School Uniform
Expectations
Wearing school uniform is important in maintaining high standards and a sense of pride and belonging to the school. There is a formal school uniform, to which children are expected to adhere and the co-operation of parents/carers in maintaining the standard of dress is expected. Our uniform can be bought from SuperStitch86 - http://www.superstitch86.co.uk. They have an online shop where you can order uniform for delivery, or you can visit ther shop in St Leonards where you can let your child try things on for size. You can also pick up one of their order forms from the school.
Any items not available from SuperStitch can be purchased at any chain/department store, providing they meet the school’s requirements.
Our PTA also have a selection of good quality second hand items available for sale. A PTA uniform request form is also available from the School Office.
We reserve the right to forbid items of clothing, accessories and footwear that are not on the school uniform list, or are unacceptably dangerous in school or against the interests of the children at large.
Details of the uniform are as follows, please make sure all items of clothing are clearly marked with your child’s name – including shoes.
Everyday Wear
- *Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with school crest
- *Royal blue fleece with school crest
- *Royal blue polo shirt
- Grey or black trousers (not leggings)
- Grey pinafore/skirt or blue and white cotton dress (dresses can be worn from the start of the Summer Term (April) to the end of Term 1 (September to mid-October) All in one playsuits are not allowed. Tight, tube-like skirts or dresses are not permitted. All dresses and skirts should be no shorter than just above the knee. Children are permitted to wear cycling shorts under their skirt or dress for comfort.
- Smart, black or grey shorts- just above the knee may also be worn in term 5 and 6 (Not cycling shorts)
- Black shoes- We acknowledge that children will run around and play games on the field and concrete playground, and because of this we will accept styles of shoe that have a ‘trainer-style’. However, these must be plain black and there must be NO other colour on the outside of the shoe. See Policy for further guidance.
Hair
We ask that haircuts are not extreme (e.g. shaved patterns into hair). For health and safety reasons and to reduce the spread of head lice, all pupils (boys and girls) with hair of shoulder length (or longer) should wear it tied back at all times. Hairbands and hairclips should be plain and of a reasonable size- black, dark brown or blue.
Physical Education
- *Blue T-shirt with school crest
- *Blue shorts
- Plain Black or Royal Blue*Tracksuit or jogging trousers for colder weather
- Black, grey or white Socks
- Plimsolls for indoor PE/ trainers for outside games in Key Stage 2
- 1 piece Swimming costume
- Towel
- Swimming hat
- Football boots/ shin-pads will only be needed for after school clubs and team activities
Other Items
The school encourages the use of the following optional items:
Book bag
Plimsoll bag
Rucksacks (these should be of a reasonable size to fit on the child’s cloakroom peg)
A simple plastic water bottle. (Maximum capacity 750ml)
Jewellery
We would like to remind parents that body piercing, except pierced ears, is not considered appropriate and is not permitted. Where ears are pierced, simple round studs may be worn to school and no other form of earrings. Studs must be covered with surgical tape for Physical Education activities and must be removed during swimming lessons.
All forms of jewellery present a risk to the child’s health and safety at school and is therefore not encouraged. Also, jewellery lost, damaged or broken at school causes upset and problems. As children move into Key Stage 2 parents may purchase a watch for their child which may be worn to school if it is practical and is the pupil’s responsibility. SMART WATCHES are not to be worn in school. Teachers will look after a watch during Physical Education lessons and after school clubs. Children may wear their 100% attendance wristband.
The wearing of make-up, nail varnish and ‘temporary’ tattoos is not considered acceptable for Primary School children. This include false nails and eye lashes. Your child will be asked to remove these in school using make-up remover where appropriate.