Uniform.
Our School Uniform
We expect children to wear school uniform at all times
We believe that wearing uniform promotes a sense of belonging, pride and self-confidence. We further believe that non compliance with unform can cause stress not only for the child not in uniform, but for other children as well.
If you claim for Free School Meals, you are also eligible for FREE UNIFORM. Please contact our office team for further details.
Uniform is easily available from The Uniform Shop (30 Overpool Road, CH66 1JN, 345 4656). The Uniform Shop is run by Mark and Vanessa Bond, who are very knowledgeable and obliging. In addition, we also have a good range pre-loved uniform available for FREE here at school. Families are very welcome to come and take any items from the baskets in the school entrance hall.
Our School uniform comprises of:
Grey trousers or skirt
White blouse or polo shirt
Black school shoe for all pupils (not strappy or slip on shoes for girls), supportive shoes please
Sports Hoody - optional
No trainers - except on PE days
Nearly all of these items and others can of course be bought cheaply at your local supermarkets, for best value comparisons. We also ask you to purchase our own school sweat shirts/cardigans/sports hoodies (available from The Uniform Shop as above). In the summer months, yellow gingham dresses may be worn. Please keep to simple dresses.
Book Bags
You are given a free book and belongings bag when you start school. Please use this throughout school, It saves space in school; it protects books (water resistant); has a luminous strip for safety; and it is hardy. No big bags or backpacks thank you - the school bag caters for all your needs. Replacements are available cheaply in the school office.
Accessories
Pupils should be well presented in school; extremes of hairstyle are not accepted, at our discretion.
Long hair should always be tied back, for hygiene and safety.
Jewellery is also not permitted, and not allowed at all in PE, for health and safety reasons.
If your child has earrings, they must be able to remove them for P.E. If they can't - don't wear them. P.E. is statutory, in the National Curriculum.
Please see our policy below for further details
PE Kit
The basic P.E. kit comprises of black shorts; plain white T-shirt (no brands); plain simple trainers,
For 2022-23, pupils will come to school wearing their kit on PE days. You will be advised of PE days, by your child's teacher.
In colder weather, children may wear plain black, or plain dark coloured leggings or jogging trousers
No kit with emblems, obvious logos are not allowed.
School jumpers or Sports hoodies should be worn on PE days - no alternative hoodies, jumpers, etc.
Trainers should be simple and plain coloured and suitable for playground and field wear.
Pupils in KS2 have swimming lessons For this, children require a costume and named towel. Goggles may only be worn if a note is provided by parents. The pool wish boys to wear trunks, not bermuda type shorts, for safety reasons. If you're involved, the lessons are compulsory and you'll be informed of the dates.
Our children take part in many competitions, representing the school, throughout the school year, both in and out of school hours. We will usually provide a kit (e.g. school football team kit) on these occasions. All these must be returned, laundered and in good repair.
If any families struggle to provide uniform for any reason, please speak to a member of our office team who will handle the matter with sensitivity.
If any child comes to school wearing clothing that is non-compliant, then teachers will initially speak to parents to see if we can offer support to resolve issues. We will also provide clothing from school supplies to be worn in school. This is to ensure that the welfare of ALL of our children is considered.
Our full Uniform Policy is below