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Girls Uniform 2010

12^th July 2010

Dear Parent/Guardian

SCHOOL UNIFORM AT RIPON GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Winter Uniform (compulsory)

I would like to remind you that blazers are a compulsory item of uniform for all girls who joined Ripon Grammar School from September 2008 onwards. If you recall the decision was taken in response to comments from parents, students and our belief that the girls look very smart when wearing their blazers. I am also aware that because we insist that girls wear their blazers at formal occasions such as prize-giving and commemoration, all the girls do indeed own a blazer.

Due to the phased introduction, the wearing of a blazer remains an option for the fourth and fifth form girls but compulsory for first, second and third form girls from September 2010, though we would encourage all girls to seriously consider wearing their blazer to school. The navy blue sweater currently worn by the girls is an optional item of uniform, when a blazer is worn. 

I have also received a number of queries from parents regarding the style and length of the school skirt. The navy blue skirt should be an A line style skirt and when purchased, should be knee length or just below the knee. We would encourage you to support our named uniform suppliers and make your purchases locally.  Ripon Grammar School Parents’ Association also have items of second hand uniform available for purchase and contact details are available on the school website.

Summer Uniform (optional)

I would like to thank the School Council for their work on re-launching the school dress. The dress has been a tremendous success and many of the girls have opted to wear the dress in the summer months. We have also received many favourable comments from the local community regarding how smart our girls look when wearing their dresses and blazers. I would like to remind you that the blazer is a compulsory item of summer uniform and if girls elect to wear the school dress, it should be worn with a blazer. The school dress should be worn at knee length and without a belt. Girls may opt to wear a school jumper in addition to their blazer in inclement weather.

I appreciate that school uniform is an expensive item and we aim to ensure that parents are getting the best value for their money. I hope that you will support the school in encouraging your daughter, if she is the fourth and fifth form, to opt to wear her blazer to school in September to join the first, second and third form girls for whom the wearing of a blazer is compulsory. Thank you for your support and please feel free to contact me at school should you need to.

Yours sincerely

Miss M. J. Murray

Deputy Headteacher