Uniform

We feel that uniform makes the children look smart, promotes a sense of identity, pride and belonging and counters peer pressure to wear unsuitable clothing.

Uniform items carrying the Martinshaw logo are available by request using the form below. It is not a requirement that items carry the school logo; some families prefer to buy clothing in the school colour elsewhere.

The school uniform comprises of:

• Royal blue jumper, cardigan, sweatshirt or fleece.
• Plain grey/black trousers/skirt (no jeans, combat trousers, joggers or any item with a logo).
• Smart pinafore or gingham dress
• White shirt, blouse or polo shirt.
• Optionally, in summer: blue & white checked or striped summer dress.
• Plain black/navy school shoes (no trainers, boots, high heels or ‘open toed’ footwear).
• Plain black/navy sandals may be worn in summer providing they are not ‘open toed’ or loose fitting.
• Head coverings e.g. turbans, head scarves, kippas, etc, worn for cultural/religious reasons must be navy, royal blue or black.
• No jewellery except watch and stud earrings.
• No gloves, jackets, coats, hooded tops, hats, caps or any ‘outside-wear’ when in class.
• No fashion accessories such as fashion belts, sweatbands, fashion hair bands (plain colour hair band or Alice band will be acceptable).
• No torn clothing.
• No make-up/nail varnish.

PE kit will be plain white t-shirt, plain black/navy/royal blue shorts plus plimsolls and a change of socks as appropriate. Additionally, for outdoor PE in key stage two, trainers are needed together with plain tracksuit or jogging bottoms & plain sweatshirt (not baggy) for when the weather is cold.

If any parent feels that providing school uniform is a problem, then they are invited to speak to Mr Elson, in confidence. All items of clothing and other belongings brought into school should be clearly named. The Local Authority does not accept liability for loss of, or damage to, personal property.

Prices for school uniform are as follows:

• Sweatshirts – £11.00
• Cardigans – £11.50
• Polo shirts – £7.00
• Book bags – £6.00