Uniform

The underlying principles of the Ark Blake Academy Uniform Policy is to ensure that the uniform and the way it is worn:

Reflects the ethos and values of the school
Prepare our pupils for success in professional life or further study
Enables our pupils to take pride in themselves and in their school
Contributes to excellent behaviour and a well-ordered learning environment in school
Enables the local community to recognise and make positive judgements about our pupils
Ensure that the school uniform is affordable and that it provides good value for parents

In the below list, items are labelled as ‘Compulsory’ or ‘Optional’. Compulsory items must be worn by every pupil. Parents may choose not to buy the optional items.

Item	Description	Compulsory (purchase from Khalsa Schoolwear)	Compulsory (purchase from approved suppliers)	Optional (purchase from Khalsa Schoolwear)	Optional (purchase from approved suppliers)
Blazer	Black with gold/mustard trim and embroidered school badge	X
Trousers	Black school trouser with pleated front	X	X
Skirt	Black pleated front skirt. Must be worn knee-length, with black tights	X	X
Shirt	Plain white collar. Long or short sleeved and tucked in at all times, with the top button done up.	X	X
Tie	Ark Blake branded, worn at an appropriate length down to the navel. The school will buy this for each pupil and present it on admission.	X
Jumper	Grey knitted v-neck with school logo and trim around the collar			X
Plain black shoes	No trainers or boots. Laces must be black.		X
Plain black tights	To be worn with school skirt		X
Socks	Black or dark grey. To be worn with school trousers. Must cover ankle.		X
Jacket	Navy blue, dark grey or black. No branding or pictures. All jackets must be zipped - no hooded jackets that have to be removed over the head to be permitted. Only a narrow fur line permitted.		X
School rucksack	Black rucksack with school logo.	X
Umbrella	Black				X
Water bottle	Ark Blake branded only. The school will buy this for each pupil and present it on admission.	X
Plain hijab	In school colours: black or dark grey. Pins:dark grey or black.				X
Wrist watch	Not a 'smart' watch				X
Hair accessories	Dark grey or black only. No bows or ornate clips. Only narrow, plain hair bands.				X
Jewellery	No jewellery may be worn, with the exception of a small plain silver or gold stud in the centre of each lower ear lobe.				X
Belts	Unbranded black leater/leather look only with a small plain buckle.				X

PE Kit:

Item	Description	Compulsory (purchase from Khalsa Schoolwear)	Compulsory (purchase from approved suppliers)	Optional (purchase from Khalsa Schoolwear)	Optional (purchase from approved suppliers)
Tracksuit top	Ark Blake branded black top with gold yellow detail	X
Sports t-shirt	Black Ark Blake branded t-shirt with yellow/gold detail	X
Shorts	Plain black PE shorts	X	X
Tracksuit bottoms	Plain black tracksuit bottoms. No logos.	X	X
Football socks	Black, knee length.	X	X
Trainers	Must be appropraite for sports. No converse trainers.	X	X
PE Bag	Black PE bag with school logo.	X	X	X

The school uniform supplier is Khalsa Schoolwear. Uniform will be available all year round at: www.khalsaschoolwear.co.uk

Please note that trousers, skirts, PE shorts and socks will also be available to purchase at Khalsa.

In addition, Khalsa will offer a shop at the school on dates specific dates, to be advised.

Please contact info@arkblake.org for further information.