NOTES

1. The V-neck pullover may be worn in addition to but not instead of the School blazer.    Cardigans are not permitted.

2. Trousers must not be of jean-like or thin cotton material. Patch or jean-like pockets are not allowed. Trousers must be worn securely at the waist.

3. Protective clothing must be worn for practical Design and Technology lessons (this may be an overall, an apron, an old shirt with elasticated wrists or similar
but not made of  nylon or plastic).  This may be worn, as necessary, for Art or Science lessons.

4. Jewellery is not permitted except for watches, students may also wear a single, small ear-stud in each ear-lobe – only plain gold or plain silver studs are allowed.  All jewellery has to be removed  in PE lessons due to health and safety reasons.  This is done at the owner’s risk as teachers will  not be responsible for collecting such items.  Any students who regularly fail to observe these  rules will lose the right to wear jewellery to school.

5. Hooded tops or ‘Hoodies’ are not permitted and polo-neck jerseys must not be worn under shirts.

6. Hair colour must be natural and the styling must not be attention seeking. Long hair to be tied back.

7. All items of clothing should be clearly named

NOTES

1. *Skirts: A zipped, black, kilt-style skirt, available from the School’s Outfitters must be worn.     The skirt should touch below the knee when standing. Trousers must not be of jean-like or thin cotton material. Patch or jean-like pockets are not allowed. Trousers must be worn securely at the waist – ‘hipsters’ are not allowed.  Trousers should be tailored and not tight fitting.

* The current school skirt (pictured right) was introduced in 2018 and is mandatory for all Year 7 students joining Davenant after this date.  It replaces the old wrap-over style with split.

2. The V-neck pullover may be worn in addition to but not instead of the School blazer.  Cardigans are not permitted. 

3. Shoes:  Girls' shoes should be plain black (not suede or canvas), sensible in design and suitable for school wear.  Narrow "stiletto-type" and high heels, above one inch, are not permitted     because of the danger on stairways and the damage to polished wooden floors.  (The shoes must not be open-toed or open-heeled).  Very "heavy" shoes with toe-caps, large buckles,     embroidered designs, trainer style etc., are not suitable.  Laced shoes must have plain black   laces.  Boots and ankle boots are not permitted.  In bad weather, suitable boots may be worn   to and from School but shoes must be brought to change into for the day.

4. All items of clothing should be clearly named. 

5. Protective clothing must be worn for practical Design and Technology lessons (this may be an overall, an apron, an old shirt with elasticated wrists or similar but not made of nylon or plastic).  This may be worn, as necessary, for Art or Science lessons.

6. Hair clips and bands, etc. must be discreet and of School colours (black, red or white). Hair colour must be natural and the styling must not be attention seeking. Long hair must be tied back in practical lessons.

7. Jewellery is not permitted except for watches, students may wear a single, small ear-stud in each ear-lobe – only plain gold or plain silver studs are allowed.  All jewellery has to be removed in PE lessons due to health and safety reasons.  This is done at the owner’s risk as teachers will not be responsible for collecting such items.  Any students who regularly fail to observe these rules will lose the right to wear jewellery to school.

8. Make-up is not permitted. Nail varnish is not allowed. Acrylic nails are not allowed.  Fake tan is not allowed.

9. Hooded tops or ‘Hoodies’ are not permitted and polo-neck jerseys must not be worn under shirts.