Overview

Our school uniform is an important expression of our pride in ourselves as a school and we expect all students to be in correct uniform. Teacher time spent challenging uniform detracts from our principal purpose of teaching and learning. The details for the school uniform for September are set out below.

We have a cost-effective, smart uniform that must be consistently worn by all of our student body.

We have a range of ties at EMS. Each features two sets of red stripes and two stripes that represent the Year Group your child is in. Please ensure you buy the right tie when purchasing uniform. If your child is chosen to be a prefect (end of Year 10), they will be given a new tie as shown below.

All blazers purchased from our Uniform Supplier will only have the school badge embroidered on the pocket.

Purchasing

Once you know your child’s/children’s house, you can order uniform.

English Martyrs School uniform is available exclusively from our approved uniform supplier, Michael Sehgal and Sons Ltd, via the link below:

https://www.michaelsehgal.co.uk/schools/the-english-martyrs-catholic-school-and-sixth-form-college/

Uniform can be ordered all year round, however, for September 'Back To School Orders', purchases must be made by 31st July to be guaranteed to receive uniform in time.

Telephone: 0191 230 2320

Address:
Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd
Unit 17 Airport Industrial Estate
Kingston Park
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 2EF
 

Main School Uniform

The regulation uniform is as follows, items in bold are compulsory items to be bought from Trutex:

  • White School Shirt (cotton or polyester/cotton)
  • EMS School Tie
  • Black Trousers (not jeans)
  • Black Skirt (A‐line, flared or pleated of a knee-length) to be worn with plain opaque black
    tights. (Skirts with front or side splits must not be worn)
  • EMS Black Blazer with Embroidered Badge
  • Formal Plain Black School Shoes
  • Anorak or Coat (no denim jackets, tracksuit tops or hoodies)

English Martyrs School School Jumper is optional

P.E. Kit

The PE Kit is as follows:

  • Long-sleeved reversible top with house colours
  • Short-Sleeved red/black T‐shirt
  • Plain black shorts (not cycling shorts) – A small logo is permitted on shorts but otherwise must be plain
  • Black football socks
  • Trainers (appropriate for sport)
  • Bobble for long hair

Optional PE Kit includes:

  • Football boots
  • Base Layers (red or black)
  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms or sports legging – A small logo is permitted but otherwise must be plain

Trousers

Below is an example of acceptable school trousers

Below is an example of unacceptable school trousers

 

Coats and Jackets

Coats should be an appropriate outdoor coat. No sweatshirts, hooded tops, cardigans, tracksuit tops or denim jackets.  See examples below.

Below are some examples of acceptable outdoor coats to be worn over school uniform;

Below are examples of some outdoor clothing which are not coats and contravene school uniform;

Shoes

We will insist that all students wear formal plain black shoes. This means the type of shoe one would wear to an interview, or other formal occasions rather than those designed to look like trainers. We have a guide of acceptable shoes in conjunction with Wynsors.

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Below are some examples of acceptable school shoes;

Below are some examples of unacceptable school footwear (boots and trainers are not shoes);

Hairstyles

Hairstyles are expected to be reasonable with no obvious artificial colouring. Hairstyles incorporating shapes/patterns/stripes or lines are not acceptable. Any student attending with an unacceptable hairstyle will be unable to access lessons in the normal way until this has been attended to.

Similar action will be taken with regards to shaved eyebrows, body piercing and tattoos. Students must be clean‐shaven unless for reasons of religious observance.

Jewellery

Students may wear one small stud in each ear lobe. Students may wear one small stud in each ear lobe. The School does will not take responsibility for loss or damage to items of jewellery.

Make-Up

The wearing of excessive make‐up, coloured nail varnish and false nails is not permitted. Nails must be clear and of reasonable length. False eyelashes are not permitted 

We believe that adherence to school rules regarding uniform is critical to reinforcing our high standards for behaviour.

We rely on parents/ carers supporting these standards. If a student comes to school in non-compliant uniform, we will contact parents/ carers to bring about resolution.