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School uniform

The official school dress code is:

S1-4 Plain black trousers or skirt, red polo shirt, red school sweatshirt, a black v-necked pullover or cardigan is acceptable over the school polo shirt- for S3 and S4.

S5/6 Plain black trousers or skirt, white shirt and tie, plain black jumper or cardigan.

Official school sweatshirts and polo shirts are available from the school. These can be ordered from the Reception desk.

This "dress code" was agreed after consultation with parents and pupils.

The advantages of a dress code are that:

• it avoids comparison between children's clothing;
• makes pupils feel part of an organisation that takes a pride in itself;
• and avoids arguments over clothing which is fashionable but not suitable for school.

Tracksuits must not be worn in any classroom, at any time, as this can easily catch fire in laboratories, workshops and other practical rooms.

We do not allow clothing which encourages rivalry, such as football colours; causes offence such as anti religious symbols or any slogan which carries a questionable message; damages flooring; carries any form of advertising; promotes the use of smoking, alcohol or drugs; can be used as a lethal weapon.

Students should not have body piercing, with rings or studs which can cause damage if pulled, e.g. in their nose, eyebrows, lips or tongue.

Hair should not be dyed an unnatural colour such as blue, green or red. Jewellery should be kept to a minimum. It is easily lost and can be dangerous during physical activity.

The authority operates a scheme of provision to ensure that a pupil is sufficiently clad to take full advantage of the education provided. Families in receipt of Income Support or Family Credit will automatically qualify for such a scheme. Other cases will be determined according to the personal circumstances of the family.

Parents who wish to apply for assistance should complete an application form which is available from the school or Education Services, Lindsay House, Bathgate.

PE Kit

Footwear: Football boots (for grass pitches). Trainers or other soft-soled sport shoes (for indoor work and all-weather pitch.). Though it may be costly, initially, to buy both, trainers will not last long if used for outdoor work and they have to be clean if they are to be worn in the gym.

Socks: Long or short, for PE only. They will get sweaty, perhaps wet and should not be kept on after PE for health reasons.

Vests/Shirts/Shorts etc:

Athletics Vest or T-Shirt indoors
Games shirt for outdoors
Shorts

The school colours are red, black and white.

Tracksuits may be worn outdoors. In cold weather, gloves, scarves and hats may be worn. Pupils are required to bring PE kit even if they are not entirely fit for PE. They remain with the class and may need clothing appropriate to the area the class is in. Often they can still participate - even in a minor fashion. If they can only 'observe', then at least they are not missing the point of the lesson.

Towels/Swimwear: Towels should be brought for showering after all PE lessons and swimsuits for swimming lessons.