Uniform
The importance of our school uniform
There are many pros to wearing a school uniform. School uniform plays a key role in promoting pride, self-confidence, and a feeling of belonging within the student body. These factors contribute to students' wellbeing, removing the additional pressures of deciding what to wear and added stress of meeting the expectations of their peers.
'Students dress smartly in their uniform, as they are proud of their academy.'
Ofsted February 2014
Uniform requirements for all students:
- Black blazer or
- Black knitwear - 'v' neck
(Cardigans are not an acceptable alternative) - School tie
- Strong, sensible black shoes
(No light colours or high heels. Trainers or boots are not allowed) - Specific black school bag (compulsory for Year 7 and Year 8)
- White school shirt
- Black trousers
- Socks - black, white or grey
- White school blouse
- School skirts should be black, knee length and of a traditional school uniform style (these should be box pleated). It must not be of a stretchy jersey/‘lycra’ type material.
- Pinafore dress but it must have an embroidered badge, or
- Black straight legged classic cut trousers
- Tights - black, or
- Socks to the knee or ankle length - black or white
Please note that students must wear a tie, a school style jumper with a badge, or a blazer with a badge, full length trousers or a skirt and sensible school shoes. This does not include tank tops, culottes, shorts or white/coloured pumps. Jewellery (except a wristwatch and one pair of small stud earrings), make-up, nail polish/shellac, false nails or false tan should NOT be worn and hairstyles must be acceptable in terms of length, style and colour. In excessively warm weather, teachers will allow students to remove appropriate items, such as jumpers and blazers.
We are proud of the appearance of our students and ask you to join us in ensuring that your child/ward leaves
their home on school days in full school uniform, ready for the day ahead (unless they have PE)
Shoes:
This is not an exhaustive list. It simply serves to illustrate some examples of all black, standard,
appropriate shoes for school. If in doubt, please call your child’s Year Team before purchasing.
Please do not ask staff in local shoe shops as they are not aware of the school's Uniform Policy.
Sportswear
Boys
- Black and purple aertex polo shirt - with school badge
- Black shorts
- Black sports socks
- Specific black sweatshirt or black hoodie - with school badge
- Waterproof sports PE jacket - black with white piping and with school badge
- Studded outdoor boots
- Training shoes or pumps
Girls
- Black and purple aertex polo shirt - with school badge
- Black shorts OR black skorts
- Black sports socks
- Black sports leggings NOT fashion leggings
- Specific black sweatshirt or black hoodie - with school badge
- Waterproof PE jacket - black with white piping and with school badge
- Training shoes or pumps
It is strongly advised that shin pads are worn by all students taking part in football, rugby and hockey activities.
It is also strongly advised that students should wear mouth guards when taking part in hockey and rugby lessons.
School Tie
At Hilbre, each year group has a different coloured stripe on their tie. This makes it easier to distinguish between year groups. For the school year 2024-2025, tie stripes are as follows:
| Year 7 | RED |
| Year 8 | GREEN |
| Year 9 | YELLOW |
| Year 10 | SILVER/WHITE |
| Year 11 | LIGHT BLUE |
Equipment
| Required | Recommended |
|
School bag – to carry equipment and books (not a handbag/fashion bag) Pencil case pens (black/blue, including 2 spares) Pencil sharpener Eraser Ruler Scientific calculator – (Casio fx- 83GTX is recommended as it will be suitable for Years 7-11) |
Coloured pencils Felt tip pens Highlighters Glue stick Green pen Protractor |
Suppliers of uniform and sportswear: We have a number of school uniform suppliers -
Wirral Uniform - https://www.wirraluniforms.com/hilbre
ID - www.iduniforms.co.uk
Larry Adams - www.larryadams.co.uk
Design & Stitch - https://www.wirralschooluniforms.co.uk/hilbre-high-school-uniform
|
Larry Adams tel: 0151 625 9424 |
ID Uniforms Ltd tel: 0151 632 7500 |
Wirral Uniform Centre CH41 2XY |
Design & Stitch Unit 6 Tarran Way South Moreton Wirral CH46 4TP tel: 0151 665 0088 |
Please make sure your child/ward has all the correct kit by the start of the school term.
All items of PE kit should be clearly marked with the student's name - PE kit is worn all day ONLY if the student has PE on their timetable that day.
# N.B. Astroturf trainers are not allowed to be worn in the Sports Hall.