St. Mary’s RC Primary School Uniform
At St. Mary’s RC Primary School, it is our policy that all children should wear school uniform when attending school and when taking part in a school-organised event outside the standard school day. This applies at all times unless advised otherwise by school, for example a residential trip. School uniform contributes to a sense of belonging to the school family and helps our children to realise that their school is a place of purpose. Our uniform is practical and smart, whilst promoting equality of child-on-child in terms of appearance. It is suitable and good value for money and has been designed with health and safety in mind.
Please ensure that the children are dressed in our uniform, including suitable footwear (not trainers).
School uniform can be purchased locally (from Andrew Leach Schoolwear on Winter Hey Lane, Horwich) or online via Touchline.
The password for the school’s unique secure site is: stma4429 (all lower case with no spaces).
Uniform can still be ordered via an order form available from the school office. Non-logo uniform can be bought from a supplier of the parent’s choice, such as Asda, Tesco, Aldi, charity shops etc.
Second-hand uniform is available in our school foyer to take.
UNIFORM LIST
UNIFORM:
• Burgundy sweatshirt or cardigan with the school logo – no other logo is permitted.
• White polo shirt (preferably with school logo – no other logo is permitted).
• Grey school trousers, pinafore dress or skirt.
• Grey tights can be worn as part of the winter uniform.
• Red and white check gingham dress (summer uniform)
• Grey shorts (summer uniform)
• White or grey socks
• Sensible black leather school shoes (no trainers or sandals)
PE KIT:
• a plain white t-shirt, navy loose blue shorts and trainers (no leggings or cycling shorts).
• a burgundy school tracksuit with school logo on the hoodie and plain bottoms (sweatshirts/cardigans may be worn as an alternative to a hoodie).
• for EYFS, PE kits should be kept in school in a suitable drawstring PE bag with pumps.
Y1-Y6 pupils are able to attend school in their PE kit and school tracksuit on the day they have PE lessons. Please ensure that shorts are available for every PE lesson. Children can wear them under their tracksuit or bring them in book bags on their PE days. All uniform must be labelled with the child’s name. Uniform which is ordered via the school’s supplier has the child’s name pre-printed on the label which saves a lot of worry and expense. We expect children to be able to dress and undress themselves for PE (help will be given to young children if necessary). Old shirts or pinafores are helpful for art/craft. All pupils should use school book bags which can be purchased from the office. We cannot store large cases or duffle bags on pegs in the classrooms.
All uniform must be labelled with the child’s name. Uniform which is ordered via the school’s supplier has the child’s name pre-printed on the label which saves a lot of worry and expense. We expect children to be able to dress and undress themselves for PE (help will be given to young children if necessary). Old shirts or pinafores are helpful for art/craft. All pupils should use school book bags which can be purchased from the office. We cannot store large cases or duffle bags on pegs in the classrooms.
FOOTWEAR – For health and safety reasons the children should come to school in sensible black leather school shoes without heels or sling back type shoes. Pumps or suitable trainers are needed for PE and sports. Children must always wear socks.
HAIR – Children are expected to have appropriate hairstyles. Extreme hairstyles are unacceptable, as are hair motifs, gelled and dyed hair. Ribbons or clips should be discrete and in school colours.
JEWELLERY – In the interests of health and safety:
• Earrings are not allowed to be worn in school included clear plastic retainers. Chains, pendants, bracelets, bangles, rings, nose studs and other similar items are not allowed.
• Children are not allowed to wear nail varnish.
• Watches are allowed as long as they do not have a camera.
MOBILE PHONES – Mobile phones are not allowed in school, except for pupils in Years 5 and 6, unless under special circumstances. Children in upper KS2 who do bring phones must hand them into the school office in the morning before going into school. The office will keep them in a safe place until school finishes where they can collect them from the office after being dismissed. Mobile phones must be switched off and not used once through the school gates and on the school grounds.
