We have a school uniform, and the children are encouraged to wear it with pride. We believe that school uniform looks smart and contributes to a sense of value, identity and belonging. All of our pupil’s wear uniform with pride and parent/carers are strongly encouraged to support us in this. Variations for ethnic or cultural groups will be accommodated and should be discussed with the Headteacher.

The school colours are dark green and grey. We encourage our children to wear a school jumper or cardigan with our school logo which can be purchased from Skoolkit. All other items can be bought from any high street shop or supermarket. We also have a thriving ‘pre-loved’ shop run by Friends of Kingsclere School (Our Parent Teacher Association – PTA). Please contact the school office for any second-hand pre-loved uniform for a small donation.

Any outgrown kit or uniform can also be donated for resale to our ‘pre-loved’ shop.

All your child’s belongings must be clearly and permanently marked with his / her name please. Mislaid property can then be returned to the owner. Thank you.

Summer Uniform

Shoes

Black with a low heel. No trainers should be worn in school other than for PE or other designated activities, advised by letter from the school. As the weather turns colder children may wear plain smart black boots with a low heel to school as part of their uniform. Please note other colours, heeled boots or decorative patterns will not form part of our school uniform.

P.E – EYFS, KS1 and KS2

Please note that branded items of clothing are not part of our school uniform for P.E. and therefore all jogging bottoms and jumpers or hoodies must be plain black.

For safety reasons indoor P.E. which involves climbing or balancing apparatus is done without footwear. Gym shoes or trainers are necessary for indoor games and outdoor games. Football boots with studs must not be worn in P.E. lessons on the field. Boots with studs and shin pads may only be worn for football matches.

Swimming – Summer Term

All swimmers must have a named swimsuit, towel, flip flops and swimming cap, kept in a named, waterproof, drawstring bag. Children should wear a one-piece, well-fitting swimming costume in a plain style. All swim shorts must be close-fitting swimming trunks (not baggy swimming shorts). Earrings must be removed before swimming.

Jewellery

Jewellery is not appropriate for school. Wearing earrings can lead to injuries. If your child has pierced ears, then only the smallest studs are acceptable. Earrings must be removed for P.E. Watches must be named.

Hair

Long hair should be tied back for all pupils using small, plain hair clips or bands, preferably in green. Large “scrunchies” or bows are not appropriate for school.