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Upper School Uniform

The School Shop

Girls1. Uniform required by girls in the Sixth form

• Girls in the Sixth form wear a skirt or trouser suit of formal, conventional design. The suit must be plain dark or navy blue, dark grey or black. A faint pinstripe is allowed. The jacket must be single breasted with conventional lapels. The jacket, skirts and trousers must be of matching material.

The skirt hemline for a skirt suit must not be lower than mid- calf nor higher than knee length, and any split in the back should be no more than 5 cm.

The trousers for a trouser suit must be full length and straight legged (no flared, skinny, wide legged or capri length trousers).

Suits are not available from the School Shop.

• At least one pair of flat black plain and polishable leather shoes. Patent leather, suede, canvas or trainer style shoes are not acceptable and stilettos are not allowed. Plain black leather knee length boots may be worn with the skirt suit and black ankle boots with the trouser suit in winter with no more than a 5 cm heel.

• At least one plain Navy blue, dark grey or black long-sleeve or slip-over sleeveless v-necked jumper, or a v-necked fitted cardigan (with buttons not zips) suitable to be worn under a jacket. Hoods, stripes and logos are not allowed.

2. Uniform required by girls in Block II

(3rd, 4th & 5th forms)

• Girls in Block II require a Navy blue blazer with school badge, and 2 Clifton skirts (Black Watch Tartan).

• At least one pair of black plain and polishable flat leather shoes. Patent leather, suede, canvas or trainer style shoes are not acceptable and stilettos are not allowed.

• At least one plain Navy blue, dark grey or black long-sleeve or slip-over sleeveless v-necked jumper suitable to be worn under a jacket. Hoods, stripes and logos are not allowed.

3. Uniform required by all girls

• At least 5 white long-sleeved blouses with Peter Pan collars (rounded not pointed). Cap sleeved fitted blouses are allowed with summer dress.

• Black tights.

• 2 House ties.

4. Optional Items

• Girls in the Sixth form may wear plain cream, pale blue or pale pink blouses instead of white, except on formal occasions.

• Coats should be of plain dark colours with no decoration and large enough to fit over a blazer.

• Underwear and night attire are not subject to special regulation, but must be in sufficient quantity to fit the weekly laundry cycle. At least seven pairs of opaque black tights and underwear are recommended for boarders.

• The Clifton scarf is recommended. Other scarves or gloves must be plain dark blue or dark grey/black to match the suit.

• A black skirt is useful for members of the Choir and Orchestra.

5. Sports clothing required by all girls

Games

• 1 Clifton hoodie.

• 1 Clifton track suit bottoms.

• 1 House colours polo shirt.

• 1 Clifton navy games skort (combined skirt and shorts).

• 1 Pair games socks & 1 pair match socks.

• 1 Plain swimming costume.

• 1 Pair indoor non-marking gym shoes.

• 1 Pair Astroturf shoes for hockey.

• 1 Pair trainers suitable for running.

• 2 Pairs white sports socks.

• 1 Navy T-shirt.

• 1 Storm Jacket.

Team sports requirements

• Those who represent the School may be asked to buy additional kit, such as a Clifton tennis skirt.

• Fitted gum shields and hockey sticks are compulsory for all 3rd & 4th form girls and for all team players.

Boys1. Uniform required by boys in the Sixth form

• Boys in the Sixth form wear a suit of conventional design. The suit must be plain dark or navy blue, dark grey or black. A faint pinstripe is allowed. These are not available from the School Shop.

• At least one plain Navy blue, dark grey or black long-sleeve or slip-over sleeveless v-necked jumper, or a v-necked fitted cardigan (with buttons not zips) suitable to be worn under a jacket. Hoods, stripes and logos are not allowed.

• At least five white shirts of formal design.

2. Uniform required by boys in Block II

(3rd, 4th & 5th forms)

• Boys in Block II require a Navy blue blazer with Clifton badge, and 2 pairs of charcoal trousers.

• At least one plain Navy blue, dark grey or black long-sleeve or slip-over sleeveless v-necked jumper suitable to be worn under a jacket. Hoods, stripes and logos are not allowed.

• At least five white shirts of formal design (not buttoned collars).

3. Uniform required by all boys

• 2 Pairs of black and polishable leather shoes. Casual shoes, ‘trainers’ or boots are not acceptable.

• 2 House ties.

• Black, charcoal or navy socks.

4. Optional Items

• Boys in the Sixth form may wear plain cream, pale blue or pale pink shirts instead of white, except on formal occasions.

• Waistcoats must be plain in colour.

• Coats should be of plain dark colour with no decoration, and large enough to fit over a blazer.

• Underwear and night attire are not subject to special regulation, but must be in sufficient quantity to fit the weekly laundry cycle. At least seven pairs of socks and underwear are recommended for boarders.

• The Clifton scarf is recommended. Other scarves or gloves must be plain dark blue, dark grey or black to match the suit.

5. Sports clothing required by all boys

Games

• 1 Clifton hoodie.

• 1 Clifton track suit bottoms.

• 1 House colours polo shirt.

• 1 Light blue and 1 Navy blue rugby shirt.

• 2 Pairs navy games shorts.

• 2 Pairs games socks.

• 1 Pair swimming trunks or shorts.

• Depending on season, 1 pair rugby, soccer, or cricket boots, or, for hockey, 1 pair Astroturf shoes.

• 1 Pair indoor non-marking gym shoes.

• 1 Pair trainers suitable for running.

• 2 Pairs white sports socks.

• 1 Storm Jacket.

Team sports requirements

• Those who represent the School may be asked to buy additional kit, such as a Clifton cricket sweater or hockey shirt.

• Fitted gum shields are compulsory for all boys playing rugby and hockey.

General Information for allAll pupils must come to school each term with the required clothing, clearly marked with nametapes showing Name and House.

The following are the standard abbreviations:

School House - SH Hallward’s House - HH Moberly’s House - MH North Town – NT Wiseman’s House - WiH South Town – ST Watson’s House – WaH East Town – ET Oakeley’s House - OH West Town – WT Worcester House - WoH Holland’s House – HLH

Boarders should bring at least a dozen extra nametapes and give them to the House Matron for emergencies. Shoes and other footwear should be clearly marked. Loops should be added to games clothes. Bed linen is provided in the boarding houses, but pupils usually bring their own duvet covers (Houses will provide details).

All items of compulsory uniform are available from the School Shop and may be either ordered in advance or purchased before term starts.

The school uniform is designed to be smart, durable and sensibly priced.

Pupils are permitted to wear informal clothing at certain times. Such clothing must also be named. There should be no extremes of fashion.

The School Shop supplies all the games items listed, and has a comprehensive range of other sports goods.

All items are returnable if in unused condition and with tags.

The Second-hand ShopThe Friends of Clifton run a second-hand shop with a variety of items including uniform, sportswear and games clothes. Please email focshop@cliftoncollege.com for further details.

The School ShopTelephone: 0117 315 7620 Email: schoolshop@cliftoncollege.com Website: www.cliftoncollege.com

For the sale of:• All new uniform for the Upper School. Samples always in

stock to view and to order.

• Clifton sportswear and a complete range of games clothes and equipment.

• Stationery and textbooks.

• Drinks and snacks.

OPENING TIMES FOR ALL SCHOOL SHOP DEPARTMENTS: During Term: 8.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 8.15am to 2.00pm Saturday Appointments are recommended for uniform fittings.

HOLIDAY OPENINGA service is available throughout the summer holidays with the exception of the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday - Monday inclusive) and the last week in July (closed for stocktaking). We strongly advise that you call us to make an appointment.

9am to 4pm Monday to Friday | 9am to 1pm Saturday

Uniform may be pre-ordered and these goods will be available for collection from the School Shop on arrival at Clifton. An alteration and name taping service is available on request.