks (ankle length)
• White trainers
• Football boots
• Royal blue/white reversible rugby shirt
• Navy SJL base layer (optional)
• Navy blue SJL fleece (optional)
• SJL tracksuit (optional but desirable)
• Shin pads/ mouth guard 

All propoerty including school uniform, PE kit and musical instruments etc. should be clearly labelled with student's name.

Jewellery - The only jewellery permitted in school is a single plain gold/silver stud in the lower lobe, or a pair of plain gold/silver stud earrings in the lower lobes plus a watch. Facial piercings are not allowed (even if covered with a plaster)

Makeup should not be worn.  Nail varnish, false nails or nail extensions should not be worn

The only badges permitted are official school badges, such as House Representative badges

Hair - should be kept clean and tidy and should not be brightly coloured, worn in any extreme style or have an appearance inconsistent, in the Headteacher’s opinion, with traditional good standards of uniform. Hair extensions are not permitted and colouring is only allowed if it appears natural. No patterns or tramlines should be shaved into the hair or eyebrows. Hair should not be shaved below a grade 2. Long hair should be fastened or tied back with neutral or school colours. Hair ornaments should not be worn. Hair bands must be plain and either black, white or navy

Coats, hats and gloves - outdoor coats should be plain. They should not be extreme in colour such as pink, red, yellow etc. They must not be leather or bomber jacket style and should not have emblems or logos. None of the above items should be worn inside the school buildings and, if they are seen, will be confiscated for parental collection. All of these items should be stored in a locker rather than carried around the school

Shoes – canvas/fabric, backless, slipper/ballet-type, or open-toe shoes are not allowed.   High heels and stilettos are not allowed (and are dangerous around school).  Heels should be no more than two inches high.  Boots and trainers/trainer-types are not allowed

Skirts - must be WORN ON THE KNEE and should be properly fastened at the back at all times. Skirts must not be rolled over or down at the waistband.

Trousers - should fit correctly at the waist, not sagging or baggy underneath and with no underwear showing. Fashionable, ‘Skinny’ or ‘drainpipe’ styles are not permitted.  Belts may be worn but must be small, plain and dark in colour

Hoodies/tracksuit tops - must not be brought or worn to school and will be confiscated for parental collection.

Charity wrist bands - Only one wrist band is permitted to be worn at any one time. It must be for an appropriate good cause (at the Headteacher’s discretion) and must not be as a fashion item or, for instance, to support a pop group or football team.