School uniform

To help all students to develop a sense of pride in their appearance and to establish good standards of dress, work and behaviour, we believe the wearing of the correct school uniform is important.

Please also read our school uniform policy.

BOYS

Burgundy Blazer, with embroidered badge
Grey trousers with fleur-de-lys logo
White shirt with fleur-de-lys logo, top button must fasten
HRS School Tie (Plain Blue Clip on tie only)
Black shoes- no trainers, mules or boots
Black/Navy socks
Black 2.5cm belt with plain buckle
Optional- A French Blue v neck jumper with school logo

GIRLS

Burgundy Blazer, with embroidered badge
Helena Romanes School plaid kilt (within 5cm above or below the knee)
OR Grey trousers with fleur-de-lys logo
White shirt with fleur-de-lys logo, top button must fasten
HRS School Tie (Plain Blue Clip on tie only)
Plain Navy, Black or natural tights or Black/Navy ankle socks
Black shoes-no trainers, platform shoes, mules, boots or high heels. No stiletto heels
Optional- A French Blue v neck jumper with school logo

Uniform may be purchased from Trutex Direct by:

Internet	www.trutexdirect.com
Telephone:	0844 844 9945, 7 days a week
Jack & Jill’s:	North Street, Dunmow. (01371 872483)

We would ask parents to ensure that students avoid wearing fashion accessories and that hairstyles are conservative. In addition girls in Years Seven, Eight and Nine should not wear make-up and we ask that jewellery be limited to one ring and plain stud earrings.

Many hours and much heartache can be spent looking for lost jewellery and we would like to avoid this. It must be noted that the school cannot accept responsibility for the loss of students’ property.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME.

Clothing for Physical Education

BOYS Outside	GIRLS Outside
Maroon HRS reversible Rugby shirt White shorts Maroon and white socks Boots	Quartered maroon and white HRS Hockey shirt Maroon HRS wrap around skirt (Years 7-8 compulsory, Years 9-11 optional) Maroon and white socks White training shoes Maroon Shorts
Inside	Inside
White HRS Polo shirt White shorts White ankle socks Trainers	White HRS Polo shirt Maroon shorts White ankle socks Trainers
Swimming	Swimming
Black swimming shorts Shower towel	Black one piece swimming costume Shower towel
OPTIONAL
White cricket trousers Swimming cap	Maroon tracksuit bottoms Dance shoes *Swimming cap
Points To Note 1. All clothing must be clearly named. 2. Any student with long hair must wear a cap when swimming 3. Long hair must always be tied back and all jewellery must be removed. 4. All pupils are encouraged to wear gum shields, shin pads and any other suitable protective clothing for specific sports, namely hockey and rugby. (Gum shields are available for purchase from the PE Faculty.)

School Food and Catering Service

At The Helena Romanes School and Sixth Form Centre we are proud to be at the forefront of healthy eating and have developed a catering service that provides wholesome, nutritious food that students enjoy eating. This includes ensuring that the current food provision meets the Government’s food-based standards for all food and the nutrient-based standards for lunch. The school holds the Advanced Healthy Eating Award and supports the School Food Trust’s Million Meals campaign. See website link below:

http://www.schoolfoodtrust.org.uk/index.asp

The schools catering service is provided by Chartwells, part of Compass Group. For more information on the company and their schools service please go to:

http://www.chartwells.co.uk/