Appearance
The appearance of the pupils reflects very much on the School and all pupils are expected to wear school uniform to and from school and to maintain a smart and clean appearance. The uniform requirements are quite clear and girls must wear only the specified tailored trousers or skirt.
It is vital that all property, including items of clothing, is plainly marked with the pupil’s name.
Jeans, training pants, boot leg, ski pants, sweatshirts and denim or leather jackets should not be worn. Training shoes of any colour and boots are not allowed in school.
In extreme circumstances if there has to be a variation from the required standard, pupils should be provided with a note explaining the situation and giving a date when the uniform will be complete. The full uniform must be reinstated in as short a time as possible.
Pupils risk being sent home to get changed if wearing incorrect uniform without a note.
For further information see our
appearance and school dress guide here.
Purchasing Uniforms
Garments in the distinctive school colours with logo can be obtained from:
• Gray’s, Northgate, Blackburn Tel: 514257
• Derek Whittaker & Co, 3 Waterloo Pavilions, Church Street, Blackburn BB1 5AL Tel: 676047
• Snazzys, 24 Bridge Street, Darwen
School ties and badges are also available at the school from Pupil Services.
Protective Clothing
It is expected that aprons will be worn in CDT and Home Economics.
Aprons are available from the uniform outlets.
Sweatshirts
Forms for sweatshirts are available from Pupil Services.
Jewellery
The only items of jewellery allowed are a wrist watch and for pupils with pierced ears, one small plain metal stud in each ear. Nose,eyebrow, lip and navel studs are not allowed. (This includes clear plastic replacements).
All jewellery may have to be removed for safety reasons, on request from a member of staff. Make-up and nail varnish may not be worn.
Hair
All styles must be neat and tidy. Unusual or bizarre styles, colours and excessive braiding and ornamentation are not allowed.
Items not Allowed
Please note the following items are not permitted in school:
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Cigarettes and smoking materials
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Aerosols
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Tippex
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Permanent markers
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Any other materials damaging to health
PE Kits
Boys PE Kit:
Darwen Vale Badged Hoody - Navy Blue
Darwen Vale Badged Polo Shirt - Navy Blue
Darwen Vale Shorts - Navy Blue
Socks - Navy Blue
Trainers - for indoor use and 3G astro
Football Boots - for outdoor use (3G astro and field)
Girls PE Kit:
Darwen Vale Badged Hoody - Navy Blue
Darwen Vale Badged Polo Shirt - Navy Blue
Darwen Vale Shorts or Skort - Navy Blue
Darwen Vale Badged Leggings - Navy Blue
Socks - Navy Blue (optional)
Trainers - for indoor use and 3G astro
Football Boots - for outdoor use (3G astro and field)
