Uniform and Sports Kit
Parents should register on the website of our official supplier, Stevensons, for all their uniform needs.
Official Outfitter
Three simple steps to get you started...
Step 1 - Follow the link to visit the Stevensons website: Stevensons - High School of Glasgow Uniform.
Step 2 - Log in or register for a Stevensons account.
Step 3 - Enter the school name and use the option of adding The High School of Glasgow to your account.
All articles of clothing should be clearly marked with the owner's name.
It is strongly recommended that name tapes are sewn on or that names are written in indelible ink. Name tapes may also be ordered from Stevensons who may also, if necessary, arrange for them to be sewn on, provided adequate notice is given.
If required, they can also personalise sports kit with discreet printed initials. Please note personalised items cannot be returned.
All The Details
Girls - Senior School
Items marked with a * are only available from our official outfitter, Stevensons.
All other items may be purchased at good department stores.
Compulsory
- Regulation royal blue school blazer *
- School tie *
- Regulation school tartan kilt or kilt with apron front of any tartan *
- White long-sleeved school blouse
- Black leather lacing or slip-on shoes (low-heeled) (see explanatory notes)
- Black tights
Optional
- Dark grey ¾ length socks for Transitus pupils
- Mid-grey v-neck plain knit long-sleeved jumper
- Charcoal grey trousers (see explanatory notes)
- Dark coloured jacket/raincoat (see explanatory notes)
- Regulation school scarf *
- Regulation white, open-necked, short-sleeved summer blouse (see explanatory notes)
Explanatory Notes
The clothing list applies to all girls in the Senior School, including Transitus pupils.
- Kilts - Must be at least knee-length but not below mid-calf.
- Trousers - Should be charcoal grey, not grey or black, and can only be purchased from our official outfitter.
- Shirt and tie should be worn with trouser uniform.
- Ties - Two sizes are available for Senior School pupils.
- Shoes - Must be plain black leather and not patent or with obvious ornamentation.
- Extremes of fashion - boots, suede shoes, kitten heels, espadrilles and sling-backs - are not acceptable.
- Heels should not exceed 4cm.
- Laces must be black.
- Jacket/Raincoat - A dark-coloured jacket/raincoat may be worn over school uniform whilst travelling to or from school, although extremes of fashion are not acceptable.
- The HSOG hooded sweatshirt should not be worn instead of the school blazer. However, on days of extreme cold weather, the HSOG hooded sweatshirt can be worn under the blazer when travelling to and from school.
- Jumper - Should be mid-grey, not charcoal or light grey, and should be plain-knit rather than cable-knit. It should have a plain V-neck with no ruching.
- Jumpers should not be longer than blazers.
- Summer Blouse/Short-Sleeved Shirt - During the summer term and up until the October break, girls can choose to wear a summer blouse if opting for the kilt uniform, or a short-sleeved shirt if opting for the trouser uniform.
- School Scarf - If a scarf is worn, only the regulation school scarf is permitted.
- Hair Styles - Hair styles should not be extreme either in length or style, and should not include excessive use of dye, gel or hair product.
Supplementary Regulations
Pupils may be asked, for safety reasons in practical classes, to remove items of jewellery and/or nail varnish.
Jewellery
- Rings - only one plain silver/gold ring may be worn.
- Earrings - only one small, plain silver/gold earring may be worn in the lobe of each ear. Dangling earrings may not be worn.
- Pupils in Senior 4-6 are permitted to wear two plain silver/gold stud earrings in each ear, one of which must be in the lobe.
- Chains/Bracelets - a simple silver/gold chain/bracelet may be worn. All other necklaces or bracelets may not be worn.
Make-up
- Transitus-S3 - Make-up is not permitted but girls are allowed to wear discreet concealer and clear nail varnish.
- S4-S6 - Fake tan is not permitted.
- Discreet makeup and clear/pale shades of nail varnish may be worn.
- Discreet makeup and clear/pale shades of nail varnish may be worn.
Hair Clasps/Accessories
- If worn, hair clasps and hair bands should be black, navy blue or tortoise-shell, and should not be extreme.
- Braid should not be worn in hair.
Boys - Senior School
Items marked with a * are only available from our official outfitter, Stevensons.
All other items may be purchased at good department stores.
Compulsory
- Regulation royal blue school blazer *
- School tie *
- Charcoal grey trousers (see explanatory notes)
- White long-sleeved shirt
- Dark grey, black or navy blue socks
- Black leather lacing or slip-on shoes (see explanatory notes)
Optional
- White short-sleeved shirt (see explanatory notes)
- Mid-grey v-neck plain-knit long-sleeved jumper
- Kilt
- Dark-coloured jacket/raincoat (see explanatory notes)
- Regulation school scarf *
- Regulation white short-sleeved summer shirt (see explanatory notes)
Explanatory Notes
The clothing list applies to all boys in the Senior School, including Transitus pupils.
- Trousers - Should be charcoal grey, not grey or black, and styled to fasten at the waist, not the hips - skinny fit styles are not permitted.
- We recommend purchasing school trousers from Stevensons based on quality, colour and fit. However, for those parents seeking an alternative option we can recommend John Lewis' 'Boys’ Easy Care Adjustable Waist Slim Fit School Trousers', in Charcoal.
- Belts - Should be plain black or dark grey, with a traditional, discreet buckle.
- Ties - Two sizes are available for Senior School pupils.
- Shoes - Must be plain black leather, in a traditional, formal style.
- Extremes of fashion, including leisure/sports styles and branded wear are not acceptable.
- Boots and suede shoes may not be worn.
- Laces must be black.
- Short-Sleeved Shirt - A regulation short-sleeved shirt, with tie, may be worn in the summer term, and up until the October holiday.
- Jacket/Raincoat - A dark-coloured jacket/raincoat may be worn over school uniform whilst travelling to or from school, although extremes of fashion are not acceptable.
- The HSOG hooded sweatshirt should not be worn instead of the school blazer. However, on days of extreme cold weather, the HSOG hooded sweatshirt can be worn under the blazer when travelling to and from school.
- Kilt - May be worn instead of trousers, along with appropriate socks, and must be accompanied with normal school uniform.
- Jumper - Should be mid-grey, not light or charcoal grey, and should be plain-knit rather than cable-knit.
- Jumper should have a plain v-neck and should not be longer than blazers.
- School Scarf - If a scarf is worn, only the regulation school scarf is permitted.
- Rings/Chains - One small plain silver/gold ring and one simple silver/gold chain may be worn (under the school shirt).
- Pupils may be asked, for safety reasons in practical classes, to remove items of jewellery
- Hair Styles - Hair styles should not be extreme either in length or style (ie. shorter than shirt collar length), and should not include excessive use of dye, gel or hair product.
- Boys should be clean shaven.
Senior Sports Kit
For both boys and girls, the compulsory items below are in the Canterbury range.
Boys
- HSOG rugby jersey
- HSOG rugby shorts
- HSOG games socks
- PE shorts
- Polo shirt and/or athletics vest
Girls
- HSOG hockey top
- HSOG hockey skort
- HSOG hockey socks
- PE shorts
- HSOG tracksuit bottoms (Only compulsory for S4-S6 if representing the School)
Key
- C - Compulsory; can be purchased at general shops
- C1 - Compulsory; only available from Stevensons
- R - Required if opting for hockey or rugby (S4-S6 only); can be purchased at quality outfitters
- R1 - Required if opting for hockey or rugby (S4-S6 only); only available from Stevensons
- R2 - Required if representing the School
- O - Optional; only available from Stevensons
- O1 - Optional; can be purchased at quality outfitters
| BOYS | Tr | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | |||||||
| School regulation PE shorts | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| School polo shirt oar athletics vest | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| White socks | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Training shoes | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Rugby (boys in S4-S6 do not require any rugby kit unless they have opted for rugby) | |||||||
| HSOG rugby jersey | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| HSOG rugby shorts | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| HSOG games socks | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| Rugby/football boots | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Mouth guard | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Cricket (protective equipment will be provided by the PE department) | |||||||
| White collared shirt | D1 | D1 | D1 | D1 | R | R | R |
| HSOG cricket overshirt | D | D | D | D | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| Plain white v-neck long-sleeved sweater | D1 | D1 | D1 | D1 | R | R | R |
| HSOG cricket trousers | D | D | D | D | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| Other | |||||||
| HSOG hooded sweatshirt | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG ¼ zip waterproof jacket or tracksuit top or rainjacket | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG tracksuit bottoms | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG baselayer top | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| GIRLS | Tr | S1 | S2 | S3 | S4 | S5 | S6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE | |||||||
| HSOG hockey top or polo shirt | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| School regulation PE shorts | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 |
| White socks | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Training shoes | C | C | C | C | C | C | C |
| Hockey (girls in S4-S6 do not require hockey kit unless they have opted for hockey) | |||||||
| HSOG hockey top | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| HSOG skort | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| HSOG hockey socks | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R1 | R1 | R1 |
| Hockey stick | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Shin pads | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Mouth guard | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Astro shoes | C | C | C | C | R | R | R |
| Other | |||||||
| HSOG hooded sweatshirt | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG ¼ zip waterproof jacket or tracksuit top or rainjacket | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG tracksuit bottoms | C1 | C1 | C1 | C1 | R2 | R2 | R2 |
| HSOG baselayer top | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| HSOG leggings | O | O | O | O | O | O | O |
Junior School
Kindergarten
All items of Kindergarten uniform can be purchased from Stevensons.
Girls Uniform
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Kilt
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Badged white polo shirt
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Blue sweatshirt
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Grey socks or navy blue tights
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Black leather shoes (no patent)
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Blue striped summer dress (may be worn between Easter - October and can be worn with a blue sweatshirt, white ¾ length socks and black shoes with no patent)
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Regulation badged waterproof puddle suit (required for outdoor play in Secret Garden)
Boys Uniform
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Badged white polo shirt
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Blue sweatshirt
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Grey shorts (compulsory from August - October and Easter break - June)
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Regulation ¾ length grey socks with blue turnover
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Black leather shoes in a traditional style (laces must be black)
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Regulation badged waterproof puddle suit (required for outdoor play in Secret Garden)