Uniform

These uniform regulations apply to Prep School pupils.

General

• Pupils are expected to identify themselves with Sydenham High School and its ethos by wearing their uniforms neatly and without adaptations.
• Jewellery: One pair of small stud earrings can be worn however these may have to be removed for some activities. No rings, necklaces,  bracelets or wristbands are allowed. Small, discrete watches can be worn.
• No make-up is allowed, and no coloured nail varnish.
• Long hair should be tied back, and any hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black. No unnatural looking hair colouring is permitted.
• In accordance with the HALO code, we do not discriminate against culturally significant hairstyles. Hair wraps, scarves and accessories should be navy blue, white or black.

Footwear

• For school, pupils should wear flat, black, leather shoes in a traditional ‘school shoe’ style (no suede, no patent, no sandals, no boots).
• For sport, a supportive pair of white trainers is required.
• Pupils in Reception should wear plain white trainers (velcro fastening) with their jogging tracksuit. School shoes should be worn with their summer uniform.

Outerwear

Pupils should wear the navy blue school coat, which is available from SchoolBlazer. This can be worn three ways and meets the various needs of the school events that take place. Hats and scarves should be plain navy. Pupils in Reception through to year 2 should bring a Prep School Book Bag to school each day. Pupils in year 3 to year 6 should bring a Prep School Rucksack to school each day. Both can be purchased from Schoolblazer. PE kit should be brought in a plain navy bag.

Uniform

All items must be bought online from www.schoolblazer.com. Everything should be named, and a free name-taping service is available through Schoolblazer.

In addition to the above pupils need to wear either white or navy ankle or knee length socks. White socks should only be worn with PE kit. Trainer socks are not permitted.

There is also a trouser option available.

PE kit

Our bespoke PE Kit is supplied by SchoolBlazer and can ordered online at  www.schoolblazer.com.

There is also the option of purchasing baselayer items which are optional but please note that no alternatives can be worn.

Prep School: compulsory items 

• Reception

Navy crested polo, navy v-neck crested sweatshirt, navy crested jogging bottoms.

• Year 1 to year 4

White revere-collar blouse, bespoke check pinafore, navy cardigan with lilac contrast trim, navy tights.

• Year 5 to year 6

White revere-collar blouse, bespoke check pleat skirt, navy v-neck jumper with lilac contrast trim, navy tights (this uniform continues to year 8).

• Art smock

The blue art smock should be purchased for pupils in years 3 to 6.

• Summer uniform

Bespoke navy striped summer dress (to be worn with cardigan/jumper and white or navy socks) or navy shorts  (to be worn with a shirt, cardigan/jumper and white or navy socks)

Either winter or Summer uniform can be worn during the first half of the Autumn Term when the weather can be variable. Winter uniform should be worn from after the October Half Term to the end of the Spring Term. Summer uniform should be worn throughout the Summer Term.

In addition to the above pupils need to wear either white or navy ankle or knee length socks. White socks should only be worn with PE kit. Trainer socks are not permitted.

These uniform regulations apply to years 7-11.

General

• Pupils are expected to identify themselves with Sydenham High School by wearing their uniforms neatly and without adaptations.
• Jewellery: a simple chain necklace with a small pendant may be worn, as may stud earrings. These may have to be removed for some activities.
• No make-up is allowed, and no coloured nail varnish for the Lower and Middle School (years 7-9). In the Upper School (years 10-11), make up must be discreet and natural. No false eyelashes or nails are permitted.
• Long hair should be tied back, and any hair accessories must be navy blue or a neutral colour. No unnatural looking hair colouring is permitted.
  In accordance with the HALO code, we do not discriminate against culturally significant hairstyles. Hair wraps, scarves and accessories should be navy blue, white or black.
• No body piercings are allowed, other than a single piercing in each ear lobe.
• Headscarves worn for religious reasons should ideally be navy blue or black.

Footwear

• For school, pupils should wear flat, black, leather/synthetic leather shoes in a traditional ‘school shoe’ style (no suede, no patent, no sandals, no canvas, no boots, no trainers).
• For sport, a supportive pair of trainers is required.

Outerwear

Pupils may wear a coat of their choice which should be plain and ideally blue or black. There is no school bag but it is advisable that girls use a sturdy rucksack and an appropriately sized bag for PE kit.

Uniform

All compulsory uniform  items must be bought online from www.schoolblazer.com. Everything should be named, and a free name-taping service is available through Schoolblazer.

Compulsory uniform items  

• Long sleeve or short sleeve revere blouse
• Tartan skirt. Skirts must reach a pupil’s knee (trousers and shorts are available as an alternative)
• Navy jumper with lilac contrast trim.
• Navy jacket with lilac trim

In addition to the above pupils need to wear either navy ankle socks, navy knee length socks, or opaque navy tights. These can be purchased from Schoolblazer. White socks should only be worn with PE kit. Trainer socks are not permitted. There is also a trouser option available which must be purchased from Schoolblazer.

PE kit

Our bespoke PE Kit is supplied by SchoolBlazer and can be ordered online at www.schoolblazer.com.

Compulsory items

• Navy/purple sports top
• Navy/purple skort
• Navy/purple tracksuit top
• Navy/purple tracksuit trousers
• Navy games socks

There is also the option of purchasing baselayer items which are optional but please note that no alternatives can be worn.

Students in years 12 and 13 are allowed to wear their own clothes. Whilst we want students to feel comfortable and be able to express their individuality in Sixth Form, school is a place of work so we do expect the clothes worn by our students to be smart. Our sixth formers are very much seen as the jewels in our crown and how our  students dress plays an important role in maintaining the reputation of the school and that of students; it sends a message to visitors and others who connect with the school about our standards so please use the following as a guide for what to wear:

• Smart separates – trousers or skirts with a smart top (including cardigans and jumpers); dresses; jackets
• Smart shoes that are practical for walking around school
• Subtle makeup and hairstyles which are appropriate for school i.e. not extreme
• Discreet ear piercing

It goes without saying that all clothing should be in a good state of repair with no holes, tears or frayed hems/seams. Students whose clothing is deemed unsuitable may be asked to arrange for a change of clothes to be brought into school for them.