Pupil Expectations
Clothing items can be purchased from the following suppliers:
- TOP FORM, 90-91 The Stow, Harlow CM20 3AP, telephone 01279 434813
- CREATE IDENTITEE LIMITED, 17-18 St James Centre, East Road, Harlow CM20 2SX, TEL: 01279 881333
All items except for the school blazer and school tie can be purchased from other major retailers.
Blazer |
Black blazer with school badge |
Jumper |
Long sleeved ‘V’ neck plain black jumper (optional) (Round-necked sweatshirts or labelled alternatives are not permitted) |
Skirt |
Black knee length pleated skirt (The academy reserves the right to determine what is deemed appropriate skirt length) |
Trousers |
Plain black trousers Trousers should not be denim, cord, lycra material or hipster style. The bottom of trousers should sit on the shoe and not cling to the leg. |
Shirt |
Plain white shirt with a collar that buttons to the neck - may be either long or short-sleeved. |
Shoes |
Plain black shoes (not open-toe design, trainers, pumps or canvas shoes, no stilettos, mules, sling backs or boots, no coloured laces or stitching). A ‘Kickers’ style shoe is permitted but lacing and stitches should be black. |
Socks/Tights |
Girls - Plain white or black socks (below the knee or ankle length – trainer or over-the-knee socks are not permitted) or black tights. |
Tie |
Stewards tie. The top button must be fastened, and the tie knot placed at the collar of the shirt. The academy crest should be displayed 6 or more times. |
School Bag |
Able to fit an A4 folder; fashion bags are not considered suitable. |
Outdoor Coats |
Most forms of sensible outdoor coats (preferably dark in colour and waterproof) are acceptable. Casual leisure wear items (such as hoodies, zipped, denim or leather jackets) are not regarded as suitable for school. Sweatshirts or hoodies of any description do not qualify as coats and are prohibited. |
PE Kit |
Compulsory Items: Plain black shorts or skort or black shorts or skort with Stewards Crest Plain black sports top or black and gold sports jersey with Stewards Crest Black football socks Trainers (no plimsolls) Black swimming costume/trunks and swimming cap PE bag (drawstring bags with logos are available but not compulsory) House T-shirt with or without Stewards Crest (Bravery - Orange; Fortitude – Blue; Prowess – Purple; Valour – Red)
Optional Items: Plain black tracksuit or black tracksuit with Stewards Crest Plain black sports leggings Black base layers/skins (to be worn under PE kit) Football boots - boys and girls (moulded or screw in studs)
Other items as required: Towel and wash kit Asthma pump as appropriate Large water bottle Sun cream and hat (summer months) Hair bands for long hair Recommended items: The PE department strongly recommend that all pupils wear protective clothing such as mouth guards and shin pads for rugby and football. |
Hair & Beauty |
For those pupils following the Hair & Beauty course only: Black tunic or black polo shirt to be worn with black school trousers. |
Lost Property |
The academy cannot accept any responsibility for lost items. Please label all clothing and bags with your child’s full name. |