St Thomas More High School
Uniform
The Governing Body believes that our uniform is essential to the ethos of our school community as it establishes a clear sense of identity, fosters a sense of inclusive belonging, and engenders both positive behaviour and self-discipline, which in turn supports teaching and learning.
The school has arrangements in place to ensure that no family feels unable to apply for admission because of high uniform costs, including sports kit and any other specialist equipment outlined in the school’s uniform and equipment policy. Should you have any concerns in this regard, please do not hesitate to inform us of these. This information will be treated discreetly.
| Uniform List | ||
|---|---|---|
| Outdoor | Overcoat | Sensible outdoor coat/anorak preferably one that will be visible and waterproof. Outdoor Coats should not be worn inside classrooms. |
| Bag | A strong bag for books and school equipment (preferably with two shoulder straps to prevent back strain). | |
| Shoes | Plain Black shoes (trainers are NOT allowed) | |
| Indoor | Blazer |
Regulation black blazer with St Thomas More badge from school outfitters |
| Trousers |
Black, NOT jeans, chinos or joggers (optional-simple black belt with no logos) |
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| Shirt | White (long or short-sleeved) must be tucked in. | |
| Tie | St Thomas More tie from school outfitters. Replacement via MCAS | |
| Socks | Plain Black | |
| Pullover | V-neck or cardigan plain black (round neck or sweatshirts, hooded or zipped up tops are NOT allowed and may be confiscated) | |
| PE Kit | Shirt |
School badged white 'Pendle' T-Shirt (initials optional) ordered online from: St Thomas More High School Club Shop (pendlesportswear.co.uk) |
| Jumper |
School badged Black 'Pendle' sweatshirt (initials optional - no hoods) ordered online from: St Thomas More High School Club Shop (pendlesportswear.co.uk) |
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| Jogging Bottoms |
One pair of black jogging bottoms or Pendle jogging bottoms ordered online from: St Thomas More High School Club Shop (pendlesportswear.co.uk) |
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| Shorts | Black | |
| Socks | Black socks for all lessons | |
| Trainers |
One pair of trainers for indoor use – must be CLEAN |
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| Sports Bag | Plus a carrier bag (for wet shoes/kit) NO spray deodorants. | |
| Art & Design | Apron | White Art/D&T Apron. Separate white cooking apron |
| Items that are NOT ALLOWED/Should NOT be worn in school | |
|---|---|
| Jewellery and nail varnish are not allowed. | |
| Hats, durags, bandannas, ski masks, balaclavas, face masks, headphones and earpods should not be worn in school and students will be asked to remove these (repeated offences will be sanctioned). Students' faces need to be visible at all times. | |
| Aerosol cans, glass bottles, high sugar/caffeine drinks and metal combs are NOT allowed in school and will be confiscated. |
Expensive items are brought in at the students OWN RISK, St Thomas More will not be liable for any losses incurred.
| Equipment List | |
|---|---|
| All students are given a School Planner. Replacement Via MCAS | Green Pen |
| Reading book – suitable and should be changed regularly | Highlighters |
| Pens (Blue/Black) | Rubbers |
| Pencils | Pencil Sharpener |
| Ruler | Coloured Pencils (NO Felt Pens) |
| Protractor | Casio Scientific Calculator - Casio-fx-83GTX |
| Pair of compasses | Rough book for note making may be useful |
| Bible – Access to a bible at home is required. If not already in possession of a bible, 'The NRSV Bible or Catholic Good News Edition' is recommended. | |
Make sure you pack your bag the night before and use this checklist to ensure that you have all the equipment for the next day.