St Christopher's is proud to announce the launch of a new school uniform for Nursery up to Year 11.

Download the flyer that was issued earlier.
Visit our previous uniform page

The new school uniform has been designed jointly by St Christopher’s and ZAKS. The materials, colours and trims have been carefully selected; indeed some of the fabrics are unique to St Chris and have been woven especially for us. Items for all students from Nursery to Year 11 will be available from the third week in July from ZAKS in the Country Mall.

It is important to preserve the excellent appearance of the new uniform and to have consistency across the school. To help ensure this, our preferred and designated supplier is ZAKS: only they can guarantee that the uniform matches the required specification. The only exceptions to this are shoes, socks, tights, PE and Drama uniforms, which may easily be purchased from other retailers - although ZAKS will also be able to provide assistance with some of these items as well.

Many of the items also have the School logo on them. All uniform, PE kit and school items must be clearly labelled with the pupil's name and class.

Uniform costs 2012

Boys

• "St Chris Blue" Quick-Dry polo-style shirt with school logo
• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" shorts (fully elasticated / rouched for easy dressing)
• Charcoal / dark grey socks
• Black velcro fastening shoes (“Buckle Up” shoe range is available at Zaks)
• In winter months, children can supplement these with a St Chris tracksuit

Girls

• "St Chris Blue" Quick-Dry polo-style shirt with school logo
• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• "St Chris Tartan" culottes (fully elasticated / rouched for easy dressing)
• White ankle socks (optionally with school logo – available from Zaks)
• Black velcro fastening shoes (“Buckle Up” shoe range is available at Zaks)
• In winter months, children can supplement these with a St Chris tracksuit

Boys

• "St Chris Cornflower Blue" shirt in the "St Chris material" with school logo
• "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" shorts (back elasticated / rouched for comfort)
• From 1st December to 31st March each year, boys may wear either "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" long-legged trousers or "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" shorts
• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• Charcoal / dark grey socks
• Conventional black polished leather shoes (“Buckle Up” shoe range is available at Zaks)

Girls

• "St Chris Cornflower Blue" blouse, in the "St Chris material" with school logo and red trim
• White ankle socks (optional with school logo – available from Zaks)
• "St Chris tartan" culottes (Side elasticated / rouched for comfort) OR "St Chris Tartan" dress
• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• From 1st December to 31st March each year, girls will be allowed to wear white tights
• Conventional black polished leather shoes (not open sandals or trainers)

Boys

• "St Chris Cornflower Blue" shirt with school logo
• "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" trousers with school logo
• New St Chris red-striped tie
• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• Charcoal / black socks
• Conventional black polished leather shoes (not open sandals or trainers)

Girls

• "St Chris Cornflower Blue" red-trimmed blouse with school logo
• "St Chris Tartan" skirt or made-to-order ”St Chris tartan" culottes (the length of skirts and culottes should be such that the hem touches part of the kneecap when standing) OR "St Chris Charcoal, herringbone" girls trousers with school logo (if wearing trousers, then the approved St Chris scarf is also to be worn)

NB "St Chris Tartan" skirt or the "St Chris tartan" culottes are to be worn by all senior girls for formal occasions

• "St Chris Red" knitted “Pill Troll” jumper with school logo
• White ankle socks (optional with school logo – available from Zaks)
  • Ankle socks should be worn as such, cover the ankle (not be tucked into the back of the shoe) and must not have any additional design or decoration
• Plain non-patterned navy opaque tights may be worn in winter
• Conventional black or navy polished leather shoes, heels to be no higher than 4cm

Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13) Dress code

As recognition of a student’s growing maturity and independence, the St Christopher’s School Sixth Form Dress Code is based upon business principles. We believe that a business dress code will promote fairness and equality for both boys and girls in the Sixth Form as well as giving them a more adult image. Additionally, we believe the dress code strikes a balance between some degree of individuality whilst recognising the importance of setting an example to the younger members of the school community, parents and visitors to the school.

Business Dress Code

• Smart business trousers or skirt in a plain dark colour – black or charcoal grey. Trousers and skirts should be appropriate for business wear and should not be very tight, too loose or too short. Jeans or trousers with the cut and/or pocket design of jeans are not permitted at any time.
• A smart business shirt/blouse in white or a blue/white stripe. The shirt/blouse should be appropriate for business wear and should neither be very tight or very loose fit. If the striped shirt is chosen it must be the specific school striped shirt as stocked by Zaks. (Please note that the stripe and cut differs between boys and girls). If the white shirt is chosen in can be purchased from any suitable shop.
• A plain black V neck jumper or cardigan may be worn
• Smart black business shoes.
• During the winter season, a smart black/charcoal grey jacket with an appropriate collar and zip or button-up design may be worn. These are not allowed to be worn during lessons. Jackets with ‘hoodies’ are not permitted.

Specific issues for girls and boys are listed below:

Girls

• Fine or opaque (black/flesh coloured) tights may be worn.
• Jewellery, make up and nail polish are allowed but should be minimal and discreet.

Boys

• The official sixth form tie should be worn. The tie should be worn conventionally i.e. high up in the collar.
• Trousers should be worn conventionally and not around the hips.

COLD WEATHER

• Please note that, if the weather is really cold, all pupils may wear a jacket or coat in addition to the school jumper when outside the school buildings, but it should not be used as a substitute
• Jackets or coats should not be worn inside classrooms

PE CLOTHING (to be purchased from the respective school)

• Infant, Junior & Senior School pupils are required to have a pair of sports shoes / trainers, red shorts and white T-shirt, both with school logo
• All pupils from Year 1 upwards must have a House T-shirt
• Nursery pupils – please see the Nursery Section on Uniform
• In the cooler months pupils can wear the school tracksuit as a supplement to the PE uniform

DRAMA UNIFORM (Senior School only)

St Christopher's School has a Drama Uniform which students are expected to wear during Drama lessons. This consists of black trousers and a black top

HAIR / HAIR ORNAMENTS

• All students should have conventional hairstyles:
• Long hair must be neat and tidy, tied back and kept off the face
• For Health and Safety reasons the excessive use of wax and gel is not allowed
• Hair should not be beaded
• Any artificial change in hair colour should have a natural appearance
• Hair ornaments should be functional, kept to a minimum and be either in a neutral colour or one that is in keeping with the uniform

BODY ADORNMENT

• Nail varnish (including toe nails), transfers, tattoos and studs in any part of the face (including the tongue) are not permitted

JEWELLERY

• No jewellery should be worn, with the exception that, girls with pierced ears may wear a small, plain pair of metal studs worn in the conventional position in the earlobe. Multiple earrings are not permitted and friendship bands etc are not to be worn

FOOTWEAR

• Boots are not to be worn. i.e. no footwear should be above the ankle
• Pupils must keep their shoes polished
• Trainers are only to be worn for PE

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