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Uniform


Ripon Cathedral Choir School Uniform List

All clothing, including underwear and socks, must be clearly named, with sew-on woven nametapes. Footwear must also be clearly named.

Articles marked with * are regulation pattern and obtainable from Broadbank & Empson, 64 Blossomgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 2AN. Tel. 01765 692233. Please remember that we have a second hand uniform shop at the school.

Pre-Prep Girl: Foundation –Year 4 - NEW 2010/2011

Lower Foundation only need the school pullover, some PE kit, wellingtons and waterproof splashsuit/trousers.

Daily Wear

* School Blazer
* Maroon school waterproof coat
* Maroon school pinafore (Year 4 may wearkilt)
* Maroon school pullover, V necked
* School floral blouse
Grey socks or mid-grey tights
Black leather shoes, not suede or patent

Wellingtons, (which must stay at school during term-time)

Waterproof splashsuit or trousers (preferably navy)
for Foundation and Form 1 children in wet weather.

School book bag for Foundation – Year 3
(supplied by class teacher when needed and added to the school bill)

School rucksack (Form 4 only) – available from school

School knitted winter hat

 

Trinity Term only:

* School summer striped dress
White ankle socks     
Maroon cardigan (optional)       
Plain white sun hat

Games Clothes

* School tracksuit (Years 2, 3 and 4)
1 pr maroon jogging trousers (for Foundation and Year 1)

* School white polo shirt (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
School maroon polo shirt (for Lower and Upper Foundation)

White gym shorts (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
White ankle socks (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Grey socks (for Lower and Upper Foundation)
* Plain maroon swimming costume
Swimming cap
Towel

Outdoor trainers
Gym shoes
Games clothes bag (obtainable from School)


No white sport socks
Additional Games Clothes

Years 2 - 4  - Michaelmas and Lent Terms only

* Maroon skort
* Gold rugby shirt
* Maroon rugby shirt (Year 4 only)       
* Maroon games socks           
Football boots (for hockey) – named
Shin pads and gum shield - Form 4 only


All clothing, including underwear and socks, must be clearly named, with sew-on woven nametapes. Footwear must also be clearly named.
Hair which is shoulder length or longer must be tied back. Hairbands/scrunchies etc. should be dark coloured. No jewellery is to be worn with school uniform.


 

Pre-Prep Boys: Foundation –Year 4 - NEW 2010/2011

Lower Foundation only need the school pullover, some PE kit, wellingtons and waterproof splashsuit/trousers.

Daily Wear

* School Blazer
* Maroon school waterproof coat
* Maroon and white striped shirt
* Maroon pullover, V necked
Trousers or shorts, mid grey
* Maroon school tie
Socks – mid-grey
Black leather shoes, not suede

Wellingtons, (which must stay at school)

Waterproof splashsuit or trousers (preferably navy)
for Foundation and Form 1 children  in wet weather.

School book bag for Foundation – Year 3
(supplied by class teacher when needed and added to the school bill)

School rucksack (Form 4 only) – available from school

School knitted winter hat

 

Trinity Term only:

* Maroon polo shirt
Plain white sun hat

 

Games Clothes
* School tracksuit (Years 2, 3 and 4)
1 pr maroon jogging trousers (for Foundation and Year 1)

* School white polo shirt (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
School maroon polo shirt (for Lower and Upper Foundation)

White gym shorts (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
White ankle socks (Years 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Grey socks (for Lower and Upper Foundation)
* Plain maroon swimming trunks
Swimming cap
Towel


Outdoor trainers
Gym shoes
Games clothes bag, obtainable from school


Additional Games Clothes

Years 2 - 4  - Michaelmas and Lent Terms only

Navy blue shorts  
* Gold rugby shirt
* Maroon rugby shirt (Form 4 only)        
* Maroon games socks            
Football boots – named            
Shin pads and gum shield (Form 4 only)


All clothing, including underwear and socks, must be clearly named, with sew-on woven nametapes. Footwear must also be clearly named.


Day Girls: Years 5 - 8 -  2009/2010

Daily wear

* School Blazer
* Maroon school waterproof coat
* Maroon kilt
* Maroon pullover, V necked
* Floral blouse (Plain white shirt + maroon tie for Yr 7, 8)
Grey socks or mid-grey tights
Black leather shoes, not suede or patent (no heels)

Wellingtons
School rucksack, obtainable only from the school

Dictionary (supplied by school and added to the school bill)

 

Trinity Term only:

* Summer striped dress (short
sleeved revere collar white blouse for Yr 7, 8)
White ankle socks
Maroon cardigan (optional)
Plain white sunhat

Games Clothes

* School tracksuit – with strong loops
* Maroon skort
* White polo shirt
White gym shorts
White ankle socks
Games towel with strong loop
Outdoor trainers
Gym shoes or lightweight trainers
Games clothes bag, obtainable only from school


Additional Games Clothes

Michaelmas and Lent Terms only:

* Rugby jersey, maroon, with strong loop   
* Rugby jersey, gold, with strong loop   
* Maroon games socks   
Football boots for hockey – named       
Gum shield and Shin pads





All clothing, including underwear and socks, must be clearly named, with sew-on woven nametapes. All stationery items etc. must be clearly marked. Footwear must also be clearly named.

Hair which is shoulder length or longer must be tied back. Hairbands/scrunchies etc. should be dark coloured. No jewellery is to be worn with school uniform except for plain gold/silver stud earrings (girls only).


 

Day Boys: Years 5 - 8 -  2009/2010

Daily wear

* School Blazer
* Maroon school waterproof coat
* Maroon and white striped shirt
* Maroon pullover, V necked
Trousers or shorts, mid-grey
* Maroon school tie
* Maroon polo shirt – Trinity term only
Socks –mid-grey
Black leather shoes, not suede
Plain white sun hat

Wellingtons
School rucksack, obtainable only from the school

Dictionary (supplied by school and added to the school bill)

School knitted winter hat

Games Clothes

* School tracksuit – with strong loops
Navy rugby shorts, cotton
* White polo shirt
White gym shorts
White pants (well fitting and marked ‘Games’)
or Athletic support
White ankle socks
Games towel with strong loop

Outdoor trainers
Gym shoes or lightweight trainers
Games clothes bag, obtainable only from school

Additional Games Clothes

Michaelmas and Lent Terms only:

* Maroon rugby shirt   
* Gold rugby shirt       
* Maroon games socks   
Football boots – named           
Gum shield and Shin pads           


Trinity Term only:

* School Cricket sweater,  – with loop
Cricket shoes, if outdoor trainers are not predominantly white
Cricket box (Yr 6 and above)                       
Boys in the Under 11 XI and the 1st XI are expected to provide white cricket trousers


All clothing, including underwear and socks, must be clearly named, with sew-on woven nametapes. Footwear must also be clearly marked.
Stationery items should also be marked.


 

Boy Boarders

GENERAL NOTES

1. This list should be returned in the case at the start of term. All clothes must be clearly marked with woven nametapes. All footwear must also be named. All stationery items, game boys etc. must be clearly marked. Pens, watches etc. can be engraved free at school.

2. It is important that all items are suitable for washing and tumble drying.

3. Skate-boarders and roller-bladers must have proper protection – helmets, knee and elbow pads. Cycle helmets must be worn when riding bicycles.

4. Overnight bags should contain dressing-gown, slippers, nightwear and washing things, plus school uniform and clean pants and socks for the next day.

 

No. Required ALL TERMS
*1
1
*3
*2
2pr
*1
5pr
2
5pr
4
1
1pr

2pr
1
2
1

2
1
2

*1
2pr
*2
2pr
2pr
2pr
1pr
1

1
2
24

1
1
1
1
1
1pr
1pr
1pr
1pr
1pr
School blazer
Maroon school waterproof coat & 1 waterproof cagoule-navy (not waxed)
Maroon and white striped shirts
Maroon pullovers, V necked
Trousers or shorts, mid-grey, washable
Maroon school tie
Pants/Boxer shorts (cotton)
Vests (cotton) (optional)
Socks –mid-grey
Hankies (optional)
Dressing gown
Slippers with backs
(for safety reasons large furry slippers are not allowed)
Pyjamas
Duvet (washable) UK standard single size
Duvet covers and pillow cases
Sponge bag with toothbrush and paste; roll-on deodorant, if required
(No aerosols, hair gel or aftershaves, please). Deodorant essential form 6 upwards
Flannels, with loops
Hairbrush and comb, and 1 Nit Comb
Bath towels with strong loops

School tracksuit – with strong loops
Navy rugby shorts (cotton)
White polo shirts
White gym shorts
White pants (well fitting and marked ‘Games’) or athletic supports
White ankle socks
Plain maroon swimming trunks
Games towel with strong loop

Fleece type jacket
Sets of home clothes – jeans, shirt and sweater
Nametapes for the first term; thereafter as requested

Large soft suitcase or flight bag
Overnight bag
Cake tin or box for sweets
School bag, obtainable only from the school
Games bag, obtainable only from the school
School shoes, plain black leather, polishable, not suede or nubuck
Wellington boots with string loops
Outdoor trainers
Lightweight indoor trainers or plimsolls – white
Additional trainers for use with home clothes

MICHAELMAS AND LENT TERMS ONLY
*1
*1
*2pr
1pr
1
1pr
Rugby jersey, maroon, with strong loop
Rugby jersey, gold, with strong loop
Maroon games socks
Football boots – named
Gum shield
Shin pads

TRINITY TERM ONLY
*2
*1
1
1pr
1

Maroon polo shirts
School Cricket sweater, with strong loop
Plain white sunhat
Cricket shoes, if outdoor trainers are not predominantly white
Cricket box (Yr 6 and above)
Boys in the Under 11 XI and the 1st XI are expected to provide white cricket trousers
Suncream

 


 

Girl Boarders

GENERAL NOTES

GENERAL NOTES

1. This list should be returned in the case at the start of term. All clothes must be clearly marked with a woven nametape. All footwear must be marked with name. Stationery items etc. should be clearly marked. Pens, watches etc. can be engraved free at school.

2. It is important that all items are suitable for washing and tumble drying.

3. Skate-boarders and roller-bladers must have proper protection – helmets, knee and elbow pads. Cycle helmets must be worn when riding bicycles.

4. Overnight bags should contain dressing-gown, slippers, nightwear and washing things, plus school uniform and clean pants and socks for the next day.

5. Hair which is shoulder length or longer must be tied back. Hairbands/scrunchies etc. to be dark coloured. No jewellery to be worn with school uniform. Earrings for pierced ears must be plain gold studs.

 

No. Required ALL TERMS
*1
1
*3
*1
2
5pr
2
5pr
4
1
1pr

2pr
1
2
1

2
1
2

*1
*1
*1
1pr
1pr
1pr
2pr
1
1
1

2
24

1
1
1
1

1pr
1pr
1pr
1pr
1pr


School blazer
Maroon school waterproof coat & 1 waterproof cagoule - navy (not waxed)
Floral blouses (Plain white shirts for Yr7&8 + maroon tie)
Maroon pullover, V necked
Maroon kilts
Pants
Vests (cotton) (optional)
Grey socks/Grey tights
Hankies
Dressing gown
Slippers with backs and firm soles
(for safety reasons large furry slippers not allowed)
Pyjamas/nightdresses
Duvet (washable) Standard UK single size
Duvet covers and pillow cases
Sponge bag with toothbrush and paste; roll –on deodorant if required. (no aerosols or hair gel, please)
Flannels, with loops
Hairbrush and comb, and 1 Nit Comb
Bath towels with strong loops

School tracksuit – with strong loops
Maroon skort
White polo shirt

White gym shorts

White ankle socks
Plain maroon swimming costume
Games towel with strong loop
Games bag, obtainable only from school

Sets of home clothes – jeans, shirt and sweater
Nametapes for the first term; thereafter as requested

Large soft suitcase or flight bag
Overnight bag
Cake tin or box, for sweets
School bag, obtainable only from the school

School shoes, plain black leather, polishable, not suede or patent
Wellington boots with string loops
Outdoor trainers
Lightweight indoor trainers or plimsolls – white
Additional trainers for use with home clothes

All clothing and footwear must be clearly named

MICHAELMAS AND LENT TERMS ONLY
*1
*1
*2pr
1pr
1
1pr
Rugby jersey, maroon, with strong loop
Rugby jersey, gold, with strong loop
Maroon games socks
Football boots– named
Gum shield
Shin pads

TRINITY TERM ONLY
*2
4pr
1
1

Summer dresses (short sleeved revere collar white blouses for Yr7&8)
White ankle socks
Maroon cardigan (optional)
Plain white sunhat
Suncream

 


 


Business Award

Business Award

Leading Business Award to RCCS
in the small Independent school category

Play 2010

 


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School Inspection

OFSTED

Following our recent Boarding and School Inspections, a copy of the reports and press release are now available on our website.

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