Regulation Uniform for Students in Years 7 – 11

Blazers 
Regulation royal blue Belvedere Academy blazer with crest, which can be purchased from Laser
School Wear only.  All girls must wear a blazer during school hours, and must seek permission from
the individual class teacher before removing during a lesson. All girls must wear a blazer on the
journey to and from the Academy, whatever form of transport they use.

Ties
Regulation Belvedere Academy tie in Academy colours, worn traditionally at a visible full length
outside of the blouse or shirt, with the top shirt button fastened. Available from Laser School Wear
only.

Blouses and Shirts 
Regulation long-sleeved in light blue.

Skirts 
Regulation style, navy blue, which can be purchased from Laser School Wear. Skirts must be of at
least a reasonable knee length, and must be either plain navy without any pleats or the alternative,
navy with a double pleat at the front and back. No other skirts are acceptable.

Tights and Socks 
Socks should be plain navy.  Tights should be plain navy or black. 

Knitwear (Optional) 
Regulation plain navy-blue cardigan with The Belvedere Academy crest on available from Laser
School Wear only. Or a plain navy-blue pullover with the Academy crest.

Coats and Rainwear (Optional)
A plain black or navy blue full-length coat, plain full-length raincoat or black or navy blue regulation
cagoule. N.B. No other coats, anoraks, etc, are acceptable in any colour.

A School Bag 
The bag must be navy-blue or black, waterproof and must close to protect books and A4 files, i.e. be
of sufficient size to protect all school books and materials.

Shoes 
Regulation flat, close fitting shoes in black leather. 
In the interest of comfort and health, we request the co-operation of parents in buying sensible shoes.

Hair 
Long hair should be tied back or secured with dark coloured accessories.  There should be no
inappropriate hair colours.  Fake or Acrylic nails are not allowed.  One pair of conventionally placed
plain ear studs is allowed.  No other jewellery apart from a wristwatch should be worn.

Hijab 
If a hijab is worn, it must be plain navy-blue

Scarf (Optional)
Regulation navy blue Belvedere Academy scarf with crest available from Laser School Wear only.

Waist belts 
With purse; navy-blue.

Summer Uniform
A regulation light blue short-sleeved blouse to be worn with the skirt and blazer.  No tie is worn with
the summer blouse.

Lesson Specific Uniform

Full length Overall 
To be worn in Science, Art, and Technology.

Physical Education 
• Polo Shirt
• Skirt
• Shorts
• Socks for Lacrosse
• Sweatshirt
• Tracksuit Bottoms

Every item is needed and may be purchased throughout the year. 

Also        
• One pair of predominantly white trainers
• One pair of studded boots for lacrosse (Y7-Y9)
• One tennis racquet (Summer Term) (Optional)
• One mouth guard for lacrosse

Marking 
All personal belongings, including blazers, PE kit, shoe-bag, purses, etc. MUST be clearly
marked with the owner’s name.

Regulation Sixth Form Academy Uniform for Years 12 – 13

Business Suit 
A plain black business type suit to be worn, which may include either a matching black skirt of
reasonable length or matching plain black tailored trousers.

Blouses and Shirts       
A plain white shirt or blouse

Tights and Socks 
Socks should be plain black.  Tights should be plain black or flesh coloured. 

Knitwear (Optional) 
Regulation plain black cardigan or pullover.

Footwear 
Sensible black shoes or boots. No trainers. 
In the interest of comfort and health, we request the co-operation of parents in buying sensible shoes.

Hijab 
If a hijab is worn, it must be plain black

Additional Subject Specific Uniform & Equipment
Additional items such as full length overalls or lab coats, PE kit etc. may be required for some subject courses. Individual departments will advise on this if appropriate.

Uniform Suppliers

Please note, the official 2011-12 Academy suppliers for any uniform items containing the Academy badge are:

LASER SCHOOL WEAR
92-100 London Road
Liverpool
L3 5NL
Tel: 0151-709-0701

PE - Mouthguards
It is mandatory that your daughter wears a mouth guard during lacrosse lessons and matches. We have arranged for ‘O-Pro’, a national organisation of dental surgeons who specialise in the provision of sports mouth guards, to visit the Academy and take impressions. The dentists will take impressions for those who wish to purchase custom fitted mouth guards, which cost about £25.00.

An alternative to these mouth guards is one that can be purchased in the Academy, chemists or sports shops, which can be moulded by placing in boiling water, priced at approximately £2.50.

Equipment

School Bag
Students should bring a black or navy blue bag suitable to carry their books, writing equipment and sports kit. Every student is expected to provide the following basic items of equipment for every lesson:
• Black or blue pens
• Pencils
• Coloured pencils
• Eraser
• Ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Calculator

Please check regularly that your daughter has the correct equipment for lessons. We place great emphasis on encouraging our students to be independent learners. Good organisation is an essential part of this. Textbooks and specialist equipment will be issued on loan and students will be required to pay for any loss or damage to Academy property.

Jewellery
A student is restricted to one watch and one pair of matching, plain gold or plain silver stud earrings, one in each ear lobe. Expensive jewellery should not be brought into the Academy and parents are asked to ensure that this rule is followed. Jewellery and badges should not be worn on jacket lapels or other clothing.

Facial jewellery (for example, a nose pin) is not permitted and students will be asked to remove such items immediately. Students may be withdrawn from lessons if they are unable to remove unauthorised jewellery and in this case parents will be asked to ensure its removal before their daughter is permitted to return to lessons.

Electronic Items
We understand that parents may want their daughter to carry a mobile phone. Whilst in the Academy they are the responsibility of students. They must be kept switched off during the day. In emergencies, students may ask the Pastoral Office to telephone home. Parents wishing to contact students should do so via the Academy Pastoral Office. (0151-727-1284)

Electronic games, I-Pods, MP3 players and personal stereo equipment should not be brought into the Academy.

Lost Property
A student is expected to take responsibility for her property, taking care to keep belongings with her or in her locker. All items of clothing and equipment should be clearly marked with her name. Expensive items should not be brought into the Academy.

Students’ clothing, equipment and possessions are not covered by the Academy insurance policy. The Belvedere Academy accepts no responsibility or liability for the loss / theft of, or damage to personal property on Academy premises. Parents are strongly recommended to insure their daughter’s property against such eventualities.

If students lose any items during the day they should report it to lost property which is in the Pastoral Office, where any items found are returned and stored. Students who find property should hand it in immediately. Valuable items should be given to the Pastoral Administrator.