How should the Sixth Form uniform should be worn?
Sixth formers wear a distinctive uniform designed to project a professional, business like image. Sixth formers are naturally a focus of inspiration to younger students, and the way in which they dress sets a lead; it is therefore vitally important that a high standard is set in respect of both smartness and professionalism and that uniform exemplifies the sixth form community.
| Shoes | All students should wear plain black, sensible shoes (they may be patent if preferred). Shoes with other distinctive fashion features, such as moccasins, training shoes and boots, are not worn as a normal part of day wear. Stilettos and sharp-heeled shoes are not worn for health and safety reasons, and all heels are not to be excessively high. All shoes must provide substantial foot support; therefore, thin-soled ballet pumps are not allowed. |
| Socks and tights | Black tights should be worn with skirts. In the summer term flesh-coloured tights rather than the normal black tights. When wearing socks plain black socks should be worn. |
| Jewellery and make up | Sixth Form students may wear discreet jewellery such as a ring, discreet gold or silver chain or studs in ears. Facial piercings should not be worn in college. Students are asked to remove any item of jewellery which is gaudy, conspicuous, or otherwise out of line with these guidelines, and confiscation follows any repeat offence. Makeup if worn, must be tasteful and discreet and in keeping with a professional business like environment. Nail varnish is also allowed, but must be in natural, unobtrusive single colours. If artificial nails are worn the length should be appropriate so that a student can safely engage in all aspects of the College day and curriculum. |
| Hair | Our expectation is that students will wear hairstyles that are smart, business like and safe to engage in all aspects of the curriculum and should avoid extreme hair styles or unnatural hair colourings. |
| Coats and bags | Coats should look smart and professional. Bags need to be sturdy enough to protect books and IT devices and professional in style. |
Further guidance on how the uniform should be worn
The Grace College Uniform guide (see below) outlines uniform requirements for day wear and indicating which items must be bought from the school uniform shop. The bullet points below provide detail regarding how the uniform is to be worn: • Trousers should be pulled up properly, using a plain black belt if required. • Skirts should be worn at a modest length and not rolled over at the top. Ties are to be worn smartly with so that all shirt buttons are covered. • Shirts must be kept fully tucked in. • Blazers should always be worn in the building: between lessons and when stepping out of a classroom. Students may only take off blazers when agreed by their teacher. • Blazer sleeves should not be rolled up.
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