Hounsdown School - A Science College

School Uniform

Hounsdown is a school proud of its ethos, values and standards. We want students in their uniform to reflect that pride, knowing they belong to such a strong community.

In order to maintain good standards of dress and personal appearance, which are sensible and appropriate for students, please review our School Uniform Policy (under 'General Policies' section). This avoids inequalities of dress and extremes of fashion which are often quite unsuitable for work at school.

Any student wearing incorrect uniform will be told to correct it and a mark will be placed on their uniform tracker. Each time a row on the tracker is completed, a sanction will be put in place by the tutor. Should uniform breaches happen on a regular basis, parents will be asked to attend a meeting with the tutor to discuss a way forward. The Behaviour Policy will be applied for any refusal to follow a reasonable instruction to amend uniform during the school day.

If you are unsure about any aspect of our school uniform, please contact the school for clarification. We are happy to provide advice and guidance on what is acceptable for school before any purchases are made.

Please remember that there is a large quantity of good quality ‘pre-loved’ uniform that can be accessed through our Hounsdown School Association by contacting HSA@hounsdown.hants.sch.uk.

There is also school uniform grant which can be applied for by parent/carers via the form on the website.

Uniform should be worn as follows:

Shirt

White shirt that must have a top button that fastens. The shirt can be short or long sleeved.

School ties

To be worn by all boys in Year's 8 to 11 and all students in Year 7.

Jumper

Black V neck jumper with the school logo (available from Skoolkit and Koolskools).

Or

Blazer

Plain black blazer with the school logo (available from Skoolkit).

Please note: Students must have their jumper or blazer with them at all times. Students are permitted to wear their coats over their school jumper or blazer, not instead of. Coats must be removed in all lessons. Students may choose to wear both a blazer and jumper, should they wish to.

Hooded Jumpers (Hoodies). Hooded zip up tracksuit tops or cardigans are not permitted. Any other type of jumper is not permitted. These will be confiscated and available for collection at the end of the school day.

Skirt

Tartan skirt in Hounsdown colours available from Skoolkit. Skirts should not be rolled up and should be worn between mid-thigh and the knee.

Trousers

Full length plain black trousers that are not rolled up. The trousers must be identifiable as trousers, with a fastening at the waistband. Combat / Leggings /Jeggings /Jeans  / Tracksuit bottom / sportswear must not be worn in any circumstance as uniform. Skin-tight material is not permitted.

Tailored shorts

Plain black tailored shorts – mid thigh to knee. The tailored shorts must be identifiable as shorts with a fastening at the waistband.  Combat / Leggings / Jeggings / Jeans / Tracksuit bottom / sportswear must not be worn in any circumstances as uniform. Skin tight material is not permitted.

Shoes

Plain black shoes, safe and suitable, completely black including branding, logos, laces, and soles with enclosed toes. No boots or heels.

Socks/tights

Socks can be plain, white, grey or black – ankle length. Tights must be plain black, no holes or fashion style.

Coats/outer garments

Coats must not be worn instead of a jumper or blazer. Coats should be suitable for all weather conditions and be identifiable as a coat. Fleece hooded tops/tracksuit tops/ zip up hoodies/jackets are not coats suitable for school. Coats which help with visibility in the dark would be advisable when travelling to school.

Nails

Nails must be a safe length to be able to access all curriculum lessons and activities. They should be natural in colour. No false nails or extensions.

Make-up

Discreet, subtle make-up may be worn in Years 9-11.

Jewellery

We do not recommend that any items of jewellery are worn in school.

Should students choose to wear jewellery, it must be safe, sensible, and able to be removed for practical lessons/activities/health and safety reasons. Should students choose to wear jewellery then the following is allowed: small stud piercings only (no hoops, no drop earrings, no stretchers, no bars, no chains and not dangling).

For health and safety reasons the taping of any jewellery is not permitted in PE/Dance lessons. It must be removed.

Any items of jewellery brought into school are the sole responsibility of the student.

Hair style

Students’ hairstyles should be safe, sensible and tied back for all practical lessons/activities/health and safety reasons. Students with long hair should ensure that they have hair bands with them.

PE kit

  • Compulsory Items
    • Hounsdown black PE polo shirt with gold piping (available from Skoolkit)
    • Plain black shorts/skort (not tight fitting to the skin and no Nike Pro or similar)
    • Sports socks – long black football socks and white trainer socks for indoor sports.
    • Trainers – should be suitable for sports participation, not fashion footwear.
    • Gum shields (for rugby).
    • Shin pads (for football).
    • Waterproof/plastic bag for soiled items.
    • Football boots (students will be told when they are moving onto this module).

  • Swimming kit
    Swimming costume, one piece with no cut outs/bikinis. Swim shorts. Towel. Goggles are optional. Waterproof/plastic bag for wet items.

  • GCSE Dance
    Students taking GCSE Dance will be required to purchase dance specific uniform.

  • Optional Items
    Black sports leggings or plain black tracksuit bottoms – not revealing of underwear. Hounsdown ¼ Zip Top.

Amendments to school uniform policy

Hounsdown School has the right to require any student to remove a garment of uniform/jewellery (or item being worn to school) which we deem unsafe and/or not upholding the ethos of the school and/or considered to be associated with a gang/crime/drugs paraphernalia.

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