Dress Code
Why?
- Following our dress code shows pride in belonging to Rossett School.
- This dress code means everyone is treated fairly as our expectations apply to everyone.
- Putting on school uniform places students in the frame of mind to learn.
- Our dress code helps prepare young people for the professional world they will join after education.
- Students act as ambassadors for Rossett School. Therefore, our expectations extend to travel to and from school.
What?
Item |
What this looks like |
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Blazer |
Black school blazer with Rossett logo. |
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Shirt |
Plain white unfitted shirt, worn with a tie. Shirts must always be tucked in, and the top button fastened. |
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Tie |
Rossett tie – this must be worn at all times.
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Trousers |
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Plain black, traditional style trousers. No low-rise trousers, jeans, jeggings or leggings. |
Skirt |
Plain black, traditional near knee length skirt. No stretch materials.
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Sweatshirt (optional, to be worn under school blazer) |
Black v-neck sweatshirt with school logo. |
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Socks/Tights |
Black socks under trousers White socks with a skirt Black or flesh coloured tights
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Shoes |
All black, leather/leather alternative, flat shoes. No logos. |
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School bag |
Suitable for carrying books, equipment, PE kit and iPad. |
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Jewellery (Optional) |
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Students may wear a maximum of: · two plain studs may be worn in each ear · two rings · two bracelets · one nose stud No other jewellery is allowed. |
Make up (Optional) |
Make up must be discrete, including nail varnish Natural hair colours only. No false nails or false eyelashes.
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Cyclists (Optional) |
Students should wear a cycle helmet and reflective clothing. Bicycle stands are provided at the Sports Centre and students should bring a secure locking device to lock their bikes to the stands. |
PE Kit
Compulsory:
Rossett PE polo shirt |
Rossett unisex polo shirt or fitted girls polo shirt |
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Shorts/skort/training pants |
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Choice of one item from: Rossett shorts (5 inch)/training pants/skort/leggings (under shorts) Students may buy more than one item if they wish.
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Socks |
Unisex long socks (outdoors) White socks available on the high street (indoors) |
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Training shoes and shin pads |
Purchased on the high street |
Optional:
PE Hoodie (Unisex) |
Available from Rawcliffes |
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Rugby Top (Boys) |
Available from Rawcliffes |
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Mid Layer (Unisex) |
Available from Rawcliffes |
Equipment List |
All students should arrive at school with a pen, pencil, rubber, ruler, calculator, fully charged iPad and green pen for improving their work, on a daily basis.
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Headwear |
Religious headwear may be worn as long as it is plain black or white. |
School uniform is available to view and purchase from Rawcliffes in Harrogate: www.rawcliffesharrogate.co.uk
Good quality second hand uniform is also available from the school via Rossett PTA.
It is essential that all items of clothing are clearly marked with the student's name. This will enable identification and return if they are misplaced.
If you feel that you wish to discuss any particular hardship around uniform for your child, either contact the school through the Year Team or finance@rs.rklt.co.uk
Please note that the details listed show what is currently acceptable in school. However we reserve the right to respond to changes in fashion and make changes to the above policy as necessary. We also reserve the right to check departures from the accepted norms and to take appropriate action. Any parent who is unclear about our requirements must, in their own interests, contact school before making any purchase.