Uniform – The Gainsborough Academy
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Uniform – The Gainsborough Academy
Uniform
At The Gainsborough Academy, we firmly believe that school uniform allows equality and fairness for all, and that it prepares young people for the world of work, whilst also eliminating social stigmas around class and wealth, and having a positive influence on behaviour and fostering a sense of community.
Our Uniform
School Uniform
Black ‘v neck’ jumper
with white/lilac piping to neck line
and TGA/WPT logos, or
NEW
Black cardigan with white/lilac piping and TGA/WPT logos
TGA clip-on tie
White button-up shirt
Plain black tailored trousers, or
Plain black skirt*, or
Plain black tailored shorts*
Plain black leather shoes or plain black leather trainers#
*Skirts and shorts can be worn throughout the year, but must be knee-length. Skirts must not be the lycra ‘tube’ type and must be worn with black socks or tights. Shorts must be worn with black socks.
#
Footwear must be suitable, plain black leather and show no other colours or embellishments / logos. During the winter months, flat-heeled ankle boots or winter boots are allowed, but these must also be plain black.
PE Uniform
NEW
Black and purple PE t-shirt with TGA logo
Plain black hoodie or sweatshirt
Plain black PE style shorts, or
Plain black sports bottoms / leggings
(Optional) plain black base layer
Trainers*
*No pumps, slip-ons, sliders or flip-flops etc
Please note:
Football / hockey boots are not essential for PE lessons
Jewellery must be removed before PE lessons
Long hair should be tied back
Please label all clothing with full name, including coats, bags and PE kit.
Names on PE kit
Due to safeguarding concerns, and to increase the ability for school to recycle PE kit in our Uniform Bank, students will no longer be able to have their name or initials printed on the PE t-shirt.
Makeup, Nails and Jewellery
Makeup should be discreet and kept at a minimum. False eyelashes and false fingernails are not allowed. Nails should be kept at a neutral colour.
Jewellery must be kept to a minimum, with no more than one small stud earring per ear. No other facial or body piercings are allowed. Rings, bracelets, larger earrings and necklaces are not permitted. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons.
Other Equipment
In addition to school uniform, students are expected to have the following items with them each day:
A bag large enough to carry an A4 book
Their school planner
Equipment for the day – as a minimum, 2x pens, 1x pencil, 1x rubber and 1x ruler in a pencil case
Homework
PE Kit (on PE days)
View our Uniform Policy
View our Uniform Poster
Acceptable Uniform
Uniform Suppliers
School uniform can be purchased from the following uniform suppliers:
Pinder’s Schoolwear
Old Town Hall,
1 Howard Street,
Rotherham,
S65 1JQ
0114 251 3275
Visit Pinder's Website
Uniform Direct
9 Market Street,
Gainsborough,
DN21 2BL
01427 616105
Visit Uniform Direct's Website
Uniform Direct's Price List
Uniform Direct's Buying Guide
Required branded items are limited to the school v-neck jumper (or cardigan) with logos, and the school PE t-shirt with logo. All other items are non-branded and can be purchased from the above uniform suppliers or any clothing retailer, including, but not limited to, Next, M&S, Asda and Tesco.
Uniform & Clothing Bank
WPT operates a Uniform & Clothing Bank, stocked with good-quality new and used uniform items. The scheme gives families suffering financial hardships the opportunity to receive free uniform. It also allows parents who are able, to donate used, good-quality uniform items for the benefit of those less fortunate than themselves. Trust schools are always on the lookout for donations, which are gratefully accepted at school reception.
Uniform items sought for donation:
School jumpers and cardigans
Shirts
Trousers, skirts and shorts
School ties
PE kit including t-shirts and shorts
Coats
Bags
The WPT Uniform & Clothing Bank is operated centrally. Donated items are laundered, catalogued and stored. The Bank operates year-round, with collection drives taking place at set points throughout the year.
Families in need can access the Bank by emailing
uniformbank@wickersleypt.org
.
Uniform & Clothing Bank
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Uniform
At The Gainsborough Academy, we firmly believe that school uniform allows equality and fairness for all, and that it prepares young people for the world of work, whilst also eliminating social stigmas around class and wealth, and having a positive influence on behaviour and fostering a sense of community.
Our Uniform
School Uniform
Black ‘v neck’ jumper
with white/lilac piping to neck line
and TGA/WPT logos, or
NEW
Black cardigan with white/lilac piping and TGA/WPT logos
TGA clip-on tie
White button-up shirt
Plain black tailored trousers, or
Plain black skirt*, or
Plain black tailored shorts*
Plain black leather shoes or plain black leather trainers#
*Skirts and shorts can be worn throughout the year, but must be knee-length. Skirts must not be the lycra ‘tube’ type and must be worn with black socks or tights. Shorts must be worn with black socks.
#
Footwear must be suitable, plain black leather and show no other colours or embellishments / logos. During the winter months, flat-heeled ankle boots or winter boots are allowed, but these must also be plain black.
PE Uniform
NEW
Black and purple PE t-shirt with TGA logo
Plain black hoodie or sweatshirt
Plain black PE style shorts, or
Plain black sports bottoms / leggings
(Optional) plain black base layer
Trainers*
*No pumps, slip-ons, sliders or flip-flops etc
Please note:
Football / hockey boots are not essential for PE lessons
Jewellery must be removed before PE lessons
Long hair should be tied back
Please label all clothing with full name, including coats, bags and PE kit.
Names on PE kit
Due to safeguarding concerns, and to increase the ability for school to recycle PE kit in our Uniform Bank, students will no longer be able to have their name or initials printed on the PE t-shirt.
Makeup, Nails and Jewellery
Makeup should be discreet and kept at a minimum. False eyelashes and false fingernails are not allowed. Nails should be kept at a neutral colour.
Jewellery must be kept to a minimum, with no more than one small stud earring per ear. No other facial or body piercings are allowed. Rings, bracelets, larger earrings and necklaces are not permitted. Earrings must be removed for PE lessons.
Other Equipment
In addition to school uniform, students are expected to have the following items with them each day:
A bag large enough to carry an A4 book
Their school planner
Equipment for the day – as a minimum, 2x pens, 1x pencil, 1x rubber and 1x ruler in a pencil case
Homework
PE Kit (on PE days)
View our Uniform Policy
View our Uniform Poster
Acceptable Uniform
Uniform Suppliers
School uniform can be purchased from the following uniform suppliers:
Pinder’s Schoolwear
Old Town Hall,
1 Howard Street,
Rotherham,
S65 1JQ
0114 251 3275
Visit Pinder's Website
Uniform Direct
9 Market Street,
Gainsborough,
DN21 2BL
01427 616105
Visit Uniform Direct's Website
Uniform Direct's Price List
Uniform Direct's Buying Guide
Required branded items are limited to the school v-neck jumper (or cardigan) with logos, and the school PE t-shirt with logo. All other items are non-branded and can be purchased from the above uniform suppliers or any clothing retailer, including, but not limited to, Next, M&S, Asda and Tesco.
Uniform & Clothing Bank
WPT operates a Uniform & Clothing Bank, stocked with good-quality new and used uniform items. The scheme gives families suffering financial hardships the opportunity to receive free uniform. It also allows parents who are able, to donate used, good-quality uniform items for the benefit of those less fortunate than themselves. Trust schools are always on the lookout for donations, which are gratefully accepted at school reception.
Uniform items sought for donation:
School jumpers and cardigans
Shirts
Trousers, skirts and shorts
School ties
PE kit including t-shirts and shorts
Coats
Bags
The WPT Uniform & Clothing Bank is operated centrally. Donated items are laundered, catalogued and stored. The Bank operates year-round, with collection drives taking place at set points throughout the year.
Families in need can access the Bank by emailing
uniformbank@wickersleypt.org
.
Uniform & Clothing Bank
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