Uniform

Uniform EssentialsAt Darwen Vale High School, we take pride in our appearance. Wearing the correct uniform helps to create a positive impression of our school and promotes a sense of belonging within our community. All students are expected to wear full school uniform when travelling to and from school and throughout the school day.Items marked with an asterisk (*) must be purchased from our approved uniform supplier.Required Uniform*Official Darwen Vale black jumper*Official Darwen Vale house tieBlack pleated skirt (waistband must remain flat at all times)Black tailored trousers (not denim, cords, bootleg or skinny-fit styles)Plain light blue shirt, short or long sleevedBlack leather or leather-look shoes with no visible branding (trainers are not permitted)Black or navy outdoor coat (denim jackets, leather jackets and hooded sweatshirts are not permitted)Students may wear either the approved skirt or tailored trousers. Tailored shorts may be worn after the May half-term holiday.Additional RequirementsShirts must be tucked in at all times, with the top button fastened.When wearing a skirt:Black tights with no patterns must be worn from the Autumn Term until May half-term.Plain black knee-length socks may be worn after May half-term.Socks must be plain black, with no patterns, bows or decorative features.Outdoor coats should not be worn inside the school building. If Uniform Is Incorrect We understand that exceptional circumstances can occasionally arise. In these cases, students should bring a note from home explaining the situation and indicating when the uniform issue will be resolved. Full uniform should be reinstated as soon as possible.Students who attend school in incorrect uniform without a note may be required to return home and change or may be required to borrow uniform from our uniform store.

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 are also available at the school.

PE kit essential items: PE kit is only to be worn during PE lessons. *Official Darwen Vale t-shirt – black/maroon. *Official Darwen Vale quarter zip top – black/maroon. Black shorts or tracksuit bottoms Black football socks. Trainers – indoor use. Football boots, no metal studs – outdoor use (3G and field). No leggings or cycle shorts​​

Make-up, eyelash extensions and nail varnish/false nails Make-up, eyelash extensions, nail polish, and false nails are not permitted. Any visible make-up or nail varnish that is worn will be required to be removed immediately.   Jewellery One small set of stud is permitted in each ear lobe. One clear nose stud is permitted.   The following items are not permitted: Facial, mouth and navel piercings including those that are transparent. Hooped earrings/earrings that are not studs including those that are transparent. Necklaces, bracelets and other jewellery.  Cigarettes Any students found to be smoking or in possession of cigarettes will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.    E-cigarettes Any students found to be smoking or in possession of e-cigarettes will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.   Aerosols Due to health and safety aerosols are not permitted at the Academy. Students are permitted to bring roll on deodorant if required.   Chewing gum Any students chewing gum, will be sanctioned in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy.   Other Banned Items Include Permanent markers Energy drinks  Tippex