School Uniform

The following regulations regarding school uniform must be strictly adhered to. Uniform must conform with that stocked by the authorised suppliers.

BOYS’ UNIFORM

Compulsory Items

Regulation school blazer
Black regulation school trousers – ‘skinny’ leg trousers are not permitted.
School tie with ‘House’ stripe. Pupils will be informed of their House with its distinctive tie when they are enrolled in the school (The Sixth Form have a distinctive tie which is only available to purchase from the school).
Plain white shirt.
Black socks
Plain black belt
Plain black leather/leather effect footwear (Training or casual shoes are not permitted).

Optional Items

Jumper - light grey with V neck (optional) (pupils may wear a navy Kukri blast fleece under their blazer as an alternative to the jumper)
A regulation school scarf may be worn (no other type is permitted).
A plain black or navy unbranded coat over the blazer (to and from school but removed once in the school building)

GIRLS’ UNIFORM

Compulsory Items

Regulation school blazer.
Skirt of regulation style and colour, with two inverted pleats front and back. Must be worn on the knee.

Regulation 1880 club black trousers – ‘skinny’ leg trousers are not permitted

School tie with ‘House’ stripe. Pupils will be informed of their House with its distinctive tie when they are enrolled in the school (The Sixth Form have a distinctive tie which is only available to be purchased from the school)
Plain white shirt.
Dark green opaque tights. Years 10-14 (Years 8 & 9 may wear tights if they prefer)

Knee-length dark green socks Years 8-9 only (Plain black socks should be worn with trousers).
Plain black FLAT leather/leather effect/patent shoes. No suede or canvas permitted. No training or casual shoes.

Optional Items

Regulation green V-necked jumper/cardigan (optional) - pupils may wear a navy Kukri blast fleece under their blazer as an alternative to the jumper.
A regulation school scarf may be worn (no other type is permitted).
A plain black or navy unbranded coat over the blazer (to and from school but removed once in the school building)

Authorised stockists of uniform:

Bingham’s Schoolwear, Main Street, Newcastle

J J Donnelly, Market Street, Downpatrick

Marshalls, Main Street, Saintfield

Minders, Market Street, Downpatrick

Pricewise, Market Street, Downpatrick

Rhoda Stewart, High Street, Ballynahinch

An outline of the boys and girls PE uniform is found on the following pages below

These items can be purchased via the Kukri Online Shop which opens three times each year; in May, September and January. Refunds and exchanges can be arranged via the School Finance Office where contingency purchases can also be made in between openings of the online shop. The details of the online shop will be forwarded in a separate email and can also be found on the school website.

Boys
Navy Kukri PE top	These items are required for PE and Games.
Plain white (for PE) and green and Navy Kukri socks or Plain Dark navy unbranded knee length socks (for Games)
Trainers suitable for indoor/outdoor use and football boots	For grass-based activities
Whilst the items above are compulsory, students have some choice regarding legwear. It is hoped that this choice aids with affordability and increases comfort. At least one of the following items of legwear must be chosen.
Plain, dark-navy unbranded tracksuit bottoms OR Navy Kukri tapered tracksuit bottoms	Uniform compliant tracksuit bottoms can be worn for PE and Games activities both inside and outside. They can also be worn when travelling to sports fixtures, school trips or on the way home following extra-curricular activities. Shorts are required by team players eg. rugby, tennis
Navy Kukri shorts
The items below are optional but often chosen for additional comfort or practicality.
Green Kukri rugby jersey	This optional product is suitable for sustained and competitive rugby activities.
Navy Kukri blast fleece	These optional items can be worn both for PE and also under blazers. The Kukri hooded top is no longer available for purchase but can be worn if already bought. A grey jumper is the only other mid-layer permitted.*
Navy Kukri hooded top*
Rugby wet top	Can be worn for additional comfort during outdoor activities or during wet weather.

Girls
Navy PE top	These items are required for PE and Games lessons.
Plain white (for PE) AND green and navy Kukri socks or plain dark navy unbranded knee length socks (for Games)
Trainers suitable for indoor/outdoor use
Whilst the items above are compulsory, students have some choice regarding legwear. It is hoped that this choice aids with affordability and increases comfort. At least one of the following items of legwear must be chosen.
Plain, dark navy unbranded tracksuit bottoms OR Navy Kukri tapered tracksuit bottoms	Uniform compliant tracksuit bottoms or leggings can be worn for PE and Games activities both inside and outside. They can also be worn when travelling to sports fixtures, school trips or on the way home following extra-curricular activities. Skorts are required by team players e.g Hockey, netball, tennis. No other legwear will be permitted.
Navy Kukri leggings
Navy Kukri PE skort
The items below are optional but often chosen for additional comfort or practicality.
Navy Kukri blast fleece	These optional items can be worn both for PE and also under blazers. The Kukri hooded top is no longer available for purchase but can be worn if already bought. A green school jumper/cardigan is the only other mid-layer permitted.*
Navy Kukri hooded top*

Hockey wet top	Can be worn for additional comfort during outdoor activities or during wet weather.

In addition to uniform requirements, items of personal protective equipment are strongly advised eg. gumshields

The school is committed to ensuring that no child misses out on opportunities to participate in sporting activities on the grounds of affordability of clothing or equipment. Where branded items or specialist equipment are required for sporting competition, a loan system will be in place for those unable to purchase items. Where pupils or their parents have concerns, they should speak to members of the Pastoral team or PE team. Discretion is assured.

Pre-worn Uniform

The school operates a pre-worn uniform bank. Parents are encouraged to donate blazers, trousers, skirts, shoes, items of PE wear or equipment (eg. hockey sticks, football boots) that are clean and in good condition to the school. Items can be accessed at publicised intervals throughout the year or by contacting the school.