Uniform changes

The start of a new school year has seen the introduction of a significant uniform change at Grove.

Seven years ago a white open-neck polo shirt with a school logo was introduced for students in Years 10 and 11, worn with a choice of a black or burgundy sweat shirt. This replaced the collar and tie, but the uniform for Key Stage 3 students (Years 7, 8 and 9) remained traditional with a blue shirt and tie.

Polo shirts have always been popular and the decision was taken last year to make the change to polo shirts for all students. The new shirts for Years 7 to 9 are light blue with a burgundy motif, and they look very smart. The uniform sweatshirt for Key Stage 3 students id still navy.

Although the introduction was planned to be phased, with Year 7 wearing the new uniform for now, there was an option for Years 8 and 9 to change immediately and a very large majority have done so. All uniform item continue to be available by mail order or by on-line ordering from our suppliers, Trutex.

May we please remind you that only polo shirts with the Grove logo are acceptable as uniform. We are also pleased that virtually all students are coming to school in correct, black footwear: remember, trainers should not be worn in school.

If you have views on the uniform change we would be pleased to hear from you: our e-mail address is admin@grove.biblio.net