Parent / Carer Information
School Dress
Since September 2009 Highfield School has had
a compulsory school Uniform which should be worn throughout the year -
Girls: School Sweatshirt with
logo, white shirt, grey/black skirt/trousers. Boys:
School Sweatshirt with logo, white shirt, grey/black trousers. The
Sweatshirts provided by the school at cost price, are very hard wearing and
wash well. We also carry a stock of
white polo shirts with the school logo from the same supplier. The
polo shirts are not compulsory.
Costs for 2010: Sweatshirts up to 34 - £8,
36 upwards - £11. Polo Shirt up to 36
- £7, 38 upwards £9. These are
available from the School Admin Office.
The playground areas are fairly exposed and so a warm
jacket or coat is essential in the winter months. All
clothing should be safe and suited for particular purposes.
This also applies to hairstyles and footwear.
Any jewellery worn should be discreet and must not be considered
dangerous. In the latter case, your
child will be expected to remove the jewellery when requested.
The school cannot, and will not, be held responsible for the safe
keeping of any jewellery, watches or indeed any items of value brought into
school. ITEMS OF VALUE SHOULD
NOT BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL UNLESS THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones are not required in
school and therefore should not be brought to school.
If a parent feels that a pupil needs to bring a
mobile phone to school, permission should be sought from the Headteacher by
letter or telephone call before the phone comes to school.
If permission is granted, the pupil will give
the phone into the safe keeping of their teacher on arrival at school, to
prevent loss, damage or theft.
The phone will be returned to the pupil at the
end of the day.
Medication
Any prescribed medication may be sent to school and left in
the care of the school medical staff, who will administer the medication as
indicated. Parents should send
an accompanying letter granting permission for the medication to be
administered. Pupils who make
requests for non-prescription medication e.g. Paracetamol, must also have a
letter from parents granting permission for this to be given by school
staff.