Uniform
Our College Uniform
A high standard of dress is expected of all children at St. Damian's. The basic rules below are based on what is felt to be suitable and practical for a working day in College. Parents choosing St Damian's will be expected to comply with the uniform code and will be asked to sign a uniform contract.
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Leisure clothes such as trainers, boots, tee-shirts etc. are not allowed.
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No jewellery is to be worn apart from a watch, however it must not be a ‘Smart’ watch.
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Make-up, nail polish, false nails, fake tan etc. should not be worn in College.
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Outdoor coats should be Plain Black or Dark Navy (High Visibility reflectors are permitted), coats must not be worn inside the college building.
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Students are not allowed to wear hoodies in school.
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‘Cult’ and extreme hairstyles such as shaved less than a number 2, dyed hair, shaved patterns, 'skinhead', ‘mohican', ‘top knot’ etc. are not permitted. Longer hair should be tied back for practical lessons, with a plain hairband. Hair should be a natural looking colour.
*N.B. Expensive personal equipment (including mobile phones) are FORBIDDEN.
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Key stage 3 uniform
Key stage 4 uniform
Uniform List of Year 7, 8 & 9 pupils
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Outdoor coats should be Plain Black or Dark Navy (high visibility reflectors are permitted)
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Plain black leather (leather upper) shoes only (footwear which sits on the ankle or above is deemed unsuitable)
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Plain black ankle socks or heavyweight plain black tights
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Black blazer and College badge (compulsory)
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Blue shirt, necked blouse/shirt
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Grey jumper with college stripes (compulsory)
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College tie, clip on ties (compulsory)
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Black pleated skirt of modest length *(ONLY 2 inches above the knee)
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Black full length school uniform tailored trousers (jeans/corduroy/PVC or tight-fitting trousers/leggings/jegging style are NOT permitted)
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White Apron
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Years 10 & 11
As Above apart from:
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Black Jumper (compulsory)
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White Shirt
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Blazers and College badge (compulsory)
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Physical Education
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White polo shirt *(with College Logo)
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Plain Navy P.E. shorts *(with College Logo)
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Training shoes
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Navy tracksuit bottoms (optional)
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Navy sweatshirt (optional)
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Navy football socks (optional)
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3G Astroturf trainer / boots (team members)
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White sports bra (as appropriate)
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* Plain sports clothing is acceptable as only ONE item with College Logo is required for representing the college for sporting events.
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT NO OTHER ITEM OF UNIFORM IS REQUIRED
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PLEASE LABEL ALL ITEMS CLEARLY – ESPECIALLY COATS/BLAZERS
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The College's approved style of skirt/trousers supplied only by the following stockists who can also supply other items of uniform:-
1. M.C.S, 32 Market Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne OL6 6ER Tel: 0161 339 9845
2. Monkhouse College Wear, 27 Union Street, Oldham OL1 1XS Tel: 0161 627 0417
3. Panache, 90 Market Street, Droylsden Tel: 0161 301 5570
4. Top Marks Schoolwear, 82 Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne Tel: 0161 343 2900