Sixth Form Dress Code

The students at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Sixth Form must wear smart attire consisting of:

A smart, plain navy two-piece trouser suit (this can be purchased from Monkhouse, or any other store of your choice)
– Jackets must be worn at all times, unless the weather is exceptionally hot when it must be carried.
– Any type of leggings are not acceptable.

Shirt or blouse
– The shirt or blouse can be of the student’s choice as long as it is smart and not made from denim, casual checked material or displaying a slogan or a large logo.
– The shirt or blouse can be in any colour.
– The shirt or blouse must not be low cut or a cropped top. Shoulders must be covered.
– A plain top may be worn.
– Headscarves can be any colour and must be securely fastened.

Jumper or cardigan
– These garments may be worn. No other warm tops, such as hoodies, sweatshirts or fleeces, are acceptable.
– A cardigan or jumper is not an acceptable alternative to the suit jacket, but can be worn in addition.
– No jumper or cardigan should display a slogan or a large logo.

Shoes
– Smart shoes or smart boots may be worn. Shoes should be suitable for moving around the extensive school site.

Coats
– In addition to the suit jacket, coats may be worn between sites. They cannot be worn instead of a suit jacket.
– Please note coats must not be worn in tutor time, in lessons, in the library or in assembly.
– Denim/leather jackets and hoodies are not acceptable as coats.

Jewellery
– Jewellery of significant monetary or sentimental value should not be worn to school. The school can take no responsibility for the loss or damage of such items.

Responsibility

Responsible Staff – Ms Bond; Mrs Galvin

Approving Body – Local Governing Body

School
It is the responsibility of the Principal, staff and governors to enforce the uniform as part of the day to day running of the school and achieve consistency amongst students. Senior tutors and form tutors are responsible for monitoring the policy. Non-compliance with the Uniform Policy will be dealt with via a staged approach. Items of non-permitted clothing, jewellery or accessories will be confiscated for one term.

Parents/Carers
Parents/Carers have a duty to send their children to school in the correct uniform.