COLSTON’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL
NEW STUDENT
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
BOOKLET
NAME: …………………………….
Colston’s Girls’ School
School Uniform
2015-2016
Information for students and parents
We cherish our history but look to the future
SCHOOL UNIFORM
School uniform should be purchased from our supplier, Famous School Branches, at 186-190 Henleaze
Road, Bristol, BS9 4NE (tel: 0117 962 0011, email: Bristol@famousbranches.com). The shop is open
Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm, and on Saturdays 10 am-5 pm. The shop is closed on Sundays and Bank
Holidays.
All girls must wear correct school uniform to and from School and during the school day. This will also be
the requirement for School trips, unless otherwise specified.
Physical Education uniform must be worn for all physical education lessons and matches.
PLEASE NOTE
All school uniform and physical education kit must be clearly marked with fully named tapes.
Order forms for name tapes are available from the school shop.
All equipment and footwear must also be clearly named. This will be checked during your
daughter’s first lessons.
THE STANDARD OF A PUPIL’S UNIFORM WILL BE INDICATED ON HER REPORT
SCHOOL UNIFORM:
(Bold denotes compulsory)
Blazer
Navy blue blazer with embroidered pocket and plain navy blue buttons.
Pupils are expected to wear their blazers at all times around the school.
Kilt
Navy blue kilt. This is to be worn on or below the knee.
Kilts can be made-to-measure if a longer skirt is required than those currently in
stock. (Please order by the end of July to ensure delivery of a made-to-measure
skirt before the start of term.)
Blouse
White with revered neck, long or short sleeved.
Trousers
Year 9 upwards only may wear regulation style trousers purchased from the school
shop. These must be navy blue.
Pullover
Navy blue v-neck with embroidered school emblem.
Lab Coat
Blue; used for science.
Fleece
Navy blue fleece with school emblem. For outdoor wear, to be worn over the
blazer when cold.
Dark Coat
Navy blue or black. A navy blue coat with fleece lining that can be worn separately
is available from the school shop.
Scarf
Navy/sky blue school scarf (available from the school shop) or plain black or plain
navy blue.
School Hat
Navy hat with band and small school badge. This must be purchased in time for
Commemoration Day (first Friday in November).
SHOES:
ALL YEARS
Please note:
Please check with the School if there are any queries regarding suitability
 Heel height must not exceed 4cm.
 No trainers, sports shoes, or “trainer-type” shoes or boots of any kind are permitted.
 No canvas or suede shoes.
 No markings, buckles or adornments of any kind on shoes.
 Soles and laces of shoes must be black.
YEARS 7-9
 Plain black, flat, lace-up shoes with a soft black sole and black laces (Plimsolls or trainers
are NOT acceptable)
or
 Plain black, Velcro fastening shoes with a soft black sole.
Shoes with elastic only straps or ballet style pumps are NOT acceptable. Velcro straps must go
across the top of the foot from one side to the other
KBK Shoes based on Cheltenham Road have a selection of suitable shoes which adhere to our
criteria.
YEARS 10-11
 Plain black, flat lace up shoes (with a soft sole and black laces)
or
 Plain black, slip on shoe. Plain black ballet pump style shoes are acceptable (Years 10 & 11
only) but must be well fitting and strong.
TIGHTS & SOCKS:
Black tights or socks are NOT acceptable
YEARS 7-9
Tights: Navy blue, thick, plain or ribbed.
Socks: Up-to-the-knee length, navy blue
Summer term only - short navy blue ankle socks may be worn. No sports/trainer socks of any
kind are to be worn. Wearing both socks and tights at the same time is not permitted.
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Tights: Navy blue, thick, plain or ribbed.
Socks: Knee length, navy blue.
Summer term only - short plain navy blue ankle socks or thick plain navy blue tights may be worn
with plain black lace up shoes or plain black flat slip-on shoes, as described above. Flesh coloured
tights may be worn or bare legs with plain black flat slip-on shoes ONLY. No sports/trainer socks
of any kind are to be worn.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MAKE UP AND NAILS
Make up, including fake tan, or nail varnish must NOT be worn with school uniform. No henna
tattoos or false nails are allowed during term time.
HAIR
Girls with hair beyond shoulder length must have it tied back, away from the face, at all times, in a
ponytail, plait or bun style. It is NOT acceptable to wear hair in a “half up, half down” style. Hair
bands, slides etc. must be plain navy blue or black. No coloured beads, wraps or bandana/scarf
type hair bands are not permitted. Hair styles and colour must be natural and moderate. We
reserve the right to ask girls to change their hair colour or style if we deem it to be inappropriate
for school.
TATTOOS
Tattoos and other adornments of that nature are not allowed.
HIJABS/HEADSCARVES
These must be plain black or navy blue only, and securely fastened with a plan navy blue or black
pin. Students must be prepared to remove their hijabs/headscarves if requested by staff for any
reason.
JEWELLERY
Jewellery must not be worn with school uniform. One pair of conventionally worn, gold or silver
small plain round stud earrings, i.e. one in each ear lobe only may be worn. No other piercings of
any kind will be permitted, including facial, tongue and nose piercings. Please do not allow your
daughter to have her ears pierced during term time as she will need to remove them for PE.
A watch may be worn but must be clearly named, preferably engraved with the pupil’s name.
Make up or nail varnish must NOT be worn with school uniform.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION KIT LIST
The following items of kit are COMPULSORY and must be purchased from the school shop:
Polo Shirts
Blue with school emblem, two are recommended
Skort
Polyester navy kilt style or navy dry stretch fabric
Sweat Shirt
Navy round neck with badge
Tracksuit Bottoms
Hockey Socks
Navy with sky blue stripes
Sports Bag
The following items of kit are COMPULSORY and can be purchased from the school shop or
elsewhere:
PE Socks
Plain white ankle socks
Footless Tights
Black footless tights are to be worn for dance/gymnastic activities
Swimsuit (Year 7)
Navy with blue stripe
Swim Cap (Year 7)
White (Red for non-swimmer)
Training Shoes
Predominantly white, non-marking soles (lace-ups, NOT fashion
trainers and NO Velcro)
Towel (Year 7)
For Year 7 swimming
Hijab
These must be plain black or navy blue only, and securely fastened
with a plan navy blue or black pin.
The following items of kit are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in order to keep your daughter safe and
comfortable:
Tracksuit
Navy and pale blue with school emblem
Gum Shield
For sports such as hockey *
Shin Pads
For sports such as hockey and football *
Swimming Goggles
Junior and fitness ranges
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Please ensure that your daughter brings shin pads and gum shields for lessons such as hockey
and football. Failure to wear will increase the risk of her gaining an injury.
The following items of kit are optional:
Shorts
Navy dry stretch fabric
Pack away Jacket
Plain, navy, breathable wet weather gear
Hockey Stick (Winter)
Thermal (Winter)
Navy or black – to be worn under polo shirt or sweat shirt in cold
weather
Tennis Racket (Summer)
Changing robe
For students uncomfortable changing with other girls. Available
from Amazon.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE:
No jewellery is to be worn during PE lessons. This includes ear studs. Please do not allow your
daughter to have her ears pierced during term time as she will need to remove them for PE.
Hair must be tied back for all activities.
STUDENTS MUST BRING THEIR PE KIT TO SCHOOL EVEN IF THEY ARE UNABLE TO TAKE PART.
FAILURE TO BRING THE CORRECT KIT TO LESSONS WILL RESULT IN A SANCTION. IF YOUR
DAUGHTER LOSES HER KIT, SHE MAY BRING A SPARE ON ONE OCCASION ONLY, PROVIDED SHE
HAS A NOTE FROM YOURSELF. THIS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING LESSON. NO
HOODIES FOR SAFETY REASONS.
COLSTON’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEW PARENTS 2015/2016
DATE
Tuesday 16th June 2015
EVENT
Induction Day (including lunch)
Please ensure your daughter brings a basic pencil kit
case. She should wear her current primary school
uniform.
4.15 pm Music Session
Students and parents will have the opportunity to
try different musical instruments and discuss
learning opportunities with the Music teaching staff
Tuesday 16th June 2015
New Parents’ Information Evening
TIME
Arrival time 8.45 am
(no later please).
Pick up time is 4:15 pm
Parents are welcome to
attend this session –
please arrive at Pupil
entrance)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Parents only
Saturday 27th June 2015
Wednesday 2nd September 2015
Second Hand Uniform Sale & Summer
Fayre (organised by the Parents’ Association)
Year 7 Induction
Your daughter should arrive at the Pupil entrance on
this day.
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
8:35 am – to be
confirmed
Please ensure your daughter brings a basic pencil kit,
a key type lock for her locker, and is wearing her
correct Colston’s Girls’ School uniform. PE kit is not
required on this day.
Thursday 3rd September 2015
Friday 9th October 2015
TERM STARTS
Prizegiving
Venue: Bristol University Great Hall
ALL GIRLS ARE TO ATTEND. Parents will need to
make arrangements for their daughter to arrive and
be collected from the Great Hall
8:35 am
10:00 am – 12 noon
(half day holiday)
October 2015
(date to be confirmed)
Year 7 Autumn Term Tea Concert
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm
All Year 7 girls will be involved in the concert
Refreshments available after
the concert
Thursday 22nd to Friday 30th
October 2015
Friday 6th November 2015
HALF TERM
Commemoration Day
Venue: Bristol Cathedral, College Green
ALL GIRLS ARE TO ATTEND. Parents will need to
make arrangements for their daughter to arrive and
be collected from the Cathedral
Date, time and venue to be
confirmed
Colston’s Girls’ School Carol Service
Wednesday 16th December 2015
Monday 4th January 2016
Tuesday 5th January 2016
March 2016 (date to be confirmed)
END OF TERM
INSET DAY
TERM STARTS
Spring Concert
10:00 am – 12 noon
(half day holiday)
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Venue: Clifton Cathedral, Pembroke Road
ALL GIRLS ARE TO ATTEND. Parents will need to
make arrangements for their daughter to arrive and
be collected from the Cathedral
8:35 am
Junior Choir (Year 7)
COLSTON’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL
LOCKER FACILITIES
Please note that all students are given a locker at the start of the year. Students should ensure
that they provide this locker with a padlock. The padlock should be larger than a luggage or ‘cash
box’ padlock (approx. 5 cm square padlock is ideal). The key-type padlock should have at least two
keys. One key to be kept by the student and one key to be held as a spare by the form tutor. If
the padlock is lost or broken, parents will need to replace it.
Lockers are to be used to store pupil possessions for the day. Pupils are also to store their PE kit in
their locker when they arrive in the morning and take it home at night; girls should ensure they
arrive in plenty of time to achieve this. Girls are not to use their locker for permanent book and
file storage; they must store books and files at home and bring to school what they need for the
day. Items and kit bags are not to be stored in form rooms for the day.
Girls bringing any items into school do so at their own risk and should ensure they keep these
items safe – they are given lockers to help them in this. Any smaller, valuable items that need to
be brought into School (i.e. cash) may be handed in immediately to the Pupil Reception for safe
keeping if necessary.
As we provide lockers for each student, we will not take responsibility for any items which are
mislaid or lost.
Any letters brought into school for trips, revision guides or anything else should be handed into
Pupil Reception.
All personal items, uniform and PE kit must be clearly named (order forms for name tapes are
available from the School Uniform Shop). All school equipment (i.e. dictionaries, pencil cases etc.)
and footwear must also be clearly named. If items are clearly named, mislaid and lost items can
more easily be returned to their owner.
COLSTON’S GIRLS’ SCHOOL
SCHOOL COACHES
Coaches are organised by the parents.
Please direct your enquiry to the company and not to school.
COACH COMPANY
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South Glos. Bus & Coach Co.
Tel: 0117 931 4340
Mangotsfield
Downend
Fishponds
Stapleton
Eastville
Please contact SGBC for updated
information on the services they offer
if you are travelling from:
Warmley, Kingswood, Hanham,
Willsbridge or Keynsham
Yate, Coalpit Heath or Frampton
Cotterell
Premiere Travel
Tel: 0117 300 5550
Brislington
Stockwood
Whitchurch
Bakers Dolphin Coaches
Tel: 01934 415 000
(option 4)
Weston-Super-Mare area
including:
Backwell
Banwell
Barrow Gurney
Blagdon
Burrington
Chew Magna
Churchill
Locking
Nailsea
Portishead
Redhill
Winford
Winscombe
Yatton
Eurotaxis 01454 332883
Yate
Rangeworthy
Tytherington
Thornbury
Alveston
Old Down Hill
Tockington
Lower Almondsbury
Almondsbury
Over Lane, Almondsbury
Red Maids School
Redland High School for Girls
Colston’s Girls’ School
QEH School
Bristol Grammar School
Clifton High School
Please note information correct at time of printing (April 2015)