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Uniform

At Oasis Academy Silvertown we place great emphasis on pride in our community. A visible indication of this is in the standard of student uniform. Many visitors have commented on how smartly presented our students are. We want to ensure that all students, whilst wearing their academy uniform, are maintaining a professional appearance, both in school and outside in the community.

To ensure that all students are aptly prepared each September, we ask that you read the following information very carefully, and make sure that your son or daughter has the correct uniform for starting their next academic year.

Item

Uniform expectation

Consequence if expectation not met

Blazer
  • Oasis Academy branded blazer.  Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Tie
  • Oasis Academy Silvertown tie.  Must be worn smartly, with top button of shirt or blouse done up and at an appropriate length.  Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Academy bag
  • Oasis Academy branded bag.  Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Sports kit for PE
  • Oasis Academy branded polo shirt.  Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).
  • Oasis Academy branded sports shorts or branded tracksuit bottoms.  Available from the  Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).
  • Oasis Academy branded track suit top.  Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear).  NOTE:  This is an optional item, but if students wish to wear a long sleeved sports top this is the acceptable sports clothing item. 
  • Sports socks, black, white, grey or navy only.
  • Sports trainers. No fluorescent or overly bright colours.

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Jumpers and Cardigans
  • Oasis Academy branded jumper or cardigan.   Available from the Academy Uniform Shop (Ian Howard School wear). NOTE: This is an optional item, but if students wish to wear an additional layer to keep them warm, this is the only acceptable option.

Unbranded items will be confiscated on sight by academy staff. Students will receive an automatic, one hour detention for uniform infringement.

Shoes
  • Plain black leather or leather effect shoes. No trainers (regardless of colour), and no canvas shoes or boots of any description.

Students will be asked to wear spare academy appropriate shoes. Repeat offenders will receive a one hour detention.

Socks or tights
  • Black, white, grey or navy socks or tights.

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Trousers
  • Smart, tailored, plain dark grey or navy blue trousers of waist height and ankle length (no chinos, denim, skinny trousers, leggings, combats or any other recent fashion trend or casual trouser). No trousers with accessories such as leg pockets or zips etc.

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Skirts
  • Pleated or straight, plain dark grey or navy blue knee length skirt.

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Shirts or blouses
  • White shirt or blouse, long-sleeved or short sleeved.

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Head covering for girls (optional)
  • Plain navy or lilac religious head covering is acceptable if required. 

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing.

Coats
  • In winter we would expect students to wear a plain dark coloured coat, either black, grey or navy. Hooded tops are not permitted. Jackets with large logos or patterns are not acceptable.

Hooded tops and they will be confiscated until the end of the day. Students will receive an automatic, one hour detention.

Scarves, hats and gloves
  • In winter plain black, grey or navy scarves and gloves are acceptable, and knitted “beanie” style hats.  No baseball caps. 

Uniform infringement will result in an automatic, one hour detention. Students may be sent home to change into appropriate clothing. 

Jewellery
  • One single gold or silver stud in each ear lobe only (boys and girls) and a single wrist watch is permitted.  No diamond or diamond effect earrings. No sleepers of any size, no ear stretchers, tapers or spike earrings. No large studs. No other visible piercings (upper ear, nose, lip).

Inappropriate jewellery will be confiscated until the end of the academy day. Students will receive an automatic, one hour detention.

Make up
  • No excessive make up. No nail varnish. No false nails, nail extensions, gel or acrylics.

Students will be asked to remove excess make up and nail varnish. Nail extensions/ nail varnish worn to school will result in a one hour detention.

Hair
  • Only natural looking hair dye permitted. Boys’ hair must be no less than a grade 2. Patterns shaved into hair or eye brows will not be permitted.

Students will be isolated at break and lunch time until hair/eye brows grow to an appropriate length.

If students come to school in improper uniform, and the issues cannot be immediately rectified, the student will follow behaviour management protocols and in the final instance be isolated and parents will be contacted.  Please note that the Academy Behaviour Policy sanctions will be applied for any further breach of uniform expectations. 

Additional equipment students will need to bring with them in September adheres to the power of four in lessons. The power of four includes the student planner, a reading book, a pencil case and a knowledge organiser. Students will receive their planners on their first day back in September. Students will need to bring their own reading book for the start of the academic year and all students will be expected to have their pencil case, fully equipped with writing pens, pencil, ruler, rubber, protractor, highlighters/ green pen and colouring pencils.

We believe firmly that if our students are smartly dressed in a uniform consistent with Academy policy, they will be prepared for work in the classroom.  We urge you to read this information carefully to ensure that you do not spend money unnecessarily on items that are not consistent with our policies. You can purchase uniforms at our stockist Ian Howard Schoolwear. If you are unsure whether an item of uniform or piece of equipment is acceptable, please contact the Academy before purchasing.

Mobile phones and other equipment at Oasis Academy Silvertown

We would also like to emphasize our policy on mobile phones at Oasis Silvertown.  Whilst we understand that you may wish for your child to have a mobile phone, students will not be permitted to use their mobile phones during the academy day. Any mobile phone that is seen during academy hours will be confiscated and students will serve a 45-minute detention at the end of the day. We would also need parents to come and pick up the confiscated phone at the end of the day.

As we advise students not to bring their phones into school, the Academy will not be held responsible for any loss, theft or damage to their phones. If students insist on bringing a phone, it must be switched off and left in their bag until the end of the academy day.