Uniform
The colour scheme of the uniform was chosen in order to correspond the school to the preservation of the environment, and also to make the students look distinctive and easy to recognise. The Headteacher also said that he didn't want to choose similar colours to Valentines High School and Seven Kings High School.
The normal Oaks Park uniform consists of the following:
- Green Blazer and school badge
- School tie – green and yellow stripes
- Black V-neck jersey (Optional)
- White shirt with collar
- Box pleat black skirt (sensible length)
- Loose fitting black school trousers (classic style)
- Low heeled black shoes.
- Headscarves must be dark green or black.
The current PE kit of the school is the following:
BOYS – Indoor
- White polo shirt with school logo
- Black football shorts with logo
- White ankle socks
- Trainers
BOYS – Outdoor
- Green reversible rugby shirt with school logo
- Black football shorts
- Plain black jogging bottoms (optional – but must have school logo)
- Green football socks
- Football boots
- Green long sleeved sweatshirt with logo (optional)
GIRLS – Indoor
- White polo shirt with logo
- Black shorts with logo
- White ankle socks
- Trainers
GIRLS – Outdoor
- White polo shirt with logo
- Green long sleeved sweatshirt with logo (optional)
- Plain black jogging bottoms (with logo)
- Trainers
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