School Uniform

At Callington Community College our aim is to keep the uniform requirements as simple as possible whilst maintaining high standards in terms of appearance and dress.

The health and safety of students is always uppermost in our minds and many of the regulations outlined here are based on safeguarding our students.

The uniform guidance outlined below appears detailed. The aim is to minimise confusion and remove the possibility of any potential conflict between staff and students. Such confusion and conflict can stand in the way of students' learning and learning is our main focus.

Uniform

TROUSERS - plain, black material

• Not denim or corduroy material 
• No cargo, jeans or jean style trousers, with rivets, large stitching
• They should not be so long that they drag on the ground
• * Shorts, Cropped Trousers, Leggings/Jeggings are not acceptable

SKIRTS - plain, black material

• Skirts should be such a length that they are suitable for college activities ie between MID-CALF and KNEE LENGTH
• Not denim or corduroy material
• No culottes, pleated or split skirts

 

BELTS - plain, black

• No fashion belts, and not attached to the trousers unless plain black

 

SWEATSHIRTS - Plain navy blue College sweatshirt or hoodie with College logo

For Diploma students this will be a Diploma sweatshirt or plain black sweatshirt worn only on principal learning days.

• * No other sweatshirts or hoodies

POLO SHIRTS - plain navy blue polo shirt with College logo, long or short sleeved; or College service polo shirt with College logo

For Diploma students this will be a black polo shirt with Diploma logo

• Not royal blue PE polo shirts. 
• * No other polo shirts are acceptable
• T-Shirts underneath polo shirts are also not acceptable

 

SOCKS / TIGHTS - black socks or plain black or natural tights

• no other coloured socks or tights

 

SHOES - Plain, black shoes or plain, completely black, trainers, suitable for college activities, comfortable and giving reasonable support.  Laces must also be plain black.

• No other colour than black
• No fashion shoes, such as skater shoes (e.g. Vans) 
• No boots, footwear with heels or lacking heel support (e.g. flip flops)
• No footwear with any logo on that is not black
• * Trainers other than black are only permitted with a medical note
• * Students who are unable to wear the correct college footwear will be provided with a pair of plain black plimsolls

 

TOP COATS - acceptable for college use and should only be worn outside or between lessons; optional plain navy blue fleece with college logo

• Not denim, no hoodies other than those bearing the college logo
• No cardigans or tracksuit tops
• Not displaying any inappropriate logos

 

JEWELLERY - single plain ring; discreet single small studs or one pair of small earrings

• Earrings known as stretchers are not allowed 
• Nose studs and other piercings are not allowed
• No necklaces, bracelets unless of a medical nature
• No charity bands

 

HAIR

• No extremes of hair fashion or colour (discretion of Headteacher)

 

MAKE-UP - In Years 9 to 13 students may wear discreet make-up; colourless nail varnish only may be worn

• No make-up to be worn in Years 7 and 8
• No brightly coloured nail varnish
• No false nails or nail extensions of any kind are allowed as they represent a health and safety risk
• *Students will be asked to remove make-up and nail varnish if inappropriate

 

HATS / SCARVES - these should be appropriate and only worn outside in cold or wet weather

• these should not be worn inside
• no bandanas or head scarves

 

PE Kit

Compulsory Kit

Girls:
Reversible sports shirt (Royal blue)
Royal blue polo shirt with college logo or white t-shirt
Plain black sports shorts with or without college logo
Football socks (Royal blue)
Football boots
Training shoes

Boys:
Reversible sports shirt (Royal blue)
Royal blue polo shirt with college logo or white t-shirt
Plain black sports shorts with or without college logo
Football socks (Royal blue)
Football boots
Training shoes

All compulsory PE kit is available from the College

Strongly Recommended Safety Equipment

Gum shields for contact activities - Rugby and Hockey
Shin pads for Football and Hockey

Optional Kit

For outdoor wear college sweatshirts should not be worn. In cold weather and when appropriate to the activity the following additional kit may be worn in addition to PE compulsory kit.

Black tracksuit bottoms
Sports College shower proof jacket (available from the College)

Other Equipment

Mobile Phones:

Refer to separate policy regarding responsible use of digital technology (and update).

i-pods/MP3 players:

Such items must not be used during lessons and should remain out of sight at these times.

 

All personal equipment brought into college is at the student's own risk. We will not take responsibility for items that are lost. All clothing and kit should be marked plainly with the student's full name. Students must take responsibility for handing valuable items to the PE staff during PE lessons.

Sixth Form students are not required to wear college uniform, but they should dress in a formal manner appropriate to study and to life in a college where other students are wearing uniform.

Photos of acceptable and unacceptable college wear are available on the college website and will be updated regularly. Please speak to a member of the Senior Management Team if you have any questions about uniform.

Students not wearing appropriate uniform will be lent an item of clothing on a temporary basis from the Student Support Centre. In exceptional circumstances, with a note signed by a parent or carer, allowances will be made for certain items of clothing until the end of the week. It is expected that in the vast majority of cases any items of uniform should be replaced at the weekend.