Uniform and equipment

As we prepare for the new academic year, we would like to remind families of the uniform expectations at Dixons City Academy. Our uniform reflects the high standards we expect of all students and helps to create a professional learning environment where everyone can thrive.

Students are expected to wear:

• A branded Dixons City Academy black V-neck jumper.
• A branded Dixons City Academy polo shirt, available in a choice of academy colours.
• Plain black tailored school trousers, purchased from any retailer, provided they are suitable for a professional working environment.
• Plain black school shoes that are leather or leather-look, with no visible logos or branding. Shoes should be fully black, including laces. Trainers, pumps and fashion footwear are not permitted.

Students who already own branded academy trousers are welcome to continue wearing them.

If students choose to wear their polo shirt without their academy jumper, there should be no visible T-shirt, vest underneath, and only the top button may be undone.

Girls may choose to wear plain black full-length tailored trousers or a plain black kameez with a matching tunic/blouse, with the academy polo shirt and/or academy jumper worn over the top.

If socks are visible, they should be plain dark coloured, cover the ankle and should not be trainer-style socks.

Students who wear a hijab, scarf, turban, crown or top knot for religious reasons should ensure it is plain black and securely fastened.

PE Kit

Students are expected to bring the following for PE lessons:

• Branded Dixons City Academy PE hoodie (the only compulsory branded PE item).
• Plain white polo shirt.
• Plain navy tracksuit bottoms.
• Suitable trainers.

Students who already own branded PE polo shirts or branded tracksuit bottoms are welcome to continue wearing them.

Our Expectations

We expect all students to take pride in their appearance by arriving at school each day looking smart, professional and ready to learn.

Expectations regarding footwear, jewellery, make-up, nails, hairstyles and overall presentation remain in place, and all students are expected to meet the academy dress code every day. Uniform should be worn correctly at all times, with pride in both personal appearance and the academy.

Preparing for September

Before returning to school, families must ensure that students have:

• The correct academy uniform.
• A suitable school bag for travelling to and from school every day.
• Full learning equipment, including black pens, pencils, ruler, scientific calculator, planner and 100% books.
• A reusable water bottle. Please note that single-use plastic bottles are not permitted in school.

We appreciate the continued support of our families in ensuring that every student is prepared for a successful start to the new academic year. Working together helps us maintain the high standards and positive culture that make Dixons City Academy a fantastic place to learn.

Second-hand uniform

Please contact the school office regarding the purchase of second-hand uniform.

Equipment

To help students succeed in every lesson, it is important that they arrive at the academy each day fully equipped and ready to learn.

Essential daily equipment

Students should bring the following items every day:

• Locker key
• Lanyard
• Two black pens
• Two green pens
• Pencils
• Rubber
• Ruler
• Pair of compasses
• Protractor
• Glue stick
• Mini whiteboard (provided by the academy)
• Whiteboard pen and cloth or rubber
• 100% Book (provided by the academy)
• Scientific calculator

Calculators

Students require a scientific calculator. We recommend the Casio fx-83GTX.

Calculators are available to purchase from Student Reception for £10.00. The cost will be charged to the online payment system.

Pencil cases and replacement equipment

Pencil cases containing the essential equipment listed above (excluding the calculator) are available from Student Reception for £3.50.

Replacement mini whiteboards and whiteboard pens can also be purchased for 50p each.

All purchases will be charged to the online payment system.

Art and design

Students studying Art and Design will need:

• One A4 spiral-bound sketchpad with good-quality cartridge paper

An art pack containing the sketchpad, pencils, watercolour paints, coloured pencils and nylon brushes can be purchased through the Art Department for £8.00.

Design technology (optional)

Students may also wish to bring:

• One A4 folder suitable for loose paper
• One A3 folder suitable for loose paper