Ysgol Clywedog new school uniform for September 2019
It is with great delight and pride that Ysgol Clywedog are introducing a new school uniform for September 2019. To gear up for the September launch of the new uniform, images are attached to this letter and the new design will be put on show to parents, students and staff during the summer term. A desire to change the uniform has been met with widespread parent, pupil and staff approval and support.
Mixing traditional styling based on original school uniforms, alongside modern tailoring, this new uniform will raise aspirations within the community and set Ysgol Clywedog School apart. This formal dress will give our pupils a sense of pride and ownership that will transcend into the world of work and adulthood far beyond school.
The new uniform will be fully implemented from September 2019 and the school will insist on 100% compliance. Students returning in September without the correct uniform will be asked to return in the appropriate uniform as outlined in our current school uniform policy.
Final Uniform after consultation:
- An Ysgol Clywedog blazer in navy with blue braiding.
- An optional navy Ysgol Clywedog jumper.*
- A new Ysgol Clywedog Tie.*
- Change the supplier to one with a store in Wrexham for ease of fitting and buying.
- Keep the current PE kit, but look to see if there is a cheaper option for the future. Any future changes would be phased in as kit wears out and not implemented on a particular date.
- Keep the current white shirt and black legwear to reduce costs and specify a school skirt and school trousers that adhere to the school rules.
- Allow a wider range of black footwear to include all black shoes that are leather or leather look.
* The jumper and tie would replace the current sweatshirt and tie.
Support and Assistance
The governing body have given a commitment to help reduce the cost of the uniform for Year 11 pupils, as they will only be expected to wear the uniform for one year. The school will purchase back any usable blazers and ties from year 11 at 50% of purchase price in July 2020. In order to further support families, the Governing Body have also agreed that financial support would be available to parents with multiple children at the school. The school will cover the cost of 50% of the blazer for a second child and provide a free blazer for the third child for parents who have more than one child at the school in September 2019. Any students in receipt of free school meals in year 7 will also be able to access the Welsh Government Access Grant once announced. We will also ensure, if any parents have issues surrounding the cost of the uniform not listed above, the school will assist on a case by case basis. The school wants to do everything possible to make sure all families will be able to afford the new uniform.
We would like to thank all parents who responded to the consultation letter. We received several emails and comments supported the need for a change to the school uniform.
A letter will be common whom the week.
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