November ~ December 2011 - Independent Schools Magazine

Advertorial Feature
New sports kit aids
winning performance
Farnborough Hill, a leading
independent school for girls aged
11-18, appointed Stevensons as
their new uniform and sportswear
provider to improve the existing
range of school uniform and to
introduce updated sportswear.
Stevensons recommended a
re-design of all of the sportswear
to ensure wearability and
modern styling using up-to-date
performance materials.
Now with Farnborough Hill’s new
white, bottle green and purple
sportswear, the girls are easily
identifiable as Farnborough Hill
sports teams. The students love
wearing the new sports kit and have
commented that it is ‘comfortable,
smart, colourful and modern’ and
naturally, parents love the ease
of washing too. If any further
evidence of its appeal is required,
the sports kit has been so well
received by the students that some
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of them have been attempting
to sneak into other lessons still
wearing it!
The new kit has improved the
sporting image of Farnborough
Hill’s pupils and helped to raise
the profile of sport at Farnborough
Hill even higher. As Faye Kelsey,
Head of P.E. commented: “The
girls feel more confident wearing
the new kit, particularly at county
tournaments where they come
into contact with many other
independent schools and where
direct comparisons are inevitable.
The response to this new kit
has been very positive. It looks
smarter and, on a practical level
is comfortable, breathable and
resistant to creasing. The tracksuit
has the added benefit of providing
the necessary warmth during the
winter months. Overall, the full
range of kit ensures that girls are
equipped for all the activities and
teaching environments that
they encounter. Successful
participation in sport
is closely linked to the
psychological state of the
performer and it is true to say
that the girls now feel more
confident, professional and
positive about their appearance.”
If ever proof was needed that
a team that looks good on the
playing field performs well, the
school has since its introduction,
enjoyed a successful start to the
season with the Year 10 and
11 netball teams winning their
respective district tournaments and
the Year 9 hockey team reaching
the semi-finals of the Hampshire
Schools Cup. Congratulations to
them all!
As Sarah Buckle, Farnborough
Hill’s Headmistress, commented:
“Stevensons & Len Smiths have
been very personable and have
helped us enormously through
the changeover from the previous
supplier. Stevensons took on board
all the issues we had with regard
to improving quality and were
extremely helpful in sourcing new
items of uniform and sportswear.
They can always be relied upon to
respond quickly and efficiently.”
Stevensons supply over 200
schools with all their uniform
and sportswear needs and offer
a comprehensive range from
standard school uniform and
sportswear through to tailor-
made technical sportswear for
teams, clubs and tours.
For more information contact Howard Wilder on 07770 747642 for a chat about your school’s uniform and sportswear needs and supply options.
www.stevensons.co.uk
Cut out perfectly
for school tailoring
Providing unrivalled service is second nature to Stevensons, an independent family-
owned business. Stevensons has specialist knowledge of the school uniform and
sportswear trade working closely with manufacturers and mills since 1920.
Stevensons supplies over 200 independent and state schools and manages school
shops all over the UK, supported by an efficient online and mail order service.
Whether supplying a blazer or designing a complete uniform overhaul, Stevenson’s
approach is always tailored to each school.
Try Stevensons
On line – for convenient 24/7 ordering
On site – fully managed on campus shops
In store – browse and buy in the largest schoolwear-specific
shops in the UK
Pop up shops – try on and purchase at our school selling events
Direct supply – bulk delivery for schools who manage their own shop
01727 814366
www.stevensons.co.uk
info@stevensons.co.uk
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