School Uniform | Newsome Academy

Uniform Expectations

Blazers and jumpers must have the Academy logo and be purchased from an official supplier.
Blazers and/or jumper must be worn on the corridors and in public places at all times. When working in the classroom or subject area, the blazer may be removed and placed on the back of a chair or on a hook.
The allocated tie must be worn at all times with an appropriate white Academy shirt or blouse (NO polo shirts). Ties may be removed for physical activity or when instructed by the Academy in adverse weather conditions.
Rain jackets/outdoor coats must be removed on entry to the Academy building.
No pin badges are allowed, with the exception of the Academy reward badges, SSLT sub group badges, Voice 21, Anti Bullying and Duke of Edinburgh.
Religious and cultural headwear is welcomed as part of our uniform. However, it must not impede on the school badge, tie, or the student’s face and it must be black (in accordance with our professional attire).
All fashion accessories such as necklaces, large belts, bangles, bracelets, hats/caps and scarves are not permitted in view whilst in the Academy.
Earrings and rings can be worn but must be modest and suitable to carry out daily activities safely.
Nails must be of a length to carry out daily activities safely.
Smart black trousers must be worn. NOT jeans, leggings, tracksuit bottoms, shorts or culottes.
Smart all black shoes, pumps or trainers with no modifications or air bubbles (this will be at the discretion of the Pastoral Team).
All uniform items should have the student’s name on the inside label.

Any student not adhering to the above expectations will incur a sanction and will be loaned correct items for the day. Any loss or damage of these items by the student will be charged to the parent/carer, payable through ParentPay.

We use Uniform Exchange for second hand uniform. https://www.uniform-exchange.org/

Uniform Exchange was set up as a community project in 2011 to make sure every child in Kirklees could have a free school uniform if they needed it. That need has never been greater than it is now.

The cost-of-living crisis means many families are struggling just to eat and keep warm so new school uniform is simply unaffordable yet countless tonnes of it is still being thrown into landfill in Kirklees every year.

We need to all make a positive impact on the environment so please do your bit by simply giving your old school uniform to us.

We also ask that anyone leaving the school donates their uniform to Uniform Exchange or directly to ourselves so that it can be reused.

Obviously, we provide a free first uniform for all so uniform is eqiutable for all. We stock a number of uniform pieces – trousers, shoes, jumpers, blazers, ties that we can offer students who arrive without one.

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