SOAR

UNIFORM

Information about school uniform

It is our policy that all children should wear clothing that is in keeping with a purposeful learning ethos. We also believe it is important that certain activities are facilitated by specialised and appropriate clothing when attending school, or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours. We provide a complete list of the items needed for children’s school uniform in this policy.

Statutory Guidance - The Cost of School Uniform

Aims

Our policy for children’s school uniform is based on the belief that a school uniform:

  • Promotes a sense of pride in the school
  • Engenders a feeling of community and belonging
  • Is practical and smart
  • Identifies the children with the school
  • Is not distracting in class (as fashion clothes might be)
  • Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
  • Is regarded as suitable, and good value for money, by most parents
  • Has been designed with health and safety in mind.

UNIFORM

Our colours are navy blue and golden yellow for the logo. School uniform can be purchased from Whittakers Schoolwear in Shipley or from MyClothing.com. The uniform for girls and boys is as follows.

BOYS

Grey tailored trousers
White polo shirt
Navy sweatshirt with school logo
Navy, black or grey socks

Black shoes

SEASONAL Variations

Grey tailored shorts

GIRLS

Grey knee-length skirt/tailored trousers/pinafore/knee-length, tailored culottes

White polo shirt
Navy cardigan or sweatshirt with school logo

White, grey or navy socks

Black shoes

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

Blue striped/checked dresses (no playsuits)

Grey, knee-length tailored shorts

Grey or navy tights

BOYS

Grey tailored trousers
White polo shirt
Navy sweatshirt with school logo
Navy, black or grey socks

Black shoes

SEASONAL Variations

Grey tailored shorts

GIRLS

Grey knee-length skirt/tailored trousers/pinafore/knee-length, tailored culottes

White polo shirt
Navy cardigan or sweatshirt with school logo

White, grey or navy socks

Black shoes

SEASONAL VARIATIONS

Blue striped/checked dresses (no playsuits)

Grey, knee-length tailored shorts

Grey or navy tights

JEWELLERY

Watches and one pair of small stud earrings may be worn. Earrings must be removed for PE and swimming. No other jewellery may be worn. Hair must be neat and tidy at all times. Small, navy, white and neutral accessories only to be worn in school.

MAKE-UP AND COSMETICS

Make-up and cosmetics are not considered appropriate or consistent with our school uniform. The school does not permit such products to be worn by any children, unless there is a specific event for which the Head has given permission.

NURSERY

For children entering Nursery (FS1), we would like you to fit in with the school uniform colours. We understand that children are involved in lots of messy play and so we recommend that children wear easily washable clothes.

All clothing and footwear should be clearly labelled with your child’s name!