Dollar Academy Uniform

Appearance

We have some clear rules about appearance, because this is an important aspect of our community. Pupils' should wear correct school uniform on all school occasions, with shirt tails tucked in, ties fully done up and top buttons fastened. Blazers should be worn around the school. Whatever is worn under the shirt or blouse should not draw attention to itself; e.g. logos or designs on t-shirts should not be visible. Jewellery, make-up and coloured nail-varnish are not permitted.

If pupils' wish to have ears pierced they should arrange this at a time in the year which will not require them to wear studs (covered or otherwise) to school. Pupils' may wear badges related only to school achievements. Hair should be clean and tidy, and all styles that are extreme or that draw undue attention to themselves should be avoided. Boys should be clean-shaven. The rules on appearance are in operation at all times when uniform is being worn, and thus do not change after 3.25pm, at weekends, on school trips or during examination study leave.

Day to Day Uniform

*All asterisked items are regulation items

PREP SCHOOL BOYS

*Navy blue shorts
Navy v neck pullover
White long sleeved shirt
Short sleeved shirt (optional – Summer Term only)
*Academy tie (elasticated option for Prep 1 and 2)
Navy knee length socks and named garters
Black polished leather lacing shoes (velcro fastening shoes for P1)
Black or navy wellingtons
*Fleece lined coat (to be worn from the October Break to Easter Holiday)
(A plain navy “pacamac should be carried in school bag when blazer is worn)
*Blazer to be worn from August to the October Break and in the Summer Term
*School scarf (optional – but only a regulation Dollar scarf to be worn)
*Warm navy hat (the Dollar “beanie” hat is available)
Navy gloves
Painting apron – waterproof and long sleeved
Plain navy or black school bag (rucksack style; Dollar bags are available)

PREP SCHOOL GIRLS

*Tartan pinafore
Navy cardigan
White long sleeved blouse
Short sleeved open necked blouse for Summer Term
*Academy tie (elasticated option for Prep 1 and 2)
Plain knee length navy socks or navy tights
White knee length socks for Summer Term
Flat black polished leather shoes (not slip-ons) (velcro fastening shoes for P1)
Black or navy wellingtons
Hair accessories must be plain navy blue, white or Dollar Academy Tartan
*Fleece lined coat (to be worn from the October Break to Easter Holiday)
(A plain navy “pacamac should be carried in school bag when blazer is worn)
*Blazer to be worn from August to the October Break and in the Summer Term
*School scarf (optional – but only a regulation Dollar scarf to be worn)
*Warm navy hat (the Dollar “beanie” hat is available)
Navy gloves
Painting apron – waterproof and long sleeved
Plain navy or black school bag (rucksack style; Dollar bags are available)

JUNIOR SCHOOL BOYS: JUNIOR 1 AND 2 (P6 & 7)

As Prep school except dark grey (charcoal) or black trousers instead of shorts
Painting apron optional
The fleece-lined coat is to be worn instead of a blazer from the October Break to the Spring Holiday
Short sleeved shirts may be worn in the Summer term

JUNIOR SCHOOL GIRLS: JUNIOR 1 AND 2 (P6 & 7)

As Senior Girls with the exception of the kilt, which can be Junior style (elastic waist)
The fleece-lined coat is to be worn instead of a blazer from the October Break to the Spring Holiday.

SENIOR SCHOOL GIRLS: (FORMS I TO VI)

*Dollar blazer and tartan kilt
Plain navy v neck sweater (sleeveless optional)
White blouse, long enough to be fully tucked in to the kilt, short or long sleeved
Short sleeved open necked white blouse (optional for Summer Term to October Break)
Hair accessories must be plain navy blue, white or Dollar Academy Tartan
*Academy tie
Navy opaque tights (or heavier) or knee length navy socks
*School scarf (optional – but only a regulation Dollar scarf to be worn)
Flat black polished leather shoes

(The blazer is the standard indoor wear for all Seniors, who may, in addition, wear a black or dark blue coat during bad weather.)
NB: “Hoodies” are not to be worn with school uniform

SENIOR SCHOOL BOYS: (FORMS I TO VI)

*Dollar blazer
Dark grey (charcoal) or black trousers (not jeans)
Plain navy v neck pullover
White shirt (short sleeve optional)
*Academy tie
*School scarf (optional – but only a regulation Dollar scarf to be worn)
Black polished leather shoes
Plain dark socks

(The blazer is the standard indoor wear for all Seniors, who may, in addition, wear a black or dark blue coat during bad weather.)
NB: “Hoodies” are not to be worn with school uniform

Sportswear

PREP SCHOOL SPORTSWEAR

PREP SCHOOL BOYS
*White short sleeved polo shirt with school logo
*Navy gym shorts
Navy joggers for colder weather
“Quint” rugby shirt (Prep 4 and 5 – to be bought during First term)
Swimming trunks (black or navy)
Towel (named)
Drawstring bag (named)
Good supportive trainers, predominantly white, non-marking (velcro fastening optional for P1)

PREP SCHOOL GIRLS
*White short sleeved polo shirt with school logo
*Navy gym shorts or gym pants
Navy joggers for colder weather
Swimming costume (black or navy)
Swimming cap (white)
Towel (named)
Drawstring bag (named)
Good supportive trainers, predominantly white, non-marking (velcro fastening optional for P1)

A sun hat is required for use during the summer months; staff will advise at the appropriate
time.

JUNIOR AND SENIOR PE UNIFORM

BOYS

White rugby shirt
“Quint” rugby shirt (to be bought during First term)
Navy rugby socks and rugby shorts
Swimming trunks (black/navy)
Gym shorts (navy)
Football boots and trainers

GIRLS

White hockey shirt
“Quint” hockey shirt (to be bought during First term)
Navy games skirt (or “skort”)
Navy shorts (available at school)
Navy knee length socks
Swimming costume (black/navy)
Swimming cap (white/navy)
White Dollar Aertex shirt
Football boots (or astro shoes) and training shoes
Hockey stick and tennis racquet

The Academy tracksuit is required for all pupils in the year groups Junior 1, Junior 2, Form I and Form II and for members of all Academy sports teams. This is to allow for the comfort and protection of pupils participating in outdoor activities and events throughout the year. The tracksuit is the Prostar ‘Nova’ tracksuit in navy, with the Dollar crest, which is available from our uniform stockists

COMBINED CADET FORCE UNIFORM
The necessary uniform is issued to cadets in the Academy; the only item that needs to be purchased is a pair of boots. These should not, however, be bought before joining the CCF, which is open to all pupils in Form II and above.

Stockists

All pupils are required to wear school uniform.  School uniform is supplied by several firms in the area and on-line ordering is also available.  The Academy outfitters are:

Aitken & Niven 21-23 High Street, Perth, PH1 5TJ 01738 637843 and on line at www.aitken-niven.com

Also at 6 Falcon Road West, Edinburgh, EH10 4AQ 0131 477 3922 and 234 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 2BP 0131 467 8825

Messrs. R R Henderson, 6/8 Friars Street, Stirling, 01786 473681 and on line at http://www.houseofhenderson.co.uk/schoolwear.htm

Sports Warehouse, 24/26 Coburg Street, Edinburgh, 0131 553 6003 and on line at www.sportswarehouse.co.uk  stocks the Dollar Academy tracksuit and other sports equipment.

For session 2011/2012 new style rugby and hockey tops have been introduced for team players and are available for all pupils to wear in PE, alongside their regular coloured quint top.  These tops will replace the previous white rugby shirts from August 2012 as required items, however for session 2011/2012 both the old white tops and the new ones will be acceptable during PE lessons.

Articles of clothing need not be new, but should be in good condition and worn smartly.  An excellent Thrift Shop is run by parents and opens between 2.30pm and 4.00pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month. 
All items of uniform should be named.

ARTICLES REQUIRED BY BOARDERS

All articles must be machine washable, dye-fast, and able to be tumble-dried. All items must be prominently and indelibly marked in ink, or with woven name tapes; a supply of spare name tapes should be sent at the beginning of the year. An inventory should be sent with the trunk. As storage of a large amount of clothing may be difficult, pupils should limit their packing to what is necessary. Houseparents will be happy to advise on the extent of the facilities.

In addition to the standard clothing list for day pupils, boarders should bring:

1 labelled trunk or large suitcase, & a suitcase for holidays
1 school bag, rucksack or sports bag for books, equipment
Sufficient underwear
2 pairs pyjamas/sleep-wear & 1 dressing gown & 1 pair slippers
1 hot water bottle (optional)
Sewing kit with spare name tapes
A toilet bag with all toilet requisites
Alarm clock
1 duvet and 2 duvet covers
1 pair polyester cotton fitted single sheets & 2 polyester cotton pillow cases
2 bath towels & 1 sports towel

FORMAL / INFORMAL WEAR
Formal clothing is required for the social functions in First term, such as the Christmas dances; Seniors are likely to wear formal clothes on other occasions. Girls wear a variety of formal styles; boys may wear kilts, dinner suits, lounge suits or school uniform at such events, although it is unusual for uniform to be worn. Pupils can choose to wear their own smart casual clothing if they attend church on Sundays, although they must wear uniform if
they are attending at whole school services.

Personal items: you may bring in items to personalise the room in which you will sleep, including books, photos, music, posters and other small items. Be aware that Houses have particular guidelines about music and posters, for example, however – there is a designated space in which to display posters, and “blu-tak” cannot be used on walls. Each House has good facilities for computers, and each is linked to the Academy network. There is no need, therefore, for personal laptops to be specially purchased for boarders. Any that are brought into the House are subject to the same rules concerning use as the school computers, and are covered by the IT agreement which is signed by all pupils and staff. You should be aware that DVDs and videos brought into the House must be of an appropriate nature, and that images stored on computer hard drives etc must be of an acceptable nature. IT equipment will be randomly checked by members of staff to ensure compliance.

You are reminded that the school does not insure your personal belongings, and so expensive items such as personal computers must be covered by your own or your family’s insurance policy.