The school promotes wearing a school uniform (Article 8). This enables everyone to have the same standard of dress and shows equality throughout the school. Our uniforms are not gender specific.
At Windy Nook we feel strongly that the wearing of a uniform is to be encouraged in all children because:
- it promotes pride in our school and a sense of belonging
- it avoids what can be an unpleasant and expensive ‘designer’ label competition among children
- it helps parents first thing every morning – there are no decisions to be taken about ‘what shall I wear for school today?’
- from a security point of view, it clearly identifies children in our care
- it looks wonderful!
The required uniform includes:
- Trousers/Shorts/Skirts/Pinafores: Dark grey or black
- Summer Option: Blue Gingham Dress, Blue Gingham Shorts
- Tops: White shirt, blouse or polo shirt (with or without school logo)
- Jumpers/Cardigans: Blue (with or without school logo)
Items of clothing without the school logo are available from supermarkets and high street stores, or purchased online.
Black or grey leggings or tracksuits as everyday wear
SHOES:
Children should wear black shoes or plain black trainers. Shoes should be sensible, sturdy and safe for school. Many types of footwear (especially fashion shoes with high heels) are a source of potential accidents in school, especially in a playground situation.
PE UNIFORM:
The commitment to wearing school uniform is one of the statements in our Home-School Agreement.
In order to promote good safety and hygiene within school, we encourage children with longer than shoulder length hair, no matter what gender, to tie it back.
False nails are also not allowed in school and any children with false nails will not be able to do PE of any sort or be allowed out on the yard at playtimes.
HAIR:
During term-time pupils are asked not to have fashion hairstyles which include: shaved, dyed or streaked hair, patterns, mohawks, lines and tramlines.
JEWELLERY
Children are not to wear any jewellery for school except for watches (not smart watches). Earrings must be removed for school. If ears are to be pierced, please do this at the start of the summer holidays.
If a child comes to school wearing earrings, they will be asked to remove them. Staff will provide a safe place to store them if needed.
If earrings cannot be removed (e.g. newly pierced ears):
- The child will not be allowed to take part in PE.
- The child will not be allowed outside at playtimes for safety reasons.
- Parents will be contacted and reminded of the school policy.
For details of where and how to order new uniform see details below:
More Information
JEWELLERY IS NOT ALLOWED IN SCHOOL,
except for watches, which are allowed, but have to be removed for PE, Games and Swimming etc., so please ensure they are not valuable. The use of smart watches are not permitted in school.
If parents want to have their children’s ears pierced, it is suggested this is done at the beginning of the summer holiday, so that by the time the Autumn term starts, studs may be removed. Any child who has not followed this advice will not be able to do P.E. of any sort, and will be asked to remove any ear-rings during the school day.
This is a policy of Gateshead LA. and our school strongly supports it.
LOGOS UNLIMITED SCHOOLWEAR
HOW TO ORDER
- ONLINE 24/7
www.logos-unlimited.co.uk/ - PHONE
0191 487 9240 - EMAIL
sales@logos-unlimited.co.uk - POP IN STORE
Children can try on the uniform as we have it well stocked and ready to take away the same day
HOW TO FIND US
Location
Logos Unlimited
322D Mayoral Way,
Team Valley,
Gateshead,
NE11 0RT
Please note that we recommend calling for stock levels before your visit during the school holiday season.