UNIFORM Years 7-11 - King Henry VIII School

UNIFORM
Years 7-11

Uniform at King Henry’s
King Henry’s pupils are expected to take pride in their uniform and appearance: clothes should
be clean, in good repair and worn properly; hair must be tidy, of natural colour and appropriate
for a school setting. All articles must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name and Form

Uniform Travelling to/from School

School uniform will be worn whenever pupils are on site at King Henry VIII School or representing
the school elsewhere. This includes the journey to and from school and on school visits as
required.

To promote a healthy lifestyle, our uniform does not preclude walking or cycling to school. Pupils
are permitted to wear light colours and reflective materials over their uniform, so that pupils are
as visible as possible when walking or cycling to school during the winter months.

Uniform Sales
The Parents’ Association run uniform sales every Half Term in the School Hall, where second
hand items of uniform can be purchased.

Further Questions?
If a pupil or family are experiencing any difficulties caused by our uniform guidance on such
bases as religion, race, disability, gender identity or medical issues then they are encouraged to
contact their child’s Head of Year to discuss further.

Blazer: Black with School
badge on pocket

Badge: Identifying House

Jumper: Black school jumper
with red piping

Blouse: Plain, white, long-sleeved,
open-necked blouse - revere collar

Skirt: Kilt: red and black, knee
length regulation kilt (Y7) or dark
grey, knee-length regulation skirt
(Y8-11)

Tights: Plain black or natural
colour tights

Shoes: Plain black, smart
lace-up or formal shoes

Nail Varnish: Colourless

Shirt: Plain, white, long-
sleeved shirt

School Tie: In House colours

Trousers: Grey - normal cut with
conventional pockets

Socks: Plain black or grey

Shoes: Plain black, smart lace-up
or smart formal slip-on shoes

Kilt Uniform / Skirt Uniform
Blazer *
Black blazer with school pocket badge.

Kilts * / Skirt *
Year 7 Students: Red and black kilts
Year 8 – 11 Students: Choice of Harrow-grey skirt, with overlap vent or Red and black kilt. Existing students in Years 8-11
do not have to change from a skirt to a kilt this academic year but can if they wish.
For all kilts/skirts the length must be ‘on the knee’. Given that pupils are generally still growing, parents should purchase
kilts/skirts ‘below the knee’, as they will otherwise be asked to buy a replacement as soon as the kilts/skirt is not of
regulation length. It should be comfortable, not tight fit.

Either Blouse (no tie) or Shirt (with tie) *
• Plain, white, long-sleeved, open-necked blouse with revere collar. During the Summer Term only, a plain, white,
    open-neck, short-sleeved blouse with revere collar may be worn. Blouses must be tucked in at all times.
• Plain, white, long-sleeved shirt. Ties to be worn at all times unless otherwise advised. During the Summer Term
    only, a plain, white, short-sleeved shirt may be worn. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

Jumper *
Black school jumper with red piping. Please note the manufacturer’s instructions and do not use fabric conditioner when
washing.

House colours will be identified by badges (with a blouse) or tie (with a shirt) in the appropriate colours:
        Hales’ - Green
        Holland’s - Red
        Sherwyn’s - Yellow
        White’s - White
Please note: the School will provide the badges for Year 7 on the first day of term.

Tights/Socks
Plain black or natural colour tights. Short socks in summer
Trainer socks are not considered suitable. Tights/socks must be worn at all times.

Trouser Uniform
Blazer *
Black blazer with school pocket badge. The blazer must be worn in movement within the school at all times.

Jumper *
Black school jumper with red piping. Please note the manufacturer’s instructions and do not use fabric conditioner
when washing.

Trousers
Harrow Grey trousers (not black) of normal cut and with conventional pockets.

Either Shirt (with tie) or Blouse (no tie)
• Plain, white, long-sleeved shirt. Ties to be worn at all times unless otherwise advised. During the Summer Term
    only, a plain, white, short-sleeved shirt may be worn. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.
• Plain, white, long-sleeved, open-necked blouse with revere collar. During the Summer Term only, a plain, white,
    open-neck, short-sleeved blouse with revere collar may be worn. Blouses must be tucked in at all times.

House colours will be identified by tie (with a shirt) or badges (with a blouse) in the appropriate colours:
       Hales’ - Green
       Holland’s - Red
       Sherwyn’s - Yellow
       White’s - White

Pupils who have gained representative honours may wear the appropriate tie in the year/season during which
representation has occurred.

Socks
Plain black or grey socks. Socks must be worn at all times.

                                       * Items available only from the School Shop.

General Uniform
Outdoor Coat
Any smart, plain coat is acceptable. Jackets with slogans or hoodies are not acceptable.

Girls’ Jewellery
Girls with pierced ears may wear plain stud/small sleeper earrings. Only one earring per ear lobe may be
worn. A single gold or silver chained necklace may be worn. One plain, discreet ring can be worn. Nose studs
and other body piercings are not permitted. If a pupil is required to wear an item of jewellery for religious
reasons, then a letter is required from parents at the start of the academic year.

Make up
No make-up. Nail varnish, if used, should be colourless.

Shoes
Shoes must be plain black with no
coloured trim, logos, flashes or branding.
Boots are not allowed, only shoes below
the ankle and must have no obvious heel
or platform

The shoe types (pictured right) are
examples of those which are not
permitted.

Boys’ Jewellery
No jewellery other than a watch. Boys are not allowed to wear earrings. No nose studs and no other body
piercings are permitted.

If a pupil is required to wear an item of jewellery for religious reasons, then a letter is required from parents at
the start of the academic year.

Hair Styles
Hair should be neat and tidy. Bizarre or extreme colours or styles are not permitted. This is at the discretion
of the Head of Year. Examples of haircuts not permitted include: shaved tram lines or patterns, asymmetric
styles, shaved sides (shorter than a no.2) with longer hair across the top/centre or cuts shorter than a no.2 all
over.

Facial Hair
All boys are to be clean shaven. If there are religious or medical reasons for not shaving these need to be
supported by a letter from parents at the start of term.

The final say on all matters to uniform is at the discretion of one of the Deputy Head. For further clarity on
any issue, please consult a Deputy Head prior to purchasing any items.

                All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the owner’s name

Girls’ PE and Games Kit
All P.E. and Games kit is purchased from the School Shop, details of which are given below.

Compulsory Kit:
School P.E. red polo top
House polo top (Years 7 & 8 only)
School Skort
School Tracksuit top
School Hockey socks
Short white socks, NOT trainer socks
School Black cotton gym shorts
School Black swimming costume (Years 9-11)
School Red swimming costume (Years 7 & 8 only)
School Tracksuit trousers
Swim hat (available from school in House colours)
Hockey stick
Hockey Shin pads
Sports gum shields (See information in the Welcome Pack)
Trainers
School Black base layer

Optional Kit:
School black hoodie
Kit bag
Astro trainers
Tennis racquet
If selected to represent the school the following kit will be needed: Netball shirt, Hockey shirt

                All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the owner’s name

Boys’ PE and Games Kit
All P.E. and Games kit is purchased from the School Shop, details of which are given below.

Compulsory Kit:
School White P.E. top (only for years 9-11)
P School.E. House polo top (Years 7 & 8 only)
School White P.E. shorts (only for years 9-11)
Sports trainers
School Rugby shirt
School Black Rugby shorts
School Tracksuit trousers
School Tracksuit top
Hockey/Rugby socks
Hockey stick
Hockey Shin pads (Yr7-10)
Rugby/football boots
Sports gum shield (See leaflet in the Welcome Pack)
School Red Swim trunks
Swim hat (available from school in House colours)
School Black base layer

Optional Kit:                                          Cricket protective ‘box’
School black hoodie                                    Cricket sleeveless jumper
Hockey shirt                                           Cricket trousers
Kit bag                                                Cricket team shirt
Astro trainers
White base layer (cricket only)

                All items of clothing must be clearly marked with the owner’s name

Number 57 Schoolwear

                      Manageress: Mrs. Helen Zgraja
                          Telephone: 024 76597876
                   Web: www.number57schoolwear.co.uk
                  Email: sales@number57schoolwear.co.uk

                              Opening Hours
               These hours will be extended over the summer
                    Monday - Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
                      Saturday 10.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m.
                       Sunday/Bank Holidays Closed

                                           Location
             57 Barker Butts Lane, Coundon, Coventry, CV6 1DU.
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                                          Payment
          In cash, by guaranteed cheque or major debit/credit card.

        King Henry VIII School, Warwick Road, Coventry CV3 6AQ
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