School Uniform

Uniform and Appearance Policy

At The Trinity Catholic School by specifying school uniform we aim for straightforward and traditional styles to maintain consistency and avoid trends, we believe the school uniform achieves two important goals:

– It encourages a sense of community identity and pride. By wearing the same badge and the same clothing, pupils are encouraged to think of the needs of the community as well as their own individual needs.

– It prevents unkindness or bullying while keeping costs down. By requiring all our pupils to wear the same low-cost uniform, we reduce the incentive for pupils to ask parents for the latest (and most expensive) items of fashion. As a result, costs are kept as low as possible and no child can be seen to be poorer or wealthier than any other.

However, for our uniform policy to be successful, it must be implemented universally and without exception. Our parents understand this and so support us at home to uphold the School’s high standards.

We expect pupils to wear a clean shirt every day. We expect children to shower daily and use a non-glass roll-on deodorant as appropriate.

This may seem obvious, but, sadly, there are some pupils whose poor personal hygiene is embarrassing for them. With care and attention, it can easily be avoided.

We understand that, for some families, finances are tight. We believe that, by doing all we can to keep items of fashion out of school, we help families to keep costs down. Nevertheless, if you do have an individual problem, or you are unsure about an item of clothing, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s Progress Coordinator who will deal with your enquiry in the strictest confidence.

We seek to maintain a high standard to the end of Year 11 and by supporting us you can avoid the unnecessary expense of ever-changing fashions.

Uniform Suppliers

Uniform can be purchased from the following suppliers:

https://just-schoolwear.co.uk/product-category/the-trinity-school/

https://schoolwearsolutions.com/our-schools/the-trinity-school/

Please note that a school blazer badge is compulsory and available from the Lower School Office or Schoolwear Solutions priced £4.50.

Students in Year 7 through to Year 11

Seasonal Clothing

Please refer to the following Sway to view winter uniform information: SWAY

Make-up

Pupils in Years 7 to 11 must not wear any make-up whatsoever. If found to be wearing make-up of any description pupils will be asked to remove it immediately. Failure to do so will result in an immediate sanction. Nail varnish of any description, as well as nail extensions, are similarly forbidden.

Pupils are not allowed to wear henna. Pupils who come into school with henna visibly adorned on the hands will have to cover this with gloves.

Sixth Form dress code

Please understand that the rest of the school has a smart and strictly enforced uniform and it is important to us that the good name of the Sixth Form continues with every student adhering to the dress code. We expect reasonable dress sense, clothes that are practical and comfortable. Jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts are popular options.

We ask you not to:

  • Dress provocatively (e.g. inappropriate slogans on clothes etc.)
  • Dress in a way that intimidates others
  • Wear any facial jewellery (ear piercings are allowed, but not eyes/noses/lips) or have any tattoos visible
  • Hair should be smart and tidy with no excessive styling. We allow hair to be dyed natural colours, but ask that the colours are not pink, green, blue, silver etc.

In addition to the above there should be no jogging bottoms/track pants/leggings, no ripped jeans, no flip-flops, no lace tights. Baseball caps, hoods, head gear, coats and outdoor jackets should not be worn in school.

Items of religious or cultural significance

The Headteacher may grant exceptions to any of the above, but only where this is required as a matter of sincere religious observance or cultural significance and where this can be substantiated by a letter from a priest or relevant community leader.