Junior School Uniform

New Uniform

New uniform is available from Scholar’s of Bath. Scholars is a well-established, local, family-run business with outlets in Bath, Trowbridge, Devizes, Chippenham and Warminster.

The Bath shop is the main stockist of RHS new uniform. Uniform can also be purchased from Scholars’ Trowbridge, Devizes, Chippenham and Warminster shops by arrangement.
Scholars of Bath is located centrally (4 Terrace Walk, near the Parade Gardens) and is open six days a week.

Appointments will be available in the summer holidays. Purchases may be made in person from the shops, by telephone (01225 462206), by email or by fax. Internet sales will be available soon. For new RHS families Scholars will attend the New Pupils’ Afternoon to display uniform.

Second-hand Uniform

The Junior School Second-hand Uniform Shop is situated in Hope House at the Junior School and is open weekly in term time on Tuesdays, 3.15 – 4.00 pm and Thursdays, 8.30 – 9.00 am for existing girls and parents, and at other times by arrangement. Changes in opening hours will be published in the weekly newsletter.

The shop is well-stocked and offers good condition uniform at very reasonable prices. Pupils new to the Royal High School should contact Vicki Emery on 01225 873767 or 07790 323403 to make an appointment outside normal opening hours as fittings take about ½ hour. Full payment must be given when purchasing goods and cash or cheques are acceptable. Cheques should be made payable to “RHS Second-hand.” Unfortunately credit cards are not accepted.

If you are unable to visit the shop during opening times Vicki is happy to serve pupils; please make sure that they have the payment with them.

Refunds/exchanges on items bought cannot be given unless previously arranged with Vicki. As well as normal shop opening hours small sales of stationery, cards, books, etc will be held throughout the year in a classroom opposite the shop. You will be informed of these in the weekly newsletter.

Uniform Requirements

The following can only be purchased from Scholars or from the Second-hand Uniform Shop unless marked otherwise.

Outdoor Uniform

• School Coat, navy (Husky cyclone style, Compulsory)
• School Cagoule, navy (Optional)
• School Scarf, woollen or fleecy (Optional)
• Navy fleecy or woollen hat (Optional)
• Navy woollen or fleecy gloves (Optional)
• Back Pack with school logo (suitable for Years 3 – 6)

*if scarves, hats or gloves are worn they must be school regulation

Indoor Uniform

• Tunic Bedford check (Reception - Year 4 inclusive. Years 5 & 6 may wear skirt instead.)
• Skirt Bedford check (Optional in years 5 & 6 only)
• Summer Dress Royal blue, red & white design (All years)

Summer Uniform is compulsory from Summer Half Term to July and optional from April to Summer Half Term and September to Autumn Half Term.

• Blouse White with blue check trim
• Sweater V Neck, Bath blue
• Cardigan, Bath blue
• Tabard Royal Blue (Nursery and Reception only)
• Socks Winter: Navy long or Navy Tights (may be bought from other shops)
• Socks Summer: White short or long (not trainer socks) (may be bought from other shops)
• Art/Science Overall Royal Blue (Years 3 - 6)
• Purse Belt (Optional, Years 5 & 6)
• Cord Purse (Optional) – all years

Nursery Uniform

• Polo Shirt White with royal blue collar*
• Sweatshirt Navy*
• Tabard Royal Blue*
• Joggers Navy (Optional)
• Ra Ra Skirt Navy (Optional)
• Summer Dress Royal blue, red & white design (Optional)

*These items are compulsory and must be purchased from either Scholars or The Second-hand Shop. A polo shirt and sweatshirt are also needed in Reception year for sports kit. Any navy option is permissible for the Nursery, ie Joggers, Skirt or Shorts.

Ballet Uniform

Ballet Uniform is required for all girls in Reception - Year 2 inclusive and for girls who attend the Nursery on ballet days. It is also required in other years if your daughter does ballet as an extra-curricular activity.

• Pink leotard and pink ballet skirt
• Pink ballet shoes and pink ballet socks
• Pink ballet hairband (optional)
• Pink ballet crossover cardigan (optional)
• Pink ballet bag (optional)

Sports Kit

• Sweatshirt Navy (compulsory for Reception – Year 4 inclusive)
• Tracksuit Bottoms Navy (compulsory for Reception – Year 4 inclusive)
• Tactel Joggers Navy (Year 5 and 6 may have these instead of tracksuit bottoms with a sports fleece)
• Sports Fleece Navy with school logo (Optional all years but should not be worn instead of a school coat)
• Games Skirt Bedford check (Years 3 - 6 only)
• Polo Shirt White with blue collar
• Rugby Shirt White with blue collar (Optional Years 5 & 6)
• Games Socks White ankle socks (may be bought from other shops)
• House coloured t-shirt Available from school, Year 1 – 6 only
• Hockey Socks Blue (Years 3 - 6)
• Athletics/Gym Shorts Royal Blue with White side panel (Rec – Yr 4 compulsory, Yr 5-6 optional)
• Cycle Shorts Royal Blue with White side panel (Yr 5-6 may have these instead of athletic shorts)
• Shoe Bag Navy (Small for Infants, Large for Years 3 – 4 inclusive)
• Swimming Costume Regulation, Royal Blue (Reception – Year 5 inclusive)
• Swimming Hat Royal Blue
• Swimming Bag Navy with school logo (optional)

Other Items of Uniform (Not on sale in either School Shop)

• Shoes Black or Navy, lace-up or strap with non-slip sole - heels 20mm max.
  (Ankle Boots or slip-on shoes may not be worn)
  NB Summer shoes need not be as heavy as for Winter but toes & heels must be covered (no peeptoes or slingbacks). This is in accordance with medical advice. “Ballerina” type shoes are not suitable.
• Daps Black slip-on for Reception – Year 2 (Summer Term only) and White lace-up trainers for Yrs 2-6 (no big trainer boots)
• Hair Slide Tortoiseshell type or Blue
• Hair Band or Hair Ribbon Navy or Royal Blue or School “scrunchies” are available from the second-hand shop

General Instructions

All uniform, including all footwear, should be clearly marked with name tapes. These are available from either School Shop. As far as possible, name tapes should be placed near manufacturer’s label – this will aid quick recovery of any lost items. Labels for marking shoes are also available in the second-hand shop.

Jewellery must not be worn in school and pierced ears are not recommended. Any ear piercings should be done at the beginning of the summer holidays as earrings must be removed or taped over during PE lessons.

Girls who already have pierced ears must wear the smallest gold stud possible.
School Uniform must be worn by all girls when coming to and from school.
In the winter the regulation school coat should be worn, NOT the sports fleece.
Rulings about uniform on school outings are made to fit the occasion.
The school fleece can be worn in the playground at breaktime, for sports in Years 5 and 6 and underneath the regulation coat for extra warmth.

Other Items On Sale In Scholars

• Black long-sleeved Leotard suitable for gym or dance
• Blue Reading Folder with school logo (suitable for Nursery – Year 2)
• Large blue School Sports Bag
• Back Pack with school logo (suitable for Years 3 - 6)
• Swimming Goggles
• Mouth Guards (boil in the bag type, for Yr 3 - 6 hockey)
• Summer blue baseball hats with school logo
• Shin pads for hockey

Other Items On Sale In The Second-Hand Shop

• Handmade greetings cards
• New scrunchies in winter Bedford check material and summer dress fabric
• New stationery – extensive range of practical items such as pens, pencils, rubbers, rulers, ink cartridges, protractors, etc and also a stock of “designer” stationery such as notebooks, folders, pencil cases, etc, all competitively priced.
• Second-hand items associated with extracurricular activities such as riding, music, Brownies, tennis and dancing
• Work books and music books
• Second-hand regulation school bags
• Second-hand wet suits and ski wear (available in the summer and winter, respectively)
• List of sixth form Royal High School girls willing to babysit
• Socks, tights
• Shin pads, mouthguards
• Hockey sticks, tennis racquets
• Hats, gloves and scarves
• Games bag with shoe storage (Year 5 and 6 pupils), available January 2008.

If you would like to sell any of the above items through the second-hand shop please contact Vicki Emery on 01225 873767 or 07790 323403 for a “How to Sell” leaflet. The seller gets 70% of the selling price.

 

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