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School Uniform

All year 7-11 students are expected to wear school uniform. We believe that this encourages students to be proud of themselves and their school. No other single feature helps so quickly to establish a good community spirit. The school uniform helps students to feel that they belong to the school and have a place in it. Burnside's uniform policy, set out below, was designed and developed jointly by parents, students and staff.

GIRLS

Plain black knee length skirt (must be of appropriate length (preferably below the knee), any material other than denim, (black trousers may be worn).
Black leggings/Harem pants are NOT school uniform
Black, white or grey socks. (Tights may be worn).
A Burnside sweatshirt
White school polo shirt (collar must be visible over sweatshirt).
Sensible, flat footwear, black (High heels not allowed).
No logos/trademarks.
A bag to carry books, PE kit and work. Please see PE Area for more information

BOYS

Plain black trousers, any material other than denim (tracksuit bottoms not allowed).
Plain belt only.
A Burnside sweatshirt.
White school polo shirt (collar must be visible over sweatshirt).
Black, white or grey socks.
Sensible footwear, black.
No logos/trademarks
A bag to carry books, PE kit and work. Please see PE Area for more information

Addition to uniform

Burnside recognises that some students would like to wear make up. Burnside’s policy is one that requests students do not wear inappropriate levels of make-up to school. Students observed attending school in excessive make-up will be asked to remove it. This also includes false sun tan colouring products.

Excessive jewellery is not allowed. A watch is appropriate but rings are not accepted. Earrings – a single pair of studs. Any other piercing is not allowed (including ear expanders).

Hair styles – no extremes of hair styles or colouring. Parents should discuss this with the relevant Head of Year before they agree to any extremes of tinting or styling. (Dreadlocks, Mohican styles, shaved patterns, beading and bright tinting constitute extreme hairstyles).

Uniform Suppliers

School sweatshirts and polo shirts can be purchased from our suppliers, Emblematic, who are located on the Industrial Estate, opposite ASDA Benton Hypermarket. Further details about the location of the company can be obtained from the school upon request.