School Uniform

The school policy on uniform is designed to enable students to

dress appropriately for work at school, without undue cost being

involved. Taking pride in their appearance and demonstrating

respect for the values of the school is very important to our

students. Uniform must be worn by all students whilst in

attendance at the school, on the way to and from school and on

all school visits unless the executive headteacher has given

prior permission to the contrary. The uniform is available from

Kayes School Wear Clothes, Red Lion Street, Aylsham:

Opening hours: May to September, Mon to Sat 9.30 am - 5.00

pm, Wed 9.30 am - 1.00 pm. October to April, Mon to Sat 9.30

am - 4.30 pm, closed on Wed, telephone 01263 734423). It is

advisable to order uniform in plenty of time before your child

starts school or requires replacement items. Badges purchased

for blazers bought from other retailers can be obtained from our

finance office. The Friends of Aylsham High School also run a

shop for the sale of pre-owned items of school uniform. The

executive headteacher reserves the right to isolate any student

who is wearing any garment which the executive headteacher

and senior staff consider unsuitable for school.

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Years 7 to 10

1. All students of years 7, 8, 9 and 10 must wear a navy blue

blazer with the school badge.

2. Students can wear a navy blue v-neck jumper under their

blazer but not in place of their blazer. Cardigans are not

acceptable uniform.

3. Students must wear a plain white shirt with a conventional

collar and tie. During the second half of the summer term

a blue school polo shirt exclusively designed and available

only from Kayes of Aylsham may be worn.

4. Students must wear a school tie.

5. When trousers are worn they should be black or dark/

charcoal grey. Jeans, chinos, cords, tight trousers,

leggings or hipsters are not acceptable.

6. When skirts are worn they should be dark/charcoal grey

as shown in the diagram above, A-line or pleated, knee-

length no more than 5 cm above the knee. Stretch jersey,

denim or corduroy fabrics or skirts with splits are not

acceptable.

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If skirts are too short students will be required to borrow a

school skirt from the attendance/pastoral office to wear

until they can provide a suitable alternative.

7. Large ornamental, studded or coloured belts should not be

worn. A black belt with a conventional buckle is

acceptable.

8. When socks are worn, they should be black or grey. Socks

may not be worn with tights. When tights are worn they

should be black, navy blue, grey or neutral.

9. All students must wear low-heeled, black shoes. Stiletto

heels cause floor damage and are not acceptable. Also

trainers, canvas shoes and boots (including ankle boots,

ugg-style or pixie boots) are not acceptable. Students not

in correct footwear will be required to change into school

plimsolls.

10. No scarves, pashminas or outdoor coats are to be worn

inside the school.

11. Jewellery is restricted to two small studs, one in each ear.

Other forms of body piercing (face, tongue, navel etc.)

are not permitted. Students will be required to remove

them or spend time in isolation.

12. If worn, make-up should be minimal and discreet. Nail

varnish should not be worn and students will be required to

remove it.

13. Extreme hairstyles and hair colours are not acceptable.

Year 11

Year 11 uniform is as above except a black v-neck jumper with

AHS badge is worn instead of a blazer.

If your child forgets or loses their tie, one can be borrowed from

the attendance/pastoral office. A new tie can be purchased from

the finance office.

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PE KIT

The new sports kit, which was introduced in September 2014,

is a much higher quality than previous sports kit and we have

provided a wider variety of options in terms of shorts, skorts or

tracksuit bottoms.

Ideally, we would like all students to purchase the new sports

kit as we believe that it provides greater durability and the

Aylsham High branding gives it a very professional look. This

sports kit is available from Kayes, Red Lion Street, Aylsham.

The tables on the following pages outline the minimum

expectations, which a student would require along with a

number of optional extra pieces of Aylsham High School

branded kit.

All kit should be clearly marked with the student’s name.

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GIRLS PE KIT

Ideal Aylsham High School branded

PE kit (items marked * are exclusive to the school and can only be purchased

from Kayes)

Non-branded alternatives may be purchased for these items

Minimum kit required Plain white T shirt – either v neck or

button neck with collar * Royal blue skort* or shorts* Normal white sports or white sports

trainer socks Royal blue and navy football/hockey

socks* Training shoes – no high top

trainers or lightweight plimsolls Football boots Shin pads for football and hockey Swimming hat, one piece swimsuit

and towel

Advisable The following items are optional but would be advisable. Quarter zip top* It is strongly recommended that all

students wear gum shields for hockey and rugby

Optional Plain navy tracksuit bottoms*

N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons.

Plain white T shirt – either v neck or button neck with collar

Royal blue shorts Royal blue football/hockey

socks Plain navy tracksuit bottoms

(no prominent visible branding)

N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons.

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BOYS PE KIT

Ideal Aylsham High School branded PE kit

(items marked * are exclusive to the school and can only be purchased

from Kayes)

Non-branded alternatives may be purchased for these items

Minimum kit required Plain white T shirt – either crew

neck or button neck with collar* Royal blue football shorts* Royal blue and navy football socks* Navy blue rugby top with royal blue

band* Normal white sports or white sports

trainer socks Training shoes – no high top

trainers or lightweight plimsolls Football boots Shin pads for football Swimming hat, swimming shorts

and towel Advisable The following items are optional but would be advisable. Quarter zip top* It is strongly recommended that all

students wear gum shields for hockey and rugby

Optional Plain navy tracksuit bottoms*

N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons.

Plain white T shirt – either crew neck or button neck with collar

Royal blue football shorts Royal blue football socks Plain navy tracksuit bottoms

(no prominent visible branding)

N.B: Tracksuit trousers cannot be worn for gymnastics module for health and safety reasons.

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To ensure consistency in the sports kit, girls royal blue skorts (if

required) and boys rugby tops must be purchased from Kayes

of Aylsham.

If purchasing items from the non-branded alternative list please

ensure that the colour and style meet the school’s

expectations.

Students in year 11 can continue to wear their existing kit. You

are, however, welcome to purchase the new branded version if

you wish.

All kit should be clearly marked with the student’s name.

General PE information

Showers are available and we ask you to provide your son or

daughter with a towel on all days when he/she has games or

PE, if you wish them to shower.

For health and safety purposes we ask that any approved

piercings are done at the start of the summer holidays to

provide 6 weeks to heal so that they can be removed for PE

lessons.

Students will have to remove all earrings and body piercings

before each PE activity, no matter how recently pierced. Body

piercings are against school rules and therefore are not a valid

reason for non-participation in PE lessons.

Black-soled training shoes must not be worn in the gymnasium

or sports hall as they damage the floor.

If students cannot participate fully in their PE lesson, they will

be expected to get changed and work in a coaching and

leadership capacity.

Lost property for sports items is located at reception.

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Permitted Items

These items can be worn to school

but must be removed once inside the school building.

Outdoor coats

Outdoor all weather accessories

Media devices

Unless otherwise instructed,

all music and internet enabled

media devices must not be used

during lessons or in transit

between locations.

Break and lunch times

are exceptions to this rule.

We can accept no liability for

damage to or loss of mobile

devices brought in to school.

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Prohibited Items These items are not part of the school uniform and must not

be worn in school under any circumstances.

Footwear high heels, kitten heels, wedge heels, ankle boots, ugg boots, trainers,

skate shoes and canvas shoes

Trousers and skirts jeans, leggings, jeggings, yoga trousers,

stretch material skirts and short skirts

Jewellery and accessories rings, bracelets, fashion necklaces, hoop earrings, faux spaces, spacer plugs, pins, fashion badges, brooches, large buckles and fashion belts - both wide and patterned.

Knitwear and pullovers

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