Uniform
Uniform must be worn in its entirety, as per uniform list. Jumpers may be removed in the summer term, following the Principal’s directive.
All items are available from Wards and department stores, unless stated. Parents should ensure that all items are clearly marked with the pupil’s name.
Girls
- V-necked grey pullover with embroidered badge and name of the school (available only from St Richard’s)
- Tie (available only from St Richard’s)
- White shirt (able to take the tie)
- Dark grey knee-length pleated skirt
- Tights – black only
- Socks – black ankle (summer term only). Socks must not be worn with tights.
- Black, low-heeled school shoes (no backless shoes, canvas shoes or boots)
- Formal black tailored slim fit trousers (optional).
Boys
- V-necked grey pullover with embroidered badge and name of the school (available only from St Richard’s)
- Tie (available only from St Richard’s)
- White shirt
- Black school trousers (tailored fit, not ‘skinny’ fit)
- Black socks
- Polished or patent black school shoes, (no boots, canvas shoes or trainer type shoes).
Uniform/Appearance
- Uniform must be worn in its entirety, as per the uniform list at all times, including the journey to and from school. Jumpers may be removed in the summer term, following the Principal’s directive. Pupils can ask permission to remove jumpers in lessons.
- Tights and socks must not be worn together. Plain black ankle socks for girls and boys (no sports/trainer socks, frilly socks, socks with logos, knee-length socks or inner shoe ‘sockettes’).
- Coats must be worn in colder weather. There should be no denim, fur, suede or leather jackets or hooded sweatshirts/tracksuit tops/sports jackets.
- Coats must not be worn inside school.
- Jumpers must not be tucked in to skirts or trousers.
- T-shirts may not be worn under white shirts.
- Skirts must be of regulation colour, pleated and knee length.
- Trousers must be tailored fit (not ‘skinny’ fit or chino jeans style).
- All pupils must wear polished or patent black school shoes (no heels, boots, canvas, trainer style or backless shoes).
- Hairstyles must be of a conventional nature. Girls’ hair should be neatly tied back. Boys must have short hairstyles (minimum grade 3). Regardless of gender: tram-lines, wedges, undercuts or shaved hair are not permitted. Styling products are not permitted. Highlighting and colouring of hair is not permitted and neither are hair extensions. It is acknowledged that textured hair is an important part of a pupil’s racial, ethnic and cultural identity and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance and therefore in such circumstances braids and corn rows can be worn. Braiding must be an appropriate length and match natural hair colour. Beading is not permitted. Pupils must be clean shaven.
- Girls uniform includes permission to wear one pair of plain stud earrings on the earlobe and all pupils may wear a wrist watch, but not a smart watch. No other jewellery is allowed.
- Make-up must not be worn and nail polish is not allowed. Fake nails are not permitted and nails should be kept short and not pointed. No permanent make-up procedures (e.g. eyebrow or eye lash dying or extensions) are allowed. Fake tan must not be used.
- Uniform must be worn for official school events e.g. Prize Evening, Open Evening, Parents’ Evenings, Concerts, Parish Masses. School rules apply at all evening events e.g. no mobile phones to be used.
Your co-operation in ensuring that your child wears the correct uniform would be very much appreciated. Uniform rules are not open to question, interpretation or negotiation.
If you would like a physical copy of the Handbook, please contact us at admin@strichardscc.com
Physical Education Kit
Below is a list of physical education clothing your child must possess. Our kit is available to order from https://www.yourschooluniform.com/schools/index/st-richards-catholic-college-4508 and has been designed to include the school motif and House colours.
Boys & Girls
- Red winter reversible rugby jersey with House colours
- Red games polo t-shirt with House colours
- Black football shorts
- Black tracksuit trousers (optional – for winter months only)
- Red football socks
- Red/Black quarter zip top (optional)
Footwear is not supplied by the school but the following are essential: Boys & Girls: Football boots and training shoes.
Uniform/equipment can be ordered and paid for on-line using the following link. If you do not have login details, please request them from the Finance Office via email: finance@strichardscc.com