Uniform
Mobile phones should be ‘switched off and away’ at all times, any phone seen or heard will be confiscated, this includes phones on display in shirt/blazer pockets.
Phones that are confiscated will be returned at the end of the school day in the first instance. Should there be a second occurrence in the same term a call will be made home with the requirement for a parent/carer to collect the phone on their child’s behalf.
The restriction is in place at all times whilst students are on the grounds of the school site, this includes when students arrive and leave at the end of the day. Phones must be away before students enter the school grounds and not accessed until they have left the site.
Should students wish to use their phones at the end of the day to contact parents with any concerns or for collection arrangements following school-based activities they need to ask a member of staff for permission.
We expect all students to be in full school uniform and be suitably dressed for P.E., Games and Swimming. Should you have a problem with your uniform, you will need to write a note for the Achievement Team Leader.
School Uniform
Abbs Cross Uniform – All items should be clearly marked/labelled with the owner’s name. All items marked with a * must be purchased from the school supplier.
| Description | Further Information | |
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| Blazer* | Black with green piping and embroidered school motif. | Must be worn during the day, as well as to and from the school, unless directed otherwise by staff. |
| Trousers |
Black, classic tailored style and full length. |
No jeans, washed grey, navy blue, corduroy, jean-like material, fashion trousers/leggings or shorts. No close fitting/’skinny’ fit trousers. Trousers should be worn with a secure fit around the waist. Belts should be black, demure and functional. No oversized buckles, clasps, studs, trimmings. Belts should not be worn as a fashion accessory. |
| Skirt | Black full box pleated style which must be knee length. | Skirts must be worn to the knee and not shortened by either taking them up or rolling them up at the waist. |
| Shirt | Plain white traditional school shirt – long or short sleeved. |
The shirt must be tucked in and closed/buttoned/fastened at the neck. Any polo-neck, T-shirt, vest or underwear worn underneath should not show or be visible through the shirt. No designer shirts or girls fitted blouses. |
| School Tie* | School tie – black and green stripe with logo from school uniform supplier. |
Tie should be worn at appropriate length i.e. the logo must be visible below the knot. All ties must be worn to the waistband of skirt or trousers. |
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School Jumper* |
Black with embroidered school motif from school uniform supplier. | Optional, but only the school version is to be worn, no other jumpers or cardigans are acceptable. |
| Socks / Tights |
Tights – black. Socks – white ankle socks (girls), dark coloured socks (boys) |
No footless, patterned or fishnet tights, leggings or legwarmers, socks not to be worn with tights, leggings or legwarmers. No knee length socks or trainer socks – ankle socks only. |
| Shoes |
Polished black, traditional, formal, sturdy style. Black laces and stitching. Black sole and heel |
A plain design, no trimmings, no logos, no decorative buckles, no coloured laces or stitching, no labels, no tags, or other decorations. No shoe/trainer cross footwear e.g. Prada. Trainers, pump style or fabric shoes e.g. ‘Vans’/‘Air Force Ones’ or rugged hiking/work boots, ‘Dr Martens’ boots or knee-length boots are not permitted. Plain black ‘Dr Martens’ shoes and ‘Kickers’ lace up shoes are permitted; however, all stitching must be black. |
| Coat / Jacket | Appropriate for school. All Years |
Coats must be plain black, dark grey or navy blue with one small logo, (no greater than three inches in diameter) is allowed. No fabric/knitted tops, cardigans, jumpers, sweatshirts, tracksuit tops, waistcoats, sleeveless or hooded tops/hoodies, denim jackets, fur coats etc. are to be worn. Hoodies are banned on the school site including being worn to and from school. Coats must not be worn inside the school buildings. |
| Head Scarf | Plain black (no pattern or logo) | For religious reasons only. |
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Hair & Appearance |
Individual fashion statements such as extreme hair styles or unnatural colours are not permitted. Only black or white hair accessories are allowed. No decorative attachments to braids or extensions are to be worn in the hair. Tram lines, shaved shapes in the hair or ‘bar codes’ in eyebrows are not permitted. No hair shorter than 1.5 grade crop. Visible makeup, lip gloss, mascara and eye shadow, false eye lashes, eye lash extensions, nail varnish, nail decorations, extensions and acrylics are not permitted. Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted. No hoods, hats, caps or bandannas to be worn anywhere on the school site. |
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| Jewellery & Valuables |
No jewellery to be worn except for one analogue wrist watch – no smart watches and no FitBits. Earrings, nose studs, other forms of body piercing or visible tattoos are not permitted. No accessories are to be worn around the neck, wrists, ankles or attached to clothing. Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought on site. Abbs Cross Academy will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises. Mobile phones must not be seen or heard on the school site. Money should be kept in a purse or wallet. Any items which should not be brought in to school will be confiscated by a member of staff. |
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| PE Kit | ||
| PE Tops* | – Emerald green polo shirt with school logo from school uniform supplier. – Black/green rugby shirt (optional) with school logo from school uniform supplier. – Black fleece jacket (optional) with school logo from school uniform supplier. |
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| PE shorts* | School black PE shorts with school logo from school uniform supplier. | |
| PE bottoms | School jogging bottoms (optional) with school logo or plain black jogging bottoms with no logo or stripes. | |
| Socks* | Green PE socks from school uniform supplier. | |
| Trainers |
Suitable trainers for active PE lessons – non marking sole. Football boots for football. |
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| Swim wear |
Girls – plain black one piece sports costume Boys – plain black swim shorts Swim Caps – plain black Plain black costumes, shorts and swim Caps with the Abbs Cross logo can still be purchased from the school supplier, however, the school logo is now optional for these items. |
How to Order Uniform
Uniform purchased from the school supplier can only be ordered on-line at:
School Uniform DirectThey only have a business address, not a shop, however, Abbs Cross do have blazers and skirts that you can try for size before ordering. You can choose to have your order delivered directly to the school. Deliveries are made every Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, (times are not guaranteed).
You can also contact them on;
Uniform for Year 7 (2021-2023)
| Head Scarf | Plain black (no pattern or logo) | For religious reasons only. |
| PE Polo | Emerald Green with school logo or plain | For both girls and boys, also to be worn for Dance |
| PE Joggers | Black with school logo (emb) | For both girls and boys |
| PE Shorts | Black with school logo (emb) or plain black | For both girls and boys, also to be worn for Dance |
| PE Rugby Shirt* | Black/Green | Boys only |
| PE Socks* | Emerald Green | For both girls and boys |
| PE Fleece Jacket – optional | Black with school logo (emb) | For both girls and boys |
| Swim Shorts |
Boys Black Short (logo optional) |
Boys only |
| Swim Suit | Girls Black Sports Swim Suit (logo optional) | Girls only |
| Swim Cap | Plain Black (logo optional) | For both girls and boys |
| Hair/Appearance |
Individual fashion statements such as extreme hair styles or unnatural colours are not permitted. Only black or white hair accessories are allowed. No decorative attachments to braids or extensions are to be worn in the hair. Tram lines, shaved shapes in the hair or ‘bar codes’ in eyebrows are not permitted. Visible makeup, lip gloss, mascara and eye shadow, false eye lashes, eye lash extensions, nail decorations, nail varnish, nail decorations or extensions are not permitted. Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted. No hoods, hats, caps or bandannas to be worn anywhere on the school site. |
| Jewellery/Valuables |
No jewellery except for one analogue wrist watch – Smart watches and FitBits are not permitted Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not permitted. No accessories are to be worn around the neck, wrists, ankles or attached to clothing. Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought on site. Abbs Cross Academy will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises. Mobile phones, ear pods, headphones, computer games etc. must not be seen or heard on the school site. Scooters – electric or otherwise – are not to be brought into school. Money should be kept in a purse or wallet. Confiscated items must be collected by a parent. |
Other Equipment Requirements
| Students will also require the following books and equipment to be brought in to school every day. These items can be purchased from any retail outlet: |
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| A reading book |
| Black or blue ink pens |
| Pencils |
| Ruler |
| Eraser |
| Highlighters |
| Calculator – preferably scientific. Mobile phone calculator is not permitted |
| Geometry Set – containing protractor, set squares and compass |
| They may also require: |
| Coloured pencils |
| Collins Easy Learning French Dictionary |
| Collins Little Gem English Dictionary and Mini Thesaurus |
| Glue stick |
| USB pen drive |
| Set of 3.5 mm jack earphones/headphones – required for every music lesson (these are the type that are typically used with a mobile phone). |
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No sharp scissors or other sharp objects must be brought on to the school site for any reason. |
