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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School

Greenway
Berkhamsted
Hertfordshire
HP4 3LF

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School Uniform Policy

St Thomas More Catholic Primary School & Nursery Uniform

Our Policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:

creates a demonstrable illustration of togetherness and common identity
is practical and smart
promotes equality in terms of appearance
is designed with health and safety in mind

All pupils at St Thomas More School are encouraged to wear their school uniform with pride.

The governors have worked with the school staff to source a uniform that is easily accessible and value for money.

Jewellery and nail polish

On the grounds of Health and Safety, we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school. The exceptions to this rule are a wrist watch, plain gold / silver stud in pierced ears, or a medical identification chain or band. Hoop earrings are not permitted as these can cause an injury to the wearer. We advise parents to remove earrings at home when there are timetabled PE activities (including extra-curricular) or swimming lessons. Staff members are not permitted on grounds of Health & Safety to remove or replace earnings.

Hair

The school does not permit children to have ‘extreme’ hair colours (those that would not be considered 'natural') or styles as these could serve as a distraction to themselves or other children. Long hair (shoulder length and below) must be tied back at all times.

Footwear

At St Thomas More School, we believe that children’s feet are very important and incorrect footwear at an early age can cause long term damage. Shoes must be flat, fully enclose the foot and made of a black polishable material. They may have a buckle, T-Bar, laces or velcro. Children are expected to wear either socks or tights with their shoes, as not wearing such items may cause damage to their feet in the long term. For outdoor PE, children will require sports trainers (not fashion trainers) that can be fastened appropriately to avoid injury during physical activity.

In inclement weather, children will of course be encouraged to wear boots (wellington or snow boots) to and from school but will be expected to change into school shoes to wear in the school.

Occasionally there is a need to be flexible in the way we apply our uniform regulations. If any parent or carer believes there is a health, religious or cultural reason why their child needs to apply for an exemption from our uniform rules we ask that it be put in writing and discussed with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The policy of the governing body is that all children will wear school uniform as listed below:

FOUNDATION STAGE (FS1 AND FS2)

WINTER

(after October half term until Easter)

SUMMER

(after Easter until October Half term)

· Red crew neck T-Shirt

· Navy School Logo Sweatshirt with school badge

· Navy track suit bottoms or leggings with black or white socks in the winter

· Black trainers with Velcro straps

· Wellington boots for outdoor play

· School book bag with school badge

· Red crew neck T-Shirt

· Navy School Logo Sweatshirt with school badge

· Navy track suit bottoms, leggings or shorts with black or white socks in the summer

· Black trainers with Velcro straps

· Wellington boots for outdoor play

· Sun hat if appropriate

School book bag with school badge

YEARS 1 - 2

WINTER

(after October half term until Easter)

OPTION 1

· White polo shirt

· Red v-neck jumper with school badge

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (not black or light grey)

· Grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Coat / jacket

· School book bag with school badge

OPTION 2

· White polo shirt

· Red cardigan with school badge

· Charcoal Grey, knee length pinafore dress / skirt (no lycra)

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (tailored, not stretchy or leggings etc)

· Grey tights or grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Coat / jacket

· School book bag with school badge

SUMMER

(after Easter until October Half term)

OPTION 1

· White polo shirt

· Red v-neck neck jumper with school badge

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (not black or light grey)

· Grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Sun hat if appropriate

· School book bag with school badge

OPTION 2

· Red and white knee length gingham dress with white socks (may wear black cycling shorts underneath that are shorter than the length of the dress).

· Red and white gingham top and knee length skirt with white socks

· White polo shirt with Charcoal Grey shorts with grey socks (not black or light grey)

· Red cardigan with school badge

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Sun hat if appropriate

· School book bag with school badge

YEARS 3 - 6

WINTER

(after October half term until Easter)

OPTION 1

· White long / short sleeved shirt with collar

· Tie

· Red v-neck jumper with school badge

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (not black or light grey)

· Grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Coat / jacket

OPTION 2

· White long / short sleeved shirt with collar

· Tie

· Red cardigan with school badge

· Charcoal Grey, knee length pinafore dress / skirt (no lycra)

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (tailored, not stretchy or leggings etc)

· Grey tights or grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Coat / jacket

SUMMER

(after Easter until October Half term)

OPTION 1

· White short sleeved shirt with collar

· Tie

· Red v-neck jumper with school badge

· Charcoal Grey trousers, Charcoal Grey shorts (not black or light grey)

· Grey socks

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Sensible sun hat

OPTION 2

· Red and white knee length gingham dress with white socks (may wear black cycling shorts underneath that are shorter than the length of the dress).

· Red and white gingham top and knee length skirt with white socks

· White short sleeved shirt with collar, tie, Charcoal Grey shorts with grey socks (not black or light grey)

· Red cardigan with school badge

· Black school shoes with laces/buckles/velcro

· Sensible sun hat

PE Kit

Navy shorts
Red, crew neck T-shirt
White socks
A named red, school kit bag
Sports trainers for outdoor use
Navy school sweatshirt with badge
Navy joggers

Swimming (Certain year groups only)

One piece costume/tankini for girls and swim trunks for boys (Please note long bermuda style shorts are not permitted).
All children are required to wear a swimming cap and bring a towel
NO JEWELLERY – earrings must be removed
Goggles are optional

No fashion haircuts permitted – all children should adhere to hairstyles suitable for school
Hair accessories should be plain red, black or white with no fancy attachments or sparkles (no large bows)
Children with long/shoulder length hair must tie it back
All clothing must be clearly marked with the child’s name
Jewellery may not be worn. If your child wears stud earrings they must be taped or removed for PE.
Children from Year Two onwards may wear a wrist watch without alarms or games. No interactive or smart watches are to be worn.
Labelled water bottles
Children should not wear nail varnish
Sun hats will be worn if it is hot/sunny unless natural hair provides protective barrier

Lost Property

Lost property will be kept for one month only – after which, where appropriate, donated to the local charity shop. Please make sure that all your children’s clothes (including socks), bags, P.E. bags and lunch boxes are named.

School Outfitter

Uniform, PE kit including bags can be bought by clicking here. Uniform can be delivered directly to your home (inc P&P) or free on scheduled deliveries direct to school during term times. Water bottles are available from the school office.

General

· Winter uniform is to be worn after October half term until Easter. Summer uniform is to be worn after Easter until October half term. However, if there are adverse weather conditions, you will be notified by the Headteacher as to which uniform to wear.

· Trousers and Shorts: charcoal grey (not black or light grey) – must be tailored (not stretchy, bootleg or leggings etc.)

· Ties:- Year 3 to 6 wear school tie

· Winter dress / skirt: charcoal grey (not black or light grey) - must be knee length - just above or on the knee.

· Summer dress/ Gingham two-piece: must be knee length - just above or on the knee. No ‘playsuits’ to protect modesty when changing or using the toilet.

· Black school shoes (not trainers / doc martins / boots ) no slip on shoes allowed.

· SCHOOL BAGS: FS1, FS2, Years 1 and 2 to use book bag with school badge. Years 3 to 6 may use book bag with school badge or other bag of their choice (which must fit into their school locker).

· ALL items of uniform MUST BE MARKED CLEARLY WITH THE CHILD’S NAME.

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