Uniform St John Fisher Catholic College

 

St John Fisher Catholic College 

Newcastle-under-Lyme - ST5 - Staffordshire

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Uniform Expectations

The school uniform at St John Fisher immediately identifies you as part of our school community and all students are expected to wear it perfectly. We hope that you will wear your uniform with pride whilst on the school site and when travelling to and from school. As ambassadors for the school, you are recognisable by all, including members of the public.

It is the policy of the School Governors that all students wear school uniform. The school’s dress code is part of the ethos of values and expectations, which contribute to an ordered and effective learning environment. Students are expected to maintain smart, conventional and business- like standards in ALL aspects of their appearance.

The Governors expect that, in choosing St John Fisher, parents will accept and support this dress code for their children.

At St John Fisher, our school uniform is comprised of the following items:

• Navy blazer with school badge
• Regulation blue shirt (worn tucked in, with all buttons fastened)
• School tie (worn up to the neck)
• Black trousers with black socks
• School kilt with black tights
• Formal black flat shoes – no branding, deep treads or trainers.

Students may add to this a school badged navy v-neck jumper during winter months.

The school will seek particular support from parents in ensuring that the length of kilts is appropriate. Skirts should not be rolled up at the top or shortened from the purchased length at the bottom.

PE Uniform

Years 7-11 must have the following PE kit:

Light blue/navy PE top (short sleeve), Navy/light blue PE shorts or navy/ light blue PE skort, Unisex games socks (football socks), White sports socks, Trainers (no plimsoll style shoes), Football boots (for football), Reversible rugby top (rugby/ football top), Shin pads, Gum shield (for students participating in rugby), Unisex Hoodie (optional) Navy blue tracksuit bottoms/leggings (optional).

Normal football boots with short moulded studs can be worn and trainers/astroturf trainers can also be worn. Metal studs are not allowed as they could damage the surface of our 4G pitch and “blades” are not allowed because they may get caught in the surface and cause injury.

Hairstyles

Hairstyles are expected to be smart and conventional and of reasonable length. Hair must be worn in a style that does not impair vision and allows the student’s face to be visible. No extreme or unconventional hair colours are allowed.

Jewellery

As a safety measure no jewellery is to be worn by students in school. However those with pierced ears may wear one small stud in each ear lobe. These must be removed for P.E. If you are planning on having your ears pierced, the beginning of the school holidays would be an opportune moment to do so. This would allow for the period of time that the studs have to remain in for your ears to pass, thus being able to be removed safely for PE lessons. No other piercings are acceptable e.g. nose studs or tongue studs.

Make-Up

No make-up is allowed for Years 7 and 8. Any older student wearing make-up deemed to be inappropriate for school by any member of staff will be asked to remove it. Nail varnish is not to be worn and acrylic nails are not permitted.

Outdoor Wear

Whilst the school does not specify a type of coat or rainwear for students we do expect them to reflect the school ethos. This means that denim or garments inappropriately decorated with logos likely to cause offence are not acceptable. The only ‘hoodies’ permitted are those noted in PE uniform.

Uniform

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Uniform

We are extremely proud of the high standards and expectations at St John Fisher Catholic College. We expect that all learners adhere to our uniform policy at all times, dressing with pride as members of our school community.

Parents/carers who seek admission for their child to St John Fisher Catholic College do so in the understanding and acceptance of all Multi-Academy and school policies, including the policy on school uniform. Parents/carers have a duty to wholly support these policies, as do all staff.

The Local Governing Board, whose responsibility it is to set a uniform policy, believe the wearing of the school’s uniform contributes to a strong and positive sense of community and purpose for all. Any learner who wears our uniform represents us and gives an impression of our school to members of the public.

Responsibility for the implementation of the policy is that of the Headteacher, who in turn may delegate any day-to-day issues to other members of staff.

The right of the Local Governing Board to set and the right of the Headteacher to implement a uniform policy in accordance with the values and ethos of a school has been consistently supported by the courts.

The Local Governing Board of St John Fisher Catholic College seek to promote the dignity and respect due to all people as individuals created in the image and likeness of God in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church. They are also committed to the promotion of social cohesion and believe that the school’s uniform contributes to a strong and positive sense of community.

The Local Governing Board respects the beliefs of other religious groups. Courts have consistently ruled that the right to a belief does not constitute a right to display. Where parents/carers of other faiths seek admission to St John Fisher Catholic College and wish their child to wear a particular item, this must be discussed and agreed with the Headteacher in advance. Permission may be granted provided that:

• The size, colour and style are acceptable to the school and consistent with the school’s uniform;
• The learner takes part in all curriculum and whole school activities;
• The wearing of the item does not cause the learner to either be isolated from peers or to have an unusually high public profile thus creating a counter identity;
• Permission will not be granted on safety grounds for heads to be fully covered or any part of a face hidden.

It is important that all members of our school are treated fairly. It is unfair if some learners keep to our uniform policy and others don’t.

If learners breach any one part of our strict uniform policy then they will either be asked to amend their uniform to fit in with our policy or given some temporary uniform.

Refusal to wear correct uniform will result in loss of social time or an alternative sanction. We will do this to ensure that all our learners take pride in their appearance and to make sure that our learners are treated fairly.

Our bespoke uniform items are available from Smart Uniform and Clive Mark School Wear.

Uniform – All learners from Year 7-Year 11

• Black blazer with the school badge to be worn at all times. (School badge can be purchased separately from our suppliers.)
• A white shirt with a collar and top button (not a blouse). This may be long or short-sleeved, according to preference and/or weather conditions. If any item is to be worn for warmth under the shirt, it must be white in colour. The shirt must not be of a ‘fitted’ type which cannot be tucked into skirt/trousers.
• St John Fisher tie.
• Optional ‘V’ necked jumper – plain grey or black with no motif or visible branding.
• Mid grey trousers, mid grey tailored shorts or a grey, tartan pleat skirt of an appropriate length and worn correctly.
• Black or grey socks or tights.
• Sensible black shoes which can be polished. (No boots, trainers, canvas or suede shoes, no mesh, material or coloured trim or soles.) Shoes must be of a polished leather appearance and must not have a clear branding e.g. Nike, Adidas, Vans. Shoes should be sturdy and appropriate for all weathers. Heels must not exceed 1 inch and should not be narrow. Laces must be black.

• Hijab/headscarves/turbans (plain black and only to be worn within guidance of religious practice).

P.E. Kit

New PE kit has been introduced for September 2023. This will be compulsory for Y7 and will replace kit as needed in other year groups. The new brand is Surridge and will be stocked at our suppliers.

• Navy and yellow St John Fisher Games shirt or plain navy t-shirt.
• Navy and yellow St John Fisher sports shorts/ skort or plain navy shorts/skort.
• Navy and yellow St John Fisher Quarter Zip top or plain navy (non-branded) quarter zip top.
• Navy St John Fisher leggings/ Navy St John Fisher track pants or navy blue (non-branded) tracksuit trousers. (Leggings other that SJF leggings are not permitted.)
• Appropriate sports trainers

NB Football boots, shin pads and a gum shield may be required for certain activities.

Hair

Hairstyles should be acceptable for everyday school wear. The following are general guidelines as to what is suitable:

• Excessively long hair should be tied back, away from the face. Any type of ‘cult’ or extreme hairstyle/ cut is also unsuitable for school. Hair colour must be of natural colour i.e. blonde / brown / black / auburn.
• Excessive amounts of product (gel, hairspray, etc) are not allowed. Neither are hair ornaments such as large decorative clips or headbands with similar adornments.

Learners are not permitted to wear the following on the school grounds:

• With the exception of one small stud in each ear-lobe, no facial or body piercings, including tongue bars, ear cartilage piercings and nose piercings are to be worn.
• No badges are permitted on the lapels of blazers with the exception of school badges e.g. prefect, peer mentor
• With the exception of subtle make-up for learners in year 9 and above, make-up, jewellery, nail varnish, false nails and false eyelashes are not permitted.
• Hoodies are not permitted on the school grounds and must not be worn.
• Hats or Caps must not be worn anywhere in the school building. Any caps worn to protect from the sun must be non-branded.

This is not an exhaustive list of what is unacceptable at St John Fisher Catholic College. Decisions with reference to uniform will be at the Headteacher’s discretion.

Trinity Sixth Form Dress Code

We do not have a uniform for sixth form. However, we do expect our sixth form learners to attend in appropriate clothing. The wearing of a distinctive style of dress to a high standard helps to set a good example to our younger learners which is essential in a school setting.

Learners can choose their own style with the following taken into consideration:

• No crop tops
• No inappropriate slogans/ logos/ wording.
• No football shirts
• Please make sure that shorts and skirts are an appropriate length.

School Terms & Holiday Dates

Term Dates 2023-24

Autumn Term 2023

Term begins for Staff: Monday 4 September

Inset days :  Monday 4 September, Tuesday 5 September

Term begins for pupils: Wednesday 6 September

Inset day:  Friday 27 October

Holiday: Monday 30 October – Friday 3 November

Inset day:  Monday 6 November

Term ends: Friday 22 December

Holiday: Monday 25 December – Friday 5 January

Spring Term 2024

Term Starts: Monday 8 January

Holiday: Monday 12 February – Friday 16 February

Term Ends: Friday 22 March

Holiday: Monday 25 March – Friday 5 April

Easter Sunday: Sunday 31 March

Summer Term 2024

Term Starts: Monday 8 April

May Day: Monday 6 May

Holiday: Monday 27 May – Friday 31 May

Term ends for pupils: Thursday 18 July

Term ends for staff: Friday 19 July

Inset: Friday 19 July (Extraordinary)

Inset: Monday 22 July (converted to twilights)

Holiday: Tuesday 23 July – Friday 30 August

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Term Dates 2024-25

Autumn Term 2024

Term begins for Staff: Monday 2 September

Inset days :  Monday 2 September, Tuesday 3 September

Term begins for pupils: Wednesday 4 September

Inset day:  Monday 4 November

Holiday: Monday 28 October – Friday 1 November

Term ends: Friday 20 December

Holiday: Monday 23 December – Friday 3 January

Spring Term 2025

Term Starts: Monday 6 January

Inset day:  Friday 14 February

Holiday: Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February

Term Ends: Friday 11 April

Holiday: Monday 14 April – Friday 25 April

Easter Sunday: Sunday 20 April

Summer Term 2025

Term Starts: Monday 28 April

May Day: Monday 5 May

Holiday: Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May

Term Ends for Staff: Monday 21 July

Term Ends for Pupils: Friday 18 July

Inset: Monday 21 July (converted to twilights)

Holiday: Monday 21 July – Friday 29 August

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Term Dates 2025-26

Autumn Term 2025

Term begins for Staff: Monday 1 September

Inset days :  Monday 1 September, Tuesday 2 September

Term begins for pupils: Wednesday 3 September

Inset day:  Monday 3 November

Holiday: Monday 27 October – Friday 31 October

Term ends: Friday 19 December

Holiday: Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January

Spring Term 2026

Term Starts: Monday 5 January

Holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February

Term Ends: Friday 27 March

Holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April

Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April

Summer Term 2026

Term Starts: Monday 13 April

May Day: Monday 4 May

Holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May

Term for Staff: Monday 1 June – 17 July

Term for Pupils: Monday 1 June – 3 July

Term for Pupils: Tuesday 7 July – 17 July

Inset Days: Monday 6 July, Monday 20 July (converted to twilights)

Holiday: Monday 20 July – Friday 28 August

Lunchtime Menu

SUMMER LUNCHTIME MENU
Starting Monday April 8th 2024

School Day

8:40am First bell – Learners to go to formation rooms

8:45-9:00am Formation

(learners who arrive after 8:45am are late)

9:00-9:15am – Reading

9:15-10:15am – Period 1

10:15-10:35am – Break Year 7,10, 12 & 13

10:35-11:35am – Period 2 Year 7,10, 12 & 13

10:15-11:15am – Period 2 Year 8, 9 & 11

11:15-11:35am – Break Year 8, 9 & 11

11:35am-12:35pm – Period 3

12:35-1:15pm – Lunch Year 7, 10, 12 & 13

1:15-2:15pm – Period 4 Year 7, 10, 12 & 13

12:35-1:35pm Period 4 Year 8, 9 & 11

1:35-2:15pm Lunch Year 8, 9 & 11

2:15-3:15pm Period 5 and prayer

Catholic Life (Wednesday, Friday)

School Library

THE LIBRARY

Our school librarian is Mrs R Edwards, and she has a small team of pupil librarians to help with the running of the library.

From September our opening hours will be 08:00 – 16:00 Monday – Friday. Resources include:

• Fiction books
• Non-fiction books (including reference books and dictionaries)
• Audio books
• Foreign language fiction

We also have 16 networked computers for pupil use and a connected screen for teaching purposes

opening times:

morning (before school) 08:00 – 08:40 – Computers /Issue & return of books Reading/Homework (Pupils wishing to use 

the library at lunchtime need to collect a pass from the library before school – between 08:00 and 08:40 – for use at 

lunchtime on the same day. Passes are only valid for that day. New passes are required each day.)

Y7 / Y8 / Y11 Lunchtime 12:30 – 13:10 – Computers / Issue & return of books Reading / Homework

Y9 / Y10 Lunchtime 13:30 – 14:10 – Computers / Issue & return of books Reading/Homework

After school 15:15 – 16:00 – Issue & return of books, reading / computers & Homework

Students in Y7 – 11 can borrow up to 2 books for 2 weeks, sixth formers and staff can borrow up to 4 items. The Librarian 

can increase / decrease this limit at her discretion.  We do not charge for overdue library books but we do charge for lost 

or badly damaged books that we could not put back on the shelves.

The Library policy is available here.

Most books are available for all students, there are a few exceptions – some books are restricted to GCSE or 

A level students, and some are age restricted. The YA restrictions can be for various reasons within the book content.

If your child wanted to borrow a book that is catalogued for an older year group, parents will need to email the librarian at redwards@ctkcc.co.uk saying that they are giving permission for their child to read YA (young adult) books, and either a) 

allowing their child to read ‘any’ book under the YA / senior section in the library, OR b) they would prefer to  email each time 

a new title is requested by their child.  If your child asks for a YA book within a library lesson, then the librarian will email you 

for this permission, citing which book it is specifically requested at; (unless it has already been gained).

Please email Mrs Edwards on redwards@ctkcc.co.uk for all library related enquiries. 

SJF LIBRARY online

This new web app is constantly updated with carousels of new books, and other carousels with newly reviewed books, 

recently returned, and other featured books.

You can search as a ‘guest’, or you can log in using your school email as your username.

Pupils and parents / carers can now check the library database from home or on the move from the above link and check 

which books we have on our shelves, if they are in stock or out on loan.

Pupils and parents/carers search using either book titles, author names, or even just keywords, or subject areas. You can 

also search using the “Accelerated Reader” search – by the exact Book Level or ZPD you are reading.

You can also see which books you have on current loan / past loans / reservations / written reviews.  You can also make “

wish lists”  of books you want to read.

You can reserve books from home on the app in this way, and then collect from the following day, in a “click & collect” style 

service.  Book reviews can be written and submitted.

All questions about this service, please ask Mrs Edwards, as above.

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