School Uniform
We have proved over the years that uniform is the most practical outfit for school wear. It saves other clothing for out-of-school use and so the pupils have the best of both worlds.
ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND FORM
COLLEGE UNIFORM (From August 2022)
UNIFORM LIST:
Girls
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Navy Blazer with College crest on breast pocket.
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White long-sleeved blouse (Blue and white checked blouse optional in Term 3 and September)
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SIXTH FORM: Blue long-sleeved blouse
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* Navy knee-length skirt with kick pleats
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** Navy tie with crest
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Navy v-neck jumper (can be worn all year around)
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Navy / black tights (Regulation navy and green socks optional in Term 3 and September)
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Plain black flat leather shoes (see guide below)
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(No boots, trainers, high-heels, platforms, canvas shoes, fabric pumps or ballet type shoes).
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College scarf (optional, not permitted to be worn in classrooms)
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Optional- Regulation crested ¼ zip- (not to be worn inside building Easter- October ½ term. Must be worn with shirt, tie and blazer. Must be unzipped when worn in building)
Boys
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Navy Blazer with College crest on breast pocket.
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White long-sleeved shirt (Short-sleeved optional in Term 3 and September)
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(White T-shirt or vest may be worn under shirt)
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SIXTH FORM: Blue long-sleeved shirt
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Black trousers
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**Navy tie with crest
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Navy v-necked jumper (can be worn all year around)
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Grey / black socks
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Plain black leather shoes (see guide below)
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(No trainers, boots or canvas shoes)
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College scarf (optional, not permitted to be worn in classrooms)
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Optional- Regulation crested ¼ zip- (not to be worn inside building Easter- October ½ term. Must be worn with shirt, tie and blazer. Must be unzipped when worn in building)
A separate tie and clothing appropriate to placements is required for the Sixth Form CACHE students
Individual consideration will be given to alternate uniform requests submitted to Governors.
* Skirts must be worn at knee length throughout the year. To allow for growth, they should be bought just below knee-length.
** Available from College (Sixth Form have specific Sixth Form tie)
Physical Education
Girls
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Navy Polo shirt with the College crest
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Navy shorts
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Navy football socks
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Sports Trainers (Not Leisure Trainers)
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Football boots (optional – extra-curricular activities)
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Pair of shin guards for football & hockey (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
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Regulation crested ¼ zip (Optional)
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Mouth guard for Hockey & Gaelic (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
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Navy track bottoms / leggings with College crest (Optional)
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Base layer in winter (Optional)
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Towel
Boys
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Navy and green performance t-shirt
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Navy shorts
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Navy football socks
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Sports Trainers (Not Leisure Trainers)
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Football boots
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Pair of shin-guards for football & hockey (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
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Regulation crested ¼ zip (Optional)
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Mouth guard for Rugby, Hockey & Gaelic (STRONGLY RECOMMENDED)
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Navy track bottoms with College crest (Optional)
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Navy / white long sleeve jersey with the College crest (Optional)
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Base layer in winter (Optional)
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Towel
Individual consideration will be given to alternate uniform requests submitted to Governors.
ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S NAME AND FORM.
HOME ECONOMICS/TECHNOLOGY:
Individual departmental uniform and equipment lists.
N.B.
Financial assistance is available through the Education Authority’s School Uniform/ PE Clothing Allowance for certain categories of pupils towards the cost of school uniform and PE uniform. The eligibility criteria are the same as used for free school meals. Applications are made online through the Education Authority website, and should be made before the purchase of the uniform
Uniform and sportswear can be obtained from McCalls. (20% discount usually available during June/July )
A guide for uniform footwear
A Guide for Acceptable/Unacceptable footwear to be worn with uniform is below:
Fort Hill Integrated College - Acceptable Footwear
Shoes are acceptable if they are plain black in colour, polishable leather and not overly decorative. Essentially, they need to be shoes that can be described as plain, black, flat, sensible, smart school shoes. (the images typify the type of acceptable shoe, but is not an exhaustive list)
Fort Hill Integrated College - Unacceptable Footwear
Footwear is deemed to be unacceptable if it is any colour other than plain black, overly decorative or without flat heels. Trainers, boots, pumps / ballet type shoes and canvas shoes are not permitted. All sport brands, with or without a logo, are not permitted. (the images typify the type of unacceptable shoe, but is not an exhaustive list)
If there is any doubt regards the acceptability of footwear you are considering buying, please email an image to the college for approval before purchase.