Transition to Year 7 September 2024
Letters for Parents
Transition Day - Thursday 4th July 2024
Where: Cardinal Pole Catholic School, 205 Morning Lane, E9 6LG.
When: 8:15am – 2.45pm; Thursday 4th July 2024.
Uniform: Students should wear their usual school uniform from their primary school.
What to bring: Pencil case, if students do not have one they simply need a pen for writing.
Entrance: Through the main reception.
Please accompany your child to school on the day to the school's main entrance where you will be registered. You will be required to state whether they will be collected again at 2.45pm or if they will be allowed to make their own way home. Students will be provided with some refreshments at break time and the school will provide lunch on this day.
Uniform Details
School Uniform Details
Boys Uniform
- Grey Pinstripe Blazer with school logo
- Grey Trousers
- Grey long sleeve or sleeveless pullover with “V” neck with a red stripe
- Plain White with long sleeves (short sleeves shirt may be worn in the summer)
- Black or Grey Socks only
- School Tie: All boys must wear a school tie (not clip on version)
- Black low heel leather shoes (Not suede or patent) worn below the ankle. No ankle boots/boots (including “kicker” boots) No trainers or shoes which look like trainers Black laces only
- Male students should be clean shaven: (years 7-11)
- Any haircut shorter than a No.1 is not allowed
- For Health and Safety reasons long hair must be tied back at all times
Girls Uniform
- Grey Pinstripe Blazer with school logo
- Grey pleated knee length skirt worn below the knee
- Grey trousers
- Grey long sleeve or sleeveless pullover with “V” neck with a red stripe
- Plain White with long sleeves (not blouse type) (short sleeves shirt may be worn in the summer)
- School Tie: All girls must wear a school tie (not clip on version)
- Black or grey tights, or plain knee high Black or grey socks
- Plain low heel black leather shoes worn below the ankle (Not suede or patent) No ankle boots / boots, including kicker boots. No trainers or shoes which look like trainers. Black laces only
- For Health and Safety reasons long hair must be tied back at all times. Extensions or hair dye should be natural colours only. Unnatural colours such as yellow, red, orange, purple etc are NOT permitted.
- Plain black head coverings/scarves are only permitted for religious reasons.
- Hair beads should be clear, white, brown or black only
Outdoor Items
- Cardinal Pole Black School Outdoor Jacket (compulsory) with School Logo (no other coats are allowed)
- Plain black bag/rucksack large enough to hold text and exercise books – no logos
- School scarf, hat and gloves (To be purchased from Rough Cuts. No other variation allowed
Pencil Case Equipment:
- Pens (Black and Green)
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Sharpener
- Eraser
- Scientific Calculator
- Protractor
Compulsory P.E. Kit for all Pupils
- Black shorts or joggers - Plain - no logos
- Polo shirt with the Cardinal Pole logo purchased from School Supplier (Rough Cuts)
- Black socks
- Trainers - required for all lessons (not Converse, Vans or similar fashion footwear)
- Black PE Jumper with school logo (for colder months)
Optional Items
- Waterproof suit with school logo - only purchased from School Supplier (Rough Cuts)
- PE - white football shirt with black trim with the school logo (only required if pupils intend to play for the school football team)
- Long white socks
- School scarf, hat and gloves (to be purchased from Rough Cuts - no other variation allowed)
- Boys may wear a plain black leather/cloth belt
- Black/Red Tracksuits with School Logo
Prohibited Items
- The school allows students to wear one small pair of earring studs to be worn (one in each earlobe only) either Gold or Silver. A plain watch is permitted (Apple/Android watches or those with internet connections are NOT permitted). No other jewellery items are permitted.
- No Markings or symbols which have been cut into scalp or eyebrows
- No haircut shorter than a no. 1
- No facial hair - clean shaven (Years 7-11). This is at the discretion of the Headteacher.
- No multi-coloured hair beads. They must be clear, black, brown or white and should be tied back so as not to cause a Health and Safety issue
- No unnatural colour hair extensions or hair dye. Red, purple, orange or yellow are not permitted.
- No Ankle boots, including Kickers
- No Facial or multiple piercings
- No tattoos
- No extreme fashion hair styles. The school reserves the right to decide whether a hairstyle meets requirements
- No nail extensions or nail colour/varnish
- No make up - including false eyelashes
- No baseball caps
- No hoodies
Mobile phones, air pods, headphones are banned from the school building, its premises and the immediate area surrounding the school. These items will be confiscated if seen and will only be returned to a parent/carer on a Friday.
The school will decide whether or not an item is a fashion item.
Uniform:
Rough Cuts Casuals
16 Chapel Market
London
N1 9EZ
Telephone: 020 7837 7924
Fax: 08700 668 499
Pencil Case Equipment:
Pens (Black and Green)
Pencil
Ruler
Sharpener
Eraser
Scientific Calculator
Protractor
Please note that these uniform rules apply in school and out of school whilst in uniform. All non-uniform items will be confiscated and returned at the end of term. Parents are asked to label the following items with their child’s name and year group: outdoor coat, blazer, sweater, tie and all PE kit.