School Uniform
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.
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