Uniform
We encourage our children to take pride in their appearance, because this also leads to them taking pride in their school and in their learning. We expect all pupils to follow our uniform and dress code.
Have a look at the gallery below to see the children wearing our uniform. There is also a helpful list of the uniform items, which are available from Essex Embroidery and Print, Unit 3 Dammerwick Farm, Marsh Road, CM0 8NB. Phone number 01621 786 686.
EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE, YEARS 1 & 2
Winter
Girls Navy skirt, navy pinafore dress or navy trousers*. White school polo shirt with school badge woven in. Navy school sweatshirt with school badge in red, or navy v-necked cardigan. White socks or navy tights. Low heeled black or navy shoes*.
Boys Grey or black trousers. White school polo shirt with school badge woven in. Navy school sweatshirt with school badge in red. Grey or dark coloured socks. Black or navy shoes*.
Summer
Girls As winter, or a navy blue gingham dress worn with school sweatshirt or navy v-necked cardigan.
Boys As winter, or grey shorts instead of trousers.
(P.E. tee-shirts may not be worn as school uniform.)
YEARS 3, 4, 5, & 6
Winter
Girls Navy skirt* or navy trousers*. White school polo shirt with school badge woven in. Navy school sweatshirt with school badge in red, or navy v-necked cardigan. White socks or navy tights. Low heeled black or navy shoes*.
Boys Grey or black trousers. White school polo shirt with school badge woven in. Navy school sweatshirt with school badge in red. Grey or dark coloured socks. Black or navy shoes*.
Summer
Girls As winter, or a navy blue gingham dress worn with a navy cardigan or navy school sweatshirt with school badge in red.
Boys As winter, or grey shorts instead of trousers.
(P.E. tee-shirts may not be worn as school uniform.)
* Skirts should be neither unreasonably short nor unreasonably long, but of suitable length for school wear. These rules are made on grounds of health and safety and modesty.
* Trousers should not be tight fashion trousers, leggings or jeans.
* Trainers should not be worn.
P.E. Kit:
All children are expected to have the correct kit for P.E. This is a school tee-shirt with printed school badge, navy blue shorts and black plimsolls. Children may bring in trainers to wear during outdoor games. Lightweight training shoes may be worn in the hall as long as they are not muddy on the bottoms. Navy blue jogging bottoms and school sweatshirt or navy blue tracksuit are required for outdoor games when it is cold.
Since COVID-19 we have asked children to come to school wearing their PE kit on their class PE days, or when they have an extra-curricular club. The class teacher will let parents/carers know which days this will be.
Swimwear:
Boys: Swimming trunks. Cut-downs or long shorts are not allowed.
Girls: One piece swimsuit.
All children must wear a swimming hat.
For swimming lessons children will need a large towel and a waterproof bag.
Children will need to bring their swimming kit into school on swimming days and they will change in the swimming pool changing rooms.
Jewellery
The wearing of jewellery is not encouraged in school. Children may wear a cross and chain or similar religious symbol, but this must be worn under the school uniform. Children who have pierced ears may wear small studs or sleepers only and these must be removed for P.E. and swimming lessons. Small watches may be worn, but not Smart watches that could connect to Wi-Fi or be used for filming or recording. Watches must also be removed for PE lessons.
Hair
Long hair should be tied back. Bows should be small and in school colours. Headbands should be plain and in school colours. Hairstyles with designs cut into them, or which are excessively gelled or spiked are not appropriate for school.