School Uniform and Equipment
We believe that our students should wear their school uniform with pride.
We remind students that whilst they are wearing the Sanders Drapers School uniform they represent the school, their peers, the staff and whole school community.
We will not tolerate incorrect or incomplete uniform and we have a policy in place to effectively challenge this.
Blazers must be worn in the building and overcoats removed.
Tie to be worn at all times.
The regulations on this page are intended as a guide to a uniform standard that supports the school's ethos. We cannot legislate for changes in fashion. We must rely on the common sense and support of parents and students in these matters. However, we reserve the right to have the final decision on the question of uniform
If a student attends school wearing incorrect uniform then this will be challenged.
We will provide spare shoes to students. We expect them to wear these if they do not have the correct shoes in school.
School uniform
Blazer - Black blazer with school badge embroidered onto the pocket, available from Premier Schoolwear. Students for the academic year 22/23 will be issued a house colour strip which is to be sown to the top of the blazer pocket, this reflects the house of the student.
Trousers - Plain, black formal style trousers. Belt, if worn, must be plain black.
Skirt - Plain black pleated skirt
https://www.premierschoolwear.co.uk/product/school-box-pleat-skirt-black/
https://www.schooluniformdirect.co.uk/product/779/box-pleat-elastic-skirt
Shirt - Conventional, plain, white collared shirt which is worn tucked into trousers or skirt and is suitable for a tie.
Tie - Clip on school tie, available by payment on parentpay and Premier Schoolwear.
Shoes - Plain black leather office style shoes with no decoration. Black laces only. No boots, trainers, plimsolls or canvas type shoes.
Jumper - Black School jumpers only - Black with school logo, available from Premier Schoolwear. No hoodies to be worn at all in school.
Socks - Plain black socks. No sports socks. Calf length socks can be worn but under no circumstances can girls wear socks that can be pulled above the knee.
Tights - Plain black tights. No leggings or socks worn over tights.
Overcoats - Students may wear a suitable coat but they must not be worn instead of the blazer. Students should not wear a hoodie at any time when in school, this is not a suitable coat. Coats are not to be worn inside the building and students are expected to take them off without being asked when entering a building.
Hair - Hair styles should be subtle and of a ‘natural’ colour. Hair should not be shaved to include words, patterns or emblems. Long hair should always be kept neat, tidy and appropriately restrained for sports activities and activities alike. Any facial hair should be kept tidy and well maintained.
Hats - Outside use only. No caps to be worn in school.
Cosmetics - Make up, including fake tan, is not permitted. For obvious safety reasons, false nails are not appropriate in school. Nail varnish, French manicure or nail decoration of any kind is not allowed. False eyelashes are not permitted and eyebrows should be kept natural.
Jewellery - One small, single stud earring may be worn in lower lobes. No other jewellery should be worn. A watch can be worn, however this must not be a SMART watch as phones are banned.
All uniform can be purchased at Premier schoolwear, Unit 7, Tonbridge Works, Tonbridge Road, Romford RM3 8TS or online at: https://www.premierschoolwear.co.uk/
Physical Education
There is an optional school track-suit that students can wear in lessons (when appropriate). No other track-suit is acceptable.
Shin-pads, gum-shields and towels are required too.
All kit should be labelled with the student's name.
Failure to bring the correct kit will result in a sanction.
General equipment needed for every day at school:
· School bag which is able to hold large school books & P.E. kit etc comfortably
Pencil case with
· 2 black pens
· 1 green pen
· Pencil
· Pencil sharpener
· Ruler
· Eraser
· Glue stick
· Coloured pencils
· Highlighters
Small English dictionary
Reading book (this can be borrowed from the school library)
Specific Departmental Equipment Needed
Art – A4 sketch book for home learning, 2B pencil, old shirt or apron to protect clothes
English – Dictionary/Thesaurus
Food Technology – A container with a secure lid for taking work home (approximately the size of a 2 litre ice cream tub), an apron
Mathematics – Scientific calculator, geometry set
Modern Languages – Students will need a French/English dictionary
PE – Equipment as shown above
Science – Scientific calculator