At St Bede’s we expect our pupils to come to school smartly dressed and ready to learn. After all, our appearance can often reflect our state of mind! Please note the photographs which illustrate our school uniform.
All children are required to wear the school uniform. They are expected to be neat and tidy at all times. Girls’ long hair should be tied back. Boys’ hair should be short and tidy. ‘Extreme’ haircuts are not allowed. Shoes should be regularly cleaned/polished. Wearing of jewellery is not encouraged. Small, stud earrings are permitted, but these should be discreet in nature and not be a distraction to pupils.
Summer uniform is optional from the start of the summer term until the May half term. After the May half term until the end of the summer term, summer uniform is compulsory. Summer uniform is also optional throughout the first half of the Autumn term.
Girls
Girls wear a Navy V-neck jumper or cardigan (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit), embossed with the St. Bede’s logo, white short-sleeved shirt (long sleeves optional for Juniors), a school tie (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit) and a grey skirt or pinafore dress (knee length, pleated or ‘A’ line – NOT straight). Navy/white/grey knee length socks/or grey/navy tights should be worn (short socks in summer – optional). Standard grey trousers may be worn, but stretch material and bootleg trousers are not acceptable.
Summer Term only – Dark blue and white checked gingham summer dress.
Hair bands, ribbons etc: navy/brown/black in winter – navy/white in summer – NOT bright-multi-coloured varieties and no scarves.
Boys
Boys wear a Navy V-neck sweater (available from Skoolkit or myclothing.com), embossed with the St. Bede’s logo, white short-sleeved shirt (long sleeves optional for Juniors), a school tie (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit) and long/short grey trousers. Navy/white/grey socks should be worn (plain not patterned).
Summer Term only – white short-sleeved polo shirt, grey tailored shorts optional.
Footwear
Plain black/brown/navy/grey flat-heeled sensible shoes.
(NO trainers, fashion shoes or boots allowed).
Optional Uniform Items
A reversible navy blue fleece with the school badge is available from myclothing.com along with other various accessories and caps.
Year 6 Ties
As a special privilege, children in Year 6 will wear a different tie from that worn by other children in the School. The tie signifies the special position of Year 6 in School and re-enforces the message of responsibility, maturity and the good example expected. The privilege of wearing the tie may be withdrawn if there is inappropriate behaviour.
P.E./Games Kit
To comply with health and safety guidelines, children are expected to change into the correct kit for P.E. as follows: School PE T-Shirt embossed with the St. Bede’s logo (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit). Navy shorts (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit).Trainers for outside PE lessons. Cycling shorts/P.E. skirts are not appropriate.
During cold weather, a plain navy tracksuit will be necessary.
All kit should be marked, stored in a school P.E. bag and taken home regularly for washing.
P.E. Bags are available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit embossed with the school logo.
Jewellery
The only jewellery children are permitted to wear are stud earrings and/or a discreet necklace (under clothing). These should not interfere with school activities and be removed by children before taking part in PE or activities similar in nature. If children are unable to remove jewellery themselves, then it should not be worn on days when PE takes place.
Book Bags
Your child will need a St Bede’s Book Bag (available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit) to keep reading books, homework, worksheets and newsletters clean and dry.
Optional Uniform Items
A reversible navy blue fleece, coloured baseball caps and safari caps are also available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit. These are all embossed with the school logo.
Anoraks/Overcoats
These should be of sensible plain or co-ordinated colours without logos or markings.
Apart from the particular items available from myclothing.com or Skoolkit, the uniform may be purchased from most department stores e.g. Tesco’s, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s etc.
All belongings should be clearly marked with your child’s name.