UNIFORM
Redland Green School Uniform Expectations
School uniform is expected to be worn by all students at all times from arrival on school premises to leaving the school site at the end of the day. Students should enter school correctly dressed in full school uniform, including their blazer. Any temporary variations to uniform, for example in hot weather, will be clearly communicated to students and their parents.
Where students are not in the correct uniform and no note has been provided by a parent a next day detention will be issued via Class Charts
Where students are wearing non-uniform items, staff will ask students to remove these items and place them in their bag. A next day detention will be issued via Class Charts.
In a situation where a student is wearing an item of non-uniform and refuses to remove this, (Please see Appendix 1) the item will be confiscated and placed at Reception until the end of the school week. Items will only be returned after 3.05pm at the end of the school week. Staff will log this as a Serious Incident and a further sanction will be issued.
PE kit can ONLY be worn as uniform on the day that a child has their PE lesson. Where a student needs to wear their PE kit for a sporting fixture or an enrichment activity they should wear their normal uniform to school and then get changed at school prior to the activity/fixture. Skorts cannot be worn instead of skirt on non-PE days.
If a student wears PE kit on a non-PE day and does not have a note, the student will be removed from lessons and sent to the Behaviour Support Room. Contact will be made with home and if it is practical the student will be sent home to change following a discussion with a parent. If this is not possible and the parent is not able to bring the correct uniform into school the student will remain in the Behaviour Support room for the rest of the day.
The decision of the Headteacher is final and students may not be allowed to participate in the school day if they are not wearing the correct uniform. If this occurs students may be lent uniform or asked to return home to change (following parental contact).
The School is pleased to be able to offer items of second-hand uniform for sale to parents/carers. Second-hand uniform items (including blazers, shirts, PE kit, football boots etc) can be purchased from the RGS Parent Teacher Association (PTA) via the Classlist App. The PTA also accepts donations. This organisation provides a great way to be more sustainable whilst raising funds for the school.
SCHOOL UNIFORM: YEARS 7-11
Our school blazer and skirt are ONLY available from our suppliers, Monkhouse
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The school uniform is compulsory, apart from the optional school jumper and headscarf. The majority of our uniform items are available at high street stores/online. |
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Blazer (Can ONLY be purchased from our uniform supplier - Monkhouse) |
Navy with incorporated, embroidered school badge |
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Jumper (optional) (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
Plain knitted navy blue v-neck. Students are NOT permitted to wear a PE jumper unless they have PE that day. Students are NOT permitted to wear any other hoodie/jumper/gilet The DoE hoodie is permitted to be worn on PE days only From Term 5 students in Year 11 are permitted to wear their leavers/DoE hoodie in place of their blazer. |
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Shirt or Blouse (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
White, short or long sleeved Monkhouse stock a range of styles and fabrics including and include the school logo. The logo is not essential. A white v-neck top, camisole or vest can be worn underneath (can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
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Trousers and Shorts (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
Mid-grey - tailored only Leather, denim, jeans, jeggings, leggings, combat trousers, amongst others, are not allowed. This list is not exhaustive. Plain black belts which fit through trouser loops may be worn (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
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Skirt (Can ONLY be purchased from Monkhouse) |
Years 7-11 Monkhouse grey pleated skirt |
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Hair |
No extreme hairstyles (i.e. Mohicans or shaved patterns in hair or eyebrows) Hair colour should be within the normal range of natural hair colours. Redland Green is proud to champion The Halo Code and the right of staff and students to embrace all Afro-hairstyles. Please read the full Halo Code here. Durags in plain black, navy or grey are permitted |
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Headscarf (if worn) (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
Plain black, navy blue or grey. For reasons of identity and safeguarding, garments covering the face or whole body, for example the abaya and niqab are not permitted. |
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Socks or Tights (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) |
Plain grey, black or white; no footless tights or leggings |
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Shoes |
Plain black, leather or leather-look (polishable), heel height less than 2.5cm shoes or ankle boots. (Can be purchased from ANY retailer) Sports shoes/trainers (with non-black logos, white or coloured markings), canvas shoes/suede or pumps are not permitted. This list is not exhaustive. We encourage parents to check with the school before purchasing shoes if unsure. |
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Jewellery |
For reasons of health and safety within school, Students are permitted to wear only ONE small stud in each ear lobe, one flat ring per hand, a single thin silver or gold metal necklace and a watch (Smart Watches are NOT permitted). Only medical bracelets are permitted. No other jewellery is permitted. Any jewellery MUST be removed for PE. Students who have new piercings that are permitted by school policy still need to remove these for PE lessons. No facial or body piercings are allowed due to student safety. A plaster is allowed for 10 school days immediately following a piercing only. A retainer must be worn after this period or the piercing covered by a plaster. |
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Make up |
Make up should be kept to a minimum and barely visible. Acrylic nails are not permitted.
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PE Uniform |
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T-Shirt Polo shirt (old style but can still be worn) (Compulsory - Monkhouse only) |
Navy and sky blue with incorporated school logo As supplied by Monkhouse: Redland Green Short Sleeve Training Top - Unisex fit or Redland Green Female Short Sleeve Training Top - Female fit |
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Advisory for boys: Rugby Shirt (Monkhouse only) This product is robust and designed to cope with the rigour of rugby. The PE t-shirt can be worn for rugby but may be damaged in the course of play. |
For Year 7 and 9 boys who will do rugby in PE lessons. Long sleeved, reversible, navy with sky blue panels. Also recommended for those who wish to do extra curricular rugby. As supplied by Monkhouse: Falcon R200 Reversible Navy/Sky/White Games Jersey - Unisex option, compulsory rugby shirt for boys Yr 7 & 9 |
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Shorts or Skort or Leggings (Compulsory - Monkhouse with logo but can be purchased without a logo at other retailers) |
Navy shorts with incorporated school logo - two styles Navy skort these don’t have the school logo Leggings should be a navy ‘sports fabric’ legging - these are not required to have the school logo As supplied by Monkhouse: Redland Green Training Shorts - Unisex fit Banner Aptus Ladies Navy/Silver Training Shorts - female fit Aptus Performance Navy Skort (Plain navy skort can be purchased from other retailers) Banner Aptus Essentials Navy Leggings (Plain navy sports leggings can be purchased from other retailers) |
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Football/Rugby/ Hockey Socks Available from Monkhouse but can be purchased at other suppliers. Must be able to accept the wearing of shin pads |
Navy with sky blue stripe and turnover As supplied by Monkhouse: Banner Aptus Coolmax Navy/Sky Games Socks - Rugby/Football/Hockey |
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Optional: PE Sweatshirt |
Long sleeved, navy with incorporated school logo As supplied by Monkhouse DoE hoodie can be worn on PE days ONLY for Y10/11 students Leavers hoodie can be worn for Year 11 students from Term 5 Redland Green Crew Neck Sweatshirt - Unisex option Compulsory item as second layer unless a rugby shirt is worn as second layer |
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Optional: Tracksuit Trousers, Base layers & Sports Tights (Can be purchased at other retailers) |
Plain navy tracksuit bottoms, these should not have stripes down the side. Supplied by Monkhouse and other retailers Tracksuit bottoms with zip pockets cannot be worn for contact rugby lessons Tights and base layers or skins (base layers & sports tights ‘skins’ can be black/navy/white) These can be purchased from Monkhouse and other retailers. |
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Optional: RGS PE Jacket or Plain navy waterproof jacket (anorak style) (Optional - Monkhouse but navy waterproof jacket can be purchased at other retailers) |
Long sleeved, navy with incorporated school logo as supplied by Monkhouse. Or Plain Navy waterproof jacket. This wouldn’t include an insulated/puffa style coat. As supplied by Monkhouse: Redland Green Tracksuit Top - Navy waterproof jacket |
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Training Shoes (Can be purchased at other retailers) |
General, all-purpose trainers with a suitable grip for sports activity. No skateboarding/fashion ‘trainer style’ shoes e.g. Nike Air Force. |
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Football/Rugby Boots (Can be purchased at other retailers) |
PE staff will advise on when these are required Moulded studs are preferable as they can be used on both grass and theRGS Astroturf pitch. No metal/detachable studs are permitted on the Astro. |
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Gum Shields/Shin pads (Can be purchased at other retailers) |
Students will be required to wear gum shields and shin pads for football, hockey and rugby (no shin pads). PE staff will advise when these are required |
Equipment
To support the learning and progress of all students it is important that students are equipped to learn each day. Please support your child in having the appropriate equipment for each lesson. A well -stocked pencil case is the first step in being equipped to learn for all lessons. Each curriculum area will make it clear what additional equipment is necessary for your child to participate fully and safely in each lesson. Failure to bring this equipment will result in a next day detention.
ALL students need to have:
- School Bag – a sturdy bag suitable for carrying books and equipment is required. A rucksack with two straps is recommended for your health and safety. The design should be of dark colours with a discrete logo only.
- Pencil case/tin (minimum level of equipment) – Writing pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, ruler and eraser - Scientific calculator - CASIO FX-83GT CW.
- Maths geometry set: compasses & protractor.
- Headphones (Only to be worn in a lesson at the direction of the teacher)– 3.5in jack for use with laptop or desktop computer.
- Reading Book.
Failure to bring any of these items to school will result in a next day detention
Recommended equipment: Coloured pencils, highlighters and glue stick.
Correction fluid should not be brought into school; it is not allowed in public exams and we therefore do not allow its use.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL YOUR PROPERTY IS CLEARLY NAMED SO IT CAN BE RETURNED TO YOU IF LOST.
Please contact your child’s Head of Year if you would like any further clarification.
Use of mobile devices:
At Redland Green School we do not permit the use of mobile devices, including Smart Watches, during the school day. Members of the Senior Leadership Team meet all students upon arrival at school in the morning and students are asked to switch their mobile phone off/remove earphones and place them in their bag. If the device and or earphones are seen by any member of staff at any time during the school day they will log this on our behaviour system and you will be notified that a next day detention has been issued.
Parents should contact the school, via telephone, if they need to deliver an important message. We kindly ask that you do not call or text your child during school hours.
Students should not contact their parents directly by using a mobile device if they feel unwell. They should alert a teacher who will send them to Reception to be seen by a trained first aider.
Redland Green School Uniform Policy here