Dress Code

Armadale Academy has a school uniform and expects all students to comply. The following dress code is expected.

for all students

GIRLS		BOYS
Black skirt or trousers White or black blouse School tie Black Shoes		Black trousers White or black shirt School tie Black Shoes
Black V neck or cardigan		Black V neck or cardiga

The above items of clothing are the acceptable minimum in our dress code

In June 2011 the school clarified the situation regarding school shoes. School shoes should be black leather, not training shoes or canvas pumps

Students should also note that hats or caps, scarves, jeans or training shoes should not be worn in the school

Sixth Year Dress Code includes the wearing of a black school blazer.

All students are expected to bring a school bag.

Please note that the Dress Code will be rigorously enforced and students not in Dress Code may be sent home, after contact with parents, to change.

School ties are available directly from, ‘Genius’ 13 George Street, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 1PH. Telephone: 01506 630831.

Confidential forms of application for financial assistance to buy school uniform can be obtained from the school office or online at http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/education/678/597/. Completed forms should be sent to Clothing Grants & Free School Meals, West Lothian Civic Centre, Howden South Road, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6FF.

The PE kit is as follows:

Indoor Kit: Plain T-shirt, shorts/tracksuit or jogging bottoms, sports socks and gym/training shoes. No football tops.

Outdoor Kit: Kit should be appropriate for the outdoor activity in which students are taking part. The kit needed for most outdoor activities includes a suitable long sleeved jersey, shorts/tracksuit bottoms, long sports socks and boots with studs, training shoes are not appropriate for wet grass pitches. Training shoes or boots with moulded studs are suitable for the 3G pitch. No football tops.

Appropriate kit may vary due to weather conditions, in cold weather for example, extra jerseys or tracksuit trousers may be worn with the class teacher’s permission.

Swimming: Swimming costume or trunks, towel.

PE kit should be brought to every lesson. If kit is not brought, it will be provided by the department in order that students may take part.