Y11 students will have the opportunity to purchase a ‘Leavers’ hoodie to commemorate their time at Kirk Balk Academy. All students will be eligible to purchase a ‘Leavers’ hoodie should they wish.

Hoodies will be navy coloured in line with the colour of the Academy’s blazers (see design included in the letter displayed on this web page);

Hoodies can be purchased online via our uniform supplier Vortex via the website listed below;

https://www.vortexschoolwear.co.uk/Kirk-Balk-Leavers-Hoodies-2026

Hoodies be collected from Vortex directly or delivered to your home whenever is convenient.

These hoodies are not to be worn inside the Academy and all uniform rules still apply to Y11 students until the end of the summer examinations.

If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Mr Gates at [email protected].