SCHOOL UNIFORM

Why is uniform important?

We value our smart uniform as it ensures that all our children feel an equal part and proud of our school community!

Wearing uniform teaches you to be smart and ensures that you are ready to approach your learning with a professional mind-set.  Pupils are, therefore, expected to wear the official school uniform whilst they attend our school.

“The Department strongly encourages schools to have a uniform as it can play a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone.” – Department for Education https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-uniform

Cost

Circumstances should not be a barrier to providing uniform or looking smart.  If your child is eligible for free school meals, we can support with the cost of some uniform should this be needed.  Please speak to the school office who will be able to help you further.

What happens if my child does not wear school uniform?

Our children look smart and wear uniform proudly, thank you for your support! We understand that life happens and there may be a one off isolated incident where your child is unable to wear their school uniform and we ask that you kindly communicate this with us.  We may make contact with you to discuss how we can help and provide a suitable time-frame to resolve the issue.  Our Parent Support worker may also contact you who can loan school uniform on a short-term basis.

What is our school uniform?

•     Red sweatshirts, cardigans and fleece jackets, bearing the school logo.
•     Yellow polo shirts with or without the school logo.

Sample uniform
                                                              

Other items of uniform include:

Boys:

•     Black/grey trousers, or grey shorts
•     Grey or black socks.
   

Girls:

•     Grey skirt, shorts or pinafore
•     Smart black or grey trousers
•     Red/white checked summer dress
•     Grey/black/navy tights or white socks

Bookbag and PE bag for all children

All of the above can be bought from PMG uniform shop in New Milton.

Footwear

Please ensure your child has sensible footwear, eg Clark’s leather school shoes or similar. High heels, open toed sandals, trainers or sling backs are not allowed, as they can be a safety hazard.

What about P.E. and Games?

All children are expected to change into different clothes for reasons of hygiene, safety and comfort.
 

Your child will need:

•     Shorts—preferably red
•     T-shirt—red
•     Plimsolls or light trainers
•     In winter weather navy or black tracksuit bottoms can be worn with school jumper.

Hair Styles

Extremes of hairstyles are not permitted and hair should be grade 3 or above in length and not have patterns or ridges shaved into it. Long hair should be tied up in hair bands and respectively request that extravagant bows and headbands are not worn.