Uniform and Expectations
GFD Uniforms can only be purchased from our approved vendor, Threads. Please visit the Threads website here
Our uniform shows that we our proud of ourselves and our community. It is essential that our students have the highest quality of dress and feel good about the way they look whilst at school.
Please ensure:
• 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. Students' shirts should be always tucked in at the waist.
• 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. They should be placed in bags or lockers.
• No hoodies are permitted.
• Girls' skirts should be of an knee high length. Core uniform requires navy blue socks and PE uniform requires plain white socks.
• 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.
• Students may wear a watch. However, watches will not be permitted in formal examinations
• Girls may wear one small ear stud in each ear lobe, and these should be removed for Physical Education lessons or any sporting event. 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 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.
• 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.
