Uniform/ Dress Code

School Uniform Changing to Dress Code
From September 2024 we are choosing to have a Dress Code rather than a single ‘uniform’ for students in Years 7 to 11. This choice is made with a number of positive intentions:
• To ensure that students are comfortable in their clothes and appearance for school
• To allow a degree of choice and flexibility for students to express their own character and identity
• To provide a consistency across our community that supports a sense of belonging and common identity
• To minimise costs to parents, carers and families through flexibility and reducing compulsory branded items
All students in Years to 7 to 11 may choose any combination of top and bottom, from this list:

	Compulsory
	On the top (compulsory)	On the bottom (one of)	On the feet
Dress Code	- White collared shirt/ blouse - MCS branded V-Neck jumper in navy blue, grey or black. (Stitch-on MCS logo available if required)	- Tailored trousers in black or grey - Tailored shorts in black or grey - Pleated skirt in black or grey - The Magdalen black and white skirt - Black leggings	- Black, grey, white or navy blue socks - Plain black footwear
PE Kit	- MCS branded half-zip top - Plain T-shirt in navy blue, black, white or grey	- Plain tracksuit bottoms in navy blue, black or grey - Black Leggings - PE shorts (football style) in black or navy blue	- PE socks in black, navy blue or white - Trainers – preferably of a supportive quality

Our branded items are available to purchase from:
T King Associates Ltd
Unit 14 Swan Business Centre,
Buckingham,
MK18 1TB

Telephone: 01280 824836
Fax: 01280 824853
Email: info@tkingassociates.com
https://www.uniformcity.co.uk/school/magdalen

Please see the current price list: MCS Uniform Pricelist

Legacy MCS items: the blazer, tie and rugby top are permitted in addition to the above for the academic year 2024-25.

Hair & Make-up: Student hair styles and/or colour, and the use of Make-up are not restricted by this dress code.

Jewellery: We are not able to take responsibility for the security of any valuable item of jewellery worn or brought into school – we would recommend these remain at home. Necklaces should be worn beneath the shirt or blouse. On occasion it will be necessary for items of jewellery to be removed before undertaking specific learning activities.

Coats: Our site is quite open, and students will need to move between buildings during the day. We recommend a warm, waterproof coat for all. We ask that hoods are down when inside buildings. Hoodies are not permitted by this dress code.

Bags: All students need a bag to bring books between school and home every day.

Uniform Requirements - Years 7 to 11 for 2023/24

Compulsory

Black blazer with Magdalen College School badge.
Approved Magdalen College School Skirt
Plain black trousers. Black jeans or leggings are NOT permitted
White shirt with collar (long or short sleeve) or a white revere blouse (girls only)
MCS tie, fully knotted, and worn so that fastened top button cannot be seen (boys only)
Plain black or white socks, or plain black or flesh coloured tights (no patterns)
Black school shoes (leather or equivalent). Trainers, boots or any type of canvas shoe/ boot/ trainer are not permitted. Any logo must be black

Optional

Optional black jumper with MCS logo to only be worn under the blazer.
Belt, optional, but must be plain black with small buckle.

Jewellery

The only acceptable items are 1 small plain gold or silver stud earring in each ear, and a watch. Any other piercings of any kind are not permitted.

Make Up

Should be unnoticeable. No nail varnish or fake nails are allowed. Any students wearing nail varnish or fake nails will be asked to remove them.

Hair

Natural colours only. Stripes, blocks, patterns and shaved lines are not acceptable.

PE Requirements for 2023/24

Compulsory

MCS Polo shirt with logo
PE Shorts - navy blue
MCS Socks – blue
Socks – white
Training shoes
Shin pads

Recommended

Gum Shield

Optional

MCS Rugby shirt with logo
MCS Hoody with logo
Blue Thermal base layer
Tracksuit trousers (navy blue or black)
Football boots
MCS Leggings with logo

For safety in Rugby, studs must be ‘rugby legal’. Metal ‘blade’ style studs and some nylon studs are illegal for rugby. Rugby or football boots are needed for grass use only.

Astroturf trainers or standard trainers are needed for the artificial pitch. No studded or bladed boots are allowed on the astro-turf pitch.

Please note that all MCS items are only available for purchase from:

T King Associates Ltd
Unit 14 Swan Business Centre,
Buckingham,
MK18 1TB

Telephone: 01280 824836
Fax: 01280 824853
Email: sales@tkingassociates.com

www.tkingassociates.com

Sixth Form Dress Code (Years 12 and 13)

MCS is a community of individuals who come together for the common good. One of the ways in which we express who we are is through the choice of our clothes. Therefore, we choose not to have a formal dress code for Sixth Form.

We ask students to be mindful of how staff and younger students dress at MCS when choosing their clothing to embed the school expectation to ‘manage yourself well so that you can work and learn effectively’.

However, due to the workplace environment of a school, there are minimal restrictions on clothing with regard to health and safety: There should be no flip-flops, backless shoes, or, very high heels. Hoods and hats should not be worn inside, unless for religious or cultural purposes. There are no restrictions on hairstyles, piercings or jewellery for students.

These guidelines are applied to all students equally. There may be occasions when staff will advise students if footwear or jewellery is not safe for the activity undertaken. In these situations, students must comply with instruction to remove or adapt said items in order that they can take part in all activities.

It is compulsory for students to wear their Photo ID lanyard at all times when on the school site.

Uniform and Dress Policy

Equipment List

Pupils are required to bring their books and equipment in an appropriate school bag. Most pupils need to carry their belongings around with them for much of the day so a suitable, strong and waterproof bag is recommended.

All students should have the following equipment for all lessons:

Standard pencil case and planner
Black pen, green pen, 2 pencils, Rubber, 30cm ruler
Pencil sharpener
Set of colouring pencils
Set of 3 or 5 highlighter pens for English
A protective apron for practical subjects
A strong bag for carrying books and equipment
Reusable water bottle

Art

KS4

If your child chooses and Art subject, they will be given a list of equipment to purchase and this can be done at a discount through the schools.

Design and Technology

Coloured Pencil crayons
Marker pens, Scissors (round ended), Glue stick
Protractor
Pair of compasses

Food Technology

Apron
Ingredients

ICT

A pair of in-ear earphones for use with IT equipment

Maths

Scientific calculator
Angle measure/protractor
Pair of compasses

Please note that all of the above is available from the library

Science

KS3

Protractor

KS4

As above plus scientific calculator

Some pupils will have the opportunity to rent a locker, further details about this will be shared on entry to the school

The School Equipment Store

Parents/carers can buy books and other equipment from our online equipment store either via parentpay. Please note it is the parents' responsibility to inform their child(ren) to collect the items from the School Library once purchased.

The link below is currently showing items for purchase, please revisit as it is regularly updated.

https://app.parentpay.com/ParentPayShop/Uniform/Default.aspx?shopid=829