Uniform
Mainstream students have a coloured ring around the logo on their uniforms. This helps identify individuals into which year group they are. The colour of the ring is either pale blue, red, gold yellow (Junior High) or dark green. Until the integration of Junior High the gold yellow ring had been in the high school rotation. Students have the same colour ring from years 9 to 11, when they leave after year 11 the colour is passed down to the new year 9 students. As of September 2012; Year 9 have a green ring, Year 10 have a red ring, and Year 11 have a blue ring.
Sixth Form students currently have no formal school uniform, however they must wear a school I.D. badge at all times when on school property aimed at preventing unauthorised persons entering the school. The I.D badge scheme has been hailed as a success as it has dramatically improved security within the school. Visitors are required to report to the main reception area, where they receive an official label, for security reasons.
Mainstream students (Year 9, Year 10 & Year 11) must wear the school's uniform:
- A navy blue sweatshirt with school logo
- A white polo shirt with school logo
- A black, school coat, fleece or shell.
- Black or dark grey trousers or skirt
- Black shoes
Specialist equipment is required for some subjects, such as:-
- A Craft apron
- A Food Technology apron
- P.E. kit
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