Our School Standards & Expectations

Our school uniform sets a high expectation for students to be smart, neat and ready to learn. In line with new DFE guidance our branded items are blazer, tie, skirt and PE top. Plain (non-branded) navy shorts (no cycling shorts) and socks can be purchased from multiple outlets to be worn with the school branded PE top.PLEASE NOTE | This uniform is not gender specific.UNIFORMA light blue shirtBranded ties* ^Kilt-style skirts ^A navy-blue blazer embroidered with our new logo ^Dark grey formal trousersOptional navy-blue V-neck plain jumper (no logo)Black socks if wearing trousersNavy-blue long socks if wearing skirt​* Ties feature the school logo and 2 horizontal stripes and will continue with the child throughout each key stage. Year group ties from September 2027​Year 7 - Maroon with blue stripe* ^Year 8 - Maroon * ^ Year 9 - Maroon with silver stripe* ^ Year 10 - Blue * ^Year 11 - Blue with maroon stripe* ^UNIFORM STOCKISTOur school uniform is available from:^ Branded items can be purchased from:​Laser Schoolwear, 56 Victoria Road, Widnes WA8 7RJ or Kits for All Ltd, 14 Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DHSHOESAll shoes must be plain black and should be able to be polished The sole of the shoe must be plain black Trainer style, canvas shoes, boots, or boot style shoes are not permitted No logo or embellishments Students will be expected to change into a suitable pair of shoes provided by the school, if they fail to meet expectationsWINTER COATSWinter coats are recommended but not mandatoryIf you wish to purchase a winter coat for school for your child, please ensure it is a plain black suitable coat that is water resistant, warm, and comfortableCoats must be removed on entering the building, and should be carried or transferred to bags when walking around school. Coats must not be worn in classrooms. NO leather, denim jackets, sweatshirt 'hoodies', or cardigans to be used as top coats.Lightweight tracksuit style jackets or windbreakers are not considered suitable winter coats and should not be worn around school. EXAMPLES OF PERMITTED COAT/JACKET STYLESEXAMPLES OF NON-PERMITTED COAT/JACKET STYLESFAQs ABOUT WINTER COATSQ. How does a coat colour affect my child's learning?A. We understand that some parents have asked how a black coat contributes to their child’s learning. While the colour itself does not affect learning directly, this change supports a number of practical and educational goals, by minimising disruption. A consistent approach reduces time spent asking students to remove non-uniform coats on arrival, helping to improve transition between lessons and ensuring more time is available for learning. Q. Why does the coat have to be black?A. Black coats have be chosen for the following reasons: Smart appearance: Dark coats align with our school’s overall uniform standards and tend to look smarter and more formal, which supports the professional learning environment we aim to maintain and encourages students to take greater pride in their appearance. Practicality: Suitable dark winter coats are generally more weather-resistant, easier to keep clean, and less likely to show wear and tear. PE KITIt is compulsory that all students wear the appropriate School branded PE top, which has been designed by our students, for all PE lessons. In line with new DFE guidance our branded items are blazer, tie, skirt and PE top. Plain (non-branded) navy shorts (no cycling shorts) and socks can be purchased from multiple outlets to be worn with the school branded PE top. High standards of PE kit are expected within all year groups and this is closely monitored by PE staff from lesson to lesson. A policy is also in place to ensure students understand the importance of bringing full PE kit to all PE lessons.​The PE kit has been developed in collaboration with students, PE Staff and the manufacturers O'Neill's with the focus on quality, durability, value for money and ethical sourcing. PE kit is available via the O'Neills website.Note: All other items listed on the O'Neills website are optional, for example theskinny bottoms and half zip squad top. Black leggings and dance t-shirts are for Key Stage 4 students only.ONEILL'S 10% ONLINE DISCOUNT WINDOWSWeek 1 | 6th July - 13th July 2026Week 2 | 27th July - 3rd August 2026Enter code 'STP10' for 10% off your online order at oneills.com Click on CLUBS & EDUCATIONSelect SAINTS PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC COLLEGEUNIFORM STANDARDS & EXPECTATIONSUniform standards are checked on a daily basis and students will be expected to remove any items that do not adhere to our uniform expectations, which are:No jewellery is allowed apart from small stud earrings and a watch (which must be removed for PE)No facial piercings are allowedMinimal and subtle make-up can be worn. Anything excessive and the student will be expected to removeNo coloured nail varnish or false nailsNo exaggerated hair colours, patterns or stylesHair accessories must be small and navy in colourONE STOP SHOPWe're supporting students with incorrect or missing items of uniform to uphold and maintain our uniform standards. These students will be asked to visit our One Stop Shop to borrow the things they need to meet school requirements.​The One Stop Shop will initially work like a swap shop. Students identified as having inappropriate dress will be given a guidance, and will be directed to the shop, located in the hub, to retrieve items like ties, blazers and shoes. Students will be expected to return borrowed items at the end of the school day and the shop team will keep track of items out on loan around the school.School tiesTo help our students meet our high standards for school uniform all year round, school ties for all year groups are now available for purchase every morning during formation time. Students without a tie and wishing to buy one for £7 will be directed to their stationery shop by their formation tutor. Cash payments only.School ties are still available to purchase also from our uniform suppliers, Laser Schoolwear and Kits for All.

All students at Saints Peter and Paul are ASPIRE learners Ask and respond to questions Speak and listen Prepared, proud and punctual Independent Resilient and never give up Evaluate and improve my learning

The classroom charter is used at Saints Peter and Paul to support happy and safe learning environments both inside and outside of the classroom where all students can learn to the best of their ability. It focuses on rewarding positives and giving students a chance and a choice to adopt more positive learning behaviours in line with our whole school expectations.

At Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School we recognise the importance of home learning in student progression. Studies show that students who complete good home learning over Years 7 to 11 make one year’s extra progress. As a result we expect all our students to produce quality home learning that meets the deadlines set by teachers. Find out more about home learning here

Litter We have a duty to teach our young people to dispose of their own litter in the bins provided at school. It is quite difficult to enforce this outside on the yards. Students are not allowed to take any food outside of the dining rooms. All food and snacks must be consumed in the dining rooms. This way we can supervise them disposing of their litter. We also ask you to note that chewing gum, energy drinks, and high sugar sweets are banned from site. Parking around school Student safety is an absolute priority at Saints Peter and Paul, and unsafe and illegal parking presents a significant risk to our students. Please show extra consideration to our students, staff and our local neighbours when parking your car at drop off or pick up times. Please avoid parking on double yellow lines, across driveways, on grassed areas, or on private car parks. This may mean making arrangements to park further away from school and encouraging your child to walk the remainder of their journey. We thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding in helping us to provide a safe environment for your children when they come to school.

Refusal If your child refuses to comply with our requests, we will contact parents/carers for support in explaining that to be a part of the school family means following our school rules values. We understand that some young people make mistakes and we desire to help them by correcting them in a supportive environment. We ask that students speak to staff respectfully at all times. Restorative practice and conflict resolution Where possible we wish for consequences to be restorative and for the sanction to help the young person to realise how they have wronged the community. This way they are more likely to learn from the occasion and get it right in the future. Therefore, if your child is involved in any situation in which others have been impacted, we will expect them to be involved in putting it right.

Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School will become a mobile phone free school for students from Tuesday 22nd April 2025. If a student brings a mobile phone to school, they will switch it off and hand in it at the beginning of formation time each morning. Each student will have an allocated number in a secure phone box in their formation room, and will be responsible for signing their phone in and out of the box at the start and end of the school day under the supervision of their formation tutor. Each phone box will then be collected by members of our staff team and moved to a locked, secure location where it will be kept safe during the school day. If a student chooses not to adhere to the school expectations, and is caught with a phone during the school day, it will be confiscated and the student will spend a full day in isolation. Parents/carers will be contacted, and a trusted adult will need to come to the school to collect the mobile phone from reception before 4p.m. If a student is caught with a second phone during the school day, it will be confiscated and a more serious sanction applied. If a student refuses to hand over their mobile phone when taken to isolation then a more serious sanction will be issued and parents/carers will be invited in. If you have any questions about this process please see the FAQs below. If this doesn't answer your question please email admin@saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk

Go to TOILET PASS Toilets should only be used at social times. All students have access to the toilet during before school, at breaktime, lunchtime and after school. Only in absolute emergencies, students may be permitted to toilets during lesson time. If your child has medical advice, they can be issued a toilet pass on receipt of the evidence from a medical professional. If you have medical evidence that your child needs a medical toilet pass, please alert your child’s Progress Leader so they can be issued.

We strive to teach and train our young people how to behave respectfully and keep themselves safe online and during out-of-school hours. Unfortunately, some of our young people still make poor decisions that have consequences for themselves and others. As a school, we work very closely with our Safer School’s police officer so that any out of school incidents can be followed up appropriately. In addition, poor behaviour that takes place wearing school uniform will be dealt with as per the school's behaviour policy.

Thankfully smoking and vaping is rare in our school, however, it is not permitted at all on the school grounds or in any part of the school. If students are also found vaping in the community wearing school uniform there will be consequence from school.

In the first instance, please contact your child's Formation Tutor or the year group Pupil Progress Leader.

Travelling to and from school by bike or scooter can help students develop independence and responsibility, while also supporting health and fitness through regular physical activity. Choosing to this way to travel can also help reduce traffic congestion around the school at busy times, making journeys safer and more environmentally friendly for everyone. To help all members of our school community to stay safe, here is some helpful advice for travelling to and from school: Safer travel Students should always wear appropriate safety equipment, including a helmet when cycling or scooting. Students should follow the Highway Code and remain aware of pedestrians, traffic, and other pathway users at all times. Students must dismount from their bike or scooter when entering the school site and walk with it until they have left the site at the end of the day. Designated pathways on the school site should be used to support the safe movement of students and pedestrians. Storing Bikes and Scooters Safely Students arriving at school on a bike or scooter should place them in the designated bike sheds provided. To help keep belongings secure, students are expected to use an appropriate lock for their bike or scooter rather than leaving it unattended. Students should respect other people’s property and must not handle or move another student’s bike or scooter. CCTV operates around the bike shed area to help support the safety and security of all students’ property. Supporting a Safe and Organised Site If a bike or scooter is left outside the designated storage area or unsecured, site staff may move it to a safe storage location during the school day. Students can collect it from site staff after formation time. Thank you for helping us maintain a safer school environment.