School Uniform

Wearing a school uniform gives the children a sense of belonging and an identity within the school. The School Policy is to encourage the children to take pride in their appearance and wear the correct uniform at all times.

 

Our uniform is as follows:

  • Navy jumper/cardigan (preferably with the Chesterton logo)
  • Grey trousers, shorts, pinafore dress or skirt
  • White polo shirt
  • Black shoes (no boots or trainers)
  • White socks or black/grey tights
  • In the summer, children may wear blue and white checked summer dresses.

 

For P.E. children need:

  • White T-shirt
  • Black/Navy shorts
  • White socks
  • Black slip-on plimsolls
  • Trainers for outdoor P.E.
  • A Sweatshirt/Jogging Bottoms (optional)
  • PE bag

 

School Uniform can be purchased from Your School Uniform via: www.yourschooluniform.com

All other items are readily available from high street stores or their internet shopping websites.

For further information about school uniform requirements please contact the school office.

 

Second Hand Uniform

Second Hand uniform can be obtained from our Supporters of Chesterton School (SOCS). They hold regular second hand uniform sales.   

Jewellery 

On health and safety grounds, we do not allow children to wear jewellery in our school except plain stud earrings which must be removed for PE. If a child wishes to have his/her ear(s) pierced, we ask that this be carried out at the beginning of the summer holiday, so that the healing process is complete by the time school starts again in September and the ear-stud can be removed. Inexpensive, non-smart watches may be worn in Key Stage 2. Any items worn for religious items are permitted and teachers will communicate on an individual basis to ensure we support this safely.

 

Hair and make-up 

The school does not permit children to have extreme haircuts or colouring that could serve as a distraction to other children. Hair bands, clips etc. should be in discreet designs in colours compatible with school colours and only used to keep hair in place. Long hair should be tied back for practical subjects, including P.E. Some hair ornaments may need to be removed for P.E. on the grounds of health and safety. No make-up or nail varnish may be worn during the school day. Similarly, temporary transfers or fake ‘tattoos’ are not appropriate. 

Footwear 

The school wants all children to grow up into healthy adults. We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes with platform soles, open toes or high heels in school, so we do not allow this. We do not allow children to wear trainers to school; these are appropriate for sport or as leisurewear but are not in keeping with the smart appearance of a school uniform (including travel to and from school). We require all children to wear the types of shoe described in the uniform list.  

Winter boots/ wellington boots may be worn to and from school during bad weather, but shoes must be brought to school and worn during the school day.

Seasonal safety 

All children require a coat in school when the weather is changeable, cold or wet. On hot sunny days, children should be protected from the sun when outdoors by: 

  • Wearing a hat or cap 
  • Wearing an appropriate SPF sunscreen that has been applied at home, or that they have brought to school to apply themselves (adults in school are not permitted to apply sunscreen).