Uniform

Aboyne Academy has an established school uniform, and all pupils are expected to identify with the school by wearing the uniform.

The uniform also assists with security in the school building and grounds. Uniform makes it easy to identify people who should not be on school property.

A member of the Senior Leadership Team is at the pupil entrance every morning to welcome pupils and to ensure that they are in school uniform.

The standard uniform is:

• A white shirt and navy or black V-neck jumper with school tie (S1-3 Navy, S4-6 Black).
• The alternative but less smart option is a navy or black sweatshirt with school badge (S1-3 Navy, S4-6 Black) with a white polo shirt with school badge under the sweatshirt.

• Sensible dark coloured footwear.
• Navy or black skirts (very short skirts are not suitable from a modesty perspective) or black trousers including smart black jeans (other colours of denim jeans are not permitted). Girls may wear thick black non-sports leggings (thin/sports leggings are not suitable) but must have a change of leggings if they have PE.

Optional PE Uniform (House Colour T Shirts) are also available. Sports kit should not be worn outwith PE classes unless PE is period 6 in the day.

Pupils are expected to be cleanly and tidily dressed at all times and should note that certain items of clothing are unacceptable. These include denim jeans other than those described above, tracksuits, surfer shorts and T-shirts/sweatshirts decorated with slogans, offensive wording or designs. Hats or hoods should not be worn inside the school building.

In the summer months, the building can become hot and if pupils wish to remove their sweatshirt then they must be wearing a polo shirt or shirt and tie. Any pupil who chooses not to wear uniform may be required to sign out one of our stock sweatshirts for a day.

Aberdeenshire Council can, in some circumstances, provide a grant towards the costs of school clothing and footwear if you receive certain benefits. The grant is £150 per year (1st April to 31st March) for each child. More information about this can be found at: https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/assistance/school-clothing-grants/

Orders can be placed online via our uniform suppliers, Image Scotland, at any time during the school year. Your garments will be made and despatched to your home or the school address within 28 days of placing your order. You can opt for either home delivery at a small charge or free delivery to the school: https://aboyneacademy.imagescotland.com/shop

Reuse and recycle! Second hand uniforms

The parent council fundraising group have created a second-hand uniform and all things school online shop. Items have been given a quality check (so no holes!) and given a fresh wash so just awaiting new homes. There are just a few things (including some study aids for senior pupils) in it currently and we will still operate pop up swap shops at major events the parent council attend. All proceeds from this will go to the Aboyne Academy Parent Council to help fund projects and items for the school. Prices are included in the form of suggested donations and items are currently collection from Aboyne.

Aboyne Academy Second hand uniforms

You can contact the parent council second hand shop via AApreloveduniforms@gmail.com with any items you wish to purchase or go through the above link to express an interest.

If you’re able and willing we would love to take receipt of your old study books, uniforms, sports equipment and Children in Need dress up day outfits etc and sell them on this site to help us help the school. We can collect quickly from the school reception if you hand in there.

We will continue adding to this over the coming weeks as we sort through the current donations. So bookmark the site and visit frequently! Thanks for your ongoing support.

Jenny Blair
Aboyne Academy Parent Council and Fundraising Group