School Uniform
The children of Meadowbank are proud to wear their school uniform. Their uniform helps to give them an identity and a pride about our school and avoids individual comparisons between children regarding the way they dress. We feel that wearing the uniform is important and we rely on support from families to encourage their child to be proud of their appearance. Uniform can be bought online from Monkhouse uniform suppliers at http://www.monkhouse.com/ if you wish your child to wear a uniform with Meadowbank’s school logo on, however, uniform that is purchased from other retailers without our logo on is acceptable. Unfortunately, we do not hold any stock in school.
Uniform
- Black sturdy shoes (no trainers, boots or ballerina shoes)
- Royal blue sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan. Sweatshirts must not have hoods.
- Navy blue trousers, skirt or pinafore dress
- In the summer girls may wear a blue and white checked dress or uniform playsuit and boys may wear navy blue short trousers. These should not be P.E. shorts.
- White polo shirt or white collared shirt if your child is in Year 6
- Year 6 wear a school tie. Ties are available from the school office however; each child is given their tie as they move into year 6.
- All uniform should be clearly labelled with the child's name.
- Hair that is past shoulder length should be tied back with a blue headband, scrunchie or bobble.
P.E. Kit (to be worn for all PE lessons and each sports club)
All children should have their kit in school ready for each lesson and for health and safety reasons they must change for each lesson. Our P.E. kit comprises:
- Royal blue shorts
- White t-shirt (not vest top or crop top)
- Trainers (children do not need plimsolls)
- Black or grey jogging bottoms for outdoor PE between November and February (optional
- We encourage children to have a special key ring on their bag so that it is easily identifiable amongst all the other bags.
- All P.E. kit should be free from any form of logo or brand name, apart from the school logo.
- All P.E. kit should be clearly labelled with the child's name.
A Parent guide can be viewed below.
Winter Options
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Foundation Stage – Year Five Royal blue sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan (sweatshirts no hoods) White polo shirt Navy blue trousers (M & F), knee length skirt or pinafore dress Navy blue or white socks Sweatshirts and polo shirts, with the school logo, |
Children should bring coats to school every day. Year Six children As younger children except: Year Six children wear a school tie and a collared shirt rather than a polo shirt. Ties are available from the school office |
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Summer Uniform |
In the summer girls may wear a knee length blue and white gingham check dress / playsuit Children may wear navy blue shorts. These are trouser shorts and not be P.E. shorts Navy blue or white ankle socks |
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Hair accessories
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Longer hair must be tied back at all times and elaborate styles /coloured bands are not allowed. Simple royal blue headbands, scrunches and bobbles are acceptable school accessories. Elaborate or colourful accessories will be put in lockers to take home |
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Footwear
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Sensible black shoes, suitable for wet weather. No heels, platforms, trainers, boots or shoes with insecure footings should be worn in school. Shoes should be comfortable and safe. It is dangerous for children to wear shoes with high heels, open toes, platforms or strappy sandals. Children should not wear trainers but can change into them for playtimes in order to keep shoes in a good condition. Boots can be worn to and from school but are not suitable to be worn all day. Children should bring another pair of shoes to change into. |
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Swimming Kit
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Swimming trunks (no shorts) or 1 piece swimming costume and swimming cap. Large towel No goggles (unless prescribed) Swimming cap for longer hair |
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Physical Activities including PE, sporting events and after school sports clubs |
PE kits should be brought into school on the first day after each school break and taken home to wash at the start of the next holiday. White T Shirt Royal Blue shorts Trainers Hair tied back with royal blue scrunches or bobble. |
Winter - between November and February (Optional) Grey or black tracksuits bottoms School Royal Blue Sweatshirt |
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Other Options |
Blue School Book Bag / Small backpack Small water bottle – 0.5l – 1l As all bags are of Meadowbank’s design, we encourage children to have a small, special key ring attached. |
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Valuables & accessories
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Please do not bring valuables as school will not be held responsible. Small Stud earrings may be worn only if the child can remove them independently for PE and swimming. A watch/fitness monitor may be worn but accessibility elements must be switched off during school. Smart watches which can record/take pictures are not permitted. Year 6 children who walk home alone may bring a mobile phone which will be handed in on arrival to school and locked in the school office. Make-up, nail varnish and stick on tattoos are not allowed in school. |