Uniform
During normal school hours, we expect that all children wear our school uniform whether onsite or participating in school organised events. There may be occasions when school uniform is not required, e.g. fundraising days, party days or attending certain activities or visits.
What are our principles?
Our policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:
- promotes a sense of pride in the school in line with our ethos
- engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school
- promote inclusion where all of our children are equal and no one is seen disadvantaged or not belonging
- supports positive behaviour and discipline
- is practical and smart
- identifies the children with the school and encourages identity with the school
- prevents children from coming to school in fashion or ‘designer’ label clothes
- makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
- is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money by most parents
- is designed with health and safety in mind to be safe and comfortable
What constitutes our uniform?
Winter
- Red sweatshirt/cardigan with the school badge
- Black/Grey trousers or St Mary’s Kilt
- White shirt and school tie
Summer
- Red sweatshirt/cardigan with the school badge
- Black/Grey trousers, skirt or shorts
- Red Gingham checked dress
- White shirt and school tie
Socks
Socks/tights must be dark, plain black, grey, navy blue, red or white. No odd socks please.
Nursery
Boys and girls can opt to wear red St. Mary’s sweatshirts and red St. Mary’s T-shirts.
P.E.
- White St Mary’s polo shirt (if possible – alternative plain white)
- Red shorts
- Black/navy tracksuit bottoms
- Black, navy or white trainers for outside activities
Jewellery
Jewellery is not allowed to be worn in school. Earrings are not encouraged, however if ears are pierced only studs may be worn. After having ears pierced for 6 weeks, we ask that studs are removed or covered up with plaster/tape to prevent injury in PE lessons. Parents should provide their own tape or plasters.
Footwear
Shoes must be flat, black or navy for outdoors.
Indoor shoes – a change of footwear for Years 1-6 are needed. These must be flat. Plimsolls or pumps are ideal. No Crocs or slippers please.
Hair
Hairstyles should be safe and appropriate for school. No patterns or symbols in hair. Long hair should be tied up and must be tied up for PE.
School Bags
All children in Early Years and Key Stage 1 (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, and Year 2) pupils must use a red St Mary’s book bag and should, where possible, have a red PE bag which have been purchased directly from School Yard. Key Stage 2 (Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6) can bring their own school bag.
Where to buy?
Uniform
Sweatshirts, Cardigans, PE tops and bags, Book bags with a school logo are all ordered through School Yard. St Mary's Uniform (schoolyard-online.co.uk)
Second Hand Uniform
Second Hand Uniform is available via the Uniform sales and some events arranged by the Friends of St Mary’s. The uniform is sorted into size and all we request is a small donation. If you wish to check the stock they have available, please email friendsofstmarys@gmail.com
What is the role of parents?
We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the School Uniform Policy. We believe that parents have a duty to send their children to school correctly dressed and ready for their daily schoolwork. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean and in good repair.