School Uniform

• School uniform must be worn at all times (including to and from school).

• OPGS School tie with house colours – this must be visible and show seven stripes.*
• Students are not permitted to wear any other tie other than those awarded by the school.
• OPGS Blazer with school badge.*
• Plain white shirt which must be tucked in at all times with top button done up.
• OPGS black v neck pullover*
• Plain black trousers (‘jean style’, ‘super skinny’, or ‘chino style’ trousers are not permitted).
• Black socks.
• Black shoes (trainer or trainer style are not permitted).
• Plain black belt (if worn). ‘Designer’ belts are not permitted.
• Earrings, ear studs and jewellery are not permitted, nor the piercing of any part of the body.
• Plain dark outdoor coat (no hoodies). Coats must be taken off before entry into school and must be placed in lockers.
• Hair must be natural in colour and extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Long hair must be tied back. The Headteacher reserves the right to ask students with very long hair to have it cut back to a reasonable length. Haircuts below a grade 2 and ‘tramlines’ are not permitted.
• Bags should be substantial and able to cope with carrying a minimum of three A4 sized textbooks. A minimum capacity of 10 litres is recommended.

Items marked (*) are branded items which are available from https://simmonds-ltd.com

Parents can opt to buy a non-branded blazer and purchase a sew own badge from the school should they wish not to purchase the school’s branded blazer.

• OPGS Rugby Shirt*
• OPGS PE T-Shirt *
• OPGS Rugby Shorts (black)*
• OPGS Sports Socks*
• OPGS Track Top* (optional)
• OPGS Track Bottom* (optional)
• Boots for football and rugby (blades not permitted)
• Trainers or plimsolls for PE
• Shin pads for football
• Gum shield

• Items marked (*) are branded items which are available from https://simmonds-ltd.com

• With the exception of branded items marked (*) all other items can be purchased from high street or online retailers.
• Second hand branded items can be purchased from the school’s PA at school events, such as Parent Induction Evenings and Parents Consultation Evenings.

All students should return to school in September equipped with:

• A sufficient supply of black and blue pens.
• At least two HB pencils.
• At least one green writing pen.
• A scientific calculator.
• A ruler, compass and protractor.
• An eraser.
• Colouring pencils.
• Highlighter pens.
• Bags should be substantial and able to cope with carrying a minimum of three A4 sized textbooks.   A minimum capacity of 10 litres is recommended.
• Pair of wired earphones