School Uniform
It is our ambition that our students be the smartest dressed students in the city. We think it is important to be proud of our school and to reflect that in the way we are presented. We also know that when students get the “small things” right, such as uniform, they are better placed to focus on their learning.
As explained in our Behaviour Policy, students must be in full uniform to attend lessons at Severn Vale School. Failure to adhere to the uniform policy will result in a student being placed in Referral until the issue has been rectified. Please note: special dispensation for uniform/jewellery for medical reasons will only be granted on the receipt of a medical note written by a professional on headed paper.
Uniform — Students are required to wear:
- A school blazer and school tie
- A plain white work-style shirt, long or short-sleeved
- Either tailored black trousers or the school skirt. Trousers should meet shoes and none of the leg should be visible.
- Plain black shoes. Boots are not acceptable.
- Socks/Tights — plain black or grey socks or tights. Socks should not be higher than knee-length.
- A V-necked jumper, to be worn under the blazer, is available from our school uniform supplier — this is optional
- An outside waterproof coat can be worn to and from school and during break and lunchtime during cold/wet weather (No hoodies, denim or leather jackets).
PE Uniform can be found here: www.severnvaleschool.com/svs-pe-uniform
If you are in any doubt about the suitability of an item of uniform, please check in advance with the school before purchasing.
Jewellery — The only jewellery which is acceptable is a wristwatch and one pair of small plain gold or silver stud earrings worn in the earlobes. Any other form of jewellery is not allowed. Severn Vale School does not allow facial piercings of any kind, including transparent piercing retainers. Please note that students who have piercings during the holidays will be required to remove them when coming back into school.
Hair — No extreme hairstyle or dyed hair of an unnatural colour is allowed. The school’s decision on what is extreme is final. This includes tramlines, Mohican or skinhead-type styles. Male and female students with long hair must tie it back for PE, Technology and Science lessons.
Make-Up — Make-up that is deemed excessive is not allowed at school. This includes: coloured lipstick, mascara, eye shadow, brow liner and false eyelashes.
Nails — Nail polish and false nails are not permitted.
Equipment — When we return in September, it will be necessary for all students to have their own key equipment in the interests of their safety. Borrowing equipment will not be straightforward and sharing equipment will not be allowed. For your child to have full access to the curriculum they will need as a minimum the following:
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Bike Helmets — Bike helmets are compulsory for students travelling to and from school by bicycle or scooter. They will be checked upon entry to and exit from school. This applies whether students choose to walk or ride their bicycle/scooter.
All school uniform can be purchased from:
Monkhouse Schoolwear
99 Northgate Street
Gloucester
GL1 2AA
Or online here
School Uniform Grants may be paid to parents/carers whose children are eligible for Free School Meals/Pupil Premium and transferring to Secondary education, i.e. into Year 7, in September 2023. They are also available for pupils moving from Year 9 into Year 10.