Mintlaw Academy Pupil Dress Policy

Pupils' appearance and behaviour have a considerable bearing on the atmosphere in school and the school's reputation in the community.  High standards of both should be the norm.  Acceptance of and adherence to the school's dress policy by pupils promote school identity, co-operation and a positive ethos.

Dress Policy for All Pupils

Colours

Trousers/Skirt - Black - plain (no stripes, checks or patterns).
Tops - Black or white only (tops must be plain, not patterned or striped.  Logos must be no larger than a CD box).
Outer Jacket - Any colour (must be removed in class).
 Not acceptable in school:

Provocative items and clothes with offensive slogans or drug-related logos, which are inappropriate for school.
Patterned tee shirts, which are casual clothes. 
Denim jeans, jackets or shirts, which are also casual clothes.
Sports clothes such as football tops, multi-coloured tracksuits and "popper" tracksuit bottoms.
Garments made from flammable materials such as polyester.
Body piercing items on the face.
Cropped tops, off the shoulder tops.
Because of safety concerns, excessively long and baggy trousers are not appropriate school wear, neither are stiletto heels and large loop ear-rings.
 Other Dress Information

For P.E. classes, pupils must have a change of footwear and change of top.  In addition, football tops and shorts and sportswear are acceptable for P.E. classes, but not in other classes.