Boys Dress Regulations

Boys are expected to present a clean, smart and tidy appearance. Hair should be clean, tidy and no longer than on the collar.  Extremes of style or colour are not acceptable. The discreet wearing of jewellery is acceptable, but earrings are not allowed. The Housemaster/Housemistress, in consultation with the Headmaster, will decide what constitutes acceptable standards of dress in individual cases.

 

JACKET	*School Blazer, with crest
TROUSERS	Plain, dark grey, tailored (denim, brushed cotton or 'chino' style is not allowed).
SHIRT	Plain white.
TIE	*School tie.
PULLOVER (optional)	*Plain, navy, crested V-neck, worn under jacket.
SOCKS	Plain, dark.
SHOES	Formal black leather (not boots or suede).
SCARF (optional)	*School scarf.

 

Articles marked *must be obtained from the School Shop.

DRESS REGULATION NOTES

 

Where pupils are without the specified clothing as appropriate, the Housemaster/Housemistress will issue order forms for the purchase of items. 

 

1. School Tracksuit: Pupils going to and from PE and Theatre Studies lessons may wear the School Tracksuit. For all Games/Activities pupils should wear appropriate School kit including the School Tracksuit.
2. Name Tapes: Each article must be clearly marked with a name tape with a pupil's initials, surname in full and House (S, W, A, I, K, T, E, G, D, F, M).  (It is particularly important that towels and duvet covers are properly marked).  Omissions will be rectified at School and a charge of 25p per article made. For example, the name tape for G H Johnson in School House should read:

G H JOHNSON, S

3. Informal Dress: Casual clothes may be worn at times specified by the Headmaster, the Housemaster /Housemistress. Since storage space is very limited, it would be appreciated if the amount is kept to a minimum.
4. Raincoat/Overcoat: A warm, rainproof garment is required for everyday use.  Extremes of fashion are not acceptable.  A good quality plain anorak may be worn instead.
5. Hats: No hats are to be worn except when necessary as a protection from the weather.  Baseball caps are not permitted with School Dress, or indoors.
6. Earrings: For safety reasons, girls are only allowed to wear plain studs or sleeper earrings and these must not be worn during games or PE.  Boys are not allowed to wear earrings.
7. 7. Linen for Boarders: Most boarders prefer to bring their own duvet and pillow to School which must have covers/cases that are coloured or patterned, not plain white, and the duvet cover fasteners must be poppers, not buttons.  Two duvet covers are needed.  All of these items should be named.  If a boarder is unable to bring his/her own duvet and pillow, the School will provide both.  School duvets are usually filled with synthetic fibres and pillows are often feather filled.
8. 8. Summer Term: As an alternative to normal dress, pupils may wear the School navy polo shirt with or without the School navy v-neck pullover.
9. 9. Identification of Games Clothing: In order to be able to identify the ownership of games clothing more readily, and to prevent illicit "borrowing", we are asking Parents to mark shirts/tops and skirts, shorts/trousers with a large name label sewn on the inside of the neck or waistband of each garment. PLEASE USE CASH'S NAME TAPES (STYLE No 18) OR NAME TAPES FROM SCHOOL SHOP (SIZE 4)

WITH RED LETTERING ON A WHITE BACKGROUND.

BOYS' CLOTHES LIST

 

Articles marked * must be obtained from the School Shop.  Other articles are available there, but they may be obtained elsewhere provided that they comply with School requirements.  The School Shop will advise Parents in doubt.

 

The following items are required by the Dress Regulations.  Please note that the numbers suggested are the minimum requirements and that some items may be marked as optional.

 

Number	Articles
1	*School blazer with crest
2 prs	Trousers: plain, dark grey, tailored
1	*Plain, navy pullover (V-neck) (optional)
4 - 6	White shirts
3	*Navy polo shirts (Summer Term) (optional)
1	*School tie
1 pr	Shoes, black, leather - not boots, fashion shoes or suede
6 prs	Socks (plain dark)
1	*School scarf (optional)
1	Backpack in a dark colour for carrying books.  (A games bag
	for carrying games clothing for away matches)
	Games Kit:
1 pr	*Leys dark blue rugby shorts
2 prs	*Navy PE/tennis/hockey/gym shorts
1 - 2	*PE/Summer Games shirt
1 - 2	*Navy Games shirt
2 prs	*Games socks
1	*Leys Tracksuit top
1	*Leys Tracksuit trousers
3 prs	White socks
1	*Leys Sweatshirt
1pr	* Cricket trousers (for pupils selected for cricket teams)
1	*Base layer (optional)
1	Swimming shorts + towel
1 pr	Football boots (rugby, with screw-in aluminium studs) RFU approved
1 pr	Gym shoes (white, with non-marking sole for indoor use only)
1 pr	Astro shoes (appropriate for use on both artificial and turf surfaces)
1	Gum shield (for rugby, hockey, football)
1	Water bottle

 

The following items will be necessary for Boarders
	Wash kit		Coat hangers
2	Nightwear		Brush, comb, nail scissors, toothbrush, clothes brush
	Underwear	12	Name tapes, for articles bought during the term
1	Dressing Gown	OPTIONAL
1	Slippers	2	Duvet covers (optional) must be coloured/patterned
3	Bath towels with loops		Trunk (optional)
	Raincoat/Overcoat		Tuck box, with initials painted on it (optional)
2	Net washbags		Padlocks for tuck box and trunk