Uniform Information

The school's colours are Royal Blue and Silver Grey.

The school's emblem is the fleur de lys.  Children may wear jumpers, cardigans, polo shirts and PE t-shirts with the school emblem on although this is not essential as we acknowledge that these clothing items may be purchased without the emblem more cheaply elsewhere. Uniform items with the fleur de lys emblem can be purchased online from Brigade (see below).  Uniform prices from Brigade are competitive and we make efforts to check that our suppliers offer value for money.

Please contact us if you would like second-hand uniform.  We often have good quality second-hand uniform items in school ready to be given out on request.  If you have good quality uniform that your child has grown out of, then we welcome donations that can be passed onto other families.

If your child is eligible for free school meals, you are welcome to contact us to find out if we can help with the cost of school uniform.  

School Uniform is available to purchase online direct with Brigade Clothing Limited http://www.brigade.uk.com/direct/index.php?pdPage=schools

Please select ST MARYS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL – HADLEIGH SUFFOLK

Orders will be processed on a first come first served basis.

The Uniform

School Uniform - Grey skirt/pinafore dress/blue gingham dress or long/short grey trousers.  Royal blue V-necked jumper or cardigan with school logo.  Pale blue collared polo shirt (with or without the school logo) or pale blue open-necked blouse.  Grey tights or grey/white socks (not trainer socks).  Formal shoes should be worn.  No trainers for class please.

School shoes - Please ensure you child/(ren) are wearing suitably sturdy shoes for school (we do not permit children to wear trainers in school).  To play football on the field, they need to have a pair of trainers to change into.  In KS2, these trainers will also be used for outdoor PE, as they provide support and grip in games lessons.  Younger years will be asked to supply plimsolls for PE lessons.  Please check with your child's teacher if you are unsure of what is most practical.

Jewellery: The wearing of watches is permitted, but we can accept no responsibility for loss, damage or theft.  Only studs or sleeper earrings are allowed to be worn whilst in school.  No jewellery should be worn during physical activities, including watches.  Any earring studs should be taken out in accordance with our policy.   If you intend getting your child's ears pierced the best time to do this is at the beginning of the summer holidays, when the ears have time to heal with the studs in.

Physical Education

In Early Years PE kit (should be in school every day).

Royal blue shorts

Plain white t-shirt (optionally available at school, with school emblem)

Year 1 - Year 6 are asked to come into school wearing their PE kit on the days they have PE.

School uniform PE kit is:

• White T-shirt  (optionally available with school emblem)
• Royal Blue Shorts
• Navy jogging bottoms.
• Navy sweatshirt/zipped hoodie
• Trainers suitable for all weather.

Swimming (Children in years 3-6)

Swimming costume or trunks

Swimming hat

Towel

Waterproof bag for swimwear.

(children swim weekly for one term each year).

Our school uniform provider supplies kit with our school logo if desired. 

If you need to purchase any new uniform please visit the ‘Online School Uniform – Brigade Clothing – www.brigade.uk.com/parents/

Alternatively, all of these items can be purchased cheaply in supermarkets and other clothing stores.

We must insist on absolutely NO jewellery especially NO earrings on PE days.  No tape is allowed.

Also, please try to avoid brand names or logos on PE kit.

General

Bag

School bag or "shoe" bag with a drawstring top is suggested. These can be purchased at school.

We can now supply excellent backback-type school bags in the school colour, particularly suitable for the older children who may have more to carry than can be easily fitted in the smaller bags.

Protective clothing

Apron or overall to protect clothing from paint, glue etc. An old men's shirt worn back-to-front, with velcro fastenings works well. (For younger children aprons are provided).

Identification

Please mark every item of clothing and property with the child's name. This avoids items getting mixed up and helps with finding mislaid property. Unclaimed lost property without identification will be disposed of.

No loaning or borrowing of each other's clothing is allowed - Health & Safety guidelines.

Money

We discourage the carrying of money, except for specific school purposes. We are now cashless and payment for school lunches and school trips is via ParentMail Pay+.  For fundraising events we have a Just Giving page.