Uniform and Equipment
Uniform, Personal Appearance and Stationery / Equipment
Please see the table below for the school’s uniform list, including details of required and optional uniform requirements, and where to buy specific items.
Our school uniform provider is Stevensons in Epsom:
Link: https://www.stevensons.co.uk/our-branches/epsom
Stevensons stock a large range of items, but other than those listed below, all other items are optional.
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Uniform Item
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Notes (generic or distinctive)
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Required or Optional |
Where to purchase – available at |
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Glyn School Blazer |
Distinctive with school logo |
Required |
Stevenson’s - Epsom |
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Plain white shirt |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Plain black trousers (black canvas, denim or ‘skinny’ trousers are not permitted) |
Required |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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School House tie with at least 5 stripes on show |
Distinctive - with school pattern and dependent on House |
Required |
Stevenson’s – Epsom |
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Plain black or grey socks |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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V-Neck plain black jumper |
Generic |
Optional |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Plain black shoes NB (boots, trainers, plimsolls, canvas or suede shoes, with decorative stitching and logos, are not permitted) |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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PE Kit – All Year |
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Glyn School PE t-shirt |
Distinctive with Logo |
Required |
Stevenson’s - Epsom |
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Plain royal blue shorts |
Distinctive in colour |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Plain white socks |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Non-marking trainers |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Cap and high-factor sunscreen (as required) |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Winter Games Kit – September to April for all football and rugby lessons at Priest Hill |
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Reversible royal blue/gold games shirt |
Distinctive in colour |
Required |
Stevenson’s – Epsom |
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Plain royal blue shorts |
Distinctive in colour |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Plain royal blue football socks (no stripes or logos) |
Distinctive in colour |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Football boots or rugby boots |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Shin pads and gum shield |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
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Woolly hat and gloves (as required) |
Generic |
Required |
Any high street retailer or supermarket |
Personal Appearance
Headwear and Religious Clothing
- Religious headwear may be worn (for religious purposes only) and should be either plain black or navy.
- Baseball caps and bandanas may not be worn.
- Hair should be neat, tidy, and appropriate for a professional working environment, as defined by the school. Hair longer than shoulder length, should be tied back from the face for safety and hygiene reasons.
- Extreme styles and hair colouring will not be permitted (as defined by the school).
- Shaved lines in hair or eyebrows are not permitted.
- Nail varnish and make-up is not permitted.
- Nails should not be a length that may cause injury to others (as defined by the school).
- No jewellery should be worn to school.
- Students are not allowed earrings, facial studs, ear expanders or any other earrings. If students have pierced ears, only plain metal studs should be worn, no earrings of any other kind are allowed. Studs must be removed during all PE lessons.
- Tattoos are not acceptable.
Coats and Bags
- Coats, when they need to be worn, should be a plain colour and style compatible with school uniform and student safety. It is recommended that detachable luminous strips and/or arm bands are used by cyclists in the winter months.
- Jackets or coats that the school deems as ‘hoodies’ are not permitted. Logos are not allowed. Leather, denim, sheepskin, sports tops, hoodies, or large jumpers must not be worn instead of a coat.
- All students are expected to use a school bag that fits an A4 folder inside, is robust and sensible.
The decision about what is and is not acceptable will always remain with the school. Students are also expected to adhere to the uniform rules on the journey to and from school.
Stationery / Equipment
The following items are a requirement:
- Blue and black pens (any make/style)
- HB pencil
- 2B Pencil
- Ruler
- Colouring Pencils
- Rubber
- Pencil sharpener
- Green pen
- Headphones (any make)
- Colouring Pencils
- Whiteboard Pen
- Geometry set or protractor, compass and ruler
- Scientific Calculator Casio FX-85GT
The following items are suggested additional items for your pencil case:
- Highlighter pen
- Pritt Stick
Mathematics and Science
The following items are a requirement:
- Colouring Pencils
- Whiteboard Pen
- Geometry set or protractor, compass and ruler
- Scientific Calculator Casio FX-85GTX
Music, DT and Art
Music: Headphones or earphones (any make) are a requirement.
DT: Craft Apron (unbleached or carpenter style apron with pocket) - optional
Art:
The following items are a requirement:
- 2B Pencil
- Rubber
- Ruler
- Colouring Pencils
Languages: For use at home – optional:
French: Oxford School Learner's French Dictionary - ISBN: 978-0198407980
Spanish: Oxford School Learner’s Spanish Dictionary - ISBN: 978-0198407966
Second Hand Uniform
Glyn PSA run secondhand uniform sales throughout the year. The sales offer Parents and Carers the opportunity to purchase good quality secondhand uniform at very reasonable prices and at a fraction of the cost of new uniform. A message will be sent to Parents and Carers shortly before each sale to confirm the date and time of the sale.
The Glyn PSA includes details of secondhand uniform on their Facebook page
Alternate Arrangements
If you qualify for Pupil Premium or Free School Meals, you will be eligible for funded uniform items.
If financial support is required to assist in purchasing uniform items in times of financial hardship, please contact Mr Lightfoot, Assistant Headtecher, in confidence via email R.Lightfoot@glynschool.org
