School Dress
SCHOOL DRESS
There is little doubt that a school is judged by the local community on the extent to which its pupils identify with their school through their conduct, through their involvement in school life and also through their dress. We are delighted that our pupils choose to identify with their school in proudly wearing their school clothing. Our dress code was revised in 2006 and the support of parents is crucial to the continuation of this aspect of school life at North Berwick.
School dress is an important feature of the ethos of the school and it helps to set a tone and to promote the idea of dress appropriate for a place of work. There is also an added benefit when pupils are on trips out of school - the wearing of school dress makes them more easily identifiable at a distance or in crowded areas. The wearing of denim, football and sports shirts (which are a recognised fire safety hazard), casual sports-type clothing, designer labels and brightly coloured trainers are forbidden.
To encourage the wearing of appropriate school dress, currently we have available various articles of clothing with North Berwick logo - e.g. sweatshirts, polo shirts and fleeces. The school tie for years S1-S5 is black and red diagonally striped. The school tie can be purchased through the school office and ties and other items can be purchased from Ron Affleck and Gullane Sports.
The dress code for North Berwick High is outlined below.
Years 1 and 2
· White polo shirt with school logo (black polo shirts may still be worn for P.E.)
· Black sweatshirt with school logo
· Smart black full-length trousers (no jeans, cargo or hipster trousers) or
· Smart black skirt (of a reasonable length for school)
· Plain black footwear
Optional
Plain black, zip-up, outdoor fleece with school logo (in response to many requests).
You may choose to wear a white collared shirt/blouse and junior school tie instead of the polo/sweatshirt. (In this case you may like to choose the plain black v-neck sweater given below, for colder weather)
Years 3 and 4
· White collared shirt/blouse
· School tie
· Smart black full-length trousers (no jeans, cargo or hipster trousers) or
· Smart black skirt (of a reasonable length for school)
· Plain black v-neck sweater (no logo)
· Plain black footwear
Optional
Plain black, zip-up, outdoor fleece with school logo
Years 5 and 6
All pupils are expected to wear the dress code as described for S3/4 and a black blazer with the school badge. Black shoes should be worn. (You may choose to wear the plain black v-neck sweater underneath the blazer in colder weather).
S6
In addition all S6 are expected to wear the senior school tie and red braiding round the edges of the blazer.
Guidelines and extremes of fashion
· Outdoor garments may not be worn in class.
· Shorts may not be worn unless in P.E.
· Headwear may only be worn in school for religious or health reasons
· Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and should be discreet
· Accessories should be in black only (e.g. no silver belts)
As in the past, we would expect all our young people to maintain a sense of decorum. We would not expect to see bare midriffs, for example. We will deal with areas of concern with sensitivity.
The school rugby and hockey tops can be obtained from Ron Affleck or Gullane Sports. The sixth-year have their own ’school tie’ in school colours and with school logo. This is available through the School Office.
It is essential that all pupils have a complete change of clothing and footwear for P.E. i.e. T-shirt/sweatshirt, shorts, socks and training shoes. Please note that outdoor training shoes should not be used inside the school gyms. Once again pupils are encouraged to wear school t-shirts/sweatshirts for P.E. Specific information will be given by the Department with regard to the appropriate dress for games.
The Council operates a scheme of provision to ensure that a pupil is sufficiently and suitably clad to take full advantage of the education provided. Families in receipt of Income-based Job Seekers Allowance or Income Support will qualify for such a scheme. Other cases may be considered in the case of exceptional personal circumstances. Parents who wish to apply for the scheme should complete an application form which is available from the Department of Education & Children’s Services, Inclusion and Equality, John Muir House, Haddington EH41 3HA.
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