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.Â
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 stripeÂ
- 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.Â
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