Uniform and Expectations
Personal appearance is very important and a high standard of personal appearance is expected of all students at all times, both inside the school campus and in the local community when on school based trips.
The students are our ambassadors and how they present and conduct themselves is of great importance to GFD.
Uniform
Full and correct uniform must be worn in school and whilst travelling to and from the school. This also applies after school and travelling home after activities and on all school trips unless otherwise instructed by a member of staff. Full uniform must be worn at all Parent Teacher Meetings/Student Led Conferences and other formal school events.
Students’ shirts should be of an appropriate size. All students’ shirts should be properly tucked in at the waist at all times.
Boys’ ties should be tied properly covering the fastened top buttons. Girls should wear GFD scarves.
Black leather shoes should be worn. Trainers are not permitted.
When sweaters are not being worn, they should not be tied around the waist.
No hoodies are permitted.
Girls’ skirts should be of an appropriate length. Over-the-knee socks are not permitted.
School uniform and personal items are the responsibility of the students and their family. Please ensure that all items of clothing and personal possessions are clearly labelled.
Jewellery
Students may wear a watch. However, watches will not be permitted in examinations.
Girls may wear one small ear stud in each ear lobe and these should be removed for PE. No other piercings are permitted. Jewellery items of religious significance may only be worn with prior approval by the school, following a formal written parent request.
Henna Tattoos
Henna tattoos are only acceptable for religious/cultural reasons
Hairstyles
Girls – Hair should be tied back fully off the face and be of a natural colour. The sensible use of hair accessories is acceptable to keep hair orderly and neat e.g. Alice band, hairband, clips, slides, elastic bands, scrunches etc. as long as they are plain white, dark blue or black. Make-up and all nail polish are not permitted at GFD.
Boys - Hair must be well off the collar at the back and off the ears and face, no shorter than a number two barber cut. Shaved heads are not acceptable. We request no coloured gel, wax or mousse etc. be used when styling hair and no exaggerated styles.
All students – We request that hair must be of a natural colour. If the students’ hairstyle contravenes any of the above requirements the student will be requested to amend this with immediate effect and if this is not possible, they will be required to remain at home until such time as their hair has returned to an acceptable condition.
