DROGHEDA GRAMMAR SCHOOL UNIFORM LIST
The uniform for Drogheda Grammar School is available from: Pat O’Farrell Schoolwear:
Contact Details: Unit 2, N1 Business Park, Swords, Co Dublin, K67 HX60; Tel: 01 8139714
Email: info@ofarrellschoolwear.com Website: www.ofarrellschoolwear.com
For back-to-school 2022/23, uniforms will be available to purchase online and also in-store.
ONLINE SHOP: www.ofarrellschoolwear.com
Our online store is fully operational and open year round. Orders are usually processed and dispatched within 2-5 working days, with free delivery on orders over €50.00. We fully understand that an incorrect size may be ordered. Don’t worry. If this happens please email us at info@ofarrellschoolwear.com with your preferred sizes and we will reserve these for you.
IN-STORE: A fitting service for 1st year students will be available by appointment from Tuesday May 24th until Saturday July 2nd. Please contact the shop to make an appointment. Appointments can be made by telephone or email: info@ofarrellschoolwear.com, with your preferred date and time. We will do our best to accommodate this preference. We would appreciate it if, wherever possible, the allocated appointment was attended only by the student and one parent/guardian.
Each appointment will be for 20 minutes
If you prefer to shop alone, please bring a list of the student’s measurements and a trained staff member will advise on size selection. We have attached a measuring guide which may be of assistance.
As a result of customer feedback in 2020 and 2021 we hope to continue to monitor the customer numbers in the store at any given time. This has shown to provide a better service to parents and students. This may, on occasion, result in a queue system.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries
The O’Farrell Schoolwear Team
Uniform List
| UNIFORM | P.E. UNIFORM * | SPORTS ** |
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Black school trousers School skirt or school trousers. White shirts White revere blouse or white shirt with collar. School jumper with crest. School Tie School coat or blazer. Black socks Black tights or socks. Shoes – plain black leather/synthetic material only. White soled shoes not permitted.
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New PE Uniform DGS Sports T-Shirt DGS Sports Track Pants DGS Shorts DGS Half Zip DGS Black Leggings Runners Old PE Uniform White Airtex Shirt with Crest Black DGS Hoodie Track pants Black |
Boy’s Rugby DGS Rugby/Hockey Jersey DGS Rugby /Hockey Shorts – long and short option. Sports Socks Red Girl’s Tag Rugby PE uniform Girl’s Hockey DGS Hockey Skort DGS Rugby/ Hockey Jersey Sports Socks Red Boy’s Hockey Rugby/Hockey Jersey Rugby/Hockey Shorts. Sports Socks Red. Basket Ball – uniform supplied by PE department if playing matches. Soccer jerseys supplied by school if playing matches. Badminton/Tennis School PE uniform
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Hockey stick, badminton racquet, tennis racquet may be purchased as required in any sports shop. Gum Shields are compulsory for all contact sports. Shin Pads are compulsory for hockey and soccer. |
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*NOTE: The school is introducing a new PE uniform for the academic year 2021/22 and onwards. The new PE uniform is compulsory for all incoming first year students and students new to the school. All other students are encouraged to purchase the new PE uniform. Current students who do not purchase the new PE uniform must wear the old PE uniform for PE. The new PE uniform is available only from the school’s official uniform stockist – O’Farrell School & Sports.
**Students who wish to represent the school in sports should purchase the sports items above. If a student is undecided about playing a sport, he/she can partake in the sport for a couple of weeks wearing the PE uniform before deciding to purchase.
Students must wear the correct uniform at all times during the school day or while representing the school. This includes wearing the school jacket to and from school. All items should be named. Students must maintain a high standard of hygiene and appear smart at all times. Hair must be of natural colour/dyed a natural colour and be clean, neat and tidy. Hair must not conceal the student’s face or eyes. Boys should be clean-shaven.
The wearing of jewellery must be kept to a minimum – jewellery items must be small, unobtrusive and not pose a hazard. Visible body piercings including tongue piercings are forbidden. Students will not be exempted from this rule on the grounds that piercings are new and need time to heal. Wearing a plaster over jewellery is not acceptable. Small ear studs are permitted.
Students are not allowed to wear make-up in school or on a school activity while wearing the school uniform.
School footwear should be plain black leather/ synthetic material only. No logos, other colours etc. The following types of shoes are not permitted – white-soled shoes, Ugg boots. During PE and Sports, students must wear appropriate sporting footwear.
The decision of the Principal and Deputy Principal in the interpretation of these uniform rules and guidelines will be final.
The school insists that students wear reflector bands/high vis vests when travelling to/from school on bicycles/walking.
