Uniform

The winter uniform is worn from September through to Easter and the summer uniform is optional and is worn for the summer term only.

You can purchase uniform from our approved suppliers Beats School Uniforms by Clicking Here or Smarty Schoolwear by Clicking Here.

Our PTA also sell second hand uniform. You can make an enquiry by emailing uniform.kwaf@kwschool.co.uk

Uniform List

Katherine Warington School – Uniform List
Requirements	Item	Description	Guidance
Core Uniform for all students	School Blazer*	Black blazer with purple trim to the lapels and embroidered KWS logo to the front left chest pocket. Available in classic or fitted style.	Students must have either a blazer or Jumper.
	OR
	Jumper*	Black knitted V Neck jumper with purple and white trim to the neckline and embroidered KWS logo to the front left chest.	Students must have either a blazer or Jumper.
	Skirt*	Pleated Warrior tartan skirt. Skirts have internal waist adjusters in the waistband which should sit at the natural waistline.	Skirt Length should be at a length no shorter than a students hand width from their knee.
	Trousers*	Grey, with embroidered school logo, school regulation.	Any belts worn should be plain black or grey without branding or large buckles.
	Shirt/Blouse	Plain white short or long sleeved, must be worn with a top button done up and a suitable collar for a tie.	A white vest or T-shirt can be worn underneath for warmth, but must not be visible.
	Tie*	Katherine Warington tie in House colour.	A different colour stripe for each House.
	Socks or Tights	Plain Grey/black socks ankle length or trainer style. Black, or flesh-coloured tights.	No white socks. No patterned styles. Plain Black/Grey socks can be worn over tights or leg-warmers over tights are not acceptable.
	Shoes	Black smart, plain, shoes with enclosed heel and toe; any laces should be black. Heels must be 5cm or less.	Not acceptable – Platform soles, boots, black trainers or trainer style shoes usually with rubber soles, broad laces, made of fabric such as canvas or plimsoles; the shoe should not cover the ankle bone and should not have any prominent logos.
Optional for Students	Summer Uniform/Shirt	Plain White, Short-sleeved shirt or blouse. Can be worn without a tie but must be tucked in or the full winter uniform with tie should be worn as normal.	Katherine Warington Logo’d Summer Shirt available from Beats and Smarty Schoolwear if preferred. Summer shirts should only be worn as an optional item from the Easter Holidays until the end of July.
	Shorts	Grey, with embroidered school logo, school regulation.
	Religious Items – Head Coverings	Lightweight, plain black fabric.	The reason for wearing the headscarf is to preserve modesty, therefore they should not be showing the students hair or neck line. The headscarf must not be worn with other scarves underneath, headbands, brooches, shadow stripes, logos, diamantes or tassels. This conforms to the health and safety and school requirements.
	Outdoor Coat	Plain and dark coloured.	Not acceptable – dominant logos, multi-coloured, leather and denim jackets. Hoodies including zipped hoodies, sweatshirts or cardigans of any description.

*These items must be purchased directly from one of our school suppliers only, Beat School Uniforms or Smarty Schoolwear.

KATHERINE WARINGTON – PE KIT LIST
Requirements	Item	Description	Guidance
Core PE Kit for all students	School KWS Polo Shirt*	Black polo shirt with purple contrast in wicking material and with the school logo embroidered to the left chest. Available in classic or fitted style.	On days when students are wearing pe kit they should be ready and able to participate fully in sport and activity and then to return to lessons. They may therefore wish to consider wearing sports bras if appropriate, and bringing a spare top and/or wipes or deodorant sprays to freshen up.
	Unisex KWS Shorts*	Black shorts with purple contrast in wicking material and embroidered logo to the lower left leg.	Two styles – loose fitting football style or fitted.
	White Sports Socks	Supportive plain white ankle or trainer socks.	For all indoor/outdoor sports apart from Football and Rugby.
	Trainers	Sports trainers for indoor or outdoor activities.	White Soled or non-marking.
	Football/Rugby Boots	Compulsory: Students are required to have studded or moulded boots for use on the 3G astro-turf pitch. Please see Appendix 1 for suitable football boots for the astro-turf pitch.	Dimple-soled boots and trainers are not suitable for the astroturf. Please see Appendix 1. The astroturf pitch is used for other sports as part of the PE Curriculum so all students require boots suitable for the astroturf.
Sport specific items, some compulsory, some optional	Long Games Socks*	Knee-length purple sports socks with black and white rib roll-over-tops.	For Football & Rugby. All students in Year 7-9 will do Football/Rugby as part of the PE Curriculum. Year 10 onwards Football Shin Pads are only required if part of the Squad or for lessons if you have selected Football. If you are unsure please contact your Son/Daughter’s PE Teacher directly for clarification.
	Football Shin Pads	Strongly Advised: Must be worn for football lessons and extra-curricular club.	All students in Years 7-9 will do Football as part of the PE Curriculum. Year 10 onwards Football Shin Pads are only required if part of the Squad or for lessons if you have selected Football. If you are unsure please contact your Son/Daughter’s PE Teacher directly for clarification.
	Rugby Gum Shield	Compulsory: Must be worn for rugby lessons and extra-curricular club.	Gum Shields are mandatory and must be worn if playing rugby (Contact or Tag) in both lessons and fixtures. All students will do rugby as part of the PE Curriculum in Years 7-9.
	Rugby KWS Shirt*	Optional:Black long-sleeved rugby style shirt with purple contrast and school logo embroidered to the left chest.	MUST be worn by students part of the KWS Rugby Team. If you decide to purchase a rugby top for your child, these can be worn during PE lesson times as and when they feel it is appropriate to do so, particularly in the winter months.
	Rugby Shorts	Optional: Black	Katherine Warington Logo’d Rugby Shorts available from Beats and Smarty Schoolwear if preferred. No other logos or markings.
	Skort*	Optional: Black and Purple with School Logo.	Can be worn for Netball and Dance only.
Optional for all students	Mid-layer Top*	Black fleece-lined 1/4 zip midlayer with embroidered school logo to the left chest.
	Rain Jacket*	Black waterproof full-zip jacket with purple contrast, fold-away hood and embroidered school logo to the left chest.
	Base Layer	Plain Black base layers	No logos or large markings. To be worn under KWS core PE kit.
	Sport style leggings	Plain black high waisted sports leggings with full leg.	Available from our suppliers although you do not have to purchase these from them. Can be worn as a base layer under shorts or on their own. No cotton or woollen leggings. No large logos or markings.
	Tracksuit Bottoms*	Black & purple with school logo, straight leg.

*These items must be purchased directly from one of our school suppliers only, Beat School Uniforms or Smarty Schoolwear.

Jewellery and non-uniform items

At KWS we believe that uniform helps our students to develop a sense of pride, community and self-esteem. When wearing School uniform, students are representatives of KWS and must be aware that they carry responsibility for the school’s reputation. Students must wear full School uniform when travelling to School, whilst in School, when travelling home from School, when on the majority of School outings, at School activities and at Parents’ Evenings.

Students not compliant with the uniform policy will be sent to the Pastoral Office to explain why and may be sent home to change, unless they have a signed letter or email from home explaining the exceptional circumstances. Where the correct clothing or footwear is not worn students will be required to wear the correct uniform on loan from the school for that day e.g.: school plimsolls.

Where non-uniform items (earrings, hoodies, etc) are worn, they may be confiscated and consequences applied.

Not being in full School uniform is also deemed as a breach of the Student Code of Conduct.

Jewellery

The only jewellery permitted at school is a non-smart wrist watch and a single pair of plain gold or silver small, stud earrings worn at the bottom of the ear lobes.*

Jewellery which is not permitted in our uniform guidelines will be confiscated (see confiscation procedures in Appendix 5 of the Behaviour and Conduct Policy) and passed on to the school reception in a named envelope. Non-permitted items will only be returned to parents when they come into the school to collect.

At KWS we aim to be inclusive of all religions and faiths, but must be consistent in terms of what articles of faith are acceptable in school. Any item of jewellery that is directly related to a religious ceremony or tradition can be worn by students. However, if it is being worn simply as an expression of faith or as a fashion status, it must be removed in line with KWS uniform policy.

* Parents and carers are recommended to use the first week of the summer holidays if they are supporting their child to have additional piercings. This provides a full six weeks, the recommended time to allow piercings to heal. Having additional piercings during the school calendar will require the piercings to be removed each day for school. Tape or clear piercings will not be permitted to support the healing of piercings.

Hairstyles

All of our students have the right to wear their hair in a manner that is natural and culturally significant to them. Head coverings for religious or cultural reasons are welcomed (we ask that these match our school colours of purple or black) Hairstyles that pose a safety hazard or are disruptive to the learning environment are prohibited. Hair must be of natural colour only, and not dyed multiple colours (highlights, streaks etc. are allowed). Hairstyles consisting of shaved patterns and/ or shaved eyebrows are not allowed. Plain, functional and safe hair accessories are allowed: senior staff can give guidance. Changes in hair fashions are likely to require staff to apply their judgement to ensure appearances are acceptable and reasonable to the school.

Make up/nails

Students wearing ‘obvious’ make-up, fake eyelashes or nail polish/gel nails will be required to remove it, and the school retains stocks of nail polish and make-up remover. Please note that any refusal to remove any article, e.g. acrylic nails is likely to result in further sanctions.

Clarification for non-uniform items:

On days when students have a PE lesson, club or P7 body activity they may come to school in the appropriate school PE uniform.
Leisurewear or sporting wear is not permitted (No logos, body warmers or casual clothing)