Uniform and Equipment

Uniform

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Uniform Measurement Guide

Standard Uniform Expectations

All pupils in Years 7 to 11 are required to wear full school uniform every day. We expect a high standard of appearance in all our pupils at all times. All staff, including Form Tutors, ensure that all pupils are wearing correct uniform at all times throughout the school day.

Our school uniform reflects our ethos that everything we do should be worthy of great merit, character and value. It is also reflects the pride pupils have in our school, and their own self-confidence as well as making an excellent impression upon the wider community.

All clothing must be clearly labelled with your child’s name and form so that it can be quickly returned in the event of it being lost or mislaid. Blazers, ties, school jumpers and PE kits can be purchased from School Colours using the link above.  We have sample uniform items in our school reception if your child would like to try items on for fitting before purchasing.  All other items can be purchased in a range of shops at competative prices.

Uniform List

Available from School Colours Direct

Woldgate School Blazer
Black with the Woldgate School badge and green piping on the pockets.

V-neck School Jumper
Grey with single bottle green stripe on collar.

School Tie
 Lower School tie (Years 7 and 8) or Upper School tie (Years 9, 10 and 11) with thin coloured stripes representing the appropriate School House. The school tie must be worn at all times.

Grey Skirt
Mid grey, knee length with box pleats.

Grey Trousers 
Mid grey trousers should be formal, classic, smart trousers. They should be loose fitting (not skin tight) and plain (without brass zips, logos or studs on the pockets for instance). They should be waist height, so not to expose underwear. (Not leggings/treggings/jeans/cargo/chino in style).

They can be worn with a thin back belt if necessary (no fashion belts/large buckles).

Not available from School Shop

Shirt
Standard white, loose fitting shirt with stiff pointed collar (not open necked) to take tie; shirt must be long enough to be tucked in and wide enough at the neck to fasten the top button. Fashion shirts or blouses that include embroidery, logos, or slim collars that are not designed for a tie should not be worn.

Shoes
Plain (no decoration), professional, black, low-heeled, sensible, full leather shoes with a plain black sole are appropriate for school. Trainers (including black trainers) and plimsolls are not acceptable - as they are fashion items and do not protect the feet in Science or Design Technology lessons. Plain black, low heeled boots can be worn under trousers only. UGG-style boots are also a fashion item and should not be worn.

Socks
Plain white or black only. Socks must not be worn over tights and must cover ankles.

Tights
Plain (not patterned) and black in colour. Leggings are not permitted.

Affordability

We have reviewed our school uniform to ensure it remains affordable, and we have restricted the branded items of the standard uniform to the school blazer and tie.  All other standard uniform items, in the correct school colours, can be purchased from general school uniform suppliers, including leading supermarkets.  This helps to reduce the cost to parents and carers.

Although our basic PE kit is branded (T-shirt, shorts or skort), other items (fleeces, leggings etc) are strictly optional.  Plain, black leggings without branding are also acceptable.

If you have any queries or concerns regarding school uniform, please do contact your child’s Care & Achievement Coordinator in the first instance.

 

Pre-Owned Uniform

We have teamed up with Age UK in Pocklington to make pre-owned school uniform available for parents.  We ask that parents and carers take previously worn uniform to Age UK (Market Place, Pocklington), on the basis that is in good condition.  Donated items must be clean, folded and placed in bags, clearly marked as ‘School Uniform’.  Please do not include non-school uniform items in the same bag, but donate these separately.  Parents and carers wishing to purchase new uniform items may wish to visit Age UK to see if a second-hand item is available.

Age UK Pocklington can be contacted as follows:

01759 305067

15 Market Place

Pocklington

York

YO42 2AS

Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday:      9am to 5pm

Sunday:                         10am to 4pm

Uniform Dress Rules

Make-Up/Jewellery
Discreet make-up is permitted. Excessive make-up will not be tolerated. No jewellery should be worn. If ears have been pierced, plain studs (3mm diameter – only one per ear in each earlobe only) may be worn and removed for PE (only one pair of studs may be worn at any time).  No other body piercing is allow. False nails and/or painted nails must not be worn.

Hair
Pupils’ hair styles must be reasonable – we do not allow more extreme hair styles e.g. bright/multi-colours or Mohican cuts.  Head scarves are not to be worn, except for religious reasons, and hair bands can only be worn if thin and black.  Pupils considering a radical change of hairstyle should check with their Head of Care & Achievement in advance to ensure that it is within School guidelines.

Outer Clothing
We recommend a simple and inexpensive waterproof coat that completely covers the school blazer. Although hats and scarves are not part of the school uniform, they may be worn in very cold weather but they must be removed inside school buildings. Denim jackets, hoodies and branded jackets and coats must not be worn.

Footwear
Pupils must wear black school shoes at all times during the school day, except for when they having PE lessons or taking part in extra-curricular sports activities. Shoes must be waterproof and should be polished regularly. During very cold or wet weather, pupils may wear waterproof boots to school but these must be changed for school shoes as soon as they arrive in school.

Woldgate PE Kit

Full details of the Woldgate PE Kit can be found above, the majority of items can be purchased from the School Colours Direct

Indoor and outdoor training shoes must be purchased elsewhere.

Non marking sporting trainers (white soles) with laces, which are designed to support pupils’ feet during physical activity. Pupils are not permitted to wear school shoes, plimsoles, converse, vans and high tops.

Pupils are expected to change for every PE lesson

Basic Equipment

It is very important that you bring the following items with you every day:

  • Writing pens: black or blue, red and purple
  • A pencil
  • A pencil sharpener
  • A ruler
  • A rubber
  • A calculator
  • A protractor
  • A pair of compasses
  • A glue stick
  • Felt tips/coloured pencils
  • Exercise books for that day’s lessons
  • Text books for that day’s lessons
  • Year Planner
  • Hair bobble (to tie back long hair for practical lessons eg: Science/Technology/PE)
  • A reading book

Art & Design

Woldgate School A4 art sketchbooks for Year 7, 8, 9 are available from your Art teacher. They cost £1.00 each.

GCSE A4 sketchbooks are available from your Art teacher. They are £2.00 each.

Additional items can be purchased from the Art department during the academic year if required. Payment can be made by credit/debit card using our online payment system. You can also send in cash or a cheque made payable to Woldgate School.

 

 

Contact

Care & Achievement Coordinators

Our Care & Achievement Coordinators support pupils in each year group, and are the main point of contact between parents, pupils and school.  If you have any queries, please contact the appropriate Care & Achievement Coordinator in the first instance.

Year 7 - Mrs McDonough - 07980 702715 - [email protected]

Year 8 - Mrs Cross - 07790 987131 - [email protected]

Year 9 - Mrs Cavanagh - 07790 987139 - [email protected]

Year 10 - Mr Joseph - 07790 987142 - [email protected]

Year 11 - Mrs Clark - 07790 987009 - [email protected]

Sixth Form - Mrs Fairhurst - 07790 987137 - [email protected]

Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and Child Protection Coordinator - Mrs Wright - 07790 987007 - [email protected]

Designated Safeguarding Lead - Mr Sloman - 01759 302395 - [email protected]

Attendance Officer - Mrs O'Brien - 01759 302395 - [email protected]

Attendance and Wellbeing Coordinator - Mrs Sanchez-Ewbank - [email protected]

If you require paper copies of any documents on our website please contact the school office (contact details below).

General Enquiries >

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
92 Kilnwick Road
Pocklington
York
YO42 2LL
t 01759 302395 e-mail [email protected]

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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College, an Academy, is part of the Wolds Learning Partnership, a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales with Company Number: 10518602. Registered Office: 92 Kilnwick Road Pocklington, York YO42 2LL.