Uniform

Students in Uniform

All students from Nursery to Year 11 are expected to wear school uniform. Students in our Sixth Form are not required to wear uniform, but are expected to dress smartly. Please refer to the relevant tab below for details of the dress code for your child.

Our full Uniform Policy can be found on our Policies webpage.

Second-hand uniform is available, please contact the school for details.

Nursery and Reception
Primary Phase
Secondary Phase
PE Kit

Please note, if your child is joining the school in September 2023, then items carrying the school crest should be purchased from Monkhouse.

We are pleased to inform you that our new uniform details will go live on our supplier's website in early June and we hope that clothing will available to be purchased from this date. We will keep you updated regarding the date they go on sale and when the site is live.

Please do not be tempted to buy from any other supplier as this will be old/incorrect uniform that will not be accepted as new uniform from September 2023. For a list of your closest stores, please visit: www.monkhouse.com/our-stores.

WHGS want your child to be as independent as possible so children should be able to dress and undress themselves easily without having to struggle with zips, buttons or shoelaces. Pull up/down skirts and trousers are essential. There should be no sports logos on tracksuit bottoms.

All students must wear the following items of uniform that best fits with the gender they identify with. This will be kept under review.

Uniform List:

White polo shirt with or without WHGS logo
Black V-neck long sleeve jumper with or without WHGS logo (no sweatshirts)
Black trousers or black skirt (must have elasticated waist, no zips or buttons)
Black/grey socks or plain black tights
Plain black school shoes with velcro fastening (no laces please)
Waterproof school coat – any colour
Wellington boots (any colour)
Optional - Black shorts for summer (must have elasticated waist, no zips or buttons) or blue gingham dress to be worn with white socks or white tights
Crested bookbag

PE Kit

PE bag
Plain white t-shirt (no collar)
Navy blue shorts (must have elasticated waist, no zips or buttons)
Black pumps (no laces)

NB. All clothing and equipment must be clearly marked with the owner's name.

For Parents/Carers of the new Year 1 pupils joining the school in September 2023

Please note, if your child is joining the school in Year 1 in September 2023, then blazers and ties with the school crest should be purchased from Monkhouse.

We are pleased to inform you that our new uniform details will go live on our supplier's website in early June and we hope that blazers will available to be purchased from this date. Ties will be available shortly afterwards and we will keep you updated regarding the date they go on sale and when the site is live.

Please do not be tempted to buy from any other supplier as this will be old/incorrect uniform that will not be accepted as new Year 1 uniform from September 2023. For a list of your closest stores, please visit: www.monkhouse.com/our-stores.

For Parents/Carers of pupils currently attending the school

Items carrying the school crest (logo) are only available from John Lewis from their schoolwear website for pupils currently attending the school. PE Kit is ordered through a different supplier (please see separate tab for PE Kit). All other items of uniform which do not carry the school crest may be purchased from your supplier of choice. If you are not sure what size to order, all John Lewis branches (Trafford Centre and Cheadle) will carry samples of school uniform for sizing purposes. Trained assistants in the John Lewis branches are also able to assist parents with online ordering at in-store ordering booths.

All students must wear the following items of uniform that best fits with the gender they identify with. This will be kept under review.

Uniform List:

School blazer with WHGS logo
Plain white button-up shirt (to be worn with WHGS logo tie)
Black school trousers (not ‘skinny’ style) or black skirt – must be panel or box pleated
Plain black tights or black/grey socks
Black shoes, plain, sensible style (Trainers must NOT be worn)
Optional - Black V-neck long sleeve jumper with or without WHGS logo (no sweatshirts)
Waterproof school coat – any colour
Optional - Black shorts for summer or blue gingham dress to be worn with white socks or white tights
Crested bookbag or backpack
Headscarves worn for religious reasons should be plain and of dark colour

Swimming Kit

Swimming trunks NOT shorts or one-piece costume
Swimming Hat (if long hair)
Towel
(Please see swimming letter for examples of suitable swimwear)

Games and PE Kit

Key Stage 1

lain white t-shirt (no collar)
Navy blue shorts (must have elasticated waist. no zips or buttons)
Black Pumps (no laces)

Key Stage 2

WHGS PE t-shirt - SWi
WHGS PE shorts - SWi
WHGS PE navy blue socks – SWi
WHGS long sleeve training top and pants - SWi
Trainers
Shin pads

You can purchase the WHGS PE kit online from SWi. See the website (www.swischoolwear.co.uk) for more information (sizes start at 22 inches).

NB. All clothing and equipment must be clearly marked with the owner's name.

For Parents/Carers of the new Year 7 students joining the school in September 2023

Please note, if your child is joining the school in Year 7 in September 2023 then blazers and ties with the school crest should be purchased from Monkhouse.

Please do not be tempted to buy from any other supplier as this will be old/incorrect uniform that will not be accepted as new Year 7 uniform from September 2023. For a list of your closest stores, please visit: www.monkhouse.com/our-stores.

For Parents/Carers of students currently attending the school

Items carrying the school crest (logo) are only available from John Lewis from their schoolwear website for students currently attending the school. PE Kit is ordered through a different supplier (please see separate tab for PE Kit). All other items of uniform which do not carry the school crest may be purchased from your supplier of choice. If you are not sure what size to order, all John Lewis branches (Trafford Centre and Cheadle) will carry samples of school uniform for sizing purposes. Trained assistants in the John Lewis branches are also able to assist parents with online ordering at in-store ordering booths.

All students must wear the following items of uniform that best fits with the gender they identify with. This will be kept under review.

Uniform List:

School blazer with WHGS logo
Plain white button-up shirt (to be worn with WHGS logo tie)
Black formal trousers (not ‘skinny’ style) or
Black skirt (knee length)
Plain black tights or
Black/grey socks
Plain black shoes
Optional – Black V-neck long sleeve jumper with or without WHGS logo (no sweatshirts)
Headscarves worn for religious reasons should be plain and of dark colour

Coats must be plain and preferably of dark colour. Students can wear coats at all times other than in the classrooms.

NB. All clothing and equipment must be clearly marked with the owner's name.

Examples of Acceptable Footwear:

Examples of Unacceptable Footwear:

Unacceptable footwear

Additional Expectations

Hair

No extreme hair styles are allowed (this includes partially or totally shaved hair) and the school will make the final decision on what is acceptable.

Jewellery

One pair of discreet stud earrings in the lower ear.
One wrist watch.
One plain ring.
No facial, tongue or body piercings are allowed, for Health and Safety reasons.

Make Up

No nail varnish is allowed.
No false/acrylic nails are allowed.
Make up should be kept to a minimum. The school will determine what is acceptable.

In our Code of Practice, which has been signed by every student and their parents/carers, it states the following:

Uniform: School uniform must be worn at all times (this includes the journey to and from school). Students will not be allowed entry into the School building without full uniform, unless they have previously obtained written permission from the Principal (eg. on faith or medical grounds). Chewing gum is not permitted.

Please make sure that when your son/daughter comes to school in September, he/she is wearing the correct full uniform, and they should also have the correct kit for PE/Games. Every student needs to be fully equipped with pens, pencils and a bag suitable for carrying textbooks.

Please note that:

Hooded sweatshirts and baseball caps are not allowed
Skin tight trousers and jeans are not permitted
Headscarves worn by girls for religious reasons must be black or navy blue – coloured or patterned headscarves are not acceptable
Hats, scarves and gloves should be of a plain, dark colour and must not be worn during or between lessons in the school buildings
Bandanas and do-rags must not be worn
‘Ugg’ style suede boots must not be worn

Students who arrive at school without the correct full uniform will serve a same day detention. In extreme cases, the school reserves the right to take further reasonable action.

This PE Kit applies for all Secondary Phase students. Pupils in the Primary Phase have the option to purchase the same PE kit, but it is not compulsory. See separate tabs for EYFS and Primary requirements.

The WHGS PE Kit includes APTUS garments, which use a combination of lightweight breathable fabrics along with 3D Dimple Mesh panels to create garments that are comfortable and effective to perform in.

The following PE kit items are acceptable as part of the PE Department’s Health and Safety Policy. No other items are allowed to be worn by students. Staff will sanction students who do not arrive with the correct PE kit for their lesson.

Compulsory Clothing Items

APTUS navy blue T-shirt with school crest (unisex or girl style option)
APTUS Range navy blue shorts
APTUS Range navy blue training pants or
APTUS Navy Blue WHGS Leggings
Navy Sports Socks (Short)
Non-marking trainers
Football boots (Moulded - Astro and Field use)
Football Socks (Long)

NB. Pumps/Plimsolls are not suitable for Sport

Optional Clothing Items

Navy blue, quarter-zip training top with school crest from the APTUS range (boys or girls)
Long Sleeve Under Armour shirts (underneath PE kit)
Long Sleeve Under Armour leggings (underneath PE kit)