Samlesbury School Uniform Policy

 

Why school uniform?

School uniform is an alternative to children dressing by choice, or parent’s choice, which can often be influenced by fashion. Fashion, like some popular culture, can sometimes promote values and attitudes, which are quite the opposite of what we are trying to foster in school.

The advantages of school uniform:

1. School uniform promotes equality among students;

2. Children are not distracted by fashion competitiveness;

3. School uniform is appropriate and relatively economical;

4. School uniform assists parents in avoiding pressure to buy designer or badged clothing;

5. School uniform is particularly useful for identifying children on trips and visits;

6. School uniform can promote a sense of belonging and identity.

 

Samlesbury School Uniform:

  • * Blue v-neck sweater or sweatshirt or cardigan. Plain or with the school badge.
  • White shirt and school tie.
  • Grey trousers/shorts/skorts/knee length skirts/pinafore dress
  • Plain grey socks or tights
  • Black shoes with moderate sole thickness. Shoes should not be slip on shoes so that children can run safely. (Trainers are not permitted but these can be brought to change into at lunchtimes if required during the summer months when children can go on the field).

Additional Optional Summer Uniform (which may be worn during the summer term):

  • *A blue school polo shirt, with or without the school badge.
  • A blue gingham dress.
  • Plain white socks – ankle or full length – to wear with skirts/dresses.
  • Plain grey socks still to be worn with other uniform.

PE Uniform (children should come to school in PE uniform on their PE days):

  • *A plain, unbranded light blue PE T-shirt, with or without the school badge.
  • Navy-blue shorts and/or navy-blue joggers or leggings for the cooler months/days.
  • *A plain, unbranded royal blue PE hoody, with or without the school badge.
  • Trainers.
  • Plain, white socks.

 

Please note, all items marked with * are available with the school logo from our school uniform shop or if you prefer, you may buy from alternative suppliers without the logo, providing it is of the same colour and style.

Samlesbury School Uniform suppliers are SMART UNIFORM located on Lancaster Road in Preston town centre.  https://www.schoolwearpreston.co.uk/

We also provide a free uniform exchange rail located in our school foyer. We would love all parents to use this and to take uniform as they need it, then donate it when their child has outgrown items.  

 

Hairstyles

  • Long hair which covers the face or is longer than shoulder length should be tied back.
  • Hair accessories should be sensible and match school uniform colours.
  • Hair should not be dyed/coloured and should be of a natural colour.
  • No shaved patterns.
  • Hair should not be shaved any shorter than a number 2 blade (the only exception to this is children who have returned from pilgrimage and have had their hair shaved).
  • Extreme hairstyles are not permitted.

Jewellery

Children must not wear jewellery apart from a wristwatch. Any smart watch/device with internet connection is not permitted.

One pair of small, plain, metal single stud earrings can be worn (only one stud per ear - no other piercing is permitted). Please note: children must be able to take ear studs in and out themselves; they are not to be worn on PE days unless it is within 6 weeks of the ear being pierced. If studs are in for a PE day following a recent piercing, then plasters must be worn. Parents must supply these and the child must be able to apply them independently.

Nail Varnish and Make-up

No nail varnish or make-up is permitted (the only exception to this is when children have henna designs as part of religious observance).