Uniform and Equipment for Learning
Boys' Uniform
Black Blazer - With Academy Badge on breast pocket (supplier only)
Academy Tie - With College Stripe (supplier only)
Plain Black Tailored Trousers
White Shirt - With long or short sleeves
Plain Socks - White or black
Plain Flat Shoes (black only) - No shoes may be above the ankle bone. Trainers are not allowed except for P.E. Converse and Vans type footwear are not permitted
Black “V” Neck Sweater - With Academy Logo
Overcoats/Jackets - Should be black with NO writing or commercial logos on them. Denim and leather coats are NOT allowed
Girls' Uniform
Black Blazer - With Academy Badge on breast pocket (supplier only)
Black Pleated Kilt (to be purchased from Wilmington Academy) or Plain Black Tailored Trousers
White Blouse - With long or short sleeves
Plain Socks (white or black only) or Black Lycra Tights - Year 9 upwards may wear flesh coloured tights
Plain Flat Shoes (black only) - Maximum height is 3cm (1 inch). No shoes may be above the ankle bone. Trainers are not allowed except for P.E. Converse and Vans type footwear are not permitted
Black “V” Neck Sweater - With Academy Logo
Overcoats/Jackets - Should be black with NO writing or commercial logos on them. Denim and leather coats are NOT allowed
Boys' and Girls' P.E. Kit
PE kit needs to be worn regardless of moderate illness or injury. In all cases of non participation, a note should be bought in.
Polo Sports Top - With College Badge (supplier only)
Black or Navy Blue Shorts or Jogging Bottoms
Black or Navy Blue Sweater/Tracksuit Top - NO hoodies
Sports/Football Socks (Black/Navy Blue/White only)
Football Boots (outdoor) - Must have safety studs (compulsory for football and rugby)
Trainers (indoor) - With non-marking soles
Outdoor Rugby Shirt - With Academy badge (supplier only) - optional
Shin Guards - optional
Gum Shield - optional
No grey tracksuits or sweaters are allowed. No hoodies are allowed. Outdoor coats cannot be worn for P.E. No jewellery is allowed to be worn, including earrings. All P.E. kit must be named.
Jewellery
Students are NOT allowed to wear jewellery.
Rings are dangerous for many activities and therefore unsuitable for the Academy. Necklaces and bracelets are similarly unsuitable; however, an exception may be made for religious chains provided they are worn under the shirt. One pair of small stud earrings may be worn, one in each lobe. No facial jewellery, piercings etc are permitted. Watches may be worn and handed to a teacher during certain activities such as P.E. The Academy is not responsible for the loss of any jewellery.
Make-up
Make-up, such as lipstick, mascara and nail varnish is not suitable for the Academy, as students should not be distracted by concerns about their appearance. No lower Academy student (Year 7 & 8) may wear make-up. In the upper Academy the rule for make-up is that it should be natural. Students who arrive wearing excessively visible make-up or any nail varnish will be required to remove it.
False Nails and Eyelash Extensions
False nails and eyelash extensions are not permitted in school.
Hair
No unusual hair styles, including tram lines, are permitted. Extreme hair colours are not permitted. Hair must be a natural colour.
The Academy has the final decision on uniform.
Equipment for Learning
Having the correct equipment for school is essential for students to be ready to learn.
All students must have at least:
2 blue/black ball point pens
1 red ball point pen
2 HB pencils
2 highlighter pens
Rubber
Ruler
Sharpener
Colouring pencils
Glue stick
Protractor
Compass
Scientific calculator
Reading book
