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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School & Nursery Uniform
Our Policy on school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:
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
· Navy track suit bottoms, leggings or shorts with black or white socks in the summer
· Sun hat if appropriate
School book bag with school badge
YEARS 1 - 2
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
OPTION 2
· 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
· Red v-neck neck jumper with school badge
· 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)
YEARS 3 - 6
· White long / short sleeved shirt with collar
· Tie
· White short sleeved shirt with collar
· Sensible sun hat
· White short sleeved shirt with collar, tie, Charcoal Grey shorts with grey socks (not black or light grey)
PE Kit
Swimming (Certain year groups only)
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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