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We are proud of our School and ask that our students wear their uniform with pride.

Introducing our new uniform supplier

Following a procurement process (in compliance with the Education (Guidance about Cost of School Uniforms) Act 2021), from 5th June 2023, all academies within the Gosforth Group will move to a single uniform supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd. However, with immediate effect, uniform items can be viewed and purchased by visiting the Michael Sehgal & Sons website.

Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd will stock and sell all branded uniform items including PE/sportswear and the school rain jacket and outdoor fleece. Non-branded school approved style uniform items can also be purchased from Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd. However, parents/carers still have the option to buy these non-branded items from other retailers as long as they meet our uniform policy criteria.

Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd are based in Kingston Park, near to Tesco Extra, and offer an in-store measuring service (by appointment only), or if the size required is known, orders may be placed by telephone or via their website. They recommend that orders are placed before 31st July 2023 to guarantee delivery before the start of the new term.

Please find below Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd address and contact details, our uniform digital brochure which includes examples of all uniform items, our school uniform requirements and information.

 

Supplier details:

Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd

Unit 17 Airport Industrial Estate

Kingston Park

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 2EF

Tel: 0191 230 2320.

www.michaelsehgal.co.uk

sales@michaelsehgal.co.uk

 

We have a uniform recycle scheme at the academy and ask parents to donate any unwanted uniform to us so that it can be redistributed to families who may need it. Throughout the year we have opportunities for good quality second hand uniform to be available for parents to take home.

Our uniform requirements for all students are:

• Academy sweatshirt with school logo
• Academy polo shirt with school logo
• Black trousers or black skirt (see notes 1 and 2)
• Black shoes (see note 3)
• Food technology apron - any but a blue & white stripe design is preferred

Additional notes:

1. Trousers: School trousers should be traditional formal black dress trousers. They should not be denim, leggings, linen or cargo-type. Likewise they should not be skin tight and should not resemble jeans. The school is aware that some shops are now advertising and selling ‘school uniform’ trousers that do not match our definition of formal dress trousers. We ask that parents/carers check this carefully before making purchases.

2. Skirts: Skirts must be knee-length and tailored. No stretch material or skin-tight material is permitted. Please wear black, plain tights with skirts.

3. Shoes: Students are required to wear smart, plain black, formal school shoes/ankle shoes. Shoes must be polishable over their entire surface with a traditional sole and be plain black and carry no logos. Black trainers that have the appearance of school shoes are not acceptable. Trainers are not permitted unless there is medical exemption from a doctor. The school reserves the right to determine what shoes are acceptable designs. Parents should be aware that many retailers advertise school shoes which are not in line with the school’s expectations on footwear.  We ask that parents/carers check this carefully before making purchases.

School Uniform at North Gosforth Academy

4. Belts: No wide or coloured belts with large buckles or logos.

5. Jewellery: The only jewellery allowed to be worn in school is a watch and one plain ear stud in each earlobe only. No other facial or body piercing is allowed in school. For obvious reasons of safety and risk of personal loss, jewellery other than these should not be worn to school.  Should a student choose to wear items of jewellery the school will confiscate these items, parents/carers will be expected to collect these from school.

6. Makeup: Excessive makeup is not permitted. Subtle makeup is acceptable and should be natural in colour. Excessive makeup must be removed. School will determine what is believed to be excessive makeup. Alongside this false eyelashes and false tan are not allowed. Likewise, fake nails/nail extensions/nail varnish are not permitted.

7. Hair: No extreme hairstyles (e.g. shaved sides, razor-cuts or Mohican-style) no unnatural colours, blocks, stripes or extensions. The school reserve the right to determine what is considered “inappropriate”;

8. Outdoor coats: Students should wear an outdoor coat that is appropriate for the weather conditions. Outdoor coats should not be worn indoors and should be removed prior to entering the school building.

9. Bags: It is a requirement that every student should have a school bag large enough to fit an A4 ring binder. This is to ensure that they can carry PE kit and all the books and equipment they need for the school day.  Bags should be marked or labelled with the owner’s name.

 

All students require the following PE/sports wear items:

  • Pale blue polo shirt with school logo on
  • Royal blue sweatshirt with school logo on
  • Plain navy or black shorts
  • Plain navy or black tracksuit bottoms

 

Uniform will be checked by staff on a daily basis. If your child attends school in non-uniform items without suitable explanation from a parent/carer (by telephone/letter), sanctions will be imposed.

Useful uniform guides and examples