Uniform
These guidelines are intended to clarify the school uniform and dress code. It is our expectation that all pupils will respect the intention behind our uniform and dress code, and that pupils show respect for the atmosphere in which they learn. We wish all pupils to take pride in their appearance and certainly it helps pupils to acknowledge the distinction between life at home and at school.
General Guidance
The Edinburgh Academy reserves the right to insist on the school uniform being worn as per these guidelines. Purchase of items that do not comply may result in costly re-purchasing.
- Pupils should be neat in appearance.
- Correct school uniform and blazers (or JS winter coat) should be worn in school and whenever travelling to and from school.
- Only those items specified on the uniform list will be permitted.
- All items of uniform and personal belongings should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
- Shirts should be tucked in and collar and cuff buttons fastened.
- Ties should be worn correctly fitted up to shirt collar.
- T-shirts, if worn under shirts, should be plain white.
- Kilt length should be no shorter than just above the knee.
- Hair styles should be appropriate for school, as should hair fasteners. Extremes of hairstyle, hair colour and hair length are not acceptable.
- Long hair should be tied back off the face and should not obscure vision – it should be smart in appearance.
- Jewellery should be discreet and minimal. Only one pair of plain gold/silver stud earrings may be worn. Earrings should only be worn on the ear lobe and no other form of piercing is acceptable. No more than one ring or bracelet may be worn. No other jewellery is permitted except that worn for religious reasons.
- Coloured nail varnish is not to be worn and make-up should be discreet.
- Students should be clean shaven.
Health and Safety
- Hair should be tied back especially in practical subjects as directed by supervising member of staff.
- PE and Games: jewellery should not be worn.
- In the Senior School, a plain dark-coloured overcoat or jacket is permitted when the weather is poor but should be worn over full school uniform. In the Junior School, children should wear the EA Cagoule over the Blazer in summer months, and the EA Winter Coat in winter months.
- Plain dark blue or black boots can also be worn when it is very wet weather.
Uniform Exchange
The Academy has a second-hand clothing shop, called Uniform Exchange, which is situated behind the Dining Hall of the Junior School in Arboretum Road. It is open the first Wednesday of the month (3.00–4.30pm) and the second or third Saturday (9.00–10.30am). For more information please contact Fiona Nussey at or fnussey@me.com.
EA Uniform Exchange Sellers FormEA Uniform Exchange Accepted Items
New Uniforms
Stevensons (Aitken & Niven)
1–3 Elfin Square, Edinburgh, EH11 3AN
Tel: 0131 477 3922
Email: edinburghbranch@stevensons.co.uk
www.stevensons.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday (excluding Wed): 9.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday & Sunday: CLOSED
Uniform Details
Nursery
Clothing
The Nursery includes both indoor and outdoor spaces. For this reason, practical and easily washable clothes should be worn. We do provide aprons but, despite our best efforts, children sometimes get paint, glue or clay on their clothes. If children are anxious about getting dirty they may be reluctant to participate in valuable learning experiences. We encourage the building of independence skills and therefore having elasticated waists compared to zips and buttons can be helpful for your child, also velcro or slip on shoes compared to laces. We would recommend that each child keeps a clean spare set of clothes on their peg. Any wet clothes will be placed in a plastic bag on your child’s peg in the cloakroom.
Please provide a bag containing nappies for any children who still require these (we would ask not pull-ups unless toilet training), wipes and nappy sacks. These will be stored for your child within our nursery room. If your child is potty-training we would encourage more than one set of spare clothing to be provided.
Here is our list of recommended items. Please ensure everything is clearly named:
- suitable shoes for play and PE lessons
- wellies (needed all year round)
- waterproof trousers (Willow room preference is for all-in-one suit, older children separates)
- waterproof jacket (see above)
- sun hat
- additional warm layers
- warm hat, gloves and scarf
- spare clothes
Junior School
Primary 1 & 2
Winter Uniform Options (Worn after the October Break until the Easter Break):
- EA Charcoal Grey Pinafore*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, Black Tights, EA Cardigan* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Shorts*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Long Trousers*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, Black ankle socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Long trousers may not be worn for formal events such as concerts or photographs)
Summer Uniform Options (Worn until the October Break and after the Easter Break):
- EA Charcoal Grey Pinafore*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA Cardigan* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Shorts*, Long or Short-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Summer Dress*, White Knee-High Socks, EA Cardigan* (Summer Dresses may not be worn for formal events such as concerts or photographs)
Primary 3–6
Winter Uniform Options (Worn after the October Break until the Easter Break):
- EA Charcoal Grey Kilted Skirt*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, Black Tights, EA Cardigan* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Shorts*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Long Trousers*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, Black ankle socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Long trousers may not be worn for formal events such as concerts or photographs)
Summer Uniform Options (Worn until the October Break and after the Easter Break):
- EA Charcoal Grey Kilted Skirt*, Long-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA Cardigan* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Charcoal Grey Shorts*, Long or Short-Sleeved Shirt and EA Striped Tie*, EA Long Blue Socks, EA V-Neck Jumper* (Uniform for Formal Events)
- EA Summer Dress*, White Knee-High Socks, EA Cardigan* (Summer Dresses may not be worn for formal events such as Exhibition, concerts or photographs)
General Uniform Items
Blazer (Worn until the October Break and after the Easter Break): Edinburgh Academy Blue Blazer*
Winter Coat (Worn after the October Break until the Easter break): Navy School Jacket with Edinburgh Academy Logo*
Lightweight Waterproof: For wearing over the Blazer with Edinburgh Academy Logo* (optional)
Lightweight Waterproof Overtrousers: These should be in dark colours
Hat: During the winter, the Edinburgh Academy Navy Beanie Hat only may be worn*, the Edinburgh Academy Cap* can be worn for protection against the elements in the Summer
Scarf: During the winter, the Edinburgh Academy scarf only may be worn*
Hair Fastenings: Edinburgh Academy hairbands* and scrunchies* or plain navy blue/black only
Shoes: Smart, plain black leather shoes (not trainers or boots)
Art Overall: Blue, Navy or Red, Velcro fastening*
Outdoor Shoes: in addition to trainers for PE, children should have a pair of trainers/outdoor shoes to wear at playtimes
Wellies: all children will spend time learning outdoors in muddy areas so should keep a pair of wellies in school at all times
School Bag: We highly recommend a ‘Backcare’ Backpack available online, at Stevensons and John Lewis. Whilst this is not mandatory, school bags should be navy/black and backpack in style.
Curricular PE:
Primary 1–6
Compulsory: EA Performance T-Shirt (Blue/Tartan)*, EA Navy Shorts* OR EA Navy Skort* OR EA Navy Leggings*, White Ankle Socks, EA Tracksuit Bottoms*, EA Weatherlayer Jacket*
Optonal: EA Midlayer*, EA Baselayer*
* Available only at Stevensons.
Senior School
Compulsory items
- Academy blue blazer
- EA Charcoal grey trousers or EA Charcoal grey kilt
- Academy blue and white striped tie
- Charcoal grey or black socks with trousers or black tights with kilts
- Plain black leather shoes with a low or flat heel (no trainers or boots)
- White long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt
Optional items
- Academy blue long-sleeved jersey
- Academy mid-layer fleece
- Academy scarf
Senior School Uniform
Sports
Training Range
| Compulsory | Optional |
|---|---|
| Training Tee – All years | Baselayer |
| Training Rugby Jersey (if opting for contact Rugby P5+) | 1/4 Zip Midlayer |
| Shorts / Skort / Leggings (either) | – |
| Rugby / Hockey Socks (P4+) | – |
| White Socks for PE | Leggings |
| Full Zip Rain Jacket | Training Pants (Geits+) |
| Tracksuit Bottoms | Baselayer |
**Performance Tee and the Rugby Jersey look the same but are a different weight of material.
Senior Performance Range P6+ (for matches only)
Rugby: Perfomance Rugby Jersey, Perfomance Shorts, Rugby socks*
Hockey/Tennis/Athletics/Cricket/Netball: Performance Top, Shorts* or Skort* or Leggings*, Hockey Socks* / White Socks
*transferable with training range.
Junior School
Primary 4–6 Swimming
One piece swimsuit OR swim ‘jammer style’ shorts or speedos, Goggles, Swim Cap for all long (chin length or longer) hair
P4–6 Curricular Games:
Additional kit required: EA Long Rugby/Hockey Socks*, EA Rugby T-Shirt for those opting for Contact Rugby (P5+)
Primary 6 – For Matches Only:
New EA Hooped Rugby Top* (Boys Rugby Matches)
New EA Boys Hockey Top* (Boys Hockey Matches)
New EA Girls Hockey Top * (Girls Hockey Matches)
* Available only at Stevensons.
Sport Uniform Table
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