PROSPECTUS 2012-2013 - Westminster Academy

Uniform
and personal belongings
Westminster Academy is a uniform school. As a Business
and Enterprise Academy, we feel it is important that
students learn to dress smartly and appropriately. They
should understand that most businesses require uniform or
professional dress and be proud to wear the Academy
uniform. The wearing of uniform is strictly enforced, and
we appeal to parents to support us in helping us create a
positive image and reputation for the Academy.
The uniform consists of a black fitted jacket with logo,
black trousers and a jade blouse (girls) or jade shirt and tie
(girls or boys). The PE kit has a jade polo shirt, with black
track suit. Our uniform combines low cost with high quality
and is available through an ordering service run in the
school, supplied by the uniform company School Colours.
Each student is responsible for his/her own belongings
at the Academy. An individual locker is provided, for the
safe storage of outdoor clothing and personal equipment.
Lockers are also provided in changing rooms for optional,
temporary use during PE lessons.
Jewellery is not allowed as it is unnecessary and can be
dangerous in some activities. Religious items, however,
may be worn, should parents request this to the Principal.
Students may bring mobile phones, provided they are
switched off in lessons, left in lockers and never used to
cause nuisance. The Principal reserves the right for staff to
confiscate any personal belonging which is not allowed in
school or is not being used sensibly by the student. In that
case, parents will be asked to call to collect the item.
The Academy does not accept any responsibility for
students’ belongings in any circumstances, as our strong
advice is that students do not bring valuable items to
school.
Every student should have a sturdy school bag and
a pencil case containing black pens, pencils, ruler,
rubber and basic geometry set. A calculator is also
recommended.
All items of uniform and personal possessions should be
labelled. The Academy cannot accept responsibility for
personal belongings, nor can we insure them. Students
and users of the Academy building should therefore have
personal insurance for their belongings. Please do not
bring valuable items to the Academy, unless they are
essential for school work.
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