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End of Summer Term

Friday 24th June 2011

June 2011

Dear Parent/Guardian

As the end of term rapidly approaches I would like to take this opportunity to remind you of some important school guidelines on uniform, jewellery and the use of mobile phones. I also include some important dates for your diary in relation to the end of term and the commencement of the new academic year in September.

Can I start by reminding parents that all pupils will be expected to wear the new uniform from September 2011 (see attached list). Parents who have not yet purchased the new uniform or who may need additional items can do so from the supplier, Reflex, who will be visiting the school on the following days:

Thursday 14 July 3.30pm - 6.00pm Lower School Canteen

Monday 18 July 5.30pm onwards Upper School Staffroom

Alternatively, uniform can be purchased direct from the supplier (see attached price list/order form).

School Uniform

The uniform comprises:-

Black blazer with embroidered gold logo
Black tie with two thin gold stripes
White shirts (short or long sleeves)
Black trousers (formal) or black knee-length skirts
Black shoes
Optional black jumper with embroidered gold logo

I am delighted to say that I have received very positive feedback in relation to the new uniform and it has certainly raised the status of the school within the community. However, the length of skirts that girls have been wearing has attracted some criticism and as a result I would ask for support from parents in ensuring that skirts for girls are knee length.

Jewellery

In the interests of health and safety, jewellery wearing is limited to one watch and a pair of stud earrings. Facial piercings are not acceptable, and pupils who fail to comply with the request to remove any such piercing will be isolated until the piercing is removed. We do expect pupils to adopt hairstyles suitable for a place of study and work, and as a consequence ‘non-natural’ hair colourings and patterns cut into the hair are not permitted.

Mobile Phones

As a school, we have become concerned by the increasingly inappropriate use of mobile phones in school. We would therefore prefer that they are left at home, however, we can understand that in exceptional circumstances they are a useful aid in terms of the safety and welfare of your child during the journey to and from school.

We will issue a letter at the start of the new term which will set out the conditions under which a mobile phone can be brought to school. In essence, parents will need to sign a permission slip, which must be returned to your child’s Head of Year. Only pupils with permission slips on file will be permitted to have a mobile phone in school. All mobile phones will be turned off and placed out of sight in the pupil’s bag. They are not to be used at anytime during the school day.

Important dates for the diary

Thursday 30 June 2011 - School closed to pupils due to strike action by NUT/ATL Unions

Friday 1 July 2011 - Staff Training Day

Summer Term ends 1.30pm on Thursday 21 July 2011

Friday 2 September 2011 - Staff Training Day

Monday 5 September 2011 - Autumn Term commences for Years 7, 10, 12

Tuesday 6 September 2011 onwards - Whole school attend

I hope you are able to enjoy a relaxing holiday! Thank you as always for your continued support.

Yours sincerely

N Oaten

Headteacher

KHS SCHOOL UNIFORM

Girls

Trutex Black blazer with embroidered gold logo;

Optional Trutex black jumper with embroidered gold logo;

Black tie with two thin gold stripes;

White shirt (short or long sleeves);

Black trousers (formal) or black knee length skirts;

Plain black traditional shoes (trainers are not acceptable);

A dark plain outer coat (black, without logos)

Boys

Trutex Black blazer with embroidered gold logo;

Optional Trutex black jumper with embroidered gold logo;

Black tie with two thin gold stripes;

White shirt (short or long sleeves);

Black trousers (formal);

Plain black traditional shoes (trainers are not acceptable);

A dark plain outer coat (black, without logos)

SPORTSWEAR

Girls	Boys
Navy Tracksuit bottoms Navy KHS Hoodie White polo shirt (short sleeves) White socks Training shoes Navy shorts White polo shirt (short sleeves) White socks Training shoes Swimming costume (not bikini) Optional White KHS Skin	Blue + Amber reversible Rugby jersey Navy Shorts Blue + Amber football socks Training shoes White polo shirt (short sleeves) White PE shorts White socks Training shoes Rugby/Soccer boots Swimming trunks Optional Navy/White KHS Skin

Jewellery: The only jewellery permitted to be worn is a watch and one pair of small stud earrings. Facial piercing is not acceptable.

Hair: Please ensure that hair is not coloured with bright "unnatural" shades. Tram lines / patterns cut into the hair are not permitted.

Bags and equipment: Pupils need to come to lessons properly equipped (ie exercise and text books, homework planner, pen, pencil, eraser, ruler and calculator). All of these need to be carried in an appropriate school bag.

Please be aware that pupils who fail to observe these regulations regarding school uniform will be sent home.

Reflex order form and price list for 2011 is available under New Students, School Uniform.

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