Uniform

The St Mary’s Catholic Primary School uniform can be purchased from the school supplier. It is essential that all uniform is named. Uniform can be obtained from

Lads & Lasses School Wear:  https://www.ladsandlassesschoolwear.co.uk/ 

Crested  School wear:     https://www.crestedschoolwear.co.uk/

Details for the boy’s uniform:

Grey trousers: long/short

Pale Blue shirt

St. Mary's school tie

Navy blue sweatshirt with St Mary’s school badge

Grey/black socks

Black school shoes

Dark coats/fleeces

Details for the girl’s uniform:

Pale Blue shirt

St. Mary's school tie

Navy blue trousers/knee length skirt/pinafore (for winter wear)

Navy blue cardigan/sweatshirt with St Mary’s school badge

Navy blue long/short socks/tights

Black school shoes

Dark coloured coats/ fleeces

In the summer term girls can wear the blue & white square check summer dresses.

Clothing for PE/Games

Navy Blue shorts

Navy Blue ‘T’ shirt with school badge/or plain blue t-shirt. 

Black pumps and trainers for outside

Navy blue hoody with school logo, jogging bottoms/leggings and fleeces can be worn during the winter months. 

Swimming

Please ensure children have the correct swimming costume: Swimming trunks - no long swimming shorts

Swimming costume (1 piece) for girls. 

Hat for both boys and girls

Towel

Other

Art shirt: An old shirt is essential for practical art activities

Forest school: Waterproof trousers and Coat, spare trainers/wellies.

(Autumn 2023 Class 2 and 3 will be taking part in forest school on Tuesday afternoons). 

School Bags

Reading book bags are available for pupils in Reception Class and Key Stage 1.
Children in Key Stage 2 should bring a small suitable bag to school in which to put their homework, reading book and lunch box.

Extreme Weather

Children should dress appropriately for extreme weather conditions. In the summer it is vital that children have a protective sun hat or cap. Sun cream should be applied to children before they arrive at school on hot summer days. Boots and sufficiently warm waterproof coats should be provided in extremely wet or snowy weather to travel to school and for use at playtime only. School shoes must be worn in class.

As outdoor play is a vital part of the Early Years curriculum, the children in the Early Years Foundation Stage should be dressed appropriately for all kinds of weather. Although we have shelter, it is important to provide an appropriate raincoat for wet and cold days. Hats, gloves and Wellington boots would also be items of clothing that we recommend could be provided for the children.

Lost Property

In order to return lost property, all uniform, including shoes, PE kits and personal items should be clearly marked with the child’s name.

Jewellery

On health and safety grounds we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school. The exception to this rule is the wearing of a watch. Smart watches are not permitted.

Extreme Haircuts and General Appearance

The school does not permit children to have haircuts that could serve as a distraction to other children, or to wear hair gel at any time. Parents should also be aware that hair braids with beads, nail varnish or any other form of make-up are not permitted. Hair should be of a ’natural’ colour. Long hair should be tied up and ribbons, bobbles, hair bands and slides should be simple in style and only in the school colours. Short hair should be no shorter than a ‘No 3’ and should not have ‘fashion’ markings shaved into it (e.g. tram-lines).

Footwear

Children should wear black shoes in school (not trainers or boots). We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes with platform soles, open toed sandals, or high heels in school, so we do not allow this. (Boots can be worn in the winter months to and from school, where they are both practical and necessary, then change into shoes inside the building).  Our school promotes the use of practical shoes that are well maintained and reflect our commitment to smart appearance and pride in school identity.