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Compulsory Uniform:
School coat Dowdales jacket with Dowdales logo
School tie top button must always be fastened with ties correctly worn
School shirt white, long sleeved, with Dowdales name and logo
School shirt white, short sleeved,with Dowdales name and logo (summer term only)
School sweatshirt navy with Dowdales name
Girls compulsory navy school skirt with school logo  -  must be no more than 3” above the knee
Girls compulsory navy school trousers with school logo
Boys compulsory black school trousers with school logo
Boys Socks - one pair only of sensible colour and design
Girls Socks - one pair only of sensible colour and design
Sensible shoes which are plain black and do not cause a risk to Health and Safety.  NO TRAINERS.  NO PUMPS.
Hair

Girls - should be traditional, conventional, neat and tidy and not follow extremes of fashion in terms of colour, cut and length - long hair (below shoulder length) should be tied back.  High standards of appearance must be maintained

Boys - should be traditional and conventional in cut, colour and length (above shoulder length) and ensure high standards of appearance are maintained.

Jewellery

only one small, plain stud per ear in gold or silver and a watch are allowed

For safety reasons rings or necklaces and body piercing of any description are NOT allowed

General:

Pupils are not allowed to wear make-up or nail arnis in school

Pupils must be clean shaven

Sportswear:

Red polo shirt compulsory with  logo
Black shorts compulsory with  logo
Black PE skirt optional with crest (girls only)
  Reversible rugby shirt compulsory for boys in all years
  Black fleece with crest optional for boys and girls in all years

Black PE sweatshirt(girls only)

compulsory for girls in all years
Black track pants with crest - optional for boys and girls in all years
Reversible rugby shirt compulsory for boys in years 7-11
PE socks black with red top - compulsory
Footwear

all pupils – football boots  - must not be "blades" due to Cumbria LA regulations
a pair of non marking trainers for indoor and outdoor use

Shin pads compulsory
Gum shield optional

Performing Arts Wear:

Sky blue T-shirt with the Performing Arts Logo compulsory for all pupils 
PE shorts or PE tracksuit pants with the Performing Arts Logo compulsory for all pupils 
If you are in any doubt over any aspect of school uniform or appearance please consult the school before taking any action.
 Telephone: 01229 897911 / 897912. Fax 01229 897913. enquiries@dowdalesschool.co.uk
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