Dress Code and Appearance

All uniform should be worn correctly.  Shirts tucked in, skirts at full length

  • School Blazer: Maroon for Years 7 to 11 – blazer to be worn at all times
  • Plain short or long sleeve white shirt – No turned up sleeves, tucked in at all times
    • White polo shirts are no longer permitted in term 5 & 6 from October 2024
  • Clip on school tie
  • Black V-neck jumper may be worn, school blazer must be worn at all times.
  • Black trousers of a smart tailored fit. No jeans/leggings/skinny fit or cropped trousers to be worn
  • Black dropped waist pleated skirt to be worn at the appropriate length. No belts to be worn and skirts must not be rolled up
  • Black tailored shorts may be worn, for term 5 & 6 only
  • Plain black socks or tights only (minimum 40 denier)
  • Black leather flat heeled shoes. No sports motifs or logos. Boots/sandals not to be worn. No air bubbles in the sole. If the correct footwear is not worn an alternative may be provided.
  • Outdoor coat. No denim or leather jackets. Hoodies, tracksuit tops or tech fleeces are not permitted

If you are in any doubt about uniform, please contact school before purchasing

SJH School Uniform Policy Oct 2024

Physical Education Kit

  • School sports top or plain red polo shirt with optional school logo
  • School red PE hoodie (optional) or plain red sweatshirt with optional school logo
  • Plain black appropriate length shorts, or plain black leggings/tracksuit bottoms Small logos are allowed but no stripes
  • Black football socks or white sports socks
  • Indoor trainers. No crocs allowed
  • Suitable outdoor trainers during winter/cross country
  • Football boots and optional shin pads
  • Optional Rugby shirt
  • Mouth guards are optional for contact sports

Jewellery

  • One close fitting ring only to be worn on hand
  • One watch
  • No upper ear or facial piercings to be worn. Nose studs are not permitted (including clear nose studs)
  • One pair of close fitting plain stud earrings in the lobe of the ear
  • Bracelets are not permitted to be worn
  • 1 necklace may be worn under shirts, they must be removed for practical lessons

 

Make Up

  • Light foundation and mascara are allowed
  • Eyebrows should be of natural shape or colour

 

Nails

  • No nail polish
  • No gel nails
  • No acrylic or false nails
  • Natural nails only

 

Hair

  • Students’ hair should be no shorter than a number 2
  • Shaved sections are not permitted
  • Hair colour must be natural with natural looking highlights allowed (no bright colours eg red, green, purple, pink, blue)
  • No tramlines or patterns cut in the hair are permitted
  • Only a plain headband or bobble should be worn
  • Hair fashions such as flowers/bright and bold hair clips are not permitted
  • Long hair must be tied back for PE and practical subjects
  • No shaved eyebrows

Uniform Suppliers

All uniform and kit can be purchased from the following suppliers:

Hamiltons

41 Granby Street, Ilkeston, DE7 8HP

0115 932 6333

Morleys

446 Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 6PE

Tel: 01332 281311

Any breach of uniform or appearance policy will be dealt with according to the school policy. Parents/carers will be contacted when deemed necessary.

If any student is unable to attend the school due to a uniform or appearance issue, parents/carers must contact school to inform them. If the correct footwear is not worn an alternative may be provided. In this instance, students will be given required time to adhere to the policy. This will be given on a case by case basis by the Key Stage Leaders.