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3. Uniform (including jewellery and make-up) and PE kit

The IGS uniform enables students to have Pride in being part of the Ilkley Grammar School community. All students are expected to wear their uniform with Pride.

3.1 KS3 & 4 IGS Uniform

  • Black, flat, plain shoes or black ankle boots
  • Socks or black tights
  • Grey pleated skirt or plain dark grey trousers
  • Plain black belt
  • Plain white shirt, top button done and tucked in
  • Blazer with school crest
  • School tie, crest showing
  • Any non-branded plain black or grey jumper (Tie must be visible)
  • School hoodie or coat may be worn outside
  • Headscarf in black, grey, or year group tie colour

 3.2 PE Kit

***Please note: The old white polo shirts with yellow, red or blue coloured trim can still be purchased for current Y7-10 students while stocks are sold off.

Compulsory PE Kit 2024 onwards

  • White unisex polo shirt or fitted polo shirt with school logo
  • Black long/short sleeve reversable rugby shirt with school badge (girls don’t need to buy this)
  • Black unisex shorts or skort
  • Long black games socks
  • White ankle socks
  • Sports trainers
  • Football/rugby (plastic studded) boots for all
  • Plain swim shorts or swimming costume
  • Goggles and a towel for swimming

3.3 Optional PE Kit

  • Grey hoodie with school logo - no other brand is acceptable
  • Plain black performance sports leggings
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no large logo or coloured stripes)
  • Black skins thermal top
  • In addition, the following protective equipment is strongly recommended: shin pads and a gum-shield.

3.4 Jewellery and make up in KS3& 4

Our updated non-gendered jewellery/make-up/hair policy respects students’ sense of individuality and self-expression, appreciating that this helps to promote positive mental health and self-image. It also recognises privilege of age whilst still ensuring a safe, inclusive environment where the focus is on high quality education for all and not on appearance.

3.5

 

Key Stage 3:

Years 7, 8 and 9

Key Stage 4:

Years 10 and 11

Jewellery:

 

NB: Elaborate/expensive jewellery of any Kind should not be worn.

 

Dangly earrings or earrings which stretch the lobe are not permitted.

 

Body/facial piercings including nose, eyebrow and tongue piercings, including the use of retainers, are not allowed in years 7-11.

Students are permitted to wear:

·      1 pair of small studs or small sleeper/small hoop or huggie earrings

·      1 plain/flat ring

·      1 bracelet

 

All jewellery must be removed for PE and other practical activities as required. Students must be able to remove their jewellery quickly so learning time is not wasted and its safe keeping remains the Responsibility of the student. This is another reason why expensive jewellery should not be brought into school.

Students are permitted to wear:

·       Small studs/small sleeper/small hoop earrings and/or huggies

·       Maximum 2 plain/flat rings

·       Maximum 2 bracelets

·       A necklace may be worn but must not be visible

 

 

Make-Up/nail varnish

 

Nail extensions including acrylic extension are not allowed in years 7-11.

Make-up/fake tan, with the exception of the discreet use of cover-up, is not allowed.

 

Nail varnish is not allowed.

 

Year 9 students are allowed subtle (natural in appearance) mascara.

 

 *A consultation on the current policy for year 9 students will take place in the autumn term 2024.

Discreet/subtle make-up is allowed.

 

Discreet nail varnish (nude and pale pastel colours only) is allowed. NB: Nail varnish may not be worn during food practicals due to health and safety legislation.

The use of self-tanning products is not advised. If parents/carers allow their child to use these, then they must ensure that they are applied evenly and subtly.

Hairstyles/Colours

There are no rules/judgements about the length a student chooses to wear their hair, although long hair must be tied back for PE and other practical subjects.

Hair colours must be natural. Given that all legal colouring products in the UK should not be used on persons under the age of 16, no bold or extreme hair colouring is allowed in years 7-11.

 

Visible lines/patterns/symbols shaved into the head are not allowed

3.6

Wearing incorrect uniform, jewellery or make-up will result in a Pride behaviour point being issued to students.

3.7

Please make sure that your child is wearing their unform and any make-up or jewellery in line with the IGS expectations for their year group.

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