School Uniform
The school has a uniform policy and all the children, except those in our Nursery, are expected to wear it. The garments are easily and inexpensively obtained at many large stores.
Parents/Carers are required to agree to support the wearing of school uniform on their child's entry to the school. A variety of uniform items, including the school sweatshirt can be ordered from www.yourschooluniform.com.
Children do not need to wear uniform with a logo.
We offer uniform to families in financial need. (Contact school office and your requests will be discreetly addressed.)
Every half term we hold secondhand uniform give away events where uniform can be taken free of charge or for a small voluntary donation. We encourage all parents to engage with this event to help us reduce the environmental impact of landfilling unwanted clothing.
Our School Uniform
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CLOTHES
Shirts, blouses or polo shirts in white.
Sweatshirts, jumpers or cardigans in red.
Long or short trousers in grey.
Knee length skirts or pinafore dresses in grey.
Knee length dresses in red check.
Tights and socks must be in plain white, black, grey or red. (No footless tights, socks above the knee or leggings).
SHOES
Black shoes or plain black trainers (no other colours, flashing lights, logos or wheels).
All shoes should have a low heel.
Laces should be plain black.
Children are expected to wear school uniform unless there is a justified reason why they may not. If your child cannot temporarily wear uniform, please send in a letter stating the reasons why.
Any items of jewellery, apart from watches, are not allowed. Due to health and safety, children are not allowed to wear earrings. Those children with recently pierced ears who need to leave earrings in permanently for several weeks should bring in a letter addressed to the headteacher. The request for permission to do so must cover that initial period only. During this period they will need to wear plasters over their ears for P.E. which should be sent in with the child.
In the interest of health and safety, it is requested that children tie their hair back, when possible. Plain bands should be worn without any attachments.
Our P.E. Uniform
CLOTHES
Plain white t-shirt or polo shirt.
Plain blue or black shorts.
Black or blue tracksuit trousers/leggings and a plain sweatshirt are encouraged for colder months. No hoodies, cardigans or emblems.
SHOES
Please ensure your child has trainers (not plimsolls) for all P.E. lessons. Trainers do not have to be of any specific brand, colour or style but should be suitable for fast-paced indoor and/or outdoor activity, including sports on the field.
We feel that Westdene is an excellent school. Our motto is that “Together Everyone Achieves More”. Wearing school uniform reinforces that ethos and allows your child to be an integral part of our nurturing and caring community.