Uniform
Uniform is an important part of school life. It creates an equality across all students and helps them prepare for a working life. A smart uniform that is worn correctly can instil a sense of pride in all students about themselves and the school that they attend. Below is a quick visual guide for parents that sets out in full details our expectations of uniform and appearance.
As part of the Covid-19 measures , classrooms will be well-ventilated and cooler than usual. Therefore students will have the option of wearing a plain black, long sleeved v-neck jumper underneath their blazer. The jumper is not to be worn instead of the blazer at any time in the school day. There is also the option of a school jumper with a school logo which can be purchased from Academy School Uniforms.
A uniform fitting event for Year 7 students who will be starting in September 2021 will be held in school on 22nd -23rd July from 3-6pm - more details about booking an appointment slot will follow shortly. Orders for uniform should be placed online by 6th August to ensure that they arrive in time for the new term.
Kimberley School Uniform Guidelines
Text in red indicates clarifications for September 2021
Students Must Wear
SHIRT
Plain white shirt with a collar, buttoned to the neck and tucked in.
SKIRT
The Kimberley School Skirt with the logo
The school skirt must me worn to its full length (see diagram below)
From September 2021 students who wear the school skirt must also wear plain black tights.
TROUSERS
Straight black boot cut or straight
BLAZER & TIE
The Kimberley School blazer with badge
The Kimberley School tie/senior tie
SOCKS or TIGHTS
Plain black tights when wearing the school skirt
Plain black socks when wearing trousers
JEWELLERY
Watch
One small stud earring in each ear
COATS/OUTWEAR
A plain sensible coat that can be worn over the blazer
Students Must NOT Wear
Polo shirts
T-shirts
Patterned, coloured or T-shirts with logos, worn underneath the school shirt
Shirt with collar worn without the tie
Hoodies of other jumpers
Any other skirt
Skinny or tapered trousers
Jean or denim material
Cropped or 3/4 length trousers
Stitched on pockets
Embellishments or adornments
Any other blazer
Any other tie
Footless, patterned or coloured tights
Knee length socks
Bracelets, extra rings, necklaces, hooped or large earrings, ANY facial or body piercings
Denim jackets
Leather/suede jackets
Hoods, sweatshirts or jumpers
Offensive logos or motif
APPEARANCE
Unnatural hair colours, unconventional styles or cuts are not allowed. This includes cut patterns or designs in the hair.
Nail varnish is natural and nails should be a suitable and sensible length for school
Skirt
The skirt should be touching the top of the knee. The skirt must be purchased from Just Schoolwear.
Kimberley School P.E. Uniform Guidelines
Students May Wear
TOP
(C) Blue Polo shirt featuring the school logo
(O) Blue/Black/White long sleaved underlayer
(O) Plain Black Jumper (to be worn over school logo top)
*If you have ordered and are waiting for a Blue Polo Shirt featuring the school logo, your child must bring a Plain Black/Navy/white t-shirt as an alternative with a note from a parent or carer*
BOTTOMS
(C) Black/Navy blue shorts
(C) Black/Navy blue tracksuit bottoms
(C) Black/Navy blue leggings
FOOTWEAR
(C) Ankle supporting sports trainers
(C) Astro trainers
(C) Studded boots
SOCKS / TIGHTS
Black/Navy blue sport socks
JEWELLERY
Strictly no jewellery
Students Must NOT Wear
Any other Polo shirt
Hoodie
Any other coloured shorts, tracksuit bottoms and leggings.
Tights (these must be removed)
Converse, Vans
Plimsoles (or any flat.non ankle supporting trainers
Tights
All jewellery items must be removed for P.E. lessons
APPEARANCE
Unnatural hair colours, unconventional styles or cuts are not allowed. This includes cut patterns or designs in the hair.
Nail varnish is natural and nails should be a suitable and sensible length for school
*(C) = Compulsory (O) = Optional
*Due to the ongoing Pandemic, please understand the majority of PE lessons will take place outside in all weathers. Please make sure your child is well equipped for PE.*
Sanctions
If your child attends a PE lesson without any of the correct compulsory items of kit, they will be placed in a 20 minute detention
If your child attends a PE lesson with an item which is on the students must not wear kit list, they will be asked to remove it at the beginning of the lesson.
All Jewellery must be removed from in the changing rooms; if jewellery cannot be removed, it must be covered/taped up (student responsibility). Jewellery still being worn in lesson without coverings will result in an 20 minute detention.
Suppliers
Our recommended suppliers of uniform are:
Just Schoolwear: www.just-schoolwear.co.uk also known as Academy School Uniforms.
You can visit their Bulwell store where The Kimberley School uniform is stocked all year round:
JUST-SCHOOLWEAR
289 MAIN STREET
BULWELL
NOTTINGHAM
NG6 8ED
There are a number of other local suppliers of uniform, including Hamiltons of Ilkeston and Schoolwear Solutions
