Uniform
Thank you in advance to all parents who will support us by purchasing clothing that removes the potential for conflict and enables us all to focus on the more important matters of teaching and learning. We would like to remind you that shoes should be plain black, shirts should have a proper collar to enable the school tie to be properly worn and all skirts should be at least ‘knee length’.
We expect all students to wear school uniform. We firmly believe that it establishes the identity of Humphry Davy School and encourages a sense of pride in that identity. Full and correct uniform must be worn at all times and in an appropriate manner. A high standard of appearance is expected and all parents are asked to ensure that their child is correctly dressed and in full uniform at all times. All uniform should be named. Students who are persistently dressed incorrectly for school will not be allowed to join their classes for lessons unless they borrow correct uniform from the school. In any instances of conflict or disagreement the final decision rests at the Headteacher's discretion.
Humphry Davy School Uniform
- A school jumper or school cardigan at all times. Hoodies (including PE Hoodies), fleeces and alternative sweatshirts are not acceptable.
- A school white shirt with button collar, not a polo shirt or open necked blouse.
- A school tie, tied up appropriately and to the top button or a "clip-on" tie.
- Black full length tailored trousers, tailored shorts, or black school-style pleated skirt of sensible length. No jeans, cropped trousers, leggings, tracksuit bottoms, cargo/combat trousers or tube/pencil skirts. Please note the shortest acceptable length of a skirt is just above the knee.
- Black footwear, low heeled and sensible, with black laces and no visible logos. Knee length boots, baseball shoes, patterned shoes, open toed shoes and flip flops are not appropriate for school wear.
- School socks must be plain black or plain white. Tights should be plain and black. No bright colours, patterns or stripes are permitted.
- Coats should be worn only when necessary and not within the school buildings.
- A single see-through nose stud may be worn. Other nose, facial or other body piercings must not be worn.
- Students may not wear more than one small plain stud or sleeper in each ear lobe.
- Discrete ring (s) are permitted to be worn. A single necklace can be worn under shirt. Multiple bracelets must not be worn.
- Caps, hats, or hoods should not be worn on school premises.
- Personal electronic devices and mobile phones are prohibited during the school day and will be confiscated if in view of any member of staff.
- Plain belts may only be worn through belt loops on trousers or skirts - not as fashion accessories.
- Extreme hairstyles in colour or design are not acceptable (this is at the Headteacher's discretion).
- Any makeup should be subtle and discrete. Coloured nail varnish or extreme nail extensions should not be worn.
Please note that Year 11 students will have the option to purchase a Leavers' Hoodie which can be worn from Easter.
The following items of clothing can be purchased from a retail outlet of choice. Pre-loved items may be available from the school - please contact us for more details.
Black trousers/tailored shorts or black skirt (Required)
White shirt (Required)
Black shoes (Required)
Black/white plain socks (Required)
Black loose fitted shorts, black leggings or black joggers (Can worn instead of PE Shorts, Skort or Leggings).
The following items of HDS uniform are available either from our suppliers, or from the pre-loved selection at school.
Tie (Required)
Sweatshirt/Cardigan (Required)
PE Socks (Required)
PE Shorts, Skort or Leggings (Required)
PE T-Shirt (Required)
Rugby Shirt (Required)
PE Hoody (Optional)
Our Suppliers:
Whirlwind Sports
32 Market Place,
Penzance,
Cornwall
TR18 2JF
Tel: 01736 363855
Trophy Textiles
Unit 2D,
Pool Business Park,
Dudnance Lane,
Pool,
Cornwall
TR15 3QW
Tel: 01209 713341
Fax: 01209 610336
enquiries@trophytextiles.co.uk
www.trophytextiles.co.uk/products/secondary-schools/humphry-davy-school/
