School Uniform
School Clothing
Pupils attending Commonswood Primary & Nursery School are expected to wear school uniform. Governors have deliberately chosen uniform that is readily available from local high street stores at reasonable prices.
Governors feel that uniform is important because it promotes a sense of belonging to our school and pride in the individual and collective achievements of pupils. It also provides children with sensible clothing in which to participate in educational activities.
In addition, it frees parents from the pressures to dress children in fashionable, expensive clothing and footwear.
Long hair is best to be tied back and boys may not have shaved hair styles or shaved patterns in their hair.
Our school uniform comprises:
- Smart, plain grey short or long trousers (not sportswear, leggings, jeggings, chinos or jogging bottoms except in Nursery)
- Sky blue polo shirt
- Plain grey skirts or pinafores (or pale blue gingham dresses in the Summer term- no playsuits)
- Navy blue sweatshirt or navy blue cardigan (preferably with the school logo)
- Black, navy, grey or white tights or socks - Socks/tights must be worn for hygiene purposes – trainer socks are not permitted. No logos.
- Black shoes – no logos or coloured soles or coloured laces. No laced shoes in Reception. For safety, shoes that do up rather than slip-on are recommended.
- Boots are not part of school uniform.
- Wellington boots can be worn in wet weather but children must change into school shoes on arrival
- Nursery and Reception children require wellington boots and a waterproof coat every day as we regularly visit our Forest School.
- Hair ties should be the school colours
- Earrings – plain studs only. Multiple piercings are not appropriate for school
Physical Education Clothing (PE)
All pupils are expected to participate in PE lessons. Children need to dress safely for PE. They should wear plain, close fitting:
- Navy blue shorts – no logos
- White tee shirt – no logos
- Black plimsolls for indoor PE and velcro trainers for outdoor PE
- Hair tie for long hair
- Please provide a pair of white/black/grey socks for PE if tights are worn to school
Children may not wear replica kits or expensive branded clothing, earrings or watches for PE. A bag for PE and games kit should be provided. Please ensure all clothing and bags are named.
A navy-blue tracksuit may also be useful during the colder, winter months when some PE / games lessons take place outside. Children should not wear replica kits or expensive branded clothing.
A named bag for PE and games kit should be provided.
All children must have a drinks bottle (water only) and spare underwear/clothing (where necessary).
Aprons
Design and Technology is a vital part of the school curriculum. The aprons (which can be ordered from Essential Schoolwear and cost £7.25) one size is designed to fit children aged 4 – 11.
Outdoor Learning
Please provide named wellington boots (any colour) which can be kept at school. Children must wear a waterproof coat on designated orchard days. You will be informed about this in September.
Book bags
Children are asked to carry their reading book to school each day. The reading book needs to be protected from the weather.
Jewellery
Jewellery, including earrings, rings and necklaces, should not be worn to school as it can cause nasty injuries in PE lessons and in the playground. If your child has pierced ears, children may only wear studs which must be removed or taped for PE. Please note that the School will not take responsibility for any loss. Make-up, nail varnish and hair dye are not appropriate for primary school pupils and should not be worn.
Please ensure all items are clearly named.
Good quality, second hand uniform is available – please contact the school office for details admin@commonswood.herts.sch.uk
Please contact the office if you require support in providing school uniform for pupils attending Commonswood.
