Uniform is important to us – it provides a sense of community and cohesion among the student body, and it helps to prevent competitive dressing. It helps to develop good habits, and, as part of this, we expect to arrive at school every day in clean clothes, worn in a tidy manner. We expect students to wear their uniform to the highest standard throughout the day.
We don’t want someone’s day to start badly with an unnecessary conversation with staff about what they are wearing, so we ask for parents help in making sure that all students are wearing the right uniform.
One thing to note, please: ‘hoodies’ (pull-over or zip-up style) may not be worn to, from or at school at any time other than on specified non-uniform days.
Our uniform shop is located in the primary campus. It is open from Monday to Thursday, between 9am and 4.40pm, and on Friday between 8.30am and 3.50pm. There is no need to make a reservation.
LABELLING CLOTHES
All clothes worn to school (uniform and non-uniform items) should be clearly labeled on the inside of the item with the student’s name.
PRE-NURSERY AND NURSERY
Children are required to wear the school cubs T-shirt to school each day.
Reception
SUMMER (GIRLS)
- Cubs shirt or polo shirt, grey skirt
- Blue and white gingham dress
- Plain white ankle length socks (no sports socks)
- Sun hat or baseball cap for break time
SUMMER (BOYS)
- Cubs shirt or polo shirt, grey shorts
- Plain black or dark grey socks
- Sun cap or baseball cap for break times
WINTER (GIRLS)
WINTER (BOYS)
- Cubs shirt or polo shirt, grey trousers, navy jumper
- Plain black or dark grey socks
- Dark coloured winter coat
PE AND SWIMMING KIT (BOYS AND GIRLS)
- PE T-shirt, black shorts, PE trousers, PE fleece, training shoes
- Swim suit (one piece for girls)
- Swimming trunks (no long beach shorts)
- Swimming cap
The PE fleece can also be worn as an additional outer layer.
Key Stage 1 & 2
SUMMER (GIRLS)
- Short or long sleeved polo shirt, grey skirt
- Blue and white gingham dress
- Plain white ankle length socks (no sports socks)
- Sun cap or baseball cap for break times
SUMMER (BOYS)
- Short or long sleeved polo shirt, grey shorts
- Plain black or dark grey socks
- Sun cap or baseball cap for break times
WINTER (GIRLS)
WINTER (BOYS)
- Short or long sleeved polo shirt, grey trousers, navy jumper
- Plain black or dark grey socks
- Dark coloured winter coat
PE AND SWIMMING KIT (BOYS AND GIRLS)
- PE T-shirt, black shorts, PE trousers, PE fleece, training shoes
- Swim suit (one piece for girls)
- Swimming trunks (no long beach shorts)
- Swimming cap
For both boys and girls the PE fleece can also be worn as an additional outer layer.
SHOES
They should be shoes that provide support, allow feet to breathe and grow. Shoes should be black in colour. Children are not permitted to wear boots or open toed sandals. EYFS and KS1 children should wear shoes that they can put on and take off independently. We also ask that children in EY Cubs and KS1 bring a pair of indoor shoes to change into. These should also be black and easy for children to get on and off.
HAIR
All pupils (boys and girls) with shoulder length or longer hair must keep this tied back during the school day. Children should use dark coloured bands/elastics. Brightly coloured hair accessories are discouraged. Children are not permitted to have haircuts that could serve as a distraction to other children.
JEWELLERY
Pupils are only permitted to wear stud earrings in pierced ears and small objects of religious significance, such as a crucifix on a chain. No other form of jewellery is permitted. For health and safety purposes we ask that pupils remove all jewellery during PE and games, or to cover it with a plaster.
NAIL POLISH / TATTOOS
We ask that children do not come to school with temporary tattoos in visible places such as hands, arms and necks. Coloured nail polish should not be worn.
Letting Us Know about Uniform Problems: We understand that there are sometimes genuine problems that prevent students from being able to wear uniform: torn clothing, missing shoes etc. In these circumstances, we’d be grateful if parents could write a brief note or email to a student’s class teacher.
This helps us to separate the genuine cases from the others.