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School Uniform

At The John Roan School, we believe that the school uniform plays an extremely important role in supporting our ethos of bringing out the best in everyone by ensuring that every student takes pride in their appearance and is proud to wear our uniform. The John Roan uniform includes the green blazer which has been worn for over a hundred years and the John Roan family crest which has been part of our uniform since 1677.

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that every student, parent and staff member clearly understands what items of uniform are compulsory for every student, and how we ensure that this policy is applied consistently. We know that our diverse community appreciate our traditional approach to school uniform and parents and visitors have always said how their children feel proud to wear our uniform and how it raises their self-esteem.

This policy is published on the school's website which is available in hard copy on request from the Principal's PA or school office.

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Uniform Policy 2026-2027
SPACER 30

All students must dress in full school uniform each day. The only exception to this is a student with a medical/SEND reason and this must be agreed by the Head of Year/SENDCO. Where students attend school without the correct uniform, students will be given a uniform provided by the school. (Where the school receives appropriate communication from parents a detention will not be set, where no communication is received a 1 hour detention will be set) Where students do not wear school provided uniforms, they will not be permitted to attend lessons. 

Please consult the uniform list for full details of The John Roan School uniform. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are available from:

Khalsa Schoolwear – Dagenham Store 
Unit 1 Cromwell Centre
Selinas Lane
Dagenham
RM8 1QH
Telephone: 020 7729 3286
Website: https://khalsaschoolwear.co.uk/school/john-roan-school/

JK Clothing
148 Well Hall Road
Eltham
London
SE9 6SN
Telephone: 0208 859 4004
Website: http://www.jkclothing.net/ (Password is: jrs876)

Our school uniform remains consistent all year round.  We do not have a seasonal change however students can wear short sleeved traditional white school shirts if they wish.

Parents who wish to apply for a school uniform grant should complete and return the Hardship Fund application form here.

School Uniform Expectations

SPACER 30
Personal Presentation Expectations

Hair/Appearance 

Individual fashion statements such as extreme hairstyles or non‐ natural colours are not permitted. This includes non-natural hair colour included into braids.  

Only black or dark blue hair accessories are allowed.  

No decorative attachments, coloured weaves or extensions are to be worn in the hair. 

Shaved lines in the hair or eyebrows are not permitted.  

Extreme shaved sides are not permitted. No scalp should be visible.  

No excessive makeup, e.g. lip gloss, lip stick, eyeliner and eye shadow, nail varnish, nail decorations, French tips or extensions are not permitted. 

Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted.  

No false eyelashes.  

No hoods, hats, caps, durag or bandannas to be worn anywhere on the school grounds.  

Fashion spectacles are not permitted. 

Jewellery/Valuables 

No jewellery except for one wrist watch and a maximum of one pair of small plain, gold or silver ball (no stones) stud earrings.  

One small, plain gold/silver nose stud.  

Facial and body piercings or visible tattoos are not permitted.  

Prohibited earrings or nose studs cannot be covered with a plaster.  

Piercings should be done over the 6 weeks holiday to avoid uniform infringement issues as often stone earrings are used for piercings.  

No accessories are to be worn around the neck, wrists, and ankles or attached to clothing.  

Money should be kept in a purse or wallet securely on their person. Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought on site.  

The school will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the premises.  

Computer tablets/games etc. must not be brought on site.  

We operate a ‘not seen, not heard’ policy towards mobile phones.  

Confiscated items are to be collected at the end of the school day. Where there are repeated offences, collection periods will be extended at the discretion of the school.  

Jumpers  

No pullovers, sweatshirts, hoodies or waistcoats permitted other than the school items described above.  

 

Please note: boots, trainers, plimsolls and canvas shoes are not permitted. Hats, caps and hooded tops are not allowed on site. Hair colour must be natural. False nails are not permitted. Nail varnish is not permitted. Face, nose and other piercings are not permitted.

Equipment

We are very clear on the standard required regarding equipment. We expect that all students bring appropriate learning equipment to school to facilitate their progress in every lesson.  

All students must ensure that essential learning equipment is provided for every lesson.  

The John Roan equipment essentials are:  

  • Pencil case 
  • Pens – Black x2 
  • Pens – Green x 2 
  • Pencils – x2 
  • Pencil sharpener 
  • Erasers 
  • A ruler 
  • A glue stick 
  • A protractor 
  • Reading book 
  • A scientific calculator  
  • A whiteboard, pen & board wipe (One set provided by the school - any lost sets are replaceable by the parent) 
  • Reading ruler (provided by the school)  
  • School bag of appropriate size to carry essential equipment and Student books  
  • PE kit when required 

Any student arriving at school without the John Roan equipment essentials will be issued with a one-hour next-day detention.  This will be checked by a teacher each morning during the line-up, where equipment will be loaned for the day.

School Tie Rotation
Academic Year Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 11
2024/25 Blue Green Purple Red Yellow
2025/26 Yellow Blue Green Purple Red
2026/27 Red Yellow Blue Green Purple
2027/28 Purple Red Yellow Blue Green

Families who wish to apply for a uniform grant should complete the Hardship Fund form that can be found here
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