Uniform
A smart uniform encourages a sense of community and develops a sense of pride and self-respect
Notre Dame requires all pupils to wear the correct uniform. A smart uniform encourages a sense of community and develops a sense of pride and self-respect.
Our branded school uniform items can be bought from Trutex. Trutex stores can be found at 48-50 London Rd, Liverpool L3 5NF and 27 County Rd, Liverpool L4 3QA .
Uniform Items
- One college blazer, navy with college badge – to be worn at all times
- One college jumper, grey with college badge
- One college tie (different tie colour for each year group, as outlined under ‘School Ties’ below)
All of branded items are available from our uniform supplier Trutex – County Road or London Road, Liverpool. They are not available at other suppliers
The following items are essential uniform items that are available unbranded from multiple outlets:
- One white school shirt
- One dark grey pleated school skirt. (Pinafores are not allowed).
- One pair of dark grey school trousers (no black trousers allowed)
- Plain black shoes (See image under ‘Shoes’ below for more clarification) No trainers, canvas or fabric shoes allowed. Only black embellishments e.g. bows allowed. Shoes can be patent or polishable.
- Grey knee length socks. Grey tights may be worn during winter months.
- In winter a dark navy or black coloured coat is allowed for the journey to and from school. Outdoor coats/hats are not allowed to be worn in the school building.
School Ties
Each year group continue to have their own specific school tie. Year group ties provide students with a sense of belonging to their year group and also ensure the students are easily identified by year group.
- Year 7 September 2023 GREEN Stripe – to be bought as part of new uniform
- Year 8 September 2023 Gold stripe
- Year 9 September 2023 Red stripe
- Year 10 September 2023 Blue stripe
- Year 11 September 2023 Purple stripe
- Sixth Form Black/White stripe
Tie colours will follow students as they move up each year, therefore, you do not need to purchase a new tie every year for your child unless you wish to. For example, Year 7 will wear a GREEN stripe tie for the 2023-24 academic year, this will remain their tie colour until they reach the end of Year 11.
PE Kit
YEAR 7 PE KIT:
- Polo top – Navy/GREEN college branded
- Half zip Tracksuit top – Navy/GREEN college branded
- Navy shorts or leggings – no logos/branding
- Navy track suit bottoms – no logos/branding
- Navy socks
YEAR 8 PE KIT:
- Polo top – Navy/gold college branded
- Half zip Tracksuit top – Navy/gold college branded
- Navy shorts or leggings – no logos/branding
- Navy track suit bottoms – no logos/branding
- Navy socks
Year 9+ PE KIT
- College branded navy and royal blue polo shirt.
- College branded navy skirt, skort or shorts.
- Navy socks
- College branded hoodie (Optional).
- Navy leggings (Optional) – must be plain navy with no writing/logos/branding
All of branded items are available from our uniform supplier Trutex – County Road or London Road, Liverpool. They are not available at other suppliers
Shoes
FOOTWEAR
• Plain black shoes (See image below for more clarification)
• No canvas or fabric shoes or trainers allowed. Only black embellishments (e.g. bows) allowed.
• Shoes can be patent or polishable.
Equipment
- School bag (big enough to hold an A4 document)
- Stationery including pens, pencils, ruler, eraser, sharpener and colouring pencils
- A school planner will be provided by the school
Jewellery
- One pair of stud earrings only – no other piercings allowed.
- A watch is permitted to be worn but no bracelets.
- Necklaces should not be visible
- No smart watches allowed e.g. any watch which connects to a mobile phone
Hair & Makeup
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For Health and Safety any student with long hair must tie their hair up when in practical subjects e.g. PE, Dance, Drama, Science or DT
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Eye make-up / lipstick is not permitted for any pupils. Foundation should be light and not obvious.
- Nail Varnish /False nails (e.g. gellish, shellac, acrylic nails etc.) is not permitted
*Please note students who have not removed nail polish / false nails may be asked to work in referral until the situation is resolved.
Please be advised
In winter a dark coloured coat is allowed for the journey to and from school. Outdoor coats are not allowed to be worn in the school building.
- Hats are not allowed inside the school building.
- Chewing gum is not permitted.
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For Health and Safety any student with long hair must tie their hair up when in practical subjects e.g. PE, Dance, Drama, Science or DT.
Pupils are responsible for their own belongings. The school will not be held responsible for loss, damage or theft of belongings. Parents/carers are strongly advised not to purchase expensive branded coats for their children to wear to school.
The school reserves the right to confiscate items which are worn in breach of school rules.
The following uniform items are not branded and can be bought from a number of suppliers.
Asda Twin Pk Pleated Charcoal Grey Skirts From £11.00
Marks and Spencer Girls’ permanent pleat school skirt £9.00 – £14.00
Asda regular leg grey trousers (2 pk) From £11.00
Marks and Spencer Regular Length Trousers Charcoal Grey £11.00 – £17.00
Asda 5 pk short sleeve shirts from £12.50
Marks and Spencer 3 pk girls shirts From £9.00
Asda 5 pk Boys short sleeve shirt From £5.00
Marks and Spencer 4 pk boys shirts From £9.50
