The Governing Body will be looking to parents to support the school in the strict adherence to school uniform rules. It is asking for their co-operation in ensuring that pupils wear appropriate shoes and other items of school uniform rather than inappropriate alternatives.
We consider the wearing of school uniform to be a contributing factor in the pupils’ self-esteem and their adoption of positive work ethic. When setting out the guidelines about school uniform we expect co-operation of parents. The school is very keen to maintain high standards of uniform.
The Corbet uniform is supplied by School Shop Direct, a leading uniform supplier based in Shrewsbury. This provides an option to shop either by telephone, online or in person at the shop. In addition to items of Corbet uniform other general school clothing such as trousers and skirts are also available. You can access The School Shop Direct website via the logo below.
School Shop Direct Contact Details and Opening Hours
Telephone: 01743 440449
Email: info@schoolshopdirect.co.uk
Address: Unit 17-18 Sundorne Trade Park, Featherbed Lane, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4NS
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am – 4pm during term time with extended hours during the Easter and Summer holidays.
If you have any queries about any items of uniform please contact the school before purchasing.
Girls
- School issue polo shirt (Years 7-10 sky blue, Year 11 white)
- School issue sweatshirt (Years 7-10 navy, Year 11 burgundy)
- Dark grey or black standard knee length school skirt – no fashion skirts and no stretchy Lycra skirts
- Dark grey or black standard trousers – (not light grey, not stretchy Lycra material, not denim and not linen)
- Grey, black, navy or neutral tights
- Plain white, grey, navy or black socks
- Black school style shoes (low heels, not patent) – not black trainers/canvas style with branding logo, not open backed, no sandals or boots. Tied ankle boots are allowed with trousers but not skirts. Girls’ ballet style flat shoes are acceptable as long as they do not have bows, diamantes or other embellishments and are only black in colour.
- No fashion belts – belts should be of a similar colour to skirt or trousers and must be worn through the loops.
- Any T-shirts worn under polo shirts need to be a light colour.
- No denim or leather jackets.
Boys
- School issue polo shirt (Year 7-10 sky blue, Year 11 white).
- School issue sweatshirt (Years 7-10 navy, Year 11 burgundy).
- Dark grey or black standard trousers – (not light grey and not black denim).
- Black school shoes – not black trainers or trainer style with branding logo, no steel toe caps and no canvas shoes.
- Belts should be of a similar colour to trousers.
- Any T-shirts worn under polo shirts need to be a light colour.
- No denim or leather jackets.
Jewellery
No jewellery is allowed in school. There are several sound reasons for this ruling on jewellery:-
- Health and Safety – any pupils wearing jewellery can easily catch rings, studs or other accessories on furniture, equipment or each other, causing unnecessary injuries.
- Security – despite clear guidelines pupils have brought to school valuable or sentimental items of jewellery, e.g. necklaces, which have caused upset when accidentally lost.
- Appearance – a blanket ban helps in the school’s policy which is to maintain a smart uniform.
- Discipline – by making one simple rule it removes, at a stroke, any disputes over whether pupils can wear one or more rings or studs. Such disputes are an unnecessary distraction from the principle aim of the school – education.
Failure to adhere to this rule may result in in Internal Exclusion. Pupils are permitted to wear a watch.
If pupils are planning on having their ears pierced then this must be done at the start of the six weeks holiday so that they can be removed prior to starting back to school in September. The school will not allow earrings to be covered with plasters.
Make-up
The wearing of make-up is not encouraged at The Corbet School. However, a skin tone foundation will be accepted. The following are not permitted to be worn at school:
- Mascara
- eyeliner
- eye-shadow
- blusher
- lipstick and lip-gloss
- heavily pencilled eyebrows
- false nails
- nail extensions
- nail varnish
Pupils will be asked to remove excessive make-up, if worn.
P.E. Kit and Equipment
Girls
- Corbet crested navy blue PE fleece.
- Corbet crested navy blue PE polo shirt.
- Corbet crested navy shorts.
- Corbet crested navy tracksuit bottoms (optional) (not permitted in Gymnastics, or Dance).
- Navy Football socks.
- Running trainers that offer cushioning, support and grip (not skate or leisure shoes).
- Shin pads (compulsory for classes that participate in Football and Hockey).
- Football Boots
- Navy long sleeved base-layer (optional).
- Mouth guard (optional but HIGHLY recommended for classes that participate in Hockey).
- Hair bands or ties to tie back long hair.
Boys
- Corbet reversible rugby shirt.
- Corbet crested navy blue PE polo shirt.
- Corbet crested navy shorts.
- Corbet crested navy tracksuit bottoms (optional) (not permitted in Gymnastics, Football or Rugby).
- Navy Football socks.
- Running trainers that offer cushioning, support and grip (not skate or leisure shoes).
- Studded boots (compulsory for classes that participate in Rugby & Football).
- Shin pads (compulsory for classes that participate in Football or Hockey).
- Navy long sleeved base-layer (optional).
- Mouth guard (optional but HIGHLY recommended for classes that participate in Rugby & Hockey).
- Hair bands or ties to tie back long hair.
Navy long sleeved base-layers and navy socks can be bought from other stores but the rest of the items of PE clothing above must be purchased from the official Corbet School supplier, School Shop Direct. Please make sure that your son’s/daughter’s name is clearly marked in their PE kit so that it can be returned to them if mislaid. If you are in any doubt about whether an item of clothing or footwear is allowed, please telephone the school to speak to a member of the P.E. Department.
Aprons
Aprons for Food Technology and Design Technology are available to purchase from the school office. Pupils are expected to have to wear aprons in DT lessons.
Prices are currently:
Food Technology Apron: £6.00
Design Technology Apron: £4.00
