Portslade Aldridge Community Academy

Uniform and Equipment

 

 Uniform 

The Academy uniform was chosen by our Student Council because it is practical, affordable,
smart, and comfortable. PACA’s Home School Agreement also highlights the importance of
dressing to be quipped for school:
https://www.paca.uk.com/Home-School-Agreement/

The expectations around uniform are very high, please ensure that pupils arrive to school
in the correct uniform.

On days where students have PE they are permitted to where PE kit to school.

 

Uniform Item

Branded Y/N

Provider / Supplier

Notes

Blazer

Y

Monkhouse

Required

Jumper / Cardigan

Y

Monkhouse

Optional

Tie

Y

Monkhouse

Required. Same tie colour throughout school

Shirt

N

Any company

Required any white plain collared shirt

Trousers

Y

Monkhouse/ any company

Optional from Monkhouse or any other grey trousers (no jeans)

Skirt

Y

Monkhouse/ any company

Optional from Monkhouse or a grey pleated skirt

Shorts

N

Any company

Optional any grey tailored shorts

School Shoes

N

Any company

Required any black leather look shoe/trainer

PE T‑Shirt

Y

Monkhouse

Required

PE bottoms (include all options)

Y

Monkhouse/ Any company

Required PE shorts available from Monkhouse or can by plain navy shorts or plain navy joggers

PE Hoodie / Jumper

Y

Monkhouse/any company

Optional PE training top available or can wear plain navy sweatshirt

PE socks

Y

Monkhouse/any company

Optional Can purchase from Monkhouse

PE shoes (include all options)

N

Any company

Required comfortable trainers for PE, no black soles. 

Other items

N

Any company

Required if playing football. Football boots/3G studded shoes.

 

 

Jewellery

For health and safety purposes, jewellery must be kept to a minimum. Students are permitted to wear:

  • A wrist watch (but not in formal exams)
  • One pair of stud earrings – no hoops

  • One small and subtle nose stud. (pupils will be asked to remove any studs that are not small and or not studs) 

Please note:

  • No fake eyelashes or fake nails are allowed. Nail polish is also not permitted (pupils will be required to remove these item before entering lessons) 

 

Purchasing Uniform

Our uniform is supplied by Monkhouse who are local retailers.

All uniform items can be purchased through the website or by visiting the address below.

https://www.monkhouse.com/school/portslade-aldridge-community-academy-urn-137063

Telephone: 0161 476 7216

 

The Cost of school uniforms guidance outlines that schools should consider costs when implementing uniform. PACA supports families who are in financial hardship, including exchange of second-hand uniforms. Parents can contact Head of Year for guidance on this.

At PACA we promote sustainability and encourage recycling of clothing.  We regularly contact families asking for donations of second-hand uniform.

There is also a second-hand uniform Facebook group available here.

 

Equipment

Your child must bring these essential items to school:

  • School Bag – Large enough to accommodate A4 folder
  • Pencil case
  • Black pen x 2
  • Green Pen x 2
  • Yellow Highlighter
  • Pencil x 2
  • Ruler
  • Reading book (Years 7, 8 & 9)

 

Desirable:

  • Scientific calculator (Casio fx-85GTx is recommended)
  • Eraser
  • Pencil sharpener