Simon Balle All-through School

Primary Uniform

Students at Simon Balle All-through school wear their uniform with pride. It is important that students, and their families, understand the consistent expectations we hold, in order that students can represent our school, whilst at Simon Balle, in our local community and when representing Simon Balle at a range of extra-curricular events.

Please ensure all items of clothing are named. Lost property is held within our main reception (and in partnership with Busy Lizzie's at Simon Balle). Please just ask if something is missing.

Our uniform rules are as follows:

Uniform

Logo Sweatshirt/Cardigan - Kids Connections

Logo or Plain Polo Shirt - Kids Connections or generic

Tartan Skirt/Pinafore - Kids Connections

Black Trousers (with black socks) - Kids Connections or generic

Bottle Green Tights or White or Bottle Green Socks Generic

Bottle Green Hair Accessories Generic

Black Leather or Patent Shoes Generic

Summer/ Gingham Summer Dress (Green/White) Generic

Summer/ Green Cap (Plain) Generic

Summer/ Grey Shorts (with grey socks) Generic

Pre-loved uniform is available. Please enquire at the school office

PE Kit

House Coloured PE T-shirt (Reception to Y2) - Kids Connections

Logo green PE top (Y3 to Y6) - Kids Connections

Black Shadow Stripe Shorts - Kids Connections

Black Joggers Generic

Logo Bottle Green Fleece (optional) - Kids Connections

Logo PE Bag - Kids Connections

Logo book bag (Reception to Y2) - Kids Connections

Logo rucksack (Y3 to Y6) - Kids Connections

Trainers Generic

Pre-loved uniform is available. Please enquire at the school office

General

GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR ALL SIMON BALLE ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

No Hoodies
No large logos on coats or jackets
No jewellery except for one small stud earrings
No make-up, false eyelashes, false nails or nail polish
No form of facial piercing, including nose, eyebrow or tongue studs
Hair styles should be moderate – the following are not permitted: hair extensions, braiding or shape/lines shaved in the hair or eyebrows. Hair should be one natural colour and the minimum length acceptable is a ‘number 3’. No colourful or oversized accessories are allowed e.g. large flowers, bows, shaved heads
No contrasting socks
No trainers – except for PE
No boots (except in severe weather) Pumps are not suitable footwear
No body art, transfers, tattoos etc.

The rules apply not just in school but travelling to and from school. Our students are Simon Balle Ambassadors at all times.

Secondary Uniform

A high standard of personal appearance is expected at all times. Students must wear correct uniform. Please ensure all items of clothing are named.

Lost property should be handed in at or collected from Reception. All lost property will be disposed of during main school holidays so please check regularly if you have lost anything.

KS3 & 4 Uniform Expectations

Our uniform rules are as follows:

Uniform

White collared shirt - Generic

Logo tie - Stevensons

Logo jumper (green KS3 maroon KS4) - Stevensons

Tartan kilt - Stevensons

Black trousers - Stevensons/Generic

Black tights - Generic

Black or white socks - Generic

Black fitted shoes - Students must wear plain black, fitted polishable shoes (no canvas shoes, no boots, or no shoes with sports logos are permitted)

Pre-loved uniform is available. Please enquire at the school office

PE Kit

Logo white and black Polo Shirt with green piping Stevensons

Reversible Black/Green Shirt (Rugby) Stevensons

Black Shorts OR Black Skort Stevensons

Logo black fleece Stevensons BlackTracksuit Trousers (Optional) Stevensons/Generic

Green Rugby Socks Stevensons

Shin Pads & Gum shield (Compulsory for some PE lessons) Generic

Trainers Suitable for Indoor PE Lessons Generic

Football/Rugby Boots Generic

Optional Extras: (from ProSportsKit)

Simon Balle Black Midlayer

Simon Balle Shorts

Simon Balle Black Leggings

Simon Balle Tracksuit Bottoms

Pre-loved uniform is available. Please enquire at the school office

General

GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR ALL SIMON BALLE ALL-THROUGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

No Hoodies
No large logos on coats or jackets
No jewellery except for one small stud earrings
No make-up, false eyelashes, false nails or nail polish
No form of facial piercing, including nose, eyebrow or tongue studs
Hair styles should be moderate – the following are not permitted: hair extensions, braiding or shape/lines shaved in the hair or eyebrows. Hair should be one natural colour and the minimum length acceptable is a ‘number 3’. No colourful or oversized accessories are allowed e.g. large flowers, bows, shaved heads
No contrasting socks
No trainers – except for PE
No boots (except in severe weather) Pumps are not suitable footwear
No body art, transfers, tattoos etc.
No canvas shoes
No shoes with sports logos are permitted
Students should use backpacks for school.
Outdoor coats must be plain coloured fabric – no hoodies, no denim, no leather, no large fur hoods and no logos larger than a credit card.

The rules apply not just in school but travelling to and from school. Our students are Simon Balle Ambassadors at all times.

Sixth Form

Sixth Form students are expected to set an example to the rest of the school through their high standard of business-like dress and the way they present themselves. The intention of the Sixth Form dress code is to maintain the smart appearance of the lower school years. A Sixth Form student should be able to leave the school site and immediately attend a formal interview without having to change their appearance.

Dress code

The Sixth Form dress code is smart office wear and the requirements are as follows:

Preferably a suit – (i.e. navy, grey or black) tailored jacket
Shirt with a tie and tailored trousers

V – neck jumper
Shirt with a tie and tailored trousers
Smart dark shoes (not trainers or other casual shoes)

Suit (preferably a dark colour) – i.e. jacket
Matching tailored skirt or full length tailored trousers,
Tailored jacket with tailored skirt, trousers or dress

Cardigan/V – neck jumper with tailored skirt, trousers or dress
Fitted shirt or smart top without logos.
Smart dark shoes (not trainers or other casual shoes)

Exclusions

No hooded tops, Denim jeans, skirts, tops or jackets. Leather skirts, trousers, tops or jackets. Sweat tops.

No trainers, Vans, Lace up boots (including Doc Martens), Plimsoll type shoes.

Sports subjects, if you need to wear kit it must be brought in to change into.

Shirts and blouses must cover the midriff. Shoulders must be covered up (no vest tops).

Dress and skirt lengths must be appropriate for office/workplace.

Nose piercings are allowed but no septum or other face piercings.