At Belfast Royal Academy we take great pride in our pupils’ appearance and believe our school uniform is an important part of creating a sense of belonging to the School as well as setting the high standards we expect from all of our pupils.
We encourage our pupils to wear their uniform with pride and we have high expectations for pupils with regards to wearing their uniform correctly, especially on the journey to and from school, and following the school regulations.
1. A single-breasted navy-blue B.R.A. blazer (or a Sixth Form blazer).
2. A B.R.A. tie – house specific
3. A long-sleeved regulation white blouse, buttoning to the neck. A short-sleeved regulation white blouse is permitted in the Summer Term or as a concession due to Covid.
4. (a) Forms I, II and III:
(i)A regulation navy-blue skirt (mid-calf length)
(ii)A regulation navy-blue V-neck pullover with stripe;
(iii)During September and in the summer term, plain white ankle socks may be worn.
Between the end of September and Easter, plain black heavy-weight tights should be worn.
(b) Forms IV, V, LVI and MVI:
(i) A regulation grey skirt (mid-calf length);
(ii)A mid-grey V-neck school pullover, stripe optional or a plain mid-grey V-neck school cardigan;
(iii) Plain black tights.
5. Plain, black, sturdy, leather shoes , flat or with stable heels no higher than 6 cm(measured at the back of the heel). Exaggerated styles, boots, high heeled court shoes, canvas shoes or trainer-style shoes are not permitted and should not be worn.
6. There are no prescribed hats or gloves, but if worn, they should be plain and navy-blue, black, grey or maroon in colour.
7. There are no prescribed uniform top-coats, but if worn they should be plain and black or navy-blue in colour. An optional official navy school padded coat is available to purchase from the main uniform suppliers, Warnocks and The Jeanery.
8. Outdoor uniform may include a regulation B.R.A. scarf.
9. Schoolbags: books should be carried in a schoolbag or briefcase which gives good protection against wear and tear.
10. Girls are not permitted to wear jewellery with the school uniform (this includes earrings of all types). Jewellery worn in school may be confiscated. Watches may be worn – not a smart watch.
11. Girls are required to keep their hair tidy (and tied back in laboratory or workshop situations), and to avoid exaggerated styles or obvious, unnatural colouring of the hair. Hair should not be bleached or noticeably tinted.
12. Make-up should not be worn by girls in Forms I - III. A light make-up is acceptable for girls in Forms IV – MVI; however, it should not be applied in School. Any obvious or exaggerated use of make-up is unacceptable. Nail polish and/or gel nails are not permitted.
1. A single-breasted navy-blue B.R.A. blazer (or a Sixth Form blazer).
2. A B.R.A. tie – house specific.
3. A long-sleeved regulation white shirt, buttoning to the neck. A short-sleeved white shirt is permitted in the Summer Term or as a concession due to Covid.
4. Charcoal grey or black flannel trousers. (Any exaggerated styles are unacceptable.)
5. Plain black or brown leather shoes. Exaggerated styles, boots, canvas shoes or trainer-style shoes are not permitted and should not be worn.
6. Socks should be plain, and dark in colour.
7. (a) Forms I, II and III:
A regulation mid-grey V-neck pullover with stripe.
(b) Forms IV, V, LVI and MVI:
A mid-grey V-neck school pullover, stripe optional or a plain mid-grey V-neck school
cardigan.
8. There are no prescribed hats or gloves, but if worn, they should be plain and navy-blue, black, grey or maroon in colour.
9. There are no prescribed uniform top-coats, but if worn, coats should be plain and black or navy-blue in colour. An optional official navy school padded coat is available to purchase from the main uniform suppliers, Warnocks and The Jeanery.
10. Outdoor uniform may include a regulation B.R.A. scarf.
11. Schoolbags: books should be carried in a schoolbag which gives good protection against wear and tear.
12. Boys are required to be clean shaven and to keep their hair short and tidy, in a conventional style, clear of their collar and of their eyes. Peculiar or exaggerated styles are unacceptable such as skin fades, closely cropped, bleached, dyed, tinted or highlighted hair, hair worn as curtains over the eyes, and levels, patterns or lines cut into the hair.
13. Boys are not permitted to wear jewellery with the school uniform (this includes earrings of all types). Jewellery worn in school may be confiscated. Watches may be worn – not a smart watch.