School Uniform

Parents are asked to ensure that all articles of clothing are of good quality and well cared for. School-bags should be of the traditional leather type.

The Official Outfitters are:

· Warnocks Ltd., 791-793 Lisburn Road

· Cartmills of Glengormley

· Gordon’s, 10a Green Street, Carrickfergus

Please let us know if you experience difficulty obtaining any items.

GIRLS’ UNIFORM

BASIC ITEMS

B.R.A. blazer
B.R.A. beret *
Regulation blue and white checked blouse
Regulation grey knife-pleated skirt
Regulation grey cardigan
Plain knee length grey socks
Plain black low-heeled shoes - not patent
Navy waterproof

P.E. KIT

Prep. 1&2 - White or black slip-on or velcro-fastened canvas plimsolls
Prep. 3-7 - White or black canvas plimsolls
Prep. 1-3 - White polo shirt and navy cycling shorts (available from Cartmills and Gordon’s)
Prep. 4–7 - White Kukri P.E. top * and navy cycling shorts
Prep. 6&7 - Regulation maroon P.E. skirt and White Kukri P.E. top *
Prep. 4-7 - Plain navy one-piece swimsuit

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Blue and white checked traditional waisted dress (available from Marks & Spencer)
Scarf and gloves in school colours
Navy closed-toe sandals in summer
Ben Madigan tracksuit *

Items marked * may be ordered through school.

Girls are not permitted to wear jewellery with school uniform (this includes studs or sleepers in pierced ears).

Girls who have long hair are required to keep it back neatly at all times. Hair ribbons, etc., if worn, must be in school colours and plain in design.

BOYS’ UNIFORM

BASIC ITEMS

B.R.A. blazer
B.R.A. cap
Ben Madigan Tie
A white or grey shirt (on special occasions a white shirt must be worn)
Short mid-grey worsted flannel trousers
Grey socks - regulation socks are available
Plain black shoes, velcro or lace-fastened
Navy waterproof
Regulation pullover

P.E. KIT

Prep. 1&2 - White or black slip-on or velcro-fastened canvas plimsolls
Prep. 3-7 - White or black canvas plimsolls
Prep. 4-7 - Black football boots, B.R.A. jersey and socks (maroon and navy), navy shorts and a Navy Kukri P.E. top *
Prep. 4-7 - Plain navy swimming trunks (not shorts)

OPTIONAL ITEMS

Scarf and gloves in school colours
Navy or brown closed-toe sandals in summer
Ben Madigan tracksuit *
Short sleeved white shirt for summer

Items marked * may be ordered through school.

Boys are required to keep their hair short and tidy, clear of their collar and of their eyes. Any exaggerated hairstyles are unacceptable.

ALL ARTICLES SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED

School News

BEN MADIGAN NEWS FOR JUNE

21st July 2010

Important School News

PUPIL ACHIEVEMENTS DURING MAY

20th July 2010

Success for Ben Madigan pupils

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

19th July 2010

Forthcoming events in June and beyond