We believe a smart uniform worn by all pupils builds a sense of identity and belonging to the school community. We are proud of our school and strongly believe our school uniform, worn correctly, helps to reinforce our core values and instil a sense of pride in ourselves and our environment. 

It is very important that the children take pride in their appearance. School uniform should be properly worn in school, on educational visits and during the journey to and from home. If, for some reason, a pupil has to come to school without uniform, permission must be sought by contacting the Class Teacher or Head of Year before the child comes to school. No child should simply arrive in school without a uniform, unless specific instructions have been given to that child by a member of teaching staff. 

All pupils should always maintain a smart appearance. All items of uniform must be clearly labelled with the child's name to help us return lost items. We will endeavour to return all named items to the owner and retain unnamed items for a short period of time for pupils to check. 

All uniform may be purchased as follows:

• S & H Schoolwear and Sports, Church Street, Bromsgrove. Telephone number 01527 874885
• We do have a small selection of second-hand uniform available for purchase. Please email the school at school@st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk with your item requirement and size in order for us to check stock for you. Alternatively, you can pop into the main reception during school hours to check on availability.

 

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Item	Optional or Required	How to acquire
Knee-length tartan skirt or black tailored trousers – not fashion styles, jeans, hipsters or skinny leg.	Required	Tartan skirt available from school supplier. Black tailored trousers can be brought from regular retailers.
Red school "V" necked jumper with school logo	Optional – It is compulsory for all pupils to wear a badged jumper or blazer.	Available from school suppliers.
White School Shirt	Required	Can be brought from regular retailers.
Clip on Tartan Tie	Required	Available from school suppliers.
Black tights or socks	Required	Can be brought from regular retailers.
Black leather shoes – low or no heel, no canvas or boots.	Required	Can be brought from regular retailers.
Black School Blazer with school logo on the right-hand side	KS3 – Required KS2 – Optional – it is compulsory for all pupils to wear a badged jumper or blazer	Available from school suppliers.

 

Summer uniform – uniform expectations remain the same during the summer term. During extreme heat pupils will be told during the school day if they can remove their ties and undo their top buttons. In some instances, the school may allow the pupils to wear PE kit to school – however, this is very rare and should only occur where the school has notified parents in advance.  

Jewellery 

School is the pupils’ workplace. As part of their curriculum work, they may have to use machinery, tools and engage in physical activity. Jewellery can be dangerous and hazardous in these situations. In addition, jewellery can easily be lost, causing distress to the loser and much time wasted in trying to find the missing item.  Therefore, only a small single metal stud can be worn in each ear lobe and must be removed during PE lessons. This is the only piercings the school permits. If a child wishes to wear an activity tracker for PE, it should be covered by a small sweat band. There are some activities where they will have to remove.  No other jewellery is to be worn, unless exceptions have been made, for example for religious reasons.   

Nose studs, lip and tongue and piercings, as well as naval piercing jewellery are banned. Jewellery in the mouth is perceived to be high-risk for PE activities and more general school activities. Risks involving swallowing damage/tearing of the tongue and roof of mouth, damage to teeth and so on. Students may be internally suspended from social times and PE lessons if they do not comply with the school’s policy. They will complete work in a supervised environment to support their learning progress as part of the school’s commitment to inclusion. 

All jewellery is brought into school at the pupils' own risk and school will not take responsibility for any items that go missing. Any jewellery worn that contravenes this policy will be confiscated and the child will be able to collect it at the end of the day. Where a child persistently wears jewellery, it will be confiscated, and a parent will need to collect it from the school office.  

 

Hair and Makeup 

Hair should be tidy, of reasonable appearance and of such length that there is no risk of getting it caught. Pupils should not wear anything in their hair other than plain hairbands or clips, no large bows or flowers. Pupils should not have patterns or logos shaved into their hair and hair should not be of a colour which could be described as unnatural. In some practical lessons, long hair may have to be tied back for reasons of safety or hygiene. Strictly no makeup, Nail varnish or acrylic nails are to be worn at school.  Pupils who are wearing makeup or nail varnish will be asked to remove it.  Any Pupil who comes into school with an unacceptable hairstyle or wearing makeup and refuses to remove it will be issued with demerits and/or sanctions in line with our Behaviour and Positive Relationships Policy.  

PE UNIFORM

 

Item	Optional or Required	How to acquire
Black and red shorts	Required	Available from school suppliers.
Black and red polo shirt with school badge	Required	Available from school suppliers.
Red hooded jumper with school logo	Required	Available from school suppliers.
Plain black socks (must not be branded	Required	Can be brought from regular retailers.
Plain black tracksuit bottoms Highly recommended for the winter terms	Optional	Can be brought from regular retailers. The school supplier sells tracksuit bottoms that match our PE kit.
Sports trainers – pumps/high tops not permitted	Required	Can be brought from regular retailers.
Studded or moulded football boots, Shin pads and gym shields are recommended for some game activities.	Optional	Can be brought from regular retailers.