Further details and information about school uniform and appearance
School Blazers
The blazer must be a school blazer with black with red braiding and the school badge. School blazers must be purchased online from Pro-Direct. Blazers must be worn at all times when students are moving around the school site. Students may take their blazers off once they are in a lesson or if they are taking part in physical activity during break or lunch time.
School Tie
School clip-on-ties must be the STCM school as purchased online from Pro Direct. No modifications can be made to the school tie.
White Collared Shirt
Students must wear a white formal collared shirt which must button at the neck. Shirts can be long or short sleeved. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Black pleated skirts (Girls only)
A black knee length pleated skirt. Skirts should not be modified in length. Tights, if worn, should be plain black.
Trousers (Boys & Girls)
Trousers must be plain black formal style school trousers. Not acceptable: black jeans, leggings, jeggings, chino or denim style or any form of tight stretchy style of trouser. If a belt is worn, it needs to be plain black (wide belts and large buckles are not appropriate).
Footwear
Plain black smart school shoes that are comfortable and cover the entire foot. Smart plain black trainers are also acceptable. No boots are allowed
Black V-Neck Jumper (Optional)
A jumper is an optional item of our school uniform. A plain black V-neck jumper can be worn under the blazer in the colder months of the school year.
Coat / jacket
An outdoor coat / jacket containing a full zip, worn over the blazer and removed on entry to lesson is allowed. An outdoor coat / jacket must not be worn instead of the blazer. A hoodie, which is placed over the head, not containing a full zip, is not allowed.
Make-up
Makeup should be discreet. Nail varnish is not encouraged but if worn should be of a natural colour and nails should be short in length. Nail extensions are not permitted as they pose a health and safety risk. False eyelashes are not permitted in school.
Jewellery
To ensure the health and safety of our students, jewellery should not be worn in school, the only exemption is a pair of stud earrings and a watch. Facial piercings and body piercings should not be worn in-school. Nose studs are not allowed to be worn in school.
Hair Styles
Only natural hair styles and colours are acceptable in school. For reasons of health and safety, long hair may need to be tied back for practical lessons. Headwear of any kind should not be worn in school unless: it is of a religious nature, for medical reasons and has been agreed in advance with the Headteacher.
School Bags
A suitable school bag which can carry at least a Need to Know booklet, the Super 7 (equipment for learning) and a students’ P.E kit. For students in Years 10 – 13, their bag must also be able to accommodate their Chromebook.
Super 7 – Equipment for Learning
All students must bring the following 7 items of equipment that will be needed for learning in school:
1. Black pen
2. Spare black pen
3. Pencil
4. Rubber
5. Ruler
6. Scientific calculator
7. Need to Know Wallet (This includes your timetable, Exercise Book and Need to Know Booklet)
