Uniform List

2021/2022 Contents Regulations

• Standards relating to and appearance are determined by the Principal Uniform Regulations 3 • Pupils must wear the full, correct . They must always be neat and tidy in appearance. Pupils must remember that they represent the School when Uniform for Girls 4 travelling to and from the School and at all other times when wearing our uniform

Uniform for Boys 6 • All items of , books and personal belongings should be clearly marked with the owner’s name and class

PE & Games Uniform for Girls 8 • Summer uniform options may be worn during Term 1 until the October mid- term holiday and all of Term 3 only. They may not be worn for formal occasions specified by the School such as June Day and Prizegiving PE & Games Uniform for Boys 10 • should be worn without cuffs turned or folded up

Approved Uniform Suppliers 12 • - Girls - Minimal jewellery may be worn. The definition of minimal jewellery is: a maximum of one plain stud in each ear; no hooped ; anything worn around the neck should not be visible; one piece of jewellery on the wrist (no hair scrunchies) and one ring; no nose piercings are allowed

Boys - No jewellery may be worn in Junior School. Senior School boys may wear minimal jewellery. The definition of minimal jewellery is: anything worn around the neck should not be visible; one piece of jewellery on the wrist and one ring; no nose piercings are allowed

• Make-up is not permitted in the Junior School. Senior School pupils may wear a minimal amount of make-up (if in doubt, Class Teachers, in conjunction with Guidance Teachers, will advise). Coloured nail products may not be worn

• No visible tattoos or henna are permitted

• No hair colouring is permitted in the Junior School. In the Senior School the use of hair colour, style and styling products should be kept to a minimum. (If in doubt, Class Teachers, in conjunction with Guidance Teachers, will advise)

• Boys should be clean shaven and their choice of hair length and style be moderate. (If in doubt, Class Teachers, in conjunction with Guidance Teachers, will advise)

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Item Description Notes Junior Senior Optional/ Item Description Notes Junior Senior Optional/ School School Compulsory School School Compulsory Heriot Blue with Only from approved √ √ Compulsory Gloves Plain navy or black √ √ Optional School Badge uniform suppliers Hair Plain navy or black No striped hair √ √ Optional White blouse to Short or long-sleeved √ √ Compulsory fastenings fastenings. fasten to the neck are acceptable (with tie); One as long as they fasten to Plain navy knitted Only from approved uniform √ √ Optional pocket is accept- the neck or fleece suppliers able. Pullover Navy, plain knit No emblems or logos and no √ √ Optional Kilt Mackenzie tartan, Only from approved √ √ Compulsory ** V-necked, long cardigans. knee-length uniform suppliers sleeved Painting Parents’ choice of overall √ Compulsory Dark navy school Summer only √ Optional Overall sandals (see regulations). Plain black leather, Not patent or suede; No √ √ Compulsory Heriot’s blue & Knitted stripes or fleece only. √ √ Optional flat, polished. or zips; No white striped or Only from approved uniform Brogues are coloured parts to edges; No fleece with suppliers acceptable. trainers or sports shoes; No Heriot’s badge. sports branding or visible logos. Navy knee-length, Only from approved uniform √ Optional plain knit suppliers Tie Heriot Blue and Only from approved √ √ Compulsory white striped tie uniform suppliers Summer Open necked, Summer only. With kilt and √ √ Optional (S6 only – crested Blouse white, short (or socks, as above, in tie) sleeved blouse Junior School) (see regulations). Tights Plain navy or black √ √ Compulsory Summer George Heriot’s Only from approved uniform √ Optional Black boots or May be worn in winter √ √ Optional Dress School Dress suppliers. Worn with white black wellingtons when there is snow. knee-length, plain knit socks. Navy junior 5 Summer only (see √ Optional Summer only (see panel cap regulations) on very regulations). warm days. Only from Plain black, long Only from approved uniform √ (from √ ** Optional approved uniform trousers, no turn suppliers. Worn with black P6 on- alternative suppliers ups or skinny style ankle socks. Blouses must be wards) to the kilt Plain navy only Either Heriot’s Canterbury √ √ Optional tucked in. rain (see PE uniform) Reusable Any type of In an effort to reduce waste, √ √ Compulsory duffel coat; gabardine, water reusable water we request that all pupils optional; ; bottle bottle have a reusable water bottle anorak; Barbour jacket (no coloured trims). To be worn over blazer. ** The kilt can be replaced with trousers from P6 upwards

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Item Description Notes Junior Senior Optional/ Item Description Notes Junior Senior Optional/ School School Compulsory School School Compulsory Blazer Heriot Blue with Only from approved uniform √ √ Compulsory Boots Black boots or May be worn in winter when √ √ Optional School Badge suppliers black wellingtons there is snow.

Cap Navy junior 5 Summer only √ Optional Painting Parents’ choice of overall. √ Compulsory panel cap (see regulations) on very Overall warm days. Only from ap- White shirt to Short or long-sleeved √ √ Compulsory proved uniform suppliers. fasten to the neck are acceptable as long as Coat Plain navy only Either Heriot’s Canterbury √ √ Optional (with tie); One they fasten to the neck. rain jacket (see PE uniform); pocket is accept- duffel coat; gabardine, hood able. optional; cagoule; anorak; Socks Heriot Blue knee- Only from approved uniform √ Compulsory Barbour jacket (no coloured P1-P5 length (wool or suppliers trims). cotton). To be worn over blazer. Socks Black, dark grey or √ √ Compulsory Gloves Plain navy or black √ √ Optional P6-S6 navy Shoes Plain black leather, Not patent or suede; No √ √ Compulsory Hat Plain navy knitted Only from approved uniform √ √ Optional flat, polished. adornments or zips; No colour- or fleece suppliers Brogues are ed parts to edges; No trainers Pullover Navy, plain knit No emblems or logos and no √ √ Optional acceptable. or sports shoes; No sports V-necked, long cardigans. branding or visible logos. sleeved Heriot Blue Only from approved uniform P1 - P5 Shorts √ Sandals Dark navy school Summer only √ Optional suppliers. P1 – P5 only (P6 & Compulsory P1-P5 sandals (see regulations). P7 optional in summer only (see regulations)) P6 & P7 Scarf Heriot’s blue & Knitted stripes or fleece only. √ √ Optional Optional white striped or Only from approved uniform fleece with suppliers. Tie Heriot Blue and Only from approved uniform √ √ Compulsory Heriot’s badge. white striped tie suppliers (S6 only – crested Reusable Any type of In an effort to reduce waste, √ √ Compulsory tie) water reusable water we request that all pupils have bottle bottle a reusable water bottle Trousers Dark Grey long Only from approved uniform √ √ Compulsory trousers, no turn suppliers. A plain black (from ups or skinny style with no can be P6 on- worn if required. wards)

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Item Notes Year Activity Optional/ Item Notes Year Activity Optional/ Group(s) Compulsory Group(s) Compulsory Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional Mouthguard Mouthguards should P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory Fleece uniform suppliers. Not to always be worn. for Hockey be worn under blazer. Navy Knee-length Only from approved P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory Gym or Training With non-marking soles P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory Socks uniform suppliers. Not for Hockey Shoes and not boots. P1 – P2 sports tights. should be Velcro fastening. Shin Pads P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory for Hockey PE shorts or Heriot’s uniform suppliers. and Canterbury Skort for Hockey Studded Boots – For grass pitches (most S1 - S6 Hockey Optional for either a moulded sole Saturdays and occasionally Hockey Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory or plastic screw-in mid-week) studded boots uniform suppliers. studs. Football boots are the most appropriate, but astro shoes can be Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional are acceptable worn. Training shoes can Rain Jacket uniform suppliers. NOT be worn. Metal studs Heriot’s Navy unisex jacket. Only P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional are NOT permitted on hockey pitches. Puffer Jacket from approved uniform suppliers. Base Layer Long or Navy blue or black. P5 - S6 For all out- Optional Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional Short Sleeved door sports in cold weather. Tracksuit Bottoms uniform suppliers. and or Shorts Socks Plain white ankle socks. P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory (Navy long/short socks Heriot’s Athletics Only from approved S1 - S6 Athletics Optional optional Cross Country) Singlet uniform suppliers. Only required if participating in One piece any colour. Swimming P2 - P5 PE & Games Compulsory inter-school matches . For use on Astro pitch, may Astro / P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory Badminton/Tennis * only required for those S1 - S6 Badminton/ Compulsory also be worn on grass. for Hockey Racket who are taking activity as a Tennis for Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory games option. See PE staff Badminton/ for details Hockey Top uniform suppliers. for Hockey Tennis * Hockey Stick Ladies hip height. Advice P7 - S6 Hockey Compulsory All pupils new to the available from the PE (P5 & P6 for Hockey school can borrow a department. optional - P7-S6 stick from the school provided by the school) until the October mid- term holiday.

PE is not compulsory in S6

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Item Notes Year Activity Optional/ Item Notes Year Activity Optional/ Group(s) Compulsory Group(s) Compulsory Heriot’s Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional Mouthguard Mouthguards should always be P5 - S6 Rugby & Compulsory Canterbury Fleece uniform suppliers. Not to be worn. Hockey for Rugby & worn under blazer. Hockey Gym or Training With non-marking soles and P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory Navy Knee-Length Only from approved P5 - S6 Rugby & Compulsory not boots. P1 – P2 should be Shoes uniform suppliers. Not sports Hockey for Rugby & Velcro fastening. Socks tights. Hockey Heriot’s Only from approved P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory Heriot’s Only from approved P5 - S6 Rugby Compulsory Canterbury PE uniform suppliers. Canterbury uniform suppliers. for Rugby Shorts Reversible Rugby Heriot’s Only from approved P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory Top Canterbury Polo uniform suppliers. Heriot’s Only from approved P5 - S6 Rugby Compulsory Shirt Canterbury Rugby uniform suppliers. for Rugby Heriot’s Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional Shorts Canterbury Rain uniform suppliers. Rugby or Football P5 - S6 Rugby Compulsory Jacket Boots for Rugby Heriot’s Navy unisex jacket. Only from P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional approved uniform suppliers. Shin Pads P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory Puffer Jacket for Hockey Plain white ankle socks. (Navy Socks P1 - S6 PE & Games Compulsory For grass pitches (most Satur- S1 - S6 Hockey Optional for long/short socks optional Cross Studded Boots – either a moulded sole days and occasionally mid-week) Country) Hockey or plastic screw-in studs. studded boots are the most Swimming Shorts ‘Jammers’ (cycle short) type P2 - P5 PE & Games Compulsory Football boots are appropriate, but astro shoes can trunks or swimming trunks acceptable be worn. Training shoes can NOT (brief style) in any colour. be worn. Metal studs are NOT permitted on hockey pitches. Astro Shoe/Boot For use on Astro pitch, may P5 - S6 Hockey Compulsory also be worn on grass. for Hockey Base Layer Long or Navy blue or black. P5 - S6 For all Optional Short Sleeved Top outdoor Heriot’s Canterbury Only from approved P5 - S2 Hockey Compulsory sports in cold Hockey Top uniform suppliers. for Hockey and Leggings or weather. Shorts Heriot’s Only from approved P5 - S6 PE & Games Optional Canterbury uniform suppliers. Heriot’s Athletics Only from approved S1 - S6 Athletics Optional Singlet uniform suppliers. Only required Tracksuit Bottoms if participating in inter-school Hockey Stick Hip height. Advice available P7 - S6 Hockey Compulsory matches. All pupils new to the from the PE department. (P5 & P6 for Hockey Badminton/Tennis * only required for those who S1 - S6 Badminton/ Compulsory school can borrow a stick optional - P7-S6 Racket are taking activity as a games Tennis for from the school until the provided by option. See PE staff for details October mid-term holiday. the school) Badminton/ Tennis *

PE is not compulsory in S6

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Certain uniform items, as noted on the lists, must be purchased from Heriot’s approved suppliers only

Aitken and Niven/Stevensons George Heriot’s Thrift Shop Branches: High quiality, second hand uniform, and kit for P1 to S6 1-3 Elfin Square Edinburgh Buy, sell, volunteer: EH11 3AN https://www.george-heriots.com/be- 0131 477 3922 yond-the-classroom/uniform-thrift-shop [email protected] Address: 1st Floor www.aitken-niven.co.uk/ Cricket Pavilion www.stevensons.co.uk Goldenacre

All items, including sportswear can be Open on Saturdays during term time purchased from your local branch of when games are on Aitken and Niven or online through the 9.30 am - 12.00 noon Stevensons website. Summer Sale Days: Aitken and Niven are part of The Dates to be confirmed Stevenson Group. email: [email protected] parent volunteer - text message only: 07812 172112 Facebook page: @GHSThriftshop

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