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Attendance
In the academic year 2009-10 attendance was 94.2% with 4.8% authorised absence and 1%
unauthorised.
There is not a legal entitlement to family holidays and the school’s policy is not to authorize
any holidays in term time. The Headteacher will consider on an individual basis any requests
for time off due to extenuating circumstances. A request should be submitted in writing and
you will be informed of the Headteacher’s decision by letter. Holidays taken without the
school’s agreement are unauthorized absences for which the parent is liable.
School Uniform,
Jewellery & Appearance
All students in Years 7 to 11 are required to wear the school uniform which has
been developed in collaboration with parents and students.
The uniform has been designed to be inexpensive and easily obtainable from the
following suppliers: Fergusons of Millom and Identity of Barrow in Furness.
Regulation sports kit is available from Karen James Sports of Millom and Identity of
Barrow in Furness.
Standard Millom School Uniform:
• Plain black trousers or knee-length skirt
• Millom School Polo shirt with school crest
• Millom School Sweatshirt (round/crew neck) with school crest
(no other jersey or sweatshirt is allowed to be worn in school).
This item is compulsory for the Autumn and Spring terms.
• Plain black, white, or green socks or tights.
• Name tags or other marking needs to be included in all uniform items
Footwear:
Durable, smart black shoes or boots suitable for school may be worn. Please note
that no training shoes, casual leisure shoes, or skate shoes are allowed.
Jewellery:
Jewellery is restricted to one pair of studs for pierced ears (only one in each ear),
one plain ring, and a watch. No other facial or body piercing of any kind is allowed
in school, even if recently pierced, following advice from the Health and Safety
Unit of the County Council.
Hair Colours and Styles, and Make-up:
Hair colour and style must be appropriate for school. Students wearing unsuitable
hair colours and styles and make-up will be asked to remove it.
The following items are required for PE:
Trainers or gym shoes
Towel
For girls:
*Black shorts,
*White polo shirt with green collar and green sleeve cuffs
green socks
Hockey boots / football boots
Shin pads
Optional items:
*Black track suit
*Rugby jersey (reversible green and red)
For boys:
*Shorts (2 pairs: one black, one white)
*Rugby jersey
Green football socks
*White T-shirt for use in the gym
Football boots
Shin pads
Optional items:
*Black track suit
* denotes items with school crest. It is important that all kit and clothing is
marked with the student's name.
Sixth Form Students are not required to wear a uniform, but are expected
to be neat, tidy, modestly, and appropriately dressed.