School Uniform

At St John's School Church of England Primary School we expect all children to wear uniform.  The colours are mid-grey and royal blue. The uniform comprises:

White /blue blouse, polo-shirt or shirt

• Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan/jumper
• Mid-grey skirt, pinafore or trousers

Trousers worn by girls and boys must be mid-grey, straight legged and tailored.  No boot leg or hipster trousers are allowed.  Trousers with fashion accessories eg leg pockets are not allowed for boys or girls.

The school sweatshirt and sweat-cardigan has the school logo on it and is part of the uniform. We also have a polo-type T-shirt with the school logo.  The sweatshirt and polo-shirts are available through the school.   

Almost all the items of clothing may be bought from a variety of shops and chain stores at a variety of prices. 

We expect children to wear suitable footwear to school.  Children must not wear trainers, 'fashion' boots, shoes or open toe sandals for school.  The children should also have a sunhat which can stay in school at all times.           

It is essential that all children have a waterproof coat or anorak.  A waterproof fleece with the school logo may be ordered through the school if parents wish. 

It is important that all items of clothing are clearly marked since it is almost impossible to identify lost shoes, shirts etc. 

Jewellery

Children must not wear 'jewellery' to school for Health and Safety reasons. If earrings are worn they should be of the stud type and one only worn in each ear.

Hairstyles
Children should not be sent to school with extreme haircuts or hairstyles.  Long hair should be tied back for health and safety reasons.

Children must not bring to school any items of great value, as we are not covered for loss or damage to pupils' property. 

Each child should have their own overall for art/craft activities.  An old shirt with the sleeves shortened and elasticised and worn back to front is ideal.

PE CLOTHING

Shorts and T-shirts for PE can be purchased from the school.  Fashion or cycling shorts are not acceptable as suitable clothing for physical education.  Daps should either be the slip-on type (particularly suitable for younger children) or Velcro.  A change of footwear must be available in school for PE.            

Children in the Reception class will also need a pair of wellingtons in a separate waterproof bag and a sun-hat for the summer terms (all items to be named please).

SWIMMING

Children will need appropriate swimming costume or swimming trunks when swimming lessons are taken.  Children with long hair must have it tied back during swimming lessons.