Engayne is aware all children are keen to identify themselves as closely as possible with their school, particularly a successful one. A recognisable uniform helps with this identification, makes the pupil feel a closer member of the community and makes for a greater feeling of equality. From past experience it can be said that school uniform directly and advantageously affects the tone and general conduct in this kind of society. Engayne pupils are therefore expected to wear our uniform.
At Engayne we run a traditional uniform in parallel with an always-active uniform (biform). Pupils may wear either one.
The biform option is inclusive, allowing all children to feel comfortable. We ran a parental survey and many parents said that they wanted their children to dress formally for school. Others said that their child struggled with the collar and tie and that feeling more comfortable would benefit them.
Parents may choose to send their children to school in the traditional uniform on some days and in the always-active uniform on others. Children may wear the always-active uniform for PE, though the current PE uniform will remain as part of the traditional uniform and always-active-wearing pupils may change into traditional PE kits if they wish.
There will be no hybrid version of the expanded choice uniform – children will either wear one form or the other, and both will be enforced.
Always Active Uniform
• black trainers;
• dark blue sports leggings or joggers;
• a light blue crew or polo-neck shirt;
• a dark blue sweatshirt;
• a dark blue fleece jacket
In warmer weather, pupils may wear dark blue shorts – either the looser variety or cycling-style – or a skort.
No items of the always-active uniform should bear prominent branding.
Hooded tops are not a part of the always-active uniform.
Traditional Uniform
Girls
Blouse – Light Blue**
Cardigan/V-necked sweater – Navy *
School tie *
Skirt/Pinafore Dress/Tailored School Trousers – Navy**
Socks/tights – White or Dark Blue**
Shoes – Black (in sensible style) – No High Heels or Slingbacks) or Black Trainers
Badged Blazer (Optional) – Navy**
Boys
Shirt – Light Blue**
V-necked sweater – Navy*
School tie*
Trousers (short or long) – Grey**
Socks – Grey**
Shoes – Black (in sensible style)
Badged Blazer (Optional) – Navy**
School ties may be purchased from the school office.
School badges may be purchased from the school office for a small charge should you wish to add these to jumpers/cardigans and/or blazers.
In warm weather girls are encouraged to wear a blue gingham dress and boys school shirts with short sleeves. Navy or black sandals may also be worn, but open toes and sling-backs should be avoided for safety reasons.
Clothing worn for Physical Education
If wearing the traditional uniform, children are expected to change for physical education into a t-shirt (white round neck) – shorts (navy) with bare feet for indoor work. For outdoor work trainers should be worn. Tracksuits (navy) maybe worn outside during colder weather. Each child should have a plain coloured t-shirt of their house colour. Children do not have to change if they are wearing the always active uniform.
For swimming lessons in school a yellow Engayne swimming hat is required. This can be purchased from the school office for £3. All children must wear black or dark navy blue swimwear, boys should wear trunks no baggy swim shorts are allowed and girls must wear a one piece swim suit, no Bikinis.
Jewellery
Only watches are permitted. Under no circumstances should jewellery be worn for P.E., swimming or such activities. Children should not have their ears pierced within school terms. Earrings cannot be worn even for a short period.
Hair Styles
Extreme hairstyles are not permitted (e.g. no Mohawks, designs cut into hair). Girls headbands must be plain without large bows/flowers.
Hairbands should be navy or light blue in colour.