St Cuthbert Mayne School Uniform & Equipment

At St Cuthbert Mayne school we expect all our students to be dressed in full school uniform every day and bring the correct equipment for learning. This shows us that our students want to be part of our school community and are ready to learn.

School Uniform

· School Blazer

· School clip on Tie

· Plain white collared shirt

· Black trousers (Boys & Girls)

· Black pleated skirt (Girls)

· Plain black school shoes

. Plain black tailored shorts (Optional)

· Black V-Neck jumper (Optional)

Physical Education Kit

· Plain Red Polo T-shirt (Boys & Girls)

· Plain black sports shorts (Boys & Girls)

· Plain black leggings, skort (Girls)

· Plain black tracksuit trousers (Boys & Girls)

· Plain Red Football/Rugby/Hockey socks (Boys & Girls)

· Footwear suitable for the sport being played e.g. trainers or football boots

· Mouth guard Shin Pads advisable for contact sports

*Optional additional items of PE kit will be available to purchase

Online School Uniform Shop

Pro Direct are the official supplier of branded items of the St Cuthbert Mayne uniform. To access the online STCM uniform page please follow the link below:

https://www.prodirectsoccer.com/c/cuthbert-mayne-store/

Parents can enjoy free delivery and returns if they add the code FDSTCM25 at the checkout

*Parents must purchase the branded school blazer and tie from our official supplier of branded school uniform – Pro Direct. Parents are able to shop around for all other items of school uniform and PE kit to achieve best value for money. Pro Direct offer a range of STCM school uniform items at competitive prices.

Further details and information about school uniform and appearance

School Blazers

The blazer must be a school blazer with black with red braiding and the school badge. School blazers must be purchased online from Pro-Direct. Blazers must be worn at all times when students are moving around the school site. Students may take their blazers off once they are in a lesson or if they are taking part in physical activity during break or lunch time.

School Tie

School clip-on-ties must be the STCM school as purchased online from Pro Direct. No modifications can be made to the school tie.

White Collared Shirt

Students must wear a white formal collared shirt which must button at the neck. Shirts can be long or short sleeved. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Black pleated skirts (Girls only)

A black knee length pleated skirt. Skirts should not be modified in length. Tights, if worn, should be plain black. Should socks need to be worn with tights, then these must be plain black.

Trousers (Boys & Girls)

Trousers must be plain black formal style school trousers. Not acceptable: black jeans, leggings, jeggings, chino or denim style or any form of tight stretchy style of trouser. If a belt is worn, it needs to be plain black (wide belts and large buckles are not appropriate).

Footwear

Plain black smart school shoes that are comfortable and cover the entire foot. Smart plain black trainers are also acceptable. No boots are allowed

Black V-Neck Jumper (Optional)

A jumper is an optional item of our school uniform. A plain black V-neck jumper can be worn under the blazer in the colder months of the school year. A Plain black jumper can not be worn instead of a blazer.

Plain Black Tailored Shorts (Optional)

Plain black, regular fit tailored shorts maybe worn to school. To help give parents clarity over the style and type of short please click on the links below to see some examples:

Asda – Click Here

Uniform Shop – Click Here

*Please note that these items may not be available outside of the summer season

Coat / jacket

An outdoor coat / jacket containing a full zip, worn over the blazer and removed on entry to lesson is allowed. An outdoor coat / jacket must not be worn instead of the blazer. A hoodie, which is placed over the head, not containing a full zip, is not allowed.

Make-up/Fingernails/Eye Lashes

Students are encouraged not to wear makeup to school; should makeup be worn it must be subtle. Students are encouraged not to wear nail varnish to school. If nail varnish is worn it must be clear. Nails should be short in length to enable students to safely access the full curriculum. Nail extensions or any modification to natural nails are not permitted as they pose a health and safety risk. False eyelashes are not permitted in school.

Jewellery

To ensure the health and safety of our students, jewellery should not be worn in school. The only exemption is one pair of stud earrings and a watch. Facial piercings, including nose, eyebrow and tongue along with any other body piercings must not be worn in-school. Please take note that if any body piercings are planned, they take place over school holiday periods with enough time to heal so that they can be removed before returning to school.

Hair Styles

Only natural hair styles and colours are acceptable in school. Extreme hairstyles and ‘festival’ type braiding are not permitted in school. For reasons of health and safety, long hair needs to be tied back for practical lessons. Headwear of any kind should not be worn in school unless: it is of a religious nature, for medical reasons and has been agreed in advance with the Headteacher.

School Bags

Students are expected to bring a suitable school bag to school each day, which can carry at least a Need to Know Booklet, the Super 7 (equipment for learning) and a students’ P.E kit. For students in Years 10 – 13, their bag must also be able to accommodate their Chromebook.

Super 7 – Equipment for Learning

All students must bring the following 7 items of equipment that will be needed for learning in school:

1. Black pen

2. Spare black pen

3. Pencil

4. Rubber

5. Ruler

6. Scientific calculator

7. Need to Know Booklet (This includes your timetable, Exercise Book and Need to Know Booklet)

Refillable Drinks Bottles

Students are encouraged to bring a suitable refillable drink bottle to school each day. These can be filled up from the Canteen at break and lunch times and helps us to reduce the amount of single use plastics in the school.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ST CUTHBERT MAYNE SCHOOL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE THE FINAL DECISION AS TO THE APPROPRIATENESS OF ANY SCHOOL UNIFORM OR ITEMS LISTED ABOVE. IF PARENTS ARE UNSURE THEY SHOULD CONTACT US BEFORE MAKING ANY PURCHASES.

Support With School Uniform

STCM Swap Shop

Students who forget or have lost an item of school uniform or equipment, are able to borrow uniform or equipment at the start of each day. Students should report to the Swap Shop between 8:15am and 8:40am, where staff will be happy to support.

Support with school uniform

The school is able to offer some financial support towards the cost of school uniform for families eligible for Free School Meals/The Pupil Premium. Should parents require any assistance they should contact Mr Kris Statham our Pupil Premium leader – kris.statham@stcm.torbay.sch.uk

Pre-loved school uniform

At the end of each term, parents are invited to donate any pre-loved school uniform to the school. If there is sufficient pre-loved uniform and it is of a good quality, this will be offered to parents as an exchange or resale at a reduced price. Pre-loved uniform will only available for exchange or sale if sufficient uniform of a good quality is donated.