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 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 throughout the year.
| Winter Uniform | Summer Uniform |
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Amherst School Tie |
Dark grey shorts/trousers (not black/charcoal) with grey socks (ankle or knee length, not trainer socks) |
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Logo V-neck navy blue jumper/cardigan
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Blue check dress with white/navy socks (not trainer socks) or |
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Navy blue winter coat with logo - ideally dark/ navy/ black/blue winter coats |
Navy pinafore dress/skirt (no embellishments) with navy or white socks (ankle or knee length not trainer socks) |
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Dark grey shorts/ trousers (not black/charcoal) with grey socks (ankle or knee length, not trainer socks) |
Short sleeved white shirt with Amherst school tie |
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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) |
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Long/short sleeved white shirt |
Ideally dark/ navy/ black/blue waterproof coats |
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Black school shoes (no trainers or boots) School winter hat with logo/plain navy blue |
School cap with logo/plain navy blue |
| Games |
Swimming |
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Logo navy blue polo shirt |
Swimming trunks (not loose fitting Bermuda/surf shorts) / one piece swimsuit |
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Logo navy blue sweatshirt or |
Swim hat |
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Logo Navy blue Team Amherst Hoodie (available once per year through the PTA) |
Towel |
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Navy blue shorts/ navy blue skort |
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White sports socks / Navy Football socks |
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Navy blue tracksuit trousers |
Other |
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Trainers (for on playground and indoor use), Football boots (hockey, rugby, football, lacrosse) and shin pads |
School rucksack with logo/plain |
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Mouth guards for hockey/rugby/lacrosse |
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School PE/swimming bag (clearly named) with logo/plain |
- 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)