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School Uniform
A high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students and anyone arriving in non-uniform clothing may expect to be sent home to get changed. All items of school uniform should be clearly labelled with the student’s name. Ties should be correctly worn and shirts tucked in. Hair colour and style must be appropriate for school (non natural colours such as green, red or blue are not acceptable nor are shaved lines). Make-up is not recommended, however if worn should be discreet and complement natural skin tones, nail varnish should be natural tones only, no nail extensions are permitted. Non-uniform items will be confiscated. This policy is supported by the Uniform Card which will be issued termly.
Jewellery
Students may wear a watch, one plain ring and a stud earring (maximum diameter 5mm) in each ear lobe. No other jewellery may be worn.
Uniform
| Boys | Girls |
|---|---|
| Black jacket with school logo (compulsory) Year 7/8/9 - new style navy jacket with piping | Fitted black jacket with school logo (compulsory) Year 7/8/9 - new style navy jacket with piping |
| Black jumper with blue V Neck (optional - being phased out) - plain black V neck jumper also permitted Year 7/8/9 - plain navy jumper (optional) | Black jumper with blue V Neck (optional - being phased out) - plain black V neck jumper also permitted Year 7/8/9 - plain navy jumper (optional) |
| Plain white shirt Optional summer short sleeved collared shirt for terms 5 & 6 | Plain white shirt Optional summer short sleeved collared shirt for terms 5 & 6 |
| School tie Year 7/8/9 - school tie in House colour | School tie Year 7/8/9 - school tie in House colour |
| Plain black ‘Putney’ trousers, standard 3cm plain black belt (if required) | Plain black ‘GTN Trutex’ trousers, standard 3cm plain black belt (if required). Leggings or jean type trousers are not permitted. Year 7/8: navy tartan pleat skirt |
| Black socks | Black socks or tights in lower school, upper school may also wear natural coloured tights. |
| Plain black leather shoes. Canvas or trainer style shoes are not permitted. | Plain black leather full shoes, with a maximum of 5cm heels. Canvas or trainer style shoes are not permitted |
| Outdoor coat should be plain and waterproof Hoodies and baseball caps are not allowed. | Outdoor coat should be plain and waterproof. Hoodies and baseball caps are not allowed. |
| Black rucksack with Abbey logo | Black rucksack with Abbey logo |
Uniform Stockists
Rival School & Dancewear
116 West Street
Faversham
ME13 7JB
Tel: 01795 590473
sales@rivalschoolwear.co.uk
Forster's School & Leisurewear
17/19 East Street
Sittingbourne
Kent ME10 4BQ
Tel: 01795 472947
https://www.forsterskent.co.uk/
Students require:
A strong school bag. This should be a rucksack or backpack; large sports holdalls are not suitable.
Items students will also need:
- Pen
- Coloured pencils
- Pencil case
- Pencil Eraser
- Ruler
- Pencil sharpener
The Maths Department will advise you about the calculator used throughout the school and Food Technology will supply information regarding food ingredients well in advance of lessons.
Whilst we make every effort to safeguard property, the school cannot take responsibility for any losses. Students should not bring valuables into school, nor leave valued possessions unattended.
Physical Education Uniform List
| Boys and Girls Compulsory Items | Boys and Girls Non-Compulsory Items |
|---|---|
| Blue Mitre Prostar/or Kelme polo shirt with school logo | Blue Mitre Prostar rain jacket with school logo
|
| Blue Mitre Prostar/Kelme tracksuit bottoms with school logo | Blue Mitre Prostar training t-shirt with school logo |
| Blue Mitre Prostar or Kelme tracksuit jacket with school logo | Blue Mitre Prostar sweatshirt with school logo |
| Blue games shorts (no logo) | Football boots (any brand) |
| Blue games socks (no logo) | Leggings with school logo (optional for girls |
| White sports socks (any brand) | Technical Trouser with school logo (optional for boys) |
| Astroturf trainers (any brand) | Skort (no logo) |
| All jewellery must be removed for P.E. | |
Marking of Property
Please mark permanently and clearly all items of clothing and equipment. School P.E. kit should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
Students should not bring expensive items or large sums of money to school.
Please be aware that mobile phones or entertainment equipment brought into school by students is done so entirely at their own risk and the school will not be held responsible for any loss or damage.
