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Uniform

Our expectations
Thomas Clarkson Academy expects all students to adhere to and wear the full Academy uniform applicable to their age group. The wearing of our distinctive uniform gives pupils a sense of 'belonging', helps foster pride in the Academy and stops pupils coming to school in inappropriate clothing or footwear.

Trousers

Black - Slim/Straight Fit/Flared/Bootcut No Leggings/Jeggings/Jeans/brushed cotton/Sportswear/Combat trousers No Cropped trousers

Shirt

Formal, Plain white, long enough to be worn tucked into the trouser

Blazer

An Academy blazer with the academy logo is compulsory for all pupils Blazers are to be consistently worn. An announced “No Blazer Day” allows blazers to be removed Blazers are not to be carried around the Academy

Jumpers

It is individual choice if a jumper is worn, it is intended for the colder months. Jumpers are not an alternative to the Academy blazer.

  • If worn they must be: Plain black or With TCA logo Round or V neck that does not sit higher than the shirt collar.

  • Can be Sweatshirt material or Knitted

  • No Sports branding or Logos No Hoodies No ½ Zips/Full Zips No Sports jackets

Tie

TCA branded tie worn at all times, full length to cover all shirt buttons

Footwear

Plain black shoes: Flat heeled Plain black trainers: Black sole, Black laces.

  • No Coloured logos

  • No Coloured stitching

  • No Boots

  • No FlipFlops/Sliders/Crocs

  • Please Note: Protective shoe covering will be offered if footwear is considered a risk in the DT classrooms.

Socks

Black or White ankle socks

  • No Knee high or thigh high socks

  • No Ribbons/Bows/Lace/frills/Diamonte embellishments on socks

Jewellery

Stud earrings (one stud in each ear)

  • No hoops/droplets/dangling/Bars/Stretchers or large fashion style earrings

  • One ring, One watch, One Bracelet, worn discreetly and removed for PE and DT lesson

  • A necklace can be worn inside of the school shirt and removed for PE & DT

Facial Piercings

One small discrete nose stud

  • No hoops, studs, bars, chains, cuffs in the nose

  • No septum piercing

  • No lip piercing

  • No cheek piercing

  • No eyebrow piercing

  • No tongue piercing

Make Up

Must be discrete and natural.

  • No strip lashes

Nails

Nails should be natural/neutral tone/colour

  • No Neon colours/Gemstones/Significant nail art

Nails of significant length

Exceptionally long nails are a safety concerns and worn at your own risk. If damage is caused by a person wearing false nails, they will be expected to have the nails removed as a matter of urgency. Participation in practical subjects: PE, Art, DT, Food Technology is mandatory. If the length of the nails prevents participation, you will be expected to have them removed.

Hair Style

Hair styles must be suitable for the Academy environment Students must always look presentable and tidy. Elaborate patterns shaved into the hair, or excessive use of gel/spray to maintain an elaborate style will not be accepted.

Hair Colour

Hair colour should be suitable for the Academy environment. Hair that is dyed a colour that could not be grown naturally, will not be permitted. Incorrect coloured hair will be expected to be returned to a suitable colour with urgency and where possible worn tied up until a natural colour is returned

Head Gear

Head gear is not permitted inside the school building, other than as part of religious observance.

  • No caps, Beanies, Woolly hats, Bobble Hats

  • No headphones Caps can be worn as part of a PE lesson in the summer term for sun protection

School Bags

A suitable school bag, large enough to carry all equipment as well as PE kit is needed