School uniform is a key feature of a successful school.

If students look smart it creates a work-like atmosphere in College and leads to fewer distractions from learning. Good uniform also reflects well on the College in the community and fosters a sense of pride and belonging.

Individuality and creativity are important but should be expressed by students through the curriculum they follow, rather than through personal appearance.

From September 2010:

• The College tie is compulsory for girls and boys
• Girls can either wear trousers or our standard FCC skirt
• Blazers are compulsory for all students in years 7-11 (must be worn in College every day)
• The jumper is an optional item of uniform which must not be worn in place of the blazer

All Uniform can be purchased from our stockists, McGregors, Portland Square, Worthing - Telephone 01903 216354, Fax 01903 219178 - or by mail order (forms available from College reception), or via their website – www.mcgregors-uniforms.co.uk.

Print Skirt Order form here >>

Electronic Skirt Order form here* >>
*Right click link and 'Save Target As' to your PC. Email completed form as an attachment to mcgregors1@hotmail.co.uk

In addition, a college uniform ‘shop’ will be open every Wednesday from 3.00 – 4.00pm* (term-time only) so that garments may be tried on and ordered direct from college.

*Information on additional opening times before start of new term can be viewed here >>

Jewellery

No jewellery is allowed except:

• One wrist watch.
• One plain gold or silver stud in each ear lobe (with a maximum diameter of 3mm).

Rings, bracelets, chains or necklaces are not allowed. (Nose, eyebrow and other piercings are unacceptable). Transparent bars or covering with plasters is not permitted. If students attend College with inappropriate jewellery, this will have to be removed before they attend lessons. Inappropriate jewellery may be confiscated by staff and returned at the end of the school day.

Make-up

Make-up should be discreet. Coloured nail varnish should not be worn. Students may be asked to remove inappropriate make-up or nail varnish before they attend lessons.

Hairstyles

• Hair should be kept clean and tidy and long hair should be tied back for all practical and sports activities.
• Very short hair cut with graded clippers must always be grade one or above in length. Lines, patterns, symbols or words cut into hair are not acceptable.
• Extremes in colour (or unnatural colour), and extreme styles are not acceptable.

Religious observance

Head coverings need to be plain black.