Uniform Policy

essential information

Uniforms

The wearing of school uniform is compulsory. Badges and ties, as well as items of sports kit, are available from school. Uniform issues related to matters of religious observance will be dealt with, and may be granted, at the Headteacher's discretion. However, regardless of any other decision, a student's face must remain fully visible at all times and may not be covered in any way. Every article must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.

YEARS SEVEN to ELEVEN

BOYS:	GIRLS:
Black blazer	Black blazer
Black regulation school trousers	Black skirt/school trousers
Regulation white shirt	Regulation white shirt
Black V-necked (jumper)	School tie (worn to correct length)
School tie (worn to correct length)	Outdoor coat (not denim)
Outdoor coat (not denim)	Black shoes (not trainers)
Black shoes (not trainers)

YEARS TWELVE to FOURTEEN

Black school trousers/skirt	Sixth form tie
White shirt/blouse	Outdoor coat (not denim)
Black V-necked sweater (if worn)	Black shoes (not trainers)

All pupils must wear their personal identity card at all times while in school.

HOMEWORK

Homework at Cardinal Hume School is compulsory for all students.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

All students take part in Physical Education lessons and are excused only on medical grounds; written confirmation would be required by the school. All students must bring a towel to all PE lessons.

PE KIT

Purple polo shirt with school logo	Girls - Black sweatshirt with logo
Black shorts	Boys - Purple & black rugby top
Optional – Black tracksuit bottoms	Black football socks
Optional - Black rain jacket	Boys will need football boots
	Training shoes & towel

BAG
It is essential that every student be provided with a rucksack, holdall or appropriate bag for
conveying exercise and text books to and from school. This is to ensure that books are kept
in good condition.

PENS

All students must provide their own pens, pencils, rubbers and rulers and they must have
them at all times.

Calculators are sold in school.

DICTIONARIES

Parents are urged to provide their children with an English Dictionary to help them in their work. The school will provide a Bible which is used constantly throughout the school in Religious Education lessons. Parents are also asked to provide a French and/or Spanish dictionary as appropriate.

Advice is given by the school in Year Seven.

ART

For some aspects of art work, students must have an apron or old shirt to protect clothing.

TECHNOLOGY (FOOD)

All students must have a cookery apron and a basket or biscuit box to carry ingredients and dishes.

CRAFT/DESIGN/TECHNOLOGY

Students must have an apron to protect their clothing.