Student Uniform

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Uniform is an important facet of our focus on learning at PCS, as it ensures that all students look the same and there is no opportunity to single someone out for not wearing a certain brand name or fashion label. Research in French schools recently, where uniform is generally not worn, suggested that the source of most negative comments between students was differences in clothing and views about what was fashionable and what was not. The clear boundaries in relation to uniform at PCS mean that all students know that everyone is wearing the same. Students who are not in correct uniform during a whole school check will lose their Golden Time

We are grateful to parents and carers for their continued support of our uniform policy.

For reference, here is a reminder of the school's uniform policy on the following:

Shoes

• All black
• No coloured trim
• No backless shoes
• Heels below 5cm
• Suitable for a place of work

Please note, trainers are not permitted and students who attend school in them will be asked to wear plimsolls. If a student has injured their foot, medical opinion from specialists in nearby hospitals would suggest that there is nothing to be gained by wearing trainers. A modern pair of school shoes provide similar levels of support and comfort.

Trousers / Skirts

• These should be of black "back to school" type
• Skirts should be no shorter than knee-length.

We have responded to parental concerns that it has been difficult to purchase suitable school skirts and so the PCS school skirt has been sourced and is available from our own PCS uniform supplier www.swi-uk.com or click here for the order form

If girls do not wish to wear school style trousers, which is the alternative, then they should wear this skirt. No gathered waist, stretch material, tube style or excessively short skirts can be worn now that the on-line skirt is available.

Please note - trousers can be worn by both boys and girls

The following are not acceptable:

• Joggers
• Combat trousers
• Skin tight trousers
• Leggings
• Extra wide trousers
• Shorts *
• Pedal Pushers
• Culottes

* Except during Terms 5 and 6 when students may wear smart tailored knee length black shorts due to the heat

Fashion belts are not part of the school uniform and should not be worn.
Handbags are not part of the school uniform and should not be brought to school. 
All school bags should be large enough to hold an A4 folder.

Jewellery

• Only one ring on each hand
• Only small ear studs to be worn, one in each ear
• One simple bracelet
• No necklaces to be worn
• No body piercings - lip, tongue, nose, eyebrow, etc
• Any jewellery items not complying with these rules may be confiscated by school staff

PCS follows BAALPE (British Association of Advisors and Lecturers, in Physical Education) guidelines and requires all jewellery to be removed for PE lessons - this includes studs fitted in recently pierced ears.

Hair

Hair should be of natural coloured appearance.

Highlights and bleaching are only acceptable if the hair looks natural and without patterns or extremes of variation between the colours.

Extreme hair styles are not permitted and fashion statements, such as tramlines, are not appropriate. If necessary students may have to work in isolation until plans are in place for a return to an acceptable hairstyle.

Make Up

Make up is not part of PCS uniform. This includes eye make up, face make up and nail polish.