We actively encourage the wearing of uniform and ask that parents label all clothes with their child's name. Uniform which bears the school crest can be obtained from Monkhouse Specialist Clothing in Shirley. Other retailers will stock the plain maroon. Winter uniform is worn between the October half term and the Easter break, with the wearing of summer uniform between Easter and October, if the weather is appropriate.

Nursery Uniform

Children in the Nursery are asked to wear a plain white short-sleeved polo shirt and a Maroon V-necked jumper or cardigan, plain or with school crest, or a sweatshirt with school crest.

Reception to Year 6 Uniform

Winter uniform

• Grey long trousers - short trousers optional, grey skirt, culottes or pinafore dress
• White long sleeved shirt – short sleeved shirt optional
• School tie (elasticated for younger pupils, if necessary)
• Maroon V-necked pullover, plain or with school crest or sweatshirt with school crest
• Grey, black or burgundy socks or tights
• Black sensible shoes (trainers not permitted). Wellington boots may be worn to school but must be changed before entering class.
• Plain / neutral colour outdoor coat with absence of advertising

Summer uniform

• Grey short trousers – long trousers optional, pink and white gingham check or striped dress, grey culottes/ skirt/pinafore, white short sleeved shirt and tie

Or

• White short sleeved polo shirt worn with collar, plain or with school crest
• Grey, black, white or burgundy socks or tights
• Black sensible shoes (not open-toed)

Indoor P.E. Kit

• Maroon P.E. shorts
• White polo shirt, plain or with school crest
• Black pumps
• White socks

P.E. kit should be kept in a named pump bag

Outdoor P.E. Kit

In addition to the indoor kit, children from Year 3 upwards also require:

• Sweatshirt with school crest
• Tracksuit bottoms (plain burgundy or black)
• Trainers – suitable for outdoor work

Indoor P.E. Kit

• Maroon P.E. shorts – for KS1
• Maroon games skirt shorts – for KS2
• White polo shirt, plain or with school crest
• Black pumps
• White socks
• P.E. kit should be kept in a named pump bag

Outdoor P.E. Kit

In addition to the indoor kit, children from Year 3 upwards also require:

• Sweatshirt with school crest
• Tracksuit bottoms (plain burgundy or black)
• Trainers – suitable for outdoor work

Other Items

Painting apron – or similar long sleeved protection

Children in Year 3 will require swimming kit, including: towel, swimsuit or trunks (not shorts), goggles, swim hat for long hair.

Children in the Early Years Foundation Stage should have a wet weather kit comprising of a named waterproof coat and wellies (in a separate bag).

Optional items

• Book bag with school crest
• Burgundy reversible fleece/cagoule with school crest
• Baseball cap with school crest
• Backpack with school crest – Key Stage 2 only

Shoes

It is requested that all children wear 'sensible' black shoes. Trainers should not be worn except for outdoor games. Open-toed or sling-back sandals and fashion shoes are not suitable and may lead to accidents. Boots and wellingtons may be worn to walk to school and these should be changed to named footwear before entering class. Wellingtons must be pegged together using a named clothes peg.

Pre-loved uniform is available. Please email the PFSA on oakcottagepsfa@gmail.com

Jewellery

For reasons of safety, the wearing of jewellery, including earrings, is not permitted. Watches may be worn in class, but need to be removed for PE. We ask that watches worn are not smart watches.

In the case of recently pierced ears, pupils may keep their studs in for the required six weeks, but these should be covered with tape. We would encourage parents to have children’s ears pierced at the start of the summer holidays to avoid this situation.

Hair

We request that children with long hair should tie it back. Hair slides, bands, ribbons etc should all be in school colours. Extreme hairstyles, cut and colour are not allowed on any occasions. Examples of extreme hair styles would include close shaved – less than a No.2 cut, or decoratively shaved.

Lost Property

Lost property is collected and held in a box in each key stage. At the end of each term unclaimed items are disposed of. Please ensure that your child’s uniform, shoes, P.E. bag, shoes, coat, water bottle, lunch box etc. are all clearly named.

Your child would also find it useful to have a book bag (available from the school office) for home-readers, library books, homework diaries etc.

Follow the parent link guide below on how to order school uniform.

www.monkhouse.com/parentguide

or visit the Monkhouse Schoolwear store in Solihull: -

1 Mell Square
Solihull
B91 3AZ

The up-to-date opening hours are available on their website: https://www.monkhouse.com/our-stores#G7XKQQ5