School Uniform

The aims of our policy are to avoid any excessive financial burden on parents / carers and enable pupils to identify proudly with their school. The wearing of correct school uniform is considered to be of a high priority and a matter of discipline. Nail extensions and varnish are not allowed nor are extreme hairstyles such as No 1's. Staff work hard to ensure that pupils comply with the regulations.

Pupils failing to comply with the regulations or abusing their uniform will receive after school detentions, be excluded from lessons and may be refused admission to the school. One pair of gold stud or small, hooped earrings and a watch are permitted. Excessive jewellery will be confiscated and placed in the school safe until collected by parents / carers or until the next school holiday. Under no circumstances will any body or facial jewellery be allowed and pupils will be extracted from mainstream lessons until they are removed.

We would ask for parents' / carers' cooperation in these matters as failure to comply with these rules can lead to disagreement and conflict between home and school and exclusion from lessons and ultimately from school.

All pupils must wear clothing selected from the lists below:

Full school uniform is compulsory for all pupils. Pupils not in full uniform are liable to be refused admission as failure to do so is seen as a blatant disregard of school rules. In any emergency, parents may request permission in writing for pupils to wear other than full school uniform and the Headteacher is authorised to grant permission only for a very short period. Application for uniform grant should be made to: The Special Services Dept., Department of Education, Hamilton Building, Conway Street, Birkenhead.

Girls

• Grey skirt no more than 2 inches above the knee. (Mid grey, charcoal or black tailored trousers may be worn)
• White or blue long sleeve school blouse. Optional short sleeve white or blue school blouse for Summer.
• School Tie (To be worn at all times)
• Grey V neck pullover or cardigan. (optional)
• Tights or ankle socks: white, grey or black.
• Dark coloured sensible, low heeled shoes but plain black trainers are acceptable.
• Black blazer with *Badge.

P.E. Kit

• Plain Navy blue shorts, football type (not cycle shorts).
• Woodchurch High School Polo shirt (Red).
• Plimsolls or training shoes (Non marking soles - old trainers will be useful for outdoor education lessons (Football boots may also be worn/useful).
• A navy blue wrap-over games skirt. (Optional)
• Tracksuit bottoms - Navy (allowed for outdoor lessons in the Winter term).
• White Sports Socks
• Woodchurch High School Sweatshirt (Red)** optional.
• It is advisable for names to be printed on shirts (the supplies will provide this service)

Boys

• Mid grey, charcoal grey or black trousers.
• White or blue long sleeve school shirt.
• Optional short sleeve white or blue school shirt for Summer.
• School Tie (To be worn at all times.)
• Grey V neck pullover. (optional)
• Socks: white, grey or black.
• Dark sensible shoes are preferred, totally black trainers are acceptable.
• Black blazer with *Badge.

P.E. Kit

• White P.E. shorts with Woodchurch motif (two pairs).
• Woodchurch High School Polo shirt (White).
• Training shoes or plimsolls (non marking soles).
• Woodchurch High School Rugby Shirt.
• White sports socks.
• White football socks.
• Football boots.
• A towel.
• A track suit (optional), jogging suits are not suitable.
• Woodchurch High School Sweatshirt (Blue) optional
• It is advisable for names to be printed on shirts (the suppliers will provide this service).

Ties and Badges can be purchased from school.

Uniform Suppliers: Carsons and Wirral Uniform Shop

Pupils may not use Mobile Phones /iPods etc. in the school building, especially during curriculum time.