Our uniform specification

 

There are no stipulated suppliers, except for the PE kit, the girls’ trousers and skirts. The tie and badge are made for the college and sold to parents at cost price. However you may if you wish purchase a blazer already featuring the college badge embroidered.

 

In order to maintain a high standard of appearance, no modification is acceptable.

 

Boys

• Plain white shirt which allows for the top button to be fastened and shirt to be tucked inside the waistband.
• Tie (available from college, direct from factory)
• Pullover, if worn, grey V-neck only. No other colour is permitted.
• Black blazer
  Option A – Purchase the blazer featuring the college badge embroidered onto the blazer (available from the National Schoolwear Centre and Sportsland).
  Option B – Purchase the blazer and badge separately
• College badge (available from college, direct from factory)
• Dark grey or black plain trousers (no ‘cords’, ‘jeans’, ‘canvas’ or ‘fashion’ trousers)
• Black shoes (if lace-ups laces must be black) no boots or trainers (of any colour)
• Dark socks, no white socks
• PE kit
  Blue rugby top/black reversible band*
  Plain black shorts*
  Plain white tee shirt*
  Trainers
  Plain black football socks/short white sports socks*
  Football boots, advisable
  Swimming trunks (not shorts)
  Plain black tracksuit trousers (optional)*
  Plain black sweatshirt (optional)*
  Outdoor sports jacket for use in PE lessons (optional)*

* Available to purchase from the PE Department, St Thomas More.

Gum shields / Shin pads advisable.

Pupils MUST bring their kit to all PE lessons, even when excused.

 

Girls

• Plain white traditional shirt which allows for the top button to be fastened and the shirt to be tucked inside the waistband.
• Tie (available from college, direct from factory)
• Grey pullover (optional) - V-neck only. No other colour is permitted.
  
• Black blazer
  Option A – Purchase the blazer featuring the college badge embroidered ontothe blazer (available from the National Schoolwear Centre and Sportsland).
  Option B – Purchase the blazer and badge separately.
  
• College badge (available from college, direct from factory)
  
• Black shoes (if lace-ups laces must be black) low heels, no boots, trainers or sling back shoes
  
• Black tights
  
• Black or white ankle socks during summer to October half-term - NOT ‘slouch’ socks. No other type or colour of socks or tights to be worn
• Skirt / trousers - Grey knee length school skirt with STM logo, (polyester/cotton, NOT lycra / jersey / elastane and NOT fashion/split skirt) or black trousers with STM logo with dark socks.
  The only acceptable trousers and skirts for girls are available from The National Schoolwear Centre, 99-101 Stafford Street, Hanley or Sportsland, Weston Road, Stoke-on-Trent.
  No other style or stockist is acceptable.
• PE kit
  Blue rugby top/black reversible band*
  Plain black shorts or black PE skirt*
  Plain white tee shirt*
  Trainers
  Black football socks/short white sports socks*
  Swimming costume
  Swimming hat
  Football boots, if possible
  Plain black tracksuit trousers (optional)*
  Plain black sweatshirt (optional)*
  Outdoor sports jacket for use in PE lessons (optional)*

* Available to purchase from the PE Department, St Thomas More.

Gum shields / Shin pads advisable.

Pupils MUST bring their kit to all PE lessons, even when excused.

 

Coats

Outdoor coat/jacket predominantly black/navy/grey. They must be recognised as an outdoor garment. Tracksuit tops, sweatshirts or hoodies are NOT permissible.

 

Caps

 

Caps are not permitted on site. Sun caps with the St Thomas More logo can be purchased from school on request.

 

Bags

 

School bags are to be of a suitable type for books and equipment, preferably dark in colour.

 

Hair & jewellery

 

Fashion hairstyles are not appropriate for college. Dyed hair or extremely short hair is not allowed. Boys’ hair must be of moderate length and any girl with long hair must wear it tied back. Gel/wax must not be worn on hair (poses fire risk in labs). Boys are not allowed to wear any jewellery with the exception of a watch. Boys may not wear earrings. Girls are not allowed to wear jewellery except for a watch and small studs or sleeper earrings (only one earring per earlobe in the traditional position). No make-up or nail varnish is allowed. No nose-studs for boys or girls.

 

The blazer is compulsory and no other short jackets are allowed to be worn around school.

 

Whilst these guidelines are issued to help parents, the Headmaster reserves the right to determine the suitability and appropriateness of hairstyles and dress for all pupils.

 

Uniform suppliers

 

There are no stipulated suppliers, except for the girls’ trousers and rugby top. Apart from these, items of uniform may be obtained from whichever outfitter you prefer.

 

All uniform including PE Kit, at competitive prices, will be on sale at our New Intake Evening on Wednesday 14th July, 2010. College badges and ties will also be on sale. The meeting starts 7.00 pm but uniform and books will be on sale from 5.30 pm.