Uniform is an important aspect of school life and helps to promote a strong sense of identity, equality, helps to avoid any peer pressure and fosters a sense of community and pride.
The following 3 branded items are required:
- Branded green blazer with school badge
- Branded school tie
- Branded PE T-shirt
| Required uniform | Optional uniform |
| Branded green blazer with school badge | Branded green jumper |
| Branded school tie with house colour or year 11 striped tie | Branded school kilt skirt |
| Non-branded white non-fitted school shirt | |
| Non-branded grey trousers | |
| Non-branded plain black shoes | |
| Non-branded school bag |
| Required uniform | Optional uniform |
| Branded PE T-shirt | Branded black shorts |
| Non-branded black shorts or non-branded black PE leggings/tracksuit bottoms
(If wearing non-branded shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms, these should not have expensive sports-branded logos or designs) |
Branded black leggings
Branded ¼ zip jacket |
| Generic Black socks
Training Shoes (not plimsolls, football boots are desirable for football/rugby, etc.)
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Plain black tracksuit bottoms |
Blazers
Blazers must be worn with shirts tucked in at all times. School jumpers are optional. Reasonable adjustments will be made during hot weather.
Coats and Hoodies
Coats must be removed upon entering the school building. Hoodies are not to be worn, and if worn on the way to school, must be removed before entering school grounds.
Jewellery/Make-up/Nails
On the grounds of health and safety, we do not allow jewellery to be worn in school by pupils.
Makeup should be discreet. You will be asked to remove makeup if it is deemed not discreet. Eyebrows and eyelashes should be natural with no patterns, shavings or enhancements.
Nail polish, false, acrylic or gel nails are not allowed.
Hair and headwear
We will embrace and respect that some religions may require pupils to maintain certain hairstyles. We will react reasonably and sensitively to this, however,
Only hairstyles deemed socially acceptable are permitted. Hairstyles must be simple, and any hair colouring must look natural
The College does not permit hairstyles that reflect the extremes of fashion – unnatural or extravagant colours, extensions, beads, or designs cut into the hair are not permitted. No hair should be shorter than a No. 2 cut.
Long hair, being tied up, must use plain black or grey bobbles.
Mobile phones
Mobile phones, smartwatches, headphones, and other electronic devices are not permitted in school. St Patrick’s Catholic College follow government guidelines: The DfE expects schools to have a policy that prohibits mobile phone use throughout the school day, and schools may use sanctions such as confiscation or detention when pupils breach the policy. Gov.uk
If pupils are seen with any of the above items, they will be confiscated, and a parent will be asked to collect them. Any medical items will, of course, be agreed.
Planners and Bags
Pupils are expected to bring a suitable bag to school each day in order to carry their essential equipment, including their school planner.
Preloved uniform
If you wish to obtain a pre-loved uniform, this will be made available at various times and events throughout the school year, for which parents will be notified in advance. The Salvation Project in Thornaby occasionally run uniform events for preloved uniforms. Please click their name to find out more. The Salvation Project
If you wish to donate unwanted uniform, please phone St Patrick’s Catholic College on 01642 613327 or email [email protected]
The school may provide a loan of uniform where required for short periods of time or for participation in sports competitions.
School uniform is available to buy from:
| Motif8 Embroidery & Print Ltd. Stephenson Street Gladstone Industrial Estate Thornaby Stockton-on-Tees TS17 6AL T: 01642 601501 E: [email protected] |
Rawcliffes Stockton 36 Prince Regent Street Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1DF T: 01642 636650 E: [email protected] |
Tees Valley Schoolwear 12 Wellington Street Wellington Square Shopping Centre Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1NA T: 01642 265260 E: [email protected] |
Non-branded items of uniform should be available to buy at most supermarkets or other affordable high street shops.
