Uniform

A whole school project was mounted to evolve a uniform approach to school clothes to which the majority of children could relate.

It was felt that if the main component of the uniform was colour, then choices of garment style could be left to the individual, and yet a whole school identity would still be created.

The colours the children chose were NAVY and RED or any combination of these colours.

There are top-quality sweatshirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, cardigans and jogging pants, designed in red with a navy logo, or navy with a red logo, and both the parents and children have been delighted with them (adult sizes are also available).

Although uniform cannot be obligatory, we really look for parents to encourage the childen to wear the colours, as we have taken great care to find an approach which the children will enjoy and which gives lots of scope for individuality. Wearing a uniform such as ours helps to avoid fashion clothes becoming a significant distraction in the older year groups, which can take the emphasis away from the ethos of learning.

Following a review of the uniform last year, a further development was added to the uniform code. Y6 children (those in their last year before Secondary School) have opted to wear a different coloured T-shirt and jumper/fleece/sweatshirt. They have chosen to wear black, and these items too can be ordered from the shool office if preferred. The Y6 children wished to demonstrate that they were in their final year of Pirimary School, and therefore their seniority and willingness to take on responsibility to help the younger pupils.

’Eco-Monitors’ are provided with a green hooded sweatshirt with ‘ECO-TEAM’ on the back in gold, free of charge.  To be handed in after their period as ecomonitor.

During the review, support was given by both parents and children for the idea of having spare uniform for children if they wre ever to come to school in inappropriate clothes. Parents requested that if a family were against the idea of uniform they would notify the school, and all other children would be actively encouraged by staff to wear the school colours. Almost all the children wear uniform, however for those not doing so, there are also guidelines:-

We ask that the children wear appropriate clothes to school, avoiding very short skirts, camouflage patterns, heels, bare midriffs, football shirts etc. Please note, only stud earrings to be worn at school. It was agreed by the Parents' Voice Group and school Councillors that smart navy denim would be acceptable as 'blue' clothing.

As a result of the interest the children and parents have shown in the uniform review, the children come to school looking attractive and smart, and it is rare that any pupils need reminding of the uniform guidelines.