Uniform & Equipment
It reinforces the fact that all students are equally important members of the school community. Our core business is teaching and learning and our expectation is that all students arrive at their lesson fully equipped and ready to learn.
Ours is a straightforward and comfortable school uniform which students are expected to wear in the correct spirit. Wearing the correct school uniform is a crucial part of this readiness; it shows that students are fulfilling their responsibilities and allows us to devote all our time and energies to teaching and learning.
Uniform | Notes | Compulsory from uniform webshop | |
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College polo shirt * - A plain white or black short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn discreetly under the polo shirt. | yes | ||
College sweatshirt * | yes | ||
College regulation trousers or Skirts* |
**Approved trousers from other suppliers can be found following this table. We do not approve any skirts other then those from our webshop. |
yes | |
Shoes |
plain black, traditional style - suitable for movement around a large, busy school . ( No distinctive markings or logos.) | ||
Socks |
Black, white or grey | ||
Tights | Black, neutral or dark green | ||
Jewellery |
The only jewellery allowed is one small, plain stud in the lobe of pierced ears. Nose studs and other facial/body piercings are not acceptable. | ||
Hairstyles |
Extreme haircuts and colours are not acceptable. | ||
Make up | Any make-up which is obvious and noticeable is not acceptable. Light foundation products and mascara may be worn discreetly. Nail varnish is not acceptable. | ||
PE Uniform | |||
Both boys & girls | Available from uniform webshop | ||
College PE polo shirt, short sleeved with collar Students in Year 7 & 8 should purchase the new style dark blue tops | yes | ||
Navy blue plain sweatshirt with no logo or with BVC PE logo | yes | ||
Both boys & girls can wear plain navy sports leggings or plain navy sports training pants without any logos. Leggings must be sports/lycra not fashion leggings. | |||
Girls | Boys | Available from uniform webshop | |
College Rugby Shirt | yes | ||
Navy blue shorts (Loose style not tight fitting) | Navy blue football shorts ( some boys in years 9 -11 may still wear the old style white shorts) | yes | |
Sky blue knee length hockey or football socks
White ankle socks |
Sky blue knee length football socks | yes | |
Astro boots & training shoes (not fashion shoes) | Football boots / Astro boots & training shoes (not fashion shoes) | ||
shinpads | shinpads & mouthguard | ||
One piece swimming costume & towel | Swimming trunks & towel | ||
Equipment list | |||
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Outdoor clothing | |||
All students are required to wear the College polo shirt. If they are inside the building and require an additional layer of clothing then this should be the College sweatshirt. When traveling to and from school and when outside the school building, students are allowed to wear all items of outdoor clothing, including coats, jackets, hoodies, scarves, gloves and hats. None of these should have inappropriate slogans or logos. |
All clothing should be clearly marked with the owner’s name, preferably with name tapes.
If you have concerns over the cost of the uniform and are in receipt of free school meal entitlements, please do not hesitate to contact the finance team, in writing in the first instance. We would then follow-up with you, by phone or by email, to explore what support might be available.
**Approved trousers from other suppliers
- George at ASDA Boys Black regular Leg School Trousers 2 Pack from £7
- George at ASDA Straight Leg Bow Detail School Trousers 2 pack from £6
- Boys 2 pack slim leg school trousers from £7.00
- Girls slim fit, slim leg trousers 2 pack from £7.00
Marks and Spencer:
- Marks & Spencers Boys’ Regular Leg Trousers £9 - £14
- Marks & Spencers Boys’ Longer Length Slim Leg Trousers £9 - £14
- Senior boys slim leg trousers – from £11.00
- Girls' Slim Leg School Trousers
- Girls slim leg additional length trousers – from £11.00
Tesco (school uniform only available in store)
- Boys slim fit trousers 2 pack from £7.00
Additionally, trousers not bought from our online shop are required to have a heat sealed logo. This can be purchased and will be attached at a shop based in Burwell, Mr Cricket, while you wait at a cost of £3.00.
Only approved trousers are able to have the logo attached.
We do not approve any skirts other then those from our webshop.
Mr Cricket shop can be found at:
The Old Blacksmiths Yard,
Newnham Lane, Burwell,
CB25 0EA.
01638 741611
Email – info@mrcricketshop.co.uk
Opening hours: https://www.mrcrickethockey.com/covid-19-update/