Christmas Jumper Day: Thursday 16 December 2021
Tue 14 Dec 2021
14 December 2021
Dear Parent/Carer,
As part of our festive activities we will be holding a Christmas Jumper Day, in support of the charity Save The Children, on the final day of term, Thursday 16 December 2021.
Students and staff can wear Christmas/festive jumpers and can make a contribution to Save The Children if they wish to do so.
If your child decides to join in with wearing something festive, these festive items should be worn with academy skirt or trousers and school shoes. If your child does not wish to join in then their blazer must be worn. Students who do not have a Christmas jumper may wish to wear another Christmas item, for example, a Santa hat, a Christmas headband or badge.
We reserve the right to ask students to remove any jumpers/items which are inappropriate.
Yours sincerely,
Julian Mellor
Acting Principal
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is this a non-uniform day?
A. No.
Q. Can we wear tops that have lights / sounds?
A. Yes – it’s Christmas!
Q. I do not have a Christmas jumper. Can I wear a Santa hat, reindeer ears, flashing Christmas badge?
A. Yes! We appreciate that not everyone has a Christmas jumper and that it can be inconvenient and expensive to buy one.
Q. Do I have to get involved?
A. No, there is no expectancy that any student should wear a Christmas jumper, nor is there any expectancy that they should donate to charity.
Q. Can I wear any type of Christmas jumper?
A. It must be appropriate for school. For example, inappropriate slogans/images would not be allowed.
Q. Can we donate more than £1.00?
A. Yes, of course, although this is not expected.
Q. What items of my uniform must I wear?
A. Academy trousers or skirt must be worn with your Christmas jumper. School shoes must also be worn by all students.
Q. Is jewellery allowed?
A. The only jewellery permitted is the usual wristwatch.
Q. Is this event only taking place on Thursday 16 December?
A. Yes, uniform must return fully to normal when students return to the academy in the new year, starting with Y7 and Y11 on Wednesday 5 January 2022, further information about January testing and first day back arrangements for all year groups can be found at January 2021 arrangements.