Uniform

 

Jewellery

With the exception of watches, jewellery should not be worn, unless of a religious nature.

Hair

Hair should be clean and tidy at all times and, as a rough guide, should NOT touch the collar and be clear of the ears and face. Teachers may require students to tie back their hair for health and safety reasons, for example in, Games, Science, Art and Technology lessons.

Bags

Books should be carried in an appropriate satchel/rucksack, not in plastic bags.

IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 0191 281 8955.

INDOOR SPORTS – FOR BOTH PE LESSONS AND SUMMER GAMES

• Junior Blitz Field Shorts – Pockets – Black

• Junior Victorylayer Performance Polo – White

• Plain white ankle socks

• Trainers or gym shoes (not black) with nonmarking soles for Sports Hall and summer sports

• A second pair of trainers is used daily for playground play.

OUTDOOR GAMES: AUTUMN AND SPRING

• Junior ReversaLayer Rugby Jersey L/S – Scarlet Red

• Junior Blitz Rugby Shorts – No Pockets – Black

• Junior WeatherLayer Full Zip Jacket – Black

• Junior Quarter Zip Midlayer – Black

• Junior TrainaLayer Bottoms – Black

• Junior Pro Socks – Red.

SWIMMING

• Boys’ Swimming Trunks – Black

• Swimming cap: purchased at the first lesson for £1.80.

FOOTWEAR

Boys can wear either football or rugby boots with moulded sole or screw-in studs. (All screw-in studs must comply with British Standards for safety.) We would recommend football boots as they are suitable for both rugby and football. No studs are permitted on the Astro Turf Pitch (ATP).

CRICKET

Cricket whites are only necessary if your child is selected for a school team or plays for a cricket club. Personal cricket bats can be brought to school for match play (for safety reasons they are not allowed to be used during playtime).

GAMES BAG

An RGS LugLayer Backpack or games bag can be purchased from PlayerLayer; alternatively you may wish to purchase your own.

MOUTHGUARDS

FirstLine Mouthguards come to school at the beginning of each autumn term to fit a mouthguard for rugby or hockey. This is an additional cost of £41.00, but we would strongly recommend you buy this properly fitted guard for your child’s protection. You can buy ‘DIY, fit at home’ mouthguards in sports shops but they are a poor alternative and we do not recommend them for regular use.

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 0191 281 8955.

*Shoes. The general guideline is plain, black, flat, sensible shoes of either lace-up, slip on or bar style, all free from contrasting decoration. They should be leather or leather-type, not canvas, or suede. Soles should be of a subdued colour.

Hair and hair decorations

Hair slides must be plain, dark brown, black, navy or maroon only; ribbons or scrunchies – navy, black, brown or maroon. Hair should be clean and tidy at all times. Teachers may require students to tie back their hair for reasons of health and safety in, for example, games, science, art and technology lessons.

Jewellery

With the exception of watches, jewellery should not be worn, although neck jewellery of a religious nature may be worn under the shirt only.

Junior School ear-piercing guidelines.

Children with pierced ears are allowed to wear one pair of plain gold or silver coloured studs (one in each ear).

For sport, children must be able to independently remove and replace their own earrings, otherwise they must be removed at home on days when they have sport.

The NHS guidelines recommend that children should avoid swimming until the piercing has healed (6-8 weeks for ear piercings), therefore, we ask children to wait until the start of the summer holidays before getting ears pierced.

Bags

Books should be carried in an appropriate satchel/rucksack, not in plastic bags.

IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 0191 281 8955.

INDOOR SPORT – FOR BOTH PE LESSONS AND SUMMER GAMES

• Junior Blitz Field Shorts – Pockets – Black

• Junior Victorylayer Performance Polo – White

• Plain white ankle socks

• Trainers or gym shoes (not black) with nonmarking soles for Sports Hall and summer sports

• A second pair of trainers is used daily for playground play.

OUTDOOR GAMES: AUTUMN AND SPRING

• VictoryLayer Performance Tee – Scarlet Red – Junior School

• Junior TrainaLayer Bottoms – Black

• Junior WeatherLayer Jacket 2019 – Black

• Girls’ PL Skort – Black

• Junior Quarter Zip MidLayer – Black

• Junior Euro Elite Pro Socks – Red

• Trainers

• Shin guards are compulsory for hockey.

SWIMMING

• Girls’ Swimming Costume – Black

• Swimming cap: purchased at the first lesson for £1.80.

GAMES BAG

An RGS LugLayer Backpack, or games bag can be purchased from PlayerLayer, alternatively you may wish to purchase your own.

MOUTHGUARDS

FirstLine Mouthguards come to school at the beginning of each autumn term to fit a mouthguard for rugby or hockey. This is an additional cost of £41.00, but we would strongly recommend you buy this properly fitted guard for your child’s protection. You can buy ‘DIY, fit at home’ mouthguards in sports shops but they are a poor alternative and we do not recommend them for regular use.

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SCHOOL OFFICE ON 0191 281 8955.

 

For Sports Centre Activities and Athletics (compulsory)

· RGS Men’s Blitz Field Shorts – Pockets - Black

· RGS Men’s Victorylayer Performance Polo - White

· White ankle socks

· Trainers* or gym shoes; inexpensive (not black) with non-marking soles for indoor use

*Trainers must not be fashion trainers, and have adequate cushioning.

For Outdoor Games (compulsory)

· RGS Men’s Reversalayer Rugby jersey– S/S Scarlet Red

· RGS Men’s Blitz Rugby Shorts - Black

· RGS Men’s Trainalayer Bottoms - Black

· RGS black Weatherlayer rain jacket - rugby team players can opt to buy RGS Men’s All Conditions Training Top (black), instead of the Weatherlayer rain jacket, but they must have one or the other

· RGS Adult Pro Socks - Red

· Rugby boots (rubber moulded soles are adequate for juniors)

· Trainers for outdoor use in all terms

· Gum-shield; boys are strongly advised to have these fitted either by their own dentist, or by the dentist who will visit school at a time to be advised.

· Shin guards

Optional Kit

· RGS Men’s PlayerLayer Turtle Neck Top L/S - Black

· RGS Men’s Quarter Zip MidLayer - Black

· RGS LugLayer Holdall - Black

· RGS Men’s Puffer Jacket

Swimming

Years 7-11 plain black trunks/shorts

Swimming caps available from the PE Office; £1.80 each

Cricket

Cricket whites are only necessary if your son is selected for a school team. Further information will be given nearer the summer term regarding specific cricket items.

SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS

If your son becomes a member of a school team, then some additional items of sportswear will become necessary. Details will be provided at the relevant time.

No non-uniform tops allowed.

IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF SPORTS CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT.

 

For Sports Centre Activities and Athletics (compulsory)

· RGS Women’s VictoryLayer Performance Polo White

· RGS Women’s Blitz Field Shorts lined – Pockets - Black

· White ankle socks

· Trainers* or gym shoes; inexpensive (not black) with non-marking soles for indoor use

*Trainers must not be fashion trainers, and have adequate cushioning.

For Outdoor Games (compulsory)

· RGS Women’s VictoryLayer Performance Tee – Black

· RGS Women’s Trainalayer Bottoms Blackk

· RGS Women’s Weatherlayer Full Zip Jacket Black

· RGS Women’s PL Skort

· RGS Adult Pro Socks - Red

· Clean trainers or astro-turf shoes

· Gum-shield

· Shin guards

Optional Kit

· RGS Women’s PlayerLayer Turtle Neck Top L/S Black

· RGS Women’s Quarter Zip MidLayer Black

· RGS Luglayer Holdall Black

· RGS Women's Puffer Jacket

Swimming

Women’s swimming costume - Black

Swimming caps available from the PE Office; £1.80 each

SPORTS TEAM MEMBERS

If your daughter becomes a member of a school team, then some additional items of sportswear will become necessary. Details will be given at the relevant time.
* No non-uniform tops allowed.

IF IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT ANY ITEM OF SPORTS CLOTHING, PLEASE CONTACT THE SPORTS DEPARTMENT.

The RGS does not have a uniform for Sixth Form students. At this stage of your school life, and in preparation for future careers, we believe that you should have a degree of freedom to dress as an individual and express your personality. However, whilst we do not have a uniform, we do have a dress code.

In many industries and professions a dress and appearance code similar to the one below will be expected. Dress codes are a legitimate part of an employer’s terms and conditions of employment, provided they are not discriminatory. Some sixth form establishments allow a more casual style and some still require school uniforms. At RGS we have chosen to use the dress code below for all Sixth Form students; when you opt to stay here, or join us, you are signalling agreement that you will adopt this style of dress, regardless of your own personal feelings on the matter.

Suit: Formal subdued style, suit or jacket with complementary trousers / skirt / dress. Jacket to be worn around school and to lessons at all times.

Pullover (if worn): Plain V-neck or low round neck. Shirt collar and tie-knot must be clearly visible. Should be easily worn under a jacket. Should not be thick-knit or baggy in style.

Trousers: Formal trousers, not jeans: a fair guide would be “no external seams”. Should not be tight fitting and should reach at least ankle length. Not Denim or leather/leather style materials.

Cardigan: Acceptable only if plain and easily worn under jacket: no large buttons, baggy, or thick-knit.

Hair: Hair should be a single natural colour.

Tie: Tie (of own choice) is mandatory.

Shirt: A formal office-type shirt, with collar and long or short sleeves.

Footwear: Black or brown shoes, not boots or trainers.

Piercings: Not appropriate.

Jewellery: With the exception of a wrist watch, not appropriate, unless there is an agreed reason.

Facial Hair: Clean shaven, unless there is an agreed reason.

Skirt/dress: Short, excessively long, or tight, skirts/dresses are not appropriate for a school environment. A fixed/measurable rule is impossible, but as a guide if the skirt is shorter than a hands width above the knee, then the skirt is not suitable for school wear. Not Denim or leather/leather style materials.

Shirt/Blouse: A formal office-type blouse or shirt with long or short sleeves. Underwear should not be visible through the material. Jumpers are not acceptable in place of a blouse.

Footwear: Leather-style shoes (not long or chunky boots) in dark, subdued colours (not glittery). For safety reasons, and to protect wooden floors, high heels (more than a few cm) are not appropriate.

Hosiery: Plain, neutral/dark/subdued coloured tights. No bare legs. Socks are only appropriate if worn with trousers.

Make-up: If worn, should be subtle. Nail polish, if worn, should be of one solid colour.

Jewellery: If worn, should be discreet and not over the top. For safety reasons, earrings should be studs only.

Piercings: Ears only - one per ear.

New students in the Sixth Form should purchase an RGS games shirt from www.playerlayer.com This can be a polo or t-shirt, in either black or white (depending on individual preference). Black tracksuit bottoms, or shorts are also compulsory. These can be purchased from PlayerLayer, but any plain black ones will do. Students who become a member of a school team will also need to purchase some additional sportswear. Details will be provided at the relevant time.

New students to the Sixth Form should purchase an RGS games shirt from www.playerlayer.com. This can be a polo or t-shirt, in either black or white (depending on individual preference).

Black tracksuit bottoms or shorts are also compulsory. These can be purchased from PlayerLayer, but any plain black ones will do. Students who become a member of a school team will also need to purchase some additional items of sportswear. Details will be provided at the relevant time. 

If you are in any doubt about the interpretation of any of these guidelines, please contact the Sixth Form pastoral team before you spend a lot of money on something which may turn out to be inappropriate.