SCHOOLUNIFORM

JuniorsP2

SeniorsP4

PE & GamesP8

Uniform Suppliers

P10Sixth Form

P6Boarder

P11

Courtesy of Clive Totman

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General AppearanceAll pupils should maintain a smart appearance. Hair must be well groomed and short of the collar, ears and eyebrows. It must not be dyed, bleached or tinted. Very short, very long or similar exaggerated hairstyles are forbidden.

Blazer Navy blue with School crestTrousers Charcoal grey, straight or pleated front or elasticated waist (not combat style with outer pockets)Shorts Form 1 – Lower 2 charcoal grey (not combat style with outer pockets) (Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Shirts Blue long sleeve (short sleeve in Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Tie School tiePullover Navy blue V-neck with School crestSocks Plain charcoal grey (with long trousers). Charcoal grey with red bands (with shorts)Shoes Black polishable leather – not suede or similarWaterproofs Navy blue with School crest (trousers are optional)Overall For Art, Science and Design and Food Technology. Royal blue

School book bags are compulsory for children in Form 1 – Lower 3 and can be purchased from Lester Bowden. Our school House-coloured sports bag is compulsory for pupils in Form 1 – Lower 3 and is available to purchase from the Junior School. From Upper 3 up, any non-branded / non-heavily logoed backpack is fine.

Optional for Boys and GirlsWoollen Hat If worn, must be navy blue with School crestWinter coat If worn, must be navy blue Scarf If worn, must be School scarf or plain navy blue onlyGloves If worn, must be navy blue

Junior Boys

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General AppearanceAll pupils should maintain a smart appearance. Hairstyles should be neat and tidy. Hair should be cut, tied or clipped back so that none falls over the eyes, eyebrows or face. It must not be dyed, bleached or tinted. Hair fastenings should be plain navy blue. No jewellery, other than a wristwatch, may be worn with uniform. If ears have been pierced, only the simplest of plain gold or silver studs (round) may be worn, one in each ear. No make-up should be worn.

Blazer Navy blue with School crestTunic/Skirt Form 1 – Lower 3 navy blue tunicUpper 3 – Lower 4 navy blue skirt, four pleats, half lined with zipped pocketShirts/Blouses Form 1 – Lower 3 blue long sleeve shirtUpper 3 – Lower 4 blue long sleeve blouse (short sleeve Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Dress Form 1 – Lower 3 navy blue and white striped (summer and first half of Autumn term only)Tie Form 1 – Lower 3 School tie (worn with Tunic and Shirt)Pullover or Cardigan Navy blue V-neck with School crestForm 1 – Lower 3 navy blue with School crest (with Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms dress only)Socks/Tights Form 1 – Lower 3 navy blue cotton tights. White ankle socks, turn-over tops (Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Upper 3 – Lower 4 navy blue tights (40+ denier) or navy blue ankle socks with turn-over tops (Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Shoes Black polishable leather. Strap/laces or high-front slip-on. No ‘ballet pumps’. <3cm heel. Not suede, similar or patentWaterproofs Navy blue with School crest (trousers are optional)Overall For Art, Science and Design and Food Technology. Royal blue

Junior Girls

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General AppearanceIt is expected that all boys will maintain a smart appearance – in particular that shirts are buttoned and tucked into trousers and shoes are polished. Hair should be well groomed, stop short of the collar line and be a natural colour. Very short, very long or exaggerated hairstyles are not acceptable. No jewellery, other than a wristwatch, may be worn. Boys are expected to be clean shaven.

Blazer Navy blue with School crestTrousers Charcoal grey, straight or pleated frontShirts White long sleeve (short sleeve in Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Tie School tiePullover Navy blue V-neck with School crestSocks Plain charcoal greyWaterproofs Navy blue with School crest (trousers are optional)Shoes Black polishable leather – not suede or similarBackpack Non-branded / non-heavily logoed backpack

Optional for Boys and GirlsWoollen Hat If worn, must be navy blue with School crestWinter coat If worn, must be navy blue Scarf If worn, must be School scarf or plain navy blue onlyGloves If worn, must be navy blue

Senior Boys

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General AppearanceIt is expected that all girls will maintain a smart appearance with shoes polished. Hairstyles should be neat and tidy and a natural colour. Hair must be cut, tied or clipped back so that none falls over the eyes, eyebrows or face. Hair fastenings must be plain navy blue. No jewellery, other than a wristwatch, may be worn. If ears have been pierced, only the simplest of round plain gold or silver studs may be worn, one in each ear. Shoes must be fit for purpose; very flat shoes with flimsy soles are not suitable; pupils walk a long way and will have to work in environments eg Science and Technology where more robust footwear is a must.

Blazer Navy blue with School crestSkirt Navy blue with 4 pleats, half lined with zipped pocket. Knee length or belowBlouses White long sleeve (short sleeve Summer and First Half of Autumn Terms only)Pullover Navy blue V-neck with School crestTights Navy blueWaterproofs Overjacket. Navy blue with School crestShoes Black polishable leather. Strap/laces or high-front slip-on. <3cm heel. Not suede, similar or patentBackpack Non-branded / non-heavily logoed backpack

Senior Girls

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Dress CodeSixth formers are expected to be smart at all times, dress appropriately for the work environment and take pride in their appearance. Hair should be tidy and any hair colouring must be subtle. Exaggerated hairstyles are inappropriate. A discreet minimum of jewellery is allowed. Ear studs or piercings not appropriate. Gentlemen are expected to be clean shaven.

Suit: A suit, no matter how expensive, will always look dishevelled and unprofessional if it is un-pressed or badly fitted. Plain suits in either dark grey, black or navy (no very obvious check or stripes) Shirt: Plain or discreetly patterned shirts (a white shirt is compulsory for formal events) must be tucked into the waistband of trousers.Tie: School tie must be worn.Pullover (Optional):V-necked pullover in dark grey, black or navy suitable to be worn under a jacket. Shoes:Sensible and business-like polished leather shoes (not boots or trainer type). These must be kept clean, polished and in a state of good repair. Hair: Hair should be kept clean, tidy, above the collar and should not be dyed. Razor cuts, visible shaved lines, any notable difference in hair length on sides and tops and any form of exaggerated styles are strictly prohibited. Pupils who come to school with inappropriate hairstyles may be required to return home until this has been rectified. Boys must be clean-shaven at all times unless there are religious reasons. If not, they will be asked to shave at school or, for repeated offences sent home.

Sixth Form Men

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Dress CodeAll Sixth Formers are expected to be smart at all times, dress appropriately for the work environment, and take pride in their appearance. Clothing should not be tight fitting. Hair should be tidy and any hair colouring must be subtle. Exaggerated hairstyles are inappropriate and not acceptable.

Suit: A suit, no matter how expensive, will always look dishevelled and unprofessional if it is un-pressed or badly fitted. Skirts / Suit Dresses: should be on or below the knee. The jacket and a skirt/suit-dress should ideally be in a matching fabric of a neutral colour, black, navy blue or dark grey and in a fabric appropriate for all seasons. It is important to ensure that the suit is well-fitting. Pay specific attention to the length of the skirt and the slit at the back and side of the skirt, especially when sitting down or walking.Trouser suits: jackets must be lined and jacket and trousers must match in colour and material. The hem of trousers should be finished to an appropriate length. Trousers should not be too tight or too wide. Blouse: Plain or discreetly striped open necked white or pastel blouses (a white blouse is compulsory for formal events) Blouses should be tucked into the waistband of skirts or trousers. Buttons on the shirt or blouse should not gape open when worn. Pullover (optional): Fine knit pullovers in plain, dark colours suitable to be worn under a jacket. Tights: Plain dark blue, black or skin tone tights.Shoes: Sensible polished leather shoes with heels not more than 3cm high. These must be kept clean and in a state of good repair. [suede shoes, stiletto/kitten heels, boots, and trainer-type shoes are not allowed) Hair: should be neat and a natural colour.Earrings: should be of simple stud or small sleeper design and there should be a maximum of one per ear, placed centrally in the lobe. Jewellery: Only discreet and restrained jewellery is allowed. A simple silver or gold chain may be worn (crucifixes and other religious symbols are acceptable). A single, thin bracelet or charity band may be worn as may one plain ring.Make-up: should be minimal and business-like and nail varnish if worn should be un-chipped. Tattoos or body piercing: (ears excepted as outlined above) are not allowed.

Sixth Form Women

F1 / Yr 3

L2 / Yr 4

U2 / Yr 5

L3 / Yr 6

U3 / Yr 7

L4 / Yr8

U4 / Yr 9

L5 / Yr 10

U5 / Yr 11

Sixth Form

Hockey, Netball, Tennis, Rounders (girls)Games skort Squad members

must purchase hockey / netball kit from PE Dept

Hockey shirt

Red Hockey socks

White Hockey socks x x

Tennis (Girls) SummerWhite skort Squad members

onlyNaby baseball cap

Rugby and Football (Boys)

Rugby Shirt Senior rugby squads -see PE

DeptRugby Shorts

Red Socks

Cricket (Boys) SummerCricket short sleeve shirt Squad members

must purchase kit from the PE

Dept

Cricket jumper

Cricket trousers

Navy baaseball cap

Physical Education (Girls and Boys)

White polo shirt with house coloured flanks

Navy polo shirt xNavy shorts

Navy fleece Optional

Tracksuit (Girls and Boys)School tracksuit bottoms

School waterproof tracksuit top

Baselayer (optional) Recommended

Swimming lessons, Training and Galas (Girls and Boys)

Navy blus swimming costume with CLFS printed on back (Girls)

All girls

Squad onlySwimming trunks - long lycra, navy, CLFS printed on the back (Boys)

All boys

Hat in house colours (Both) All girls and boys Optional

Squad Hat Squad members only

PE & Games

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Other Items F1 / Yr 3

L2 / Yr 4

U2 / Yr 5

L3 / Yr 6

U3 / Yr 7

L4 / Yr 8

U4 / Yr 9

L5 / Yr 10

U5 / Yr 11

Sixth Form

White ankle socks

Goggles & towel Squads onlyTrainers astro type

Trainersindoornon-marking

Football boots Kite marked approved studs

Boys only Boys Football and Rugby Squads

Hockey sticks Girls only Girls' Hockey SquadsShin pads Girls and Boys Hockey and Football

SquadsMouthgardOPRO or dentist fitted preffered

Rugby and Hockey Squads

Athletics navy running shorts / leggings

x x x x Optional

Tennis racquet (girls) Girls (plus boys' squad) Girls Tennis SquadsWater bottle

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The School’s official and only uniform and PE and Games kit supplier is Lester Bowden. You can purchase uniform and kit in the following ways:

Shop: The Lester Bowden shop is at The Old Spread Eagle, High Street, Epsom. Opening times are 9.00am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday. Contact 01372 747475 or office@lesterbowden.co.uk

Mail Order: A full mail order service is available on 01372 747475 during normal shop hours. All major credit cards are accepted.

Online:There is a full secure online ordering service. Go to www.lesterbowden.co.uk and click on the Schoolwear link.

Nearly New Shop: A nearly new uniform shop is run by the FSA, based in Philp House, and is open several times a term (please see FSA Nearly-New Uniform Shop webpage for details).Parents whose children have not yet started the School are welcome to use this service.

Bespoke Clothing: School uniform items can be made to order if required. This service normally takes six to eight weeks, and an alteration service is available and normally takes seven to ten days.

Name Tapes: It is essential that clothing is labelled. Lester Bowden offers a full range of name tapes including iron-on and sew-on for clothes and self adhesive for shoes.

Interest Free Accounts: The Lester Bowden Gold Card enables customers to spread the cost of school uniform purchases. Application forms are available from Lester Bowden.

Uniform Suppliers

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Uniform Suppliers

Clothing

Casual Clothing: t-shirts, shirts, jumpers, jeans, etc. A limited amountSmart Clothing: shirt, jumper, trousers, skirts At least 1 of eachUnderwear a sensible amountCasual Shoes 1 pairSlippers 1 pairNightwear 3Dressing Gown 1

Toiletries

Soap, shampoo, etc a limited amountDeodorants, perfumes, etc. a limited amountBath Towels (+hanging loops) 2Face Flannel 1

Bedding

Single Duvet 1Single Duvet Cover 2Single Sheets (fitted) 3Pillows 1 or 2Pillow Cases (per pillow) 2

Boarders: What to bringHere is our guide of what you will need to bring with you.

Other Items

Weekend Holdall x 1Spare Name Tapes Sufficient for new clothesHangers Hairdryer Stationery Universal Adaptor Plug (UK) Plastic Ring Binders Sports Bag Umbrella (optional x1)Pictures and photographs from home

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