Uniform, Kit & Equipment
School uniform is available to order online, directly from our supplier, SWI Schoolware Ltd. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school on 0118 901 5800 or office@highdown.reading.sch.uk.
Please ensure that EVERYTHING is named clearly.
Hats/ caps may not be worn inside school buildings.
Hairstyles should be simple and not attention-seeking. Shaved patterns are not permitted. Jewellery is not permitted except single studs or sleepers (no more than one per ear), a small ring or concealed necklace/chain. All jewellery must be removed for PE lessons. Make up should be inconspicuous. Nail varnish/polish and false fingernails are not permitted. Please ensure that EVERYTHING is named clearly. Hats/caps may not be worn inside school buildings.
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PE Shirt |
With school logo |
Compulsory - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Shorts | Black with school logo | Compulsory - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Multisport Top |
With school logo |
Compulsory for outdoor sports - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Long Sports Socks | Red with school logo | Compulsory - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Tracksuit Bottoms | Black with school logo | Optional - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Sports Hoodie | With school logo | Optional - Purchase from School Supplier |
| Trainers | Compulsory - These should be fairly strong, but not too heavy or bulky. Multipurpose/cross trainers would be appropriate. | |
| Jewellery | All jewellery must be removed for PE | |
| Swimming costume and towel |
Additional when required |
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| Football boots | Additional when required | |
| Shin-pads | Compulsory - For school matches | |
| Mouth guards | Recommended - For Rugby lessons |
| Basic School Equipment for Every Lesson | |||
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Those with prices next to them are available to purchase from the finance office.
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Blue/black pen (and a spare one) |
£0.10 | ||
| Pencil | £0.10 | ||
| Coloured pens/pencils | |||
| A dictionary | |||
| Ruler | £0.10 | ||
| Eraser | £0.10 | ||
| Glue stick | £0.50 | ||
| Pencil sharpener | |||
| A calculator | £7.00 | ||
| Geometry set | £1.50 | ||
| A USB encrypted memory stick | |||
| Planner | |||
| Exam pack (clear pencil case with a calculator, geometry set, 2 pens and pencil | £8.00 | ||
Stationery items should be kept in a clear pencil case and all equipment should be carried in a school bag.