Uniform

Information below is to support you in getting the right uniform for your child and to prevent costly mistakes in purchasing incorrect uniform.

Any queries or concerns regarding uniform and appropriateness of alternatives can be addressed to your child’s form tutor in the first instance who will be happy to support you in the process.

SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIERS

Crested School Wear

7 Victorian Arcade, Walsall, WS1 1RE
Tel: 01922 276266

1 Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, WS11 1AH
Tel: 01543 504866

Order online: www.crestedschoolwear.co.uk

Clive Marks

19 Park Place Shopping Centre, Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1NP

Tel: 01922 622556

www.clivemark.co.uk/greatwyrley

OUR SCHOOL UNIFORM:

BLAZER:

Burgundy, school badge on pocket

TROUSER:

Plain black tailored (standard fit)

SKIRT:

Plain black, knee length

SCHOOL JUMPER:

V neck burgundy with school badge

SHIRT:

White school shirt, capable of fastening to the neck

TIE:

House tie

SHOES:

Plain black flat shoes that can be polished

SOCKS:

Plain black or grey

TIGHTS:

Natural, grey, black or burgundy

GIRLS TROUSERS:

Black trousers may be worn of the styles indicated below. Trousers must be tailored with a waistband and a zip. No stretchy or clingy fabrics. No leggings, jeggings or any other skin tight or figure hugging trousers will be allowed. No cargo pants, jeans or trousers with additional zips, buckles or studs.

BOYS TROUSERS:

Black trousers may be worn of the styles indicated below. Trousers must be tailored with a waistband and a zip. No cargo pants, jeans or trousers with additional zips, buckles or studs.

SKIRTS:

Black skirts must be worn of styles indicated below and again no stretchy, clingy fabrics will be allowed. Tube style skirts will not be permitted. Skirts must be knee length.

SHOES:

All plain black leather shoes. No logos or colour laces. No trainers or pumps. Boots can be worn under trousers as long as they are flat, plain black leather or leather look. No sports trainers of any description.

FACE COVERINGS (COVID-19 ANNEX):

Students are permitted to wear an appropriate face mask, if they wish to do so, when in corridors and communal areas, where social distancing is difficult to be maintained. Masks can be worn around the corridors, during transition to lessons and in social areas. These must be removed within the classrooms.

JEWELLERY:

One plain ear stud only, in either ear lobe or both. No other body piercings allowed at all.

MAKE-UP:

No make-up is allowed in years 7,8 and 9. Make-up should be minimal in years 10 and 11. However, if in our view we think it is excessive, the student will be obliged to remove it.

NAIL VARNISH:

Clear plain nail varnish allowed. No colours or extensions.

HAIR:

Natural colours only (bright red, green, blue etc. or extreme cuts/patterns will not be allowed).

HOODIES, CARDIGANS, FASHION BELTS AND SCARVES ARE NOT PART OF OUR UNIFORM AND SHOULD NOT BE WORN.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Girls:

Fitted polo shirt in black with school crest
Skort in black or shorts in black/maroon
Sports socks in black with lettering GWA
Shin Pads
All purpose sports top in black with school crest
Tracksuit bottoms in black with school crest
Footwear: Trainers for indoor (clean non-marking) and outdoor activities
Swimming: Black one piece swimming costume with hat
Towel and goggles (if permission given by parent/carer)

Boys:

Polo shirt in black with school crest
Sports shorts in black with school logo
Sports socks in black with lettering GWA
Shin Pads
All purpose sports top in black and tracksuit bottoms in black both with school crest
Footwear: Studded boots for football and rugby. Trainers for indoor (must be clean and non-marking) and outdoor activities
Swimming: Black swimming trunks—speedos or square cut leg (not swimming shorts).
Towel and goggles (if permission given by parent/carer)

All students must bring their P.E. kit to every lesson regardless.

If they are excused for an injury, they will still take part in the lesson so they need to be dressed appropriately.

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