The school uniform was designed with the help of our students. It encourages students to look smart and feel part of the Whitcliffe Mount community. The uniform provides an element of choice. Students wear their uniforms to and from school and show that they are proud to be ambassadors of the school.

All items of school uniform and P.E. kit can be obtained from our local suppliers:

Rawcliffes - 18A Crackenedge Lane, Dewsbury WF13 1PT

01924 465510  www.smartschoolwearcentre.co.uk 

Smart Uniforms, 1-3 Cheapside, Batley WF17 5ND

01924 442294  www.smartuniforms.co.uk / Whitcliffe Mount – Smart Uniforms

Poverty affects 1 in 3 households in Kirklees and we estimate at least 7,000 schoolchildren will benefit from the Uniform Exchange service so if you need help you’re certainly not alone. Simply click here to apply in minutes using the online form and your free uniform will be delivered to your school or nearest library within days. For more information, click here: School Uniform Support Huddersfield | Uniform Exchange (uniform-exchange.org)

Whitcliffe Mount Uniform and Equipment Brochure:

All students:

Item of clothing	2023/24 and beyond policy	Supplier
Black blazer	WMA ‘new logo’ blazer	Uniform supplier
White school shirt	Plain white school shirt	Any
School tie	WMA school tie - September 2024  (colour linked to year group)  7 – Yellow 8 – White 9 – Green 10 – Blue 11 – Purple	Uniform supplier
Black school skirt	Tailored black school skirt (straight or pleated)  This must not be a tube-style skirt, or jersey material (stretchy material)	Any
Black school trousers	Tailored black school trousers	Any
Black school tights or socks	Black school tights or socks	Any
Black school shoes	Black school shoes	Any
Black V-neck school jumper (optional)	Black V-neck school jumper with WMA logo	Uniform supplier

Blazers

• When travelling to and from school, normal Whitcliffe Mount Academy uniform must be worn
• Blazers must be worn at all times around the Academy but may be removed in lessons if permission is granted by the teacher
• The blazer is obligatory, the jumper is optional. Jumpers are only required in cooler weather and are worn under the blazer. In warm weather the jumper should be removed, not the blazer. No other jumper or cardigan is acceptable

Accessories

• School bags must be of a minimum size to hold an A4 folder. An additional lightweight bag will be needed to hold PE kit and outdoor coats
• Footwear must be plain black and sensible that can be polished or wiped clean. No logos or sports labels on shoes. No canvas or rubber toe pumps, Vans, Converse, trainers of any kind to be worn (such as converse/vans/gazelles, etc). Students with a medical condition, require a medical note in order to wear alternative footwear. This footwear still needs to be plain black without logos.
• Socks must be plain and dark in colour. Feet must be covered
• Make-up must be discrete. Nail varnish must be discrete. Fingernails must be short and safe
• Hair must be natural in colour and style
• Jewellery is restricted to one small stud per ear and a watch (ear studs need to be removed for PE lessons). Other piercings are considered unsafe and are not acceptable. These items will be confiscated if seen and students will be sanctioned in line with policy.

PE Kit

Arrival and dismissal for PE is from the Vibe. Students will always enter and leave the Vibe via the rear entrance (opposite the Redgra). 

For new Year 7s, they must completely comply with the PE kit below. 

The PE Kit policy is below:    

Item of clothing	2023/24 and beyond policy	Supplier
WMA PE top	Navy round neck sports top (short sleeved) with WMA logo.	Uniform supplier
WMA PE ½ zip training top (optional)	¼ zip training top (long sleeved) with WMA logo	Uniform supplier
WMA PE sports rain jacket (optional)	Navy sports rain jacket with WMA logo	Uniform supplier
Tracksuit bottoms	Plain navy slim leg tracksuit bottoms (no logo)	Uniform supplier
Leggings	Plain navy leggings (no logo)	Any/Uniform supplier
Shorts	Plain navy shorts (no logo)	Any/Uniform supplier
Sports socks	Plain navy football socks	Any/Uniform supplier
Sports trainers	Sports trainers	Any
Studded Boots	Studded boots suitable for Rugby / Football	Any

Students unable to participate through injury:

• Students who have a medical reason for non-participation are required to bring a note in their planner excusing them from performing. For longer term non-participation, a medical note from the doctor is required.
• Students excused from performing are still required to bring their kit, get changed and take a less active role in the lesson (inside and/or outside). For example, by refereeing, coaching judging, analysing, timekeeping and helping to organise equipment.

Extreme weather

• PE lessons take place outside when the weather is poor, or when exams take place. Pupils know this and must be prepared to get wet.
• In extreme circumstances, a wet weather procedure will be implemented and lessons will take place indoors where possible.
• Staff will use their professional judgement to determine whether outside facilities are appropriate and safe for participation and learning.

Valuables

• We recommend that pupils do not bring items of value into school, however we appreciate that some pupils may have a mobile phone, bus pass, house keys, watch and wallet/purse with them in school.
• Whilst the changing rooms remain locked during lessons, PE Staff will give pupils the opportunity to hand in valuable items as an additional level of security at the start of the lesson. If valuable items are not handed in, we cannot accept responsibility should any issue arise.

Health, Safety and Personal Hygiene

• All jewellery must be removed and hair tied back prior to participation in lessons. The school behaviour policy will be followed as this is a power of three expectation.
• There is the provision for pupils to shower after lessons. We recommend this, particularly after lessons where pupils get dirty and/or wet. Pupils must bring their own towels.
• Pupils are encouraged to re-hydrate after participating in strenuous exercise.
• Pupils should be thoughtful of others and keep the use of aerosol anti-perspirants to a minimum.

Extra-Curricular Activities

An extra-curricular timetable can be found on our website. This informs you of when and where activities take place. For clubs and weekly practices, the ‘permission slip’ will need to be returned before your son/daughter can attend. This will only have to be completed once and will give permission for your son/daughter to attend throughout the year. This applies to pupils in years 7,8 and 9 only. Pupils in years 10 and 11 are expected to inform their parents/carers of their attendance. Pupils do not have to wear school PE kit for after-school activities, but what they wear must be recognised sports clothing/footwear.

For fixtures against other schools, pupils need to check to team sheet on the relevant noticeboard to see if they have been selected. All information regarding the fixture will then be found on the school website. On the rare occasions when clubs/practices or fixtures are cancelled, we will contact you text message.

Equipment

Each student should have the following equipment;

• School bag (minimum size to hold an A4 folder
• Planner (first provided by school)
• Pencil case
• 2x black pens
• 2 x green pens
• HB pencils
• Glue stick
• Ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Highlighters
• Scientific calculator
• Exercise books 

Useful to have but not essential;

• Pocket dictionary 
• Bi-Lingual dictionary 

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