Ellesmere Port Catholic High (Stocked in Ellesmere Port Only)

All Students in Years 7, 8 & 9

All Students in Years 10 & 11

Skirt

EPCHS tartan kilt or pinafore dress. Skirt/dress length should be below the knee.

Navy tailored skirt or pinafore dress or a tartan kilt or pinafore dress. Skirt/dress length should be below the knee.

Trousers

Plain dark grey tailored school trousers in a traditional style.

Navy blue school trousers in a traditional style.

Blouse

Plain, pale blue. Button to neck.

Plain, pale blue open neck. If the shirt is a button up shirt, a tie must be worn.

Shirt

Plain, pale blue.

Tie

Ties are compulsory.

Compulsory for all button up shirts. Not required for blouses with a revere collar.

Jumper/

Cardigan

Grey, v-neck (not with zips) (optional). Sweatshirts or tracksuit tops / hoodies may not be worn.

Navy blue, v-neck (not with zips) (optional). Sweatshirts or tracksuit tops / hoodies may not be worn.

Socks

Plain white or grey.

Plain white or black if worn with trousers or navy if worn with a skirt.

Tights

Black or grey.

Black or navy.

Shoes

Navy, black or brown plain, sensible, flat shoes. Must be strong and suitable for school. Boots are unsuitable.

Navy or black plain sensible, flat shoes. Must be strong and suitable for school. Boots are unsuitable.

Blazer

Navy with the school badge.

Outdoor Coat

Large enough to be worn over a blazer, waterproof, and warm. Any dark colour is suitable. Please buy as plain as possible without slogans or logos. Tracksuit tops, hooded or light fashion jackets are not suitable and are not allowed to be worn for school. Denim or leather coats are not allowed and expensive coats are not advised.

Coats are not to be worn in the school building. They can be carried or put in their bag or locker.

Scarves

Not part of school uniform and if worn to and from school, they must be in bags or lockers during the day.

Bags

Must be large enough to carry everything required for the school day. Students MUST have a backpack, e.g. it should be robust and large enough to hold an A4 folder and large textbooks without damage. Fashion style bags are not allowed.

PE Kit for All

School sector standard polo shirt with emblem or school sector T-shirt with emblem;
School shorts/ skort with emblem;
Long navy socks for outdoors sports;
White sports socks for indoor sports;
Long navy football socks for football and rugby lessons:
Trainers (non-marking, not fashion shoes such as Converse or Vans);
Football boots;
Shin pads;
Gum shield;
Optional – During the winter months students should layer up eg. A plain long-sleeved top, long sleeve mid layer, blue fleece with school badge, school tracksuit bottoms with emblem or school navy leggings;
Plain navy hats and gloves are also allowed – dependent on the activity.

Dress code for Sixth Form Students

We expect all our students to have very high professional standards and uniform is no exception to this. Sixth Form is about preparing our students for the world of work and so it is important that all students have high standards of personal appearance. Our uniform policy has been put together with our Sixth Form Leadership team.

· Tailored black skirt fitted to the waist, just above or below the knee.

· Black pinafore dress, just on or below the knee.

· Full length tailored black trousers fitted to the waist.

· Black jacket (blazer) - no colouring or non-textile materials.

· White blouse or shirt.

· Sixth Form tie, navy blue with the school crest.

· Flat black/brown shoes, no trainers, pumps or working boots.

· Black, dark navy or flesh coloured tights with skirts or black socks with trousers. Fashion patterned tights are not permitted.

· Outside coats/jackets/hoodies are not allowed to be worn inside school.

· Discreet jewellery, which may include a necklace, bracelet, watch, ring and one pair of stud earrings through the ear lobe.