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Uniform
Uniform Info
01 Uniform essential items
Uniform essential items
The appearance of the pupils reflects very much on the School and all pupils are expected to wear school uniform to and from school and to maintain a smart and clean appearance. The uniform requirements are quite clear and girls must wear only the specified tailored trousers or skirt.
Uniform essential items:
Items marked with an * must be purchased through the uniform suppliers noted in the tab below.
*Official Darwen Vale black jumper.
*Official Darwen Vale school house tie.
*Official Darwen Vale black stitch down embroidered badge pleat skirt.
Waistband must be flat at all times.
Black conventional style trousers, not cords or denim, and not bootleg or skinny fit.
Students can choose to wear tailored trousers or a skirt. Tailored shorts are permitted (After May Half Term only).
Plain light blue shirt, long sleeve or short sleeve.
Students must ensure that their shirt is always tucked in, with the top button done up.
Black tights if wearing a skirt, no patterns (Autumn Term – May Half Term).
Black socks, no patterns or bows and knee length if wearing a skirt (After May Half Term only).
Black leather or simulated leather shoes, no branding and no trainers.
Black or navy outer coat, no leather or denim jackets or hooded sweatshirts.
Students must not wear coats inside the building.
In extreme circumstances if there has to be a variation from the required standard, pupils should be provided with a note explaining the situation and giving a date when the uniform will be complete. The full uniform must be reinstated in as short a time as possible.
Pupils risk being sent home to get changed if wearing incorrect uniform without a note.
02 Purchasing Uniforms
Garments in the distinctive school colours with logo can be obtained from:
• Gray’s, Northgate, Blackburn Tel: 514257
• Derek Whittaker & Co, 3 Waterloo Pavilions, Church Street, Blackburn BB1 5AL Tel: 676047
• Snazzys, 24 Bridge Street, Darwen
School ties are also available at the school.
03 PE Kits
PE kit essential items:
PE kit is only to be worn during PE lessons.
*Official Darwen Vale t-shirt – black/maroon.
*Official Darwen Vale quarter zip top – black/maroon.
Black shorts or tracksuit bottoms
Black football socks.
Trainers – indoor use.
Football boots, no metal studs – outdoor use (3G and field).
No leggings or cycle shorts
04 Appearance
The appearance of the pupils reflects very much on the School and all pupils are expected to wear school uniform to and from school and to maintain a smart and clean appearance. The uniform requirements are quite clear and girls must wear only the specified tailored trousers or skirt.
Uniform essential items:
Items marked with an * must be purchased through the uniform suppliers noted in the tab below.
*Official Darwen Vale embroidered badge black blazer.
*Official Darwen Vale school house tie
*Official Darwen Vale embroidered lettering black V-Neck pull over.
*Official Darwen Vale black stitch down embroidered badge pleat skirt.
Waistband must be flat at all times.
Black conventional style trousers, not cords or denim, and not bootleg or skinny fit.
Students can choose to wear trousers or a skirt.
Plain light blue shirt, long sleeve or short sleeve.
Students must ensure that their shirt is always tucked in, with the top button done up.
Black tights if wearing a skirt, no patterns (Dates to be confirmed by the principal).
Black socks, no patterns or bows and knee length if wearing a skirt.
Black leather or simulated leather shoes, no branding and no trainers.
Black or navy outer coat, no leather or denim jackets or hooded sweatshirts.
Students must not wear coats inside the building.
Students must be impeccably dressed in the correct school uniform at all times. The uniform requirements are quite clear and any students not adhering to these requirements will be asked to borrow the required item of uniform, and parents informed to rectify for the next day. Should the student refuse the borrowed item they will be placed in internal exclusion.
For medical reasons whereby students may not be able to have or wear the correct uniform, medical evidence from a doctor will be required.
Pupils risk being sent home to get changed if wearing incorrect uniform without a note.
05 Items not Allowed
Please note the following items are not permitted in school:
Make-up, eyelash extensions and nail varnish/false nails
Make-up, eyelash extensions, nail polish, and false nails are not permitted. Any visible make-up or nail varnish that is worn will be required to be removed immediately.
Jewellery
One small set of stud is permitted in each ear lobe. One clear nose stud is permitted.
The following items are not permitted:
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Facial, mouth and navel piercings including those that are transparent.
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Hooped earrings/earrings that are not studs including those that are transparent.
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Necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery.
Cigarettes
Any students found to be smoking or in possession of cigarettes will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.
E-cigarettes
Any students found to be smoking or in possession of e-cigarettes will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.
Aerosols
Due to health and safety aerosols are not permitted at the Academy. Students are permitted to bring roll on deodorant if required.
Chewing gum
Any students chewing gum, will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.
Other Banned Items Include
Permanent markers
Energy drinks
Tippex