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Uniform

Our uniform and personal appearance at Sacriston Academy is a reflection of our school's character. Wearing a uniform creates a sense of unity and pride and we ask that everyone, students, parents and carers, help to ensure that our school dress code is always observed.

Ordering uniform

All school uniform can be ordered via our uniform supplier, Emblematic. You can purchase online at www.emblematic.co.uk or by emailing your order to [email protected].

About school uniform

We believe that proper school uniform is important because it:

  • instils pride in our students and the wider community
  • encourages identity with, and support for, our school ethos
  • protects children from social pressures to dress in a particular way
  • nurtures cohesion and promotes good relations between different groups of pupils
  • supports effective teaching and learning.

We would like to thank all parents/carers for their help in maintaining the standard and to ask for support in our continued drive for consistency.

You can purchase the new uniform online at https://emblematic.co.uk/schools/saca/

Find our full school uniform policy here.

 

ITEM

REQUIRED/OPTIONAL

INFORMATION

Sacriston Academy purple V-neck jumper or cardigan 

Required

Branded and only available through the uniform supplier.

Shirt   

Required

White collared shirt with top button. This must be smartly tucked in.  Note: Shirts can be purchased from any high-street retailer.

School tie                  

Required

Branded and only available through the uniform supplier.

Trousers        

Required

Plain grey straight leg school trousers 

Skirt

Required

Plain grey, knee-length.

Socks/Tights             

Required

Socks must be black or grey with trousers and white, knee-length with skirts. Tights must be plain grey. Note: Can be purchased from any high-street retailer.

Shoes

Required

Plain black, formal, leather or leather style shoes which can be polished. No trainers, plimsolls, pumps, or boots. Note: Shoes can be purchased from any high-street retailer.

 

Outerwear

ITEM

REQUIRED/OPTIONAL

INFORMATION

Outside Coats                      

 

Outside coats must be removed when entering the school building.  Note: Can be purchased from any high-street retailer.

Sacriston Academy Zip Fleece/waterproof jacket

Optional

Only available from the uniform supplier.

Caps         

 

Caps are not to be worn on academy premises.

Sacriston Academy bag or a practical unbranded school bag 

Optional

Note: Available through the uniform supplier or from any high street supplier.

Wellies and boots

Optional

Note: Wellies and outdoor boots can be worn to travel to school in wetter weather, but children need to change into their school shoes on arrival.

P

PE kit

ITEM

REQUIRED/OPTIONAL

INFORMATION

Plain white t-shirt with Sacriston logo          

Required

Branded and only available through the uniform supplier.

Bottoms  

Required

Plain black shorts or tracksuit bottoms. Note: It is required for students to have at least one of these items. Tight cycling style shorts are not permitted.

Sacriston Academy Gym Bag/Small Drawstring Bag     

Optional

 

 

PE footwear

ITEM

REQUIRED/OPTIONAL

INFORMATION

Trainers   

Required

 

Studded Boots                     

Optional

Note: Students can wear studded boots when participating in football matches only.

Plimsolls, Converse, or canvas type shoes              

 

Note: Not suitable footwear.

 

General appearance 

Hair/Headwear

Long hair should be tied back.  Hairbands and bobbles should be plain black or purple. Hair dye and coloured streaks are not permitted. No shaven hair designs.

Hoodies should not be worn for school.

Hoods should not be worn inside the school building.

Religious head coverings are permitted and can be purchased from Emblematic.

Jewellery

A watch (not a smart watch) can be worn but must be removed for PE lessons - this is the responsibility of parents/carers to remove these before school.

Plain stud earrings can be worn. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons – this is the responsibility of parents/carers to remove these before school. If earrings are not removed before school, the pupil will not be able to participate in PE for health and safety reasons.

Other body piercings should be completely removed before school. This is the responsibility of parents/carers.

Make-Up/Nails

Nail varnish and nails extension are not permitted in school. 

Make up and fake tan are not allowed.

 

Pre-Loved School Uniform

In an effort to ensure affordability and ease the financial pressures involved in purchasing uniform for our parents/guardians and their families, we have established a ‘Pre-Loved School Uniform Shop’. This is also a means of reducing the amount of clothing that is wasted and sent to landfill, thus protecting the environment, and reducing our carbon footprint.  We hold termly 'Uniform Swap Shops' where you can donate any outgrown uniform of your child's and take any pieces of uniform in a different size. Parents/carers should contact the school office for further information.

The following items of uniform can be donated:

General Uniform

PE

School Skirts

PE Top

School Trousers

PE Bottoms

School Shorts

 

White shirts (long or short sleeved)

 

Black school shoes – good condition, male and female

 

School Tie