Park Lane Academy

  • Uniform

    Uniform Policy 

     

    Local Suppliers

     Shaw Hardcastle
    20-22 Commercial Street
    HALIFAX
    HX1 1TA 
    Tel: 01422 353949

     Ziggys Schoolwear
    6-8 Albion Street
    Halifax
    HX1 1DU

    Tel : 01422 348273

     

    Park Lane Academy Uniform Expectations

    The Academy Uniform

    • Official Park Lane Academy blazer with academy logo
    • Official Park Lane Academy year group tie
    • Plain white full-sleeve or short sleeve school shirt with button fastening at the collar
    • Plain grey full length formal trouser (tailored fit – not skinny fit) or purple and grey PLA pleated knee length skirt
    • Plain black socks (not trainer socks or ankle style sports socks) or plain black tights
    • Plain black slip-on or lace up shoes (no trainers, pumps or boots)
    • Appropriate school bag
    • Planner and basic equipment
    • Official black PLA Academy jumper with logo (optional)

    Please note:

    • Plain clothing should not contain visible badges, writing or insignia
    • Trousers and skirts should not be constructed from denim, linen or canvas

    Ties

    Each year group will have a different tie, these are as follows;

    • Black with silver stripe
    • Plain black, Purple
    • Black, purple and silver stripe
    • Black and purple stripe

    You will be advised to which tie is needed for your child at the time of admission.

    Basic Equipment

    For each lesson students will need:

    • Planner
    • X2 of each: Black/blue, red, purple and green pens
    • 2 Pencils
    • Ruler
    • Eraser
    • Pencil case
    • A bag big enough to carry all equipment, homework and books.
    • Calculator

    Jewellery is restricted to:

    • One pair of small plain silver or gold studs (no hoops, coloured or diamante earrings), no more than one stud in each ear
    • One small silver or gold bracelet
    • One small silver or gold ring

    Hair Styles should be appropriate for a business setting:

    • Hair accessories (allice bands, hair slides etc.) should be small black or navy
    • Hair dyed in bright colours is not permissible
    • Eye brow slits are not permissible
    • Patterns or lines shaved into hair is not permissible
    • Head scarves can be worn but should be plain black (no logos, embroidery, fringing or beading) and should be secured with a safety pin. Other pins used to secure head scarves will be confiscated. Any mosque/Prayer hats must be plain black.

    Our Expectations

    Wearing the correct academy uniform is a requirement for ALL students in Year 7 – 11 • Shirts: Please ensure the collar is large enough as the top button MUST be done up at all times. Shirts should be tucked in at all times • A tie and blazer must be worn correctly at all times (the blazer can be removed in lessons with staff permission or when outside) • Ties must be fastened correctly and be of a reasonable length • They must be attached to the top button of the shirt at all times WHAT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED • Skinny type trousers, jeans, leggings, jeggings, cut off trousers or trousers with decorative zips • Excessive make up • Caps, hats, coats, jackets and hoodies are not to be worn inside the academy • Non uniform items worn in the academy e.g. non uniform tops / jumpers / hoodies • Coloured socks (only plain black socks) or trainer socks • Only plain black leather type shoes are acceptable without logos. Pumps, trainers or any other inappropriate footwear are not permissible • Chelsea boots and boots that are visible either outside or inside trousers will lead to Seclusion. • Boots worn with a skirt PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM Physical Education (PE): All students are required to purchase the purple P.E kit for the academic year and wear this to every P.E lesson Any kit lost during the academic year or if your child grows out of their P.E kit then you will be required to buy a new P.E kit at your earliest convenience. This can be bought from Ziggys schoolwear. However, please be aware that any kit which is lost during the academic year, or for those who have grown out of their current kit, will also have to purchase the purple kit. This is because Ziggys will no longer be stocking the red kit, as this will be phased out. Please see below for ‘essential’ kit. This needs to be brought to every P.E lesson. The ‘additional’ kit applies to school fixtures, bad weather and piercings. All students are expected to participate in PE. Suitable PE kit should be brought to every lesson. PE kit will be available from school. See the PE staff for details. YEAR 7 - 11 • Essentials Park Lane Academy logo t-shirt (PURPLE) • Park Lane Academy ¼ zip top (PURPLE) • Plain tracksuit bottoms (BLACK) • Plain sports leggings (BLACK) • Plain shorts (BLACK) Laced trainers (no plimsolls) • Football socks (PURPLE) • Additional Kit Black undergarments (layers for winter) • Purple football socks (sport fixtures) Shin pads (sport fixtures) Gum shield (Rugby) Plasters / Tape (piercings) Plastic carrier bags (wet kit) Football boots (Boys & Girls)