Information for Pupils

Outdoor

• Plain navy, plain black or dark grey coat or anorak (denim, leather, suede or velvet jackets or jackets with logos are not acceptable)

Indoor

• Kilt in GGSG tartan, only available from Longfield Wools. The skirt length must be on, or just above, the knee.
• Navy sweater with school stripes and/or navy cardigan, v necked with school stripes. (Round-necked jumpers or pullovers are not acceptable).
• Light blue, short sleeved poly-cotton blouse with the school aster on the pocket. Compulsory for Years 7, 9 and 10 from Autumn term 2002.
• Navy socks (ankle length or up to the knee) or navy/black tights.
• Sturdy shoes in a dark colour (no boots, platform shoes, cling backed, slip-on or canvas shoes) with a heel of no more than 5cm.
• Navy blue Laboratory coat (Compulsory for Science in Years 7-9) A blue or white Laboratory coat is strongly recommended in Years 10 and 11.
• Full apron - available only from the school

For Summer wear only:

• Navy trainer socks (optional).
• No flesh coloured tights to be worn.

P.E.

• White training shoes
• Hockey or football boots (can be inexpensive canvas or leather but no metal studs)
• White polo shirt with collar
• PE sweatshirt - available from the PE Department, distributed in the Autumn Term, cost £13.00. Compulsory for Year 7 from September 2002 and subsequently.
• Navy PE shorts or navy cotton/lycra cycling shorts
• Navy PE skirt, half pleated
• Leotard or all-in-one, colour optional
• White sports socks

Optional

• 'National Back Pain Association' schoolbag or similar double strapped school bag e.g. 'Quadra' schoolbag QD59.  Recommended for Years 7 and 8 to reduce the risk of back strain.  Available from Longfield Wools.
• Official school or plain scarf in school colours
• Track suit or jogging suit (navy blue)
• PE Sweatshirt with school logo available only from school
• Navy trousers - "Classic" style Banner 3822 or Trutex JHT341 from Longfield Wools, for use as part of the winter uniform.

NO MAKE-UP, NAIL VARNISH OR JEWELLERY MAY BE WORN except a watch and a single pair of inconspicuous ear studs, one in each ear, which must be removed for PE lessons.  Body piercing, other than for ear studs, is not acceptable.  Hair should be a natural colour, without obvious streaks and therefore be appropriate for school.  If hair is worn in braids, they should be plain.  Please ensure that all your property is clearly named.

School Outfitter:
Longfield Wools, 6 St George's Centre, Gravesend, Tel: 01474 351190