DOWN HIGH SCHOOL

UNIFORM REGULATIONS 2017-2018

The following regulations regarding school uniform must be strictly adhered to. Uniform must conform with that stocked by the authorised suppliers.

BOYS’ UNIFORM

• School tie with ‘House’ stripe. Pupils will be informed of their House with its distinctive tie when they are enrolled in the school.
• The Sixth Form have a distinctive tie which is available only from the school.
• Regulation school blazer.
• Black socks.
• Black regulation school trousers – ‘skinny’ leg trousers are not permitted.
• Pullover (optional) - light grey with V neck.
• Plain white shirt
• Plain white T shirt if worn.
• Plain black belt
• Plain black leather/leather effect footwear (Training shoes are not permitted).
• Down High fleece jacket (pupils may wear their navy Kukri hooded sweatshirt under their blazer as an alternative)
• A regulation school scarf may be worn (no other type is permitted).

Junior PE       (Years 8-11)

• White polo shirt with school crest
• Navy blue Kukri shorts
• Navy blue Kukri hooded sweatshirt
• Navy blue/green Kukri tracksuit bottoms
• White socks
• Indoor trainers (non-marking soles)
• Rugby jersey ( green with gold collar)
• Rugby/soccer boots
• Plain dark swimming shorts

Senior PE       (Years 12-14)

• Navy blue Kukri shorts
• Navy Kukri hooded sweatshirt
• Navy/green Kukri tracksuit bottoms
• Rugby socks
• White socks
• Navy blue/green Kukri Polo shirt

Authorised outfitters for boys’ uniform and sportswear are:

• Annett’s, Main Street, Newcastle
• Bingham’s Schoolwear, Main Street, Newcastle
• J J Donnelly, Market Street, Downpatrick
• Kelvin Graham, Menswear, Main Street, Ballynahinch
• Marshalls, Main Street, Saintfield
• Minders, Market Street, Downpatrick
• Pricewise, Market Street, Downpatrick
• R Stewart, High Street, Ballynahinch

Additional supplier of sportswear/sports equipment

• McCartan’s Sports Store, Market Street, Downpatrick

GIRLS' UNIFORM

• Skirt of regulation style and colour, with two inverted pleats front and back. Must be worn on or just below the knee.
• White shirt.
• Regulation green V-necked pullover/cardigan
• School tie with ‘House’ stripe. Pupils will be informed of their House with its distinctive tie when they are enrolled in the school.
• The Sixth Form have a distinctive tie which can be purchased only from the school.
• Regulation school blazer.
• Knee-length dark green socks Years 8-9
• Dark green opaque tights. Years 10-14 (Years 8 & 9 may wear tights if they prefer)
• Plain black FLAT shoes. No suede or canvas permitted.
• A regulation school scarf may be worn (no other type is permitted).
• Down High fleece jacket (pupils may wear their navy Kukri hooded sweatshirt under their blazer as an alternative)

Junior PE       (Years 8-10)

• Green Kukri sports top
• Navy blue/green Kukri tracksuit bottoms
• Navy blue Kukri hooded sweatshirt
• Green Kukri skort
• Hockey socks (bottle green with gold stripe)
• Short white socks
• Plain dark swimsuit
• Indoor / outdoor trainers. Must be lace-up – no fashion plimsoles or Velcro-tab shoes permitted.

Senior PE       (Years 11-14)

• Navy blue/green Kukri tracksuit bottoms
• Kukri navy blue hooded sweatshirt
• Navy blue/green Kukri skort
• Kukri hockey socks – FOR TEAMS ONLY
• Navy blue/green Kukri shirt
• Indoor / outdoor trainers. Must be lace-up – no fashion plimsoles or Velcro-tab shoes permitted
• White socks

Authorised outfitters for girls’ uniform and sportswear

• Annett’s, Main Street, Newcastle
• Bingham’s Schoolwear, Main Street, Newcastle
• J J Donnelly, Market Street, Downpatrick
• Marshalls, Main Street, Saintfield
• Minders, Market Street, Downpatrick
• Pricewise, Market Street, Downpatrick
• R Stewart, High Street, Ballynahinch

Additional supplier for sportswear/sports equipment

• McCartan’s Sports Store, Market Street, Downpatrick