Our dress code means business
KEY STAGE 4 – (YEARS 10 AND 11)
Male students:
- Business suit in black, navy or dark grey or tailored separates, ie, blazer in black, navy or dark grey with trousers
- Non-patterned collared white shirt with WMGA tie
- Black formal business type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material
- Optional plain black V neck sweater in winter months under blazer (no sports/fashion sweatshirts with logos permitted)
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
Female students:
- Business/work-style dress in plain black or dark grey, at least knee length
- Business suit in black or dark grey or tailored separates, ie, blazer in black or dark grey with trousers or skirt. No leggings of any description
- Non-patterned white, light or dark blue tailored blouse
- Black formal business type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material. Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high heeled
- Non-patterned natural tan or black tights may be worn with a skirt. Leggings should not be worn
- Optional plain black V neck sweater in winter months under blazer (no sports/fashion sweatshirts with logos permitted)
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
KEY STAGE 5 – (YEARS 12 AND 13)
Male students:
- Business suit in black, dark grey or dark blue (feint pinstripe permitted) or tailored separates, ie, blazer in black or dark grey with trousers
- Collared business-style shirt with no bold patterns with business style tie without pictures or logos
- Black formal business-type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material
- Optional plain black V-neck sweater in winter months under blazer (no sports/fashion sweatshirts with logos permitted)
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
Female students:
- Business/work-style dress in plain back, dark grey or dark blue, at least knee length
- Business suit in black, dark grey or dark blue (feint pinstripe permitted) or tailored separates i.e. blazer in black, dark grey or blue with trousers or skirt. No leggings of any description
- Plain tailored blouse with no patterns, colours or logos
- Natural tan or black tights that are not patterned may be worn with a skirt. Leggings may not be worn
- Black formal business type shoes (plain black upper and sole with no logos) made of either leather or man-made leather type material. Shoes need to be enclosed and not be high heeled
- WMG Academy lanyard to be worn at all times
ALL YEAR GROUPS
Hair, Jewellery & Make-up
- Hairstyles should be neat and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance;
- Hairstyles should not be excessive or extreme, eg, they should not:
- Be closely shaved or have decoratively shaved patterns on the scalp;
- Have an unnatural hair colour, ie green/red/blue/pink/purple etc;
- If unsure, parents/carers should seek guidance from the Academy about the suitability of a hairstyle BEFORE a visit to the hairdresser.
- The only jewellery permitted in the Academy is a discreet wristwatch and one pair of plain small earlobe studs. (Jewellery worn in other body piercings is not permitted for health and safety reasons and invisible piercing retainers should be used as appropriate);
- No other jewellery should be worn including rings, wristbands or bracelets.
- Students should have no visible tattoos;
- Make-up (including nail varnish, foundation, lipstick, blusher, eye-shadow etc) should be natural and in harmony with a professional business-style appearance.