Uniform
Here in the UK almost every student is expected to wear a school uniform. It’s just the way we do things. But what’s the point of school uniform? We believe that there are many benefits to a school uniform, but these are our top four:
1. Uniforms help create an outstanding school ethos
Having students all wear the same uniform develops a ‘team’ feel, reminding everyone that they’re all part of the same community and are one big team.
2. Uniforms help ensure outstanding behaviour
There is increasing evidence that schools that have a smart uniform, also have excellent behaviour.
3. Uniforms help prepare students for future careers
We are an Applied Learning Specialist school. We believe that the world of work should be central to all our practice. Many professions require adults to wear a uniform, or a suit, so wearing a uniform to school is good preparation for the working world.
4. Uniforms improve results
Despite there being a lack of definitive evidence nationally, we believe that when students put on their school uniform, it puts them in the learning frame of mind.
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School Uniform – Boys
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Blazer, navy with new badge
Tie, school colours Plain white shirt L/S or S/S Jumper, blue v necked with gold edge (optional)* Banner trousers, grey Surrey (2706), Suffolk (2732), Richmond (2743) or Kingston (2755) Socks, plain black Plain black shoes School scarf (optional)* Outdoor coats- plain black or navy Backpack with school logo-years 7-9 Backpack or locker bag with school logo-year 10 Black or blue bags-year 11 |
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School Uniform – Girls
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Blazer, navy with new badge
Plain white revere collared blouse L/S or S/S Jumper, blue v necked with gold edge (optional)* Banner pleated skirt, grey Henley (3596) or Banner trousers, grey Hadley Hipster (3834) or Lingfield Bootleg (3832) Socks, plain black ankle, knee high or Tights, plain black Plain black shoes School scarf (optional)* Plain black, navy blue or brown hair bands Outdoor coats- plain black or navy
Backpack with school logo-years 7-9 Backpack or locker bag with school logo-year 10 Black or blue bags-year 11 |
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PE Uniform (Outdoor) – Boys
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Navy blue games shirt, with house logo
Plain navy blue shorts Plain navy blue football socks Boots and Trainers School tracksuit years 7-9 with school logo (optional)* Towel PE bags- plain black or blue |
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PE Uniform (Indoor) – Boys**
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Navy blue polo shirt with house logo
Plain navy shorts Plain white ankle socks Trainers Towel PE bags- plain black or blue |
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PE Uniform (Outdoor) – Girls
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Navy blue games shirt, with house logo
Plain navy blue shorts or skort Plain navy blue football socks Boots and Trainers School tracksuit years 7-9 with school logo (optional)* Towel PE bags- plain black or blue |
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PE Uniform (Indoor) – Girls**
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Navy blue polo shirt with house logo
Plain navy blue shorts or skort Plain white ankle socks Trainers Towel PE bags- plain black or blue |
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* Please note where a part of the uniform is optional, students choosing to wear that item must use the school version
**All students in years 10/11 only require outdoor PE Uniform.
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The Badge
Following consultation with students and staff we decided to change the badge. This was a difficult decision because the last badge had been in existence for approximately 30 years. Also, it would still have had some relevance to the new Stanley Park High. In particular the old badge represented our four houses: Beeches, Carew, Oaks and Wandle. The tree in the badge represented the Beech tree and the tall pillar is taken directly from the Carew crest. Oaks is represented by the book of knowledge, as the Oak tree is the tree of knowledge. Finally, Wandle is represented by the chevrons at the top of the old badge. These represent the ripples of the River Wandle.
Despite the above, it was felt we needed a badge that had a modern design. Crucially it had to represents the many different aspects of our work and not just the four houses. Consequently, the new badge has been designed to represent each of our small schools: Horizon, Performance, Trade and World. Consequently, there are four identical components. Also, each one of these components has been designed to represent a collaborative and supportive approach to learning, as well as emphasise the whole development of each and every individual.
Gold was selected as the colour for the badge because it is associated with excellence.
