We expect all students to wear the Academy uniform.  This encourages a sense of identity and pride in the Academy, and helps us to maintain a good standard of appearance.  The school blazer with badge and tie are only available from www.uniform-direct.com.  This supplier also supplies tailored trousers for boys and girls. The style of trousers and stitched-down pleated skirt must conform to those sold by www.uniform-direct.com for Looe Community Academy and not other schools.  The school has a sample stock of blazers to assist with sizing and can help with ordering on your behalf.

The sports uniform with the Academy logo is available from Sportswear International Limited and orders can be placed online or by phone (01928 752 610).  Please go to https://www.swischoolwear.co.uk where you will need to register as a new user and then select the Looe Community Academy page.  We have sample sizes of all items (other than socks) for you to try.

Uniform for Girls and Boys

• Light blue shirt - Years 7–9, or white shirt - Years 10-11, tucked in.
• Black school blazer.
• Black V neck jumpers as well as the blazer, but not instead of.
• Academy tie.
• Smart black tailored school trousers or stitched down pleated skirt in black only. No pencil skirts, leggings or skater trousers. Tailored school shorts are permitted.
• Plain black, flat heeled, polishable shoes.
• Plain black socks or flesh coloured/black tights.
• Watch and one simple small stud in each ear lobe.  No other body parts, including your nose, are to be pierced or jewelled. No rings, necklaces or bracelets.
• Colour of hair should be within natural range of colour.
• Coloured nail varnish, gel nails or acrylics are not permitted.

For your convenience, the Academy holds a small stock of replacement ties for purchase.

Shoes

Jumper

Trousers

Skirt

Earrings

Nails

For clarification

Trousers must not be flared, bootlegged, skinny-fit or of Lycra or denim. Trousers must be straight leg with a centre crease. Skirt length should be a maximum of 10cm (or 4”) above or below the centre of the knee. Trainers, canvas or suede shoes or footwear with logos, fashion styles including large bows, buckles, studs are not acceptable.  Extremes of fashion are not acceptable. Coloured T-shirts or T-shirts with visible logos must not be worn under the school shirt. Shirts should be worn tucked into trousers or skirts. A simple black belt only, may be worn with trousers.

The only jewellery allowed in school is a watch and one simple, small stud in each ear lobe.  It is against Academy rules to have other body parts pierced or jewelled. Jewellery must be removed for every Sport, PE and Dance lesson.   Colour of hair should be within natural range of colour.  Highlights and lowlights should be of natural tones.  Extreme or exaggerated hair colouring or hair styles/cuts eg tramlines, are not acceptable.  To keep hair in place, hair grips or plain bands may be worn.  No fancy hair accessories are allowed.  Discreet make-up may only be worn by students in Years 9, 10 and 11. This does not include the wearing of false eyelashes. Coloured nail varnish, gelled or acrylic nails are not permitted.

Breaking of the dress-code or hair/make-up/jewellery policy may mean a student being educated in our Reflection Room until an acceptable way forward is found.

Academy uniform should be named to identify the owner.  Outdoor coats may be worn to and from school and should ideally be waterproof and not made of leather or denim.  Coats should not have slogans or loud designs.

PE and Dance Kit

Our new sports kit is supplied by Sportswear International Limited and orders can be placed online, by phone (0845 519 0099), by post and by fax.  Please go to www.swischoolwear.co.uk and select the Looe Community Academy page.

Optional for all year groups:

• Black leggings (to be worn under shorts)

Participation in PE and Dance lessons

Students should always bring their full kit to lessons, regardless of their physical condition or injury and tell their teacher if they are unable to fully take part physically.  They will then take part in the learning through the role of a coach, umpire, organiser or choreographer.

Equipment

Evidence clearly shows that students who attend school suitably equipped are more likely to achieve success and less likely to get into conflict with their teachers. You will need the following equipment. You will not be loaned equipment from other staff or students.

Compulsory

• two pens (black or blue)
• two pencils
• a ruler
• a strong school bag

Highly recommended

• an eraser
• a pencil sharpener
• a set of coloured pencils (felt tips are unsuitable for some tasks)
• a calculator
• a purple pen

You are responsible for looking after all equipment issued to you by the Academy. If it is lost or damaged, you will be expected to purchase replacements. Remember to bring your exercise book and textbooks to every lesson.

Look after your exercise books. Do not put graffiti over them or mistreat them so that they become scruffy, take pride in your work and the effort you have made.

Ensure that you treat library books and textbooks with respect. Look after them and ensure that they are returned by the required date.

Repeated failure to be properly equipped for lessons may result in a detention. • Any damage to property should be reported immediately to the member of staff responsible for the class or activity or to the school office.