Body Piercings/Jewellery

Any body piercing or jewellery worn by students must be in compliance with those previously stated by the Governing Body, namely:

• only one small stud per ear
• only one small stud allowed in the nose
• piercing is not allowed in or on any other part of the body
• one small signet ring on each hand

Where an infringement is seen, the student will be required to remove the relevant item or rectify the problem immediately.  Refusal to do so may incur further sanctions.  Students will remove their body jewellery and deposit it in the general office safe for parents/guardians to collect by appointment /arrangement with office staff.

For Health & Safety Reasons

• any jewellery worn around the neck must not be visible and must be tucked underneath shirts/blouses.
• any chains worn must not be visible and, if deemed to be a potential danger, may be confiscated.  No thick or heavy chains.
• sandals or open toed shoes may not be worn.
• any jewellery, including studded wristbands, which poses a potential danger to  the wearer or others is not allowed.

Summary of the College Uniform

• Black blazer-style jacket (available from Asda at Sutton-in-Ashfield) with school logo stitched to upper pocket (which can be purchased from college at £1.50)
• Black tailored trousers  (or plain knee length skirt if girls prefer) Note: No jeans, combats, cropped trousers or fashion wear.
• Students may wear an optional belt if needed as long as it is black with a plain buckle.  No fashion belts.
• White collared shirt or blouse
• Summer term only – students may choose to wear a plain white polo shirt in hot weather.
• School tie. (Yr 11 have a special tie with school logo)
• These may be purchased from school:

                 Yrs 7 – 10     tie   £3.00
                 Yr 11             tie   £5.00

• Optional – in cold weather students may wear a plain, black knitted jumper (v-neck) under their blazers.  It is not acceptable to wear a jumper instead of a blazer.
• Plain black shoes (no sandals or open toe shoes)
• Optional – in cold or wet weather students may wear a plain dark (preferably black) coat over their blazer.
• Any hat (including baseball–style hats) should be plain black only.

The Governing Body, whilst accepting the discretion of parents/guardians would prefer denim, leather or suede jackets/coats not to be worn as either outdoor or indoor clothing. Any clothing which has written words or graphics which might cause offence to others, or in any way undermine the ethos of the school, is not acceptable.

THE SCHOOL RETAINS THE RIGHT TO SEND STUDENTS HOME FOR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO UNIFORM POLICY.

• HAIR COLOUR/COLOURING should be natural.  Highlights and streaks in natural colours are permitted as long as the natural colouring of the remainder of the hair is the dominant colour Hair styles should not be extreme. 
• Hair with cut patterns or designs is not allowed.

COST The total cost of a full uniform is usually considerably less than casual wear and reduces the pressure on students and parent/guardians to purchase the latest fashionable item of clothing at inflated prices.  Details of the cost of the school Uniform is available from the school’s main office - Telephone Number 01773 832331.

The Governing Body of Alfreton Grange Arts College require all students in Years 7 to 11 to follow every aspect of the school’s dress code.

6TH FORM There is no formal 6th Form uniform.  Students are expected to wear smart clothing as might be required in an office environment.

MAKE UP: Students wearing excessive make up will be asked to remove it, refusal to do so will lead to the student being sent home.

Alfreton Grange Arts College Dress Code will be reviewed on an annual basis and the Governors welcome and will consider any written comments from parents/guardians concerning the Dress Code.

In exceptional cases where a student is unable to wear full uniform a note of explanation from parents/guardians must be written in the Student Planner, signed and dated.

P.E. KIT

Girls & Boys      

From September 2009 new Y7 students should have BLACK PE kits as listed below . Students who still have serviceable blue kits from 2008-09 will be allowed to carry on wearing them until they need replacing, at which time Black Kit should be purchased. All of the kit is widely available and reasonably priced at many locations. PE Kit will not be on sale at college.

• Black polo shirt               
• Black shorts               
• Black games socks         
• Trainers                   
• Football / Hockey boots               
• For outdoor warmth a plain black hoody or sweatshirt         
                                             
  Regular washing of P.E. kit is essential. Please ensure that all uniform and P.E. kit is marked with the owner’s name. Do not wear jewellery: it is dangerous in P.E.,

Equipment

In addition to their Student Planner, every student is expected to provide the following basic items of equipment for every lesson:

• Black or blue ball point pen (and a spare!)       
• Pencil
• Coloured pencils/fine fibre tips               
• Pencil eraser
• Ruler 15cm or 30cm                   
• Pencil sharpener
• Rough Notebook/Jotter                   
• Calculator
• Suitable Bag

Liquid Tippex is not allowed in school for safety reasons.

• An apron is required for Food Technology and another apron is required for Technology.
• Text books and specialised equipment will be issued on loan and students will be required to pay for any loss or damage to school property.