New School Uniform Launch 2021 Our new school uniform will be available from our new supplier Schoolblazer from Monday 28th June at www.schoolblazer.com Schoolblazer will provide all ‘core day’ uniform When you login you will be able to create a profile for each child; the website will then clearly show by year group which items are compulsory and which are optional The Sport/PE Kit remains unchanged and should be worn in full It is now available directly from Gilbert Details of Sportswear requirements and where to purchase can be found on our uniform page on the website http://www.woodhousegrove.co.uk/the-grove/useful-information/uniform/ This communication will give parents some clarity on how the transition to our new uniform will work over the coming years New Uniform Requirements Boys Girls School blazer (green with school badge) School blazer (green with school badge) Charcoal grey trousers White school shirt Kilt in school colours or Charcoal grey trousers—only available from Schoolblazer Burgundy school v-neck pullover (with school crest) White revere collar blouse All School tie Burgundy school v-neck pullover (with school crest) Grey socks Black plain opaque tights Black polished leather shoes – ordinary style Black polished leather shoes – low heel or flat Boots may not be worn Boots may not be worn Outdoor coat (optional) – plain colour, long enough to go over the blazer Outdoor coat (optional) – plain colour, long enough to go over the blazer Hoodies are not permitted Hoodies are not permitted The above sets out the expected dress code for boys and girls The school is also supportive of those pupils who wish to make a thoughtful and considered choice about the uniform worn at school in relation to their gender identity Choices regarding uniform would be made with parental consent and with the Headmaster’s approval Whilst this may not affect many pupils, we believe it is the right course of action to support those individuals for whom this is a significant matter New School Uniform Launch 2021 The new school uniform will be compulsory to most of the school in September 2022 We hope the information below will give some clarity in terms of uniform expectations as we go through the transition period All pupils Year Year September 2021 New uniform September 2022 New uniform G irls New Uniform Year Year 10 Year 11 New uniform or old uniform New uniform or old uniform New uniform or old uniform New uniform or old uniform New uniform New uniform New uniform New uniform or old uniform Boys New Uniform Important information during transition period: A combination of uniforms cannot be worn; students must be dressed in the new uniform or the old uniform in its entirety To clarify, this means: If boys are wearing the new charcoal trouser they must wear the new ‘all school’ tie If boys are wearing the old black trouser they must wear the House tie If girls are wearing the new skirt or trousers they must wear the revere collar blouse If girls are wearing the old skirt they must remain wearing a collared blouse and House tie Old school black pullovers can only be worn with the old uniform, new burgundy pullovers should be worn with the new uniform New School Uniform Launch 2021 Schoolblazer has produced a really useful document which includes their ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ which can be read here Our FAQs regarding the uniform transition We need to purchase new school trousers, but my son’s ‘old style’ blazer still fits, what colour trousers should I buy? If you son is remaining in the ’old style’ blazer then they are choosing to remain in the old uniform therefore he should wear the old uniform in its entirety—complete with houses tie and black trousers Can my daughter wear an old style kilt with an open revere collar blouse? No We are asking that students wear either the old uniform or the new uniform in its entirety They can continue to wear the collared shirt and house tie until September 2022 My child needs a new blazer but they fit in their black trousers/old style kilt, what we do? They would need to wear the new uniform in its entirety by purchasing a new style kilt or charcoal trousers Or alternatively you could look at the option to source a pre-loved Blazer from our FOWG Pre-loved facility to wear next Academic year My child is going into Y10 (September 2021) so will only have one year of having to wear the new uniform and their current uniform fits? As per our table on the previous page, the current Year group will not have to wear the new uniform as it will only be compulsory for one year; their Y11 They can therefore choose to wear the ‘old’ uniform or ‘new’ uniform in its entirety in Y10 & Y11 What can I with any ‘old’ uniform that my child has grown out of or that is spare as I am purchasing the ‘new’ uniform? Clean pre-loved uniform can be left at The Grove Reception where it will be collected by FOWG who run our pre-loved Uniform facility They can be contacted at preloveduniformwgs@gmail.com Has the Sports/PE kit changed? No the kit has not changed, but it is now available directly from Gilbert rather than through a uniform provider Can my daughter wear trousers now? Girls can choose to wear the new trouser option as ‘new’ uniform Only school regulation charcoal trousers purchased from Schoolblazer should be purchased Can my child wear the old black pullover with either uniform? No The ‘old’ black pullover can only be worn if the student is wearing the ‘old’ uniform in its entirety If they are wearing the ‘new’ uniform the new burgundy v neck pullover must be worn