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School Uniform and PE Kit

School Uniform

At Forest Hill School, uniform is a key part of the school and individual House ethos. Students may be sent home if they are not in the correct uniform.

Blazer – Plain black
Badge on blazer pocket (blazers can be bought with the badge already embroidered on the pocket or badges can be purchased separately and sewn/ironed on)
Trousers – Plain black tailored trousers, not lightweight Jeans, Cords or Cargo trousers
Shirt – Plain white, not polo-style
Pullover – Plain black – V-neck only
Tie – House Colour Tie
Shoes – Plain black shoes or black trainers with no visible logos. No coloured stitching or laces
Coat – Outdoor coat may only be worn on top of the blazer. Hooded tops and baseball caps are forbidden and will be confiscated.
House Flash – Sewn immediately above the badge, (this will be provided by the Head of House)
Jewellery – One small stud and a watch are permitted. No rings, chains, bracelets.
School bag – Suitable strong material, wearable and large enough to carry books without folding
Apron – For Design and Technology and Art

See Equipment for information about essential items students are expected to bring to school each day.

Summer Uniform

During the warmer months, as directed by the Headteacher, students can opt to wear summer uniform. They are not permitted to mix and match the uniforms. Usual sanctions will apply for students wearing incorrect uniform.

Black shorts – sturdy, cotton mix (sports shorts may not be worn)

Polo shirt – White, FHS-branded (no tie)

Black trainers – any logos must be black

Black or white socks

Black shorts and FHS-branded polo shirts can be purchased from our uniform suppliers listed below. Black shorts may also be purchased from major retailers including M&S, Next, Sainsburys and Asda.

The Halo Code

Forest Hill School champions the right of students (and staff) to embrace all Afro hairstyles. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black students’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance.

We celebrate Afro-textured hair worn in all styles including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves or wigs.

We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on a student’s ability to succeed.

Further information about the Halo Code is available here.

PE Kit

PE Kit requirements for Autumn Term 2024

Students are expected to wear/have the following for indoor PE (sports hall/gymnasium):

Trainers
White socks
White T-shirt
White shorts
Table tennis bat

Students are expected to wear/have the following for outdoor games sessions:

Black shorts
Long black socks
Football boots
Games shirt (Reversible – one side all black, other side black with broad house colour band)
Gum shield for rugby
Shin pads for football

All clothing must be clearly marked with name and tutor group to assist with identification if mislaid.