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Amherst School

Amherst School

Uniform

The wearing of correct uniform is one way in which the school promotes its sense of community and high standards of self-discipline and tidiness. Children are expected to take pride in their personal appearance, pride in their school and to look after their clothing and possessions.

 

Uniform Requirements

  • Please ensure all items of clothing are clearly named
  • All uniform is available from our new supplier Horncastles (www.horncastles.co.uk / 01732 453574). Horncastles will supply uniform online & from their shop located in Sevenoaks Town.
  • Uniform in bold should ideally have a logo.
  • Most items are standard purchases that can be made in any high street store.
  • Second-hand uniform sales are run by the Parent teacher Association

 

Winter Uniform Summer Uniform

Logo V-neck navy blue jumper / cardigan

Logo V-neck navy blue jumper / cardigan

School tie

Dark grey shorts/ trousers (not black/charcoal) with grey socks (ankle or knee length, not trainer socks)

Navy blue winter coat with logo - ideally dark/ navy/ black/blue winter coats

Blue check dress with white/navy socks (not trainer socks) or Navy pinafore dress/skirt (no embellishments) with navy or white socks (ankle or knee length not trainer socks)

Dark grey shorts/ trousers (not black/charcoal) with grey socks (ankle or knee length, not   trainer socks)

Short sleeved white shirt with school tie

Navy pinafore dress/skirt(no embellishments) with   navy or white socks (ankle or knee length not trainer socks) or navy tights

Black school shoes (not trainers or boots)

Long/short sleeved white shirt

Ideally dark/ navy/ black/blue waterproof coats

Black school shoes (no trainers or boots)

 

 

Games

Swimming

Logo navy blue polo shirt

Swimming trunks (not loose fitting Bermuda/surf shorts) / one piece swimsuit

Logo navy blue sweatshirt or

Swim hat

Logo Navy blue Team Amherst Hoodie

Towel

Navy blue shorts/ navy blue skort

 

White sports socks / Navy Football socks

 

Navy blue tracksuit trousers

Other

Trainers (for on playground and indoor use),

Football boots (hockey, rugby, football, lacrosse) and shin pads

School rucksack with logo

Mouth guards for hockey/rugby/lacrosse

 

School cap with logo / plain navy blue (summer)

 

 

  • For health and hygiene reasons, long hair should be tied back with plain hair ties and bands that conform to school colours (neutral, white, navy, grey, gold)
  • Dyed hair and nail varnish is not permitted
  • Make up is not permitted
  • Only one pair of plain stud earrings are permitted. Earrings should be removed for PE or covered in medical tape. If a child cannot remove earrings themselves then these should be removed at home on PE days.
  • No other jewellery is permitted (unless for verifiable religious or health reasons)

 

All clothing must be clearly labelled.