Our School Uniform

There is strong support shown by parents and governors for the wearing of our school uniform. It is one way in which we identify ourselves as a school family and it promotes a strong, cohesive school identity which supports high standards and expectations in all areas of school life. It promotes harmony between different groups represented in the school, and it enhances security, assisting the school to identify individual pupils in order to maintain good order and spot intruders more easily. Smartness and high standards of appearance are expected at all times.

ALL items of uniform and personal belongings should be clearly marked with the child’s name.

At Peterbrook Primary School, we believe that a school uniform is important, because it:

• looks smart
• wears well
• contributes to a sense of belonging
• gives a common purpose
• fosters a feeling of pride
• reduces ‘fashion competition’ between children

All pupils are expected to wear the uniform and we encourage them to maintain an acceptable standard of clean and tidy dress in school. The uniform was chosen and introduced in 1963 when the school was built and opened.

Nursery and Reception please refer to the handbooks detailed in the starting school section for school uniform and PE kit.

WINTER UNIFORM

(October Half-Term until February Half-Term)

• Grey pinafore dress, skirt or tailored grey trousers
• White shirt
• School tie
• Royal blue pullover or cardigan 
• Grey tights

• Grey tailored trousers
• White shirt
• School tie
• Royal blue pullover
• Black or grey socks

* Year 1 pupils may wear polo shirts for the autumn and spring term to allow for easy changing for PE

* Sensible all black polished shoes or all black trainers NOT boots

Please note that high heels are  not suitable for playtime activities and could cause injuries

Plain royal blue cardigans and jumpers are available from many retailers, while those with the school crest are available from Monkhouse (Mell Square, Solihull B91 3AZ) , Clive Marks (Poplar Road, Kings Heath, B14  7AD) and myclothing.com.

SUMMER UNIFORM

(February Half-Term until October Half-Term)

• Blue gingham dress 
• Royal blue pullover or cardigan 
• White socks

* Sensible polished all black shoes or all black trainers NOT boots

• Grey long or short trousers
• White polo type shirt
• Royal blue pullover
• Black or grey socks

(* Guidance is provided (see Appendix) in relation to what is and what is not acceptable regarding the wearing of school shoes and trainers.)

Please, no open-toed sandals or "slingbacks"

P.E. KIT

• White tee-shirt or vest or Peterbrook tee-shirt
• Plain Black Shorts
• Black pumps  - for indoor P.E. and Games . Black or white "trainers" are allowed for outdoor games and for all PE in KS2.
• Plain black joggers ( not leggings) and a plain black sweatshirt to be worn over the above if cold weather .

Parents are requested to supply their child with a painting apron to protect their child’s clothing. A converted man’s shirt would be ideal.

Outdoor Clothing

Children should bring a coat to school each day, apart from during the hotter weather. Appropriate ‘legionnaire’ style sunhats (available from our School Office), should be worn outside during sunny weather.

Appearance

For safety reasons, children are not permitted to wear jewellery in school. This includes earrings of any kind. If ears have been pierced recently, stud earrings may be worn if covered up for the first 6 weeks then should be removed for school.
If a child needs to wear a piece of jewellery for medical or religious reasons, it should be removed or covered up during physical activity. Children come to school to learn. We believe that fashion items eg. mobile phones, are best kept for home, and for reasons such as health, safety and inclusion, fashion accessories such as make-up, coloured nail varnish and jewellery other than stud earrings, are not to be worn. Pupils found wearing coloured nail varnish will be requested to have the varnish removed by the following school day. Watches may be worn, but in the case of younger children only when they are able to tell the time.

Hair must not be extreme or offensive in terms of colour or styling, ie. extensive patterning, two-tone colouring and severely shaved hair designs are not acceptable. Hair highlights are acceptable.

Long hair should be tied back neatly, with bands or ‘scrunchies’. This is for reasons of smartness, appearance and health and safety. Pupils’ faces should not be obscured as the teacher may not be able to judge their engagement with learning and to secure their participation in discussions and practical activities.