Bideford College - School Uniform & Prices

ALL students in Years 7 to 11 are required to wear uniform. All students will be required to wear the uniform highlighted as essential, but will have the choice of options 1 and 2 as follows:
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BOYS - ESSENTIAL	GIRLS - ESSENTIAL
Plain black tailored trousers (NO denim/canvas material, NO tracksuit type)	Plain black tailored skirt or trousers (NO denim/canvas material, NO leggings/ski-pants and NO tracksuit type))
Sensible plain black footware with ordinary black laces (NO other colour detail or brand detail) Suggested styles HERE	Sensible plain black footwear with ordinary black laces (NO other colour detail or brand detail) Suggested styles HERE
Black or white socks	Tights in Black or Natural shades, black or white socks.
Outer garments must be plain black, plain red or plain white.	Outer garments must be plain black, plain red or plain white.
Sensible plain black footwear	Sensible plain black footwear
Either: OPTION 1	Either: OPTION 1
Black crew necked sweatshirt with embroidered College Badge and College Name* Plain white polo sports shirt button neck with collar	Black crew necked sweatshirt with embroidered College Badge and College Name* Plain white polo sports shirt, button neck with collar
or: OPTION 2	or: OPTION 2
'V' necked black sweatshirt with embroidered College Badge and College name* Standard white shirt with collar and neck button Clip on tie in College colours*	'V' necked black sweatshirt with embroidered College Badge and College name* Standard or tailored white shirt with collar and neck button. Clip on tie in College colours*
We expect all students to arrive at College wearing the approved College uniform.

PE UNIFORM PE kit can be bought at Reception or at several shops in the Bideford or Barnstaple area. All PE kit must be marked with a name to enable lost kit to be returned. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons and for lessons or activities as required.
BOYS	GIRLS
Red Rugby shirt with a reversible white band* Black shorts (NOT cycling shorts)* Long plain red socks* Plain red T-shirt* (for indoors & Summer) Football boots Shin pads & gum shield (highly recommended, but must be worn if representing the College at hockey) Trainers Black tracksuit/jogging bottoms (optional – Winter only) A black Bideford College hoody, with the College logo, is available for sale for PE lessons only.	Plain red polo shirt. Black shorts (NOT cycling shorts). Long plain red socks* (short red socks acceptable in the Summer). Black/red leotard (optional) Black games skirt* (optional for lessons but must but must be worn if representing the College) Shin pads & gum shield (highly recommended, but must be worn if representing the College at hockey) Trainers (not 'boot' trainers) Black tracksuit/jogging bottoms* (Winter only) A black Bideford College hoody, with the College logo, is available for sale for PE lessons only.
*Items available for purchase through Bideford College Reception. 8.15 am to 4.15 pm Mon - Fri
Price List (Correct as of Feb 2012 but please double check with reception for confirmation)
College Roundneck Sweatshirt - £10 - £13.50 V Neck Sweatshirt - £10.50 - £12.50 Clip On Tie - £4.00 White Polo Shirt - £5.50 - £8.00 Red Polo Shirt £6.50 - £8.50 Red T-Shirt - £4 - £5.50 Red/Reversible Rugby Shirt - £16.00 - £19.00 Black Shorts - £5.00 - £6.00 Red PE Socks - £4.50 Black Hooded Sweatshirt - £18.00 Name Tapes also available £3.50 for 50 labels Download the latest price list HERE

Other Uniform Information

Outdoor Wear and Bags
Outer garments must be plain black, plain red or plain white in colour. Hoodies are not considered suitable outdoor wear. A hoody or other sweatshirt or jumper is not allowed to be worn as a replacement for the College sweatshirt.
A stout bag or briefcase for books is essential. This must be able to contain an A4 sized ring folder. Denim and leather jackets or other jackets decorated with metal studs, badges, brand names/logos, offensive language or slogans are NOT allowed.

Jewellery/Appearance
We will allow 1 pair of earrings (small sleepers/studs only, 1 in each ear), 1 chain type necklace (not visible), 1 watch or bracelet and 1 signet-type ring may be worn in College. Anything else is not allowed for reasons of safety. Excessive make-up, extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair colours are not permitted. We will also not allow any visible piercings. We are not restricting what young people wear out of College time but during the six and a half hours each day when they are in College, we expect students to dress appropriately.

Parents/Carers need to know that the College cannot condone body piercing. There are health & safety issues and we believe that the students are putting themselves and others at unnecessary risk by wearing body jewellery at College.

Protective Clothing
All students are required to wear protective clothing or equipment when instructed, particularly for Technology and some Science lessons. Firm school shoes are required.

Marking of Uniform/Kit
It is strongly recommended that ALL items of uniform and games kit should be clearly marked with the student's name. The College cannot accept responsibility for items of College uniform or any other personal possessions brought into College

Sanctions
All students out of uniform are expected to have a note explaining the reasons for this - without this please be aware that students may be sent home to change into their correct uniform.
Incorrect uniform in Years 8 and 9 will result in points being deducted from their students' reward points.