Uniform Policy
RATIONALE
A clearly defined uniform is important because:
It is essential that all pupils are easily identifiable as Musselburgh Grammar school pupils for safety reasons.
It instils a sense of belonging to, and pride in, our school.
It displays a professional image to our local community and any visitor who we welcome into our school.
Having a school uniform removes all stigmas attached to not wearing branded clothing to school.
CORE EXPECTATIONS
All pupils are expected to follow the school dress code as follows:
All pupils are expected to wear the following items:
White shirt/blouse with a collar
Musselburgh Grammar School tie
Black trousers
Skirt with plain black tights or leggings
Black pinafore/dress
Plain black jeans
Black shoes/black boots/plain black trainers
All pupils may also wear:
A plain black V-neck jumper or plain black cardigan- the school tie must be visible
Black trainers with white soles/laces
All Senior pupils (S5 and S6) are also expected to wear the following item:
School blazer
The following items must not be worn:
Inappropriate accessories i.e. large hoop earrings/ long acrylic nails that may cause health and safety concerns
Baseball caps/hats
Sports/football tops
Tracksuits/sportswear (tops or jogging bottoms)
Blue/Grey faded denim
Ripped jeans
Cropped tops that show midriff
Leggings on their own (leggings can be worn with a skirt)
Sports leggings
Coloured trainers
Hoodies of any colour (including black)
Jumpers/sweatshirts of any colour (except black)
PE Kit
PE kit should not be worn to school, even if PE is timetabled that day. PE kit must only be worn for the PE lesson, changing both before and after.
The school tie must be worn at all times and should be tied properly.
Trousers and skirts must be plain black.
Skirts must be an appropriate length.
All outdoor clothing must be removed in class- this includes coats, hoodies and scarves.
Pupils should bring suitable sportswear for PE.
Coloured or white trainers should only be worn for PE.
Hoodies must be removed in HE/CDT classes for practical work due to Health and Safety regulations.
PUPIL ASSEMBLY
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Update 2023
CURRICULUM LEADERS
Supports registration teachers within their faculties to carry out daily uniform checks
Liaises with Guidance and HoH with pupils of concern
Carries out weekly uniform spot checks
SLT
Carries out weekly uniform spot checks
HoH monitors uniform record sheet taking appropriate interventions if necessary
REGISTER TEACHER
As part of morning routine, records details on uniform record sheet
Liaise with HoH and Guidance team regarding individuals that are are not meeting uniform standards
CLASS TEACHER
Reminds pupils to remove outdoor clothing (including hoodies) at the beginning of every lesson
Remind pupils in class that full uniform should be worn at all times. Teachers can check the pupil uniform spreadsheet and update if pupil is not in full uniform.
C. HARVEY
For pupils who arrive after 08.40am and who have not complied with uniform policy:
Records name on uniform record sheet
Provides pupil with a school jumper or skirt, if appropriate
PRINCIPAL TEACHER OF GUIDANCE
Monitors uniform records
With sensitivity, offers access to school uniform where appropriate
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Monitors uniform records
Sends out a weekly text message to parents/carers of all pupils recorded to inform them that their child was not wearing full uniform
Sends out message to parents/carers following weekly spot checks