Uniform

Girls’ Uniform

Girls’ Uniform Years 8-14

Blazer: Navy blazer with an integrated school crest (already stitched in) Sixth form students wear a Green Blazer.

Skirt: Regulation mid-grey double kick pleat front and back

Blouse: White, long sleeves

Tie: Regulation school tie (Navy and green stripe with school crest)

V-neck pullover or cardigan: Mid-grey jumper with double navy trim

Hoodies:  College regulation navy hoodie with stitched school crest purchased directly from the College – (Optional item)
Sixth form pupils are permitted to wear their Year 12 ‘Leavers’ hoodies in one of the three school colours:  Navy, Bottle Green or Grey or alternatively a College Regulation Bottle Green fleece with the Priory Crest.  All of these items are to act as a layer underneath the school blazer.

Socks: Mid-grey knee length socks

Tights: Navy

Footwear:  Plain black, flat-heeled, leather or leather-look shoes, not boots or sandals, trainers, trainer-styles, canvas, fabric or other textile.  Shoes should have no emblems, flashes or other decorative additions 

Outerwear: College regulation outdoor jacket or a plain black or navy or grey jacket with no contrasting stripes or panels (no hoodies, tracksuit tops or sportswear – type jackets)

Scarf: College regulation (this item is optional, but no other type of scarf is permitted as an alternative)

Boys’ Uniform

Boys’ Uniform Years 8-14

Summer Uniform

Students have the option to wear a Summer uniform from the early May Bank Holiday through the Summer Term up to the end of June. All aspects of college’s uniform will remain the same as for the rest of the year except in relation to the following options:

• A college regulation summer shirt / blouse, open necked, short sleeved shirt / blouse worn without the college tie. The shirt/blouse must be worn tucked into the waistband of the trousers/skirt.  This shirt/blouse is a navy and white fine stripe and available in our larger stockists.

The college regulation blazer must be worn to and from college, but can be stored safely in the  school bag or locker during the school day.

Jewellery

It is the college’s policy that pupils are permitted to wear a wrist watch and one plain ear stud in the

lobe of each ear. No other jewellery is permitted. No other facial or bodily piercings are permitted.

Jewellery worn in line with the school policy must be removed for PE and other sporting activities.

Hair

It is the college’s policy that pupils’ hair should be kept neat and tidy. Hair colour should be

naturally occurring. Hair styles that the college considers to be exaggerated or excessive will not

be permitted. Long hair should be tied back for all practical work including PE, HE and TD.

Make Up

It is the college’s policy that pupils are not permitted to wear make up, nail polish or any kind of

gel / artificial nails.

Tattoos

It is illegal to have a tattoo if you are under the age of 18. It is also the college’s policy that pupils

are not permitted to have any visible tattoos.

Badges and Emblems

It is the college’s policy that only badges and emblems associated with college clubs and

achievements can be worn on the uniform by students. Badges and emblems representing

charities approved by the college may also be worn. In such instances, they should be attached

safely to the lapel of the college blazer.

Coats and Outdoor Wear

Coats and gloves should be removed when in the college building and should be stored safely,

either in pupil’s school bag or locker throughout the college day, unless needed for break /

lunchtime outdoor recreation. Whilst college regulation scarves can be worn in the building, in the

interests of health and safety, they must be removed for all practical activities.

Suppliers

Our college uniform can be obtained from:

• Roberts School Wear, 24 Central Avenue, Bangor (Tel: 02891270516)

• Gowdy’s, 121-131 Woodstock Road, Belfast (Tel: 02890732427)

• David Crawford, 1 Conway Square, Newtownards (Tel: 02890 481497)

• Focus Menswear, 114 High Street, Bangor, BT20 5BB ( 02891 271818)

• Schooldays, 16 Holywood Road, Belfast, BT4 1NT (Tel: 02890 471995)

2 High Street, Newtownards, BT23 4JL (Tel: 02891 827717)

You may be entitled to a grant towards the cost of a college uniform. Please contact the Education Authority directly for further information (Tel: 02890566200)

Additional Items of Uniform for Practical Subjects

• Technology – this subject requires pupils to wear an apron for practical work, which can be

purchased directly from the college.

• Physical Education – this subject requires pupils to wear PE kit, some of which can be

purchased directly from the college and is outlined below:

The Principal will be the final arbiter on all issues relating to college uniform.

This uniform policy applies to all students for the entirety of the academic year from the first day of the Autumn Term to the last day of the Summer Term inclusive.

The uniform policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Governors.