School Uniform

Uniform Policy

The wearing of full school uniform is expected as an integral part of the school’s ethos which provides an inclusive identity for pupils of all backgrounds and promotes positive behaviour across the school. It also ensures that our pupils are dressed appropriately for learning whilst removing any peer pressure of dressing in particular fashions. It should be worn correctly at all times. We therefore ask for parents/carers support in promoting the importance of uniform and appearance.

Required School Wear

Sweatshirt
Polo shirt
Trousers
Skirt
Socks / Tights
Shoes
Jackets / Coats
Red school jumper printed with the school badge.
White, with school badge. Plain white polo shirts can be purchased by parents/carers – in this case we would provide an iron on logo at a small cost.
Plain black tailored trousers - not jeans or cords. Trousers need to have a zip or button fastening. The ONLY leggings permissible are the school leggings which are also available in the PE uniform range.
Plain black. Please ensure that skirt length is appropriate. No tight skirts or slits.
Black socks / tights.
Black and polishable shoes. All-black polishabe trainers (black soles, black laces & stitching). No mesh/canvas trainers. In the interests of safety shoes with high heels or sling backs may not be worn. Shoes must be waterproof/weather-proof.
Leather or denim jackets will not be allowed. Jackets/coats must not be worn in lessons. Jackets/Coats which have offensive or drug related logos may not be worn. No hooded sweatshirts are permitted.

Physical Education Requirements

Outdoor/Indoor Kit

Required:
School’s PE top & shorts or skort
Trainers, Football/Rugby boots

Optional:
Plain black tracksuit bottoms (no logos)
Long sleeve, school PE top
Black school leggings (only school leggings permissible)

Advisable:
Black socks
Gum shield (for contact sports)

Acceptable Items

All clothing must be clearly marked with the pupil’s name

Jewellery

Pupils in Pontarddulais Comprehensive are permitted to wear one pair of stud earrings to be worn in ear lobe only. Pupils are permitted to wear a wristwatch. No other form of jewellery is allowed with particular reference to bracelets, chains around the neck and rings on fingers (non-exhaustive list).

No facial piercings (lip, nose, tongue) are permitted and pupils who refuse to remove facial piercings will be sent to the school nurse in the first instance to establish if there are any medical grounds as to why the piercing cannot be removed.

If there are no medical reasons, we will contact parents to assist in the piercing being removed. When pupils are seen to be wearing non-permitted jewellery, they will be given an envelope to place the jewellery in and it will be placed in the school office, to be collected at the end of the day. Staff will then record this on Talaxy.

If a pupil is seen with non-permitted jewellery on a second occasion the jewellery will again be placed in the school office and the pupil will be issued with a lunchtime detention.

If a pupil is seen with non-permitted jewellery for a third time, then the same procedure will be applied but the detention will be an after-school detention and the jewellery will then have to be collected by a parent.

Footwear

Examples of acceptable footwear (not exhaustive)

Examples of unacceptable footwear (not exhaustive)

Uniform Suppliers

Bergoni, 8, Tower Court, Swansea Enterprise Park, St. David’s Rd, Llansamlet, Swansea
SA6 8RU.

Click here to go to the Bergoni online store.

J & S Products, 74 Tycoch Rd, Sketty, Swansea SA2 9EQ.

You can also order online: www.js-products.co.uk

School Shop

We also have an extremely cost-effective uniform shop at Pontarddulais. The recycled uniform is of high quality and provesto be successful with parents and carers. The small cost covers the laundering of uniforms. Please contact Mr. Matthew Evans (Deputy Resources Manager) at the school to view and purchase items.