School Uniform
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
We consider the wearing of uniform to be very important. It provides our students with an identity, it helps promote a purposeful approach learning and it demonstrates a commitment to what we call The Birchwood Way. Our strict and consistent approach is appreciated by students, parents and carers. Indeed students, parents and carers have worked hard with us to ensure that the uniform is of a high standard and appropriate to the requirements of modern-day education. There is an expectation that all members of our School will strive to look their best. For students, this will mean wearing The Birchwood Junior School uniform correctly when travelling to, from and within the school and when on trips and visits.
Extreme haircuts (as decided by The Birchwood Junior School) are not acceptable, and hair must be a natural colour. With all aspects of uniform, if you are uncertain about a specific issue, please ask for our advice. We want to work with you to ensure that all uniform expectations are met with a high standard.
BUYING SCHOOL UNIFORM
We have set out in the uniform in formation section very specific requirements for uniform in terms of colour and style. Uniform Direct is where we source our uniform from. Uniform Direct These can be sourced from the main uniform suppliers. If you are unsure, we are happy to help.
General School Uniform
| Jumper or Cardigan | Navy Blue with the school's logo |
| Skirt or Trousers | Grey/Black (Trousers should be straight, classic fit, no turn ups or flairs) |
| Polo Shirt | White or Navy Blue (Either with school logo or plain) |
| Socks | Grey or White (No logos or designs, no trainer socks) |
| Shoes |
Black with flat or low heels. (No Platform or ballet style shoes) Boots are NOT permitted |
| Tights | Grey Cotton tights |
| Earrings | A single pair of spherical plain studs only. To be worn on lower lobe of each ear. |
| Jewellery | No Jewellery is permitted in school |
| Hair Styles | Hair should be smart and safe for a working school environment. Long hair will be required to be tied up in certain lessons to ensure safety. |
| Make-Up | No Make-Up is permitted. School staff will contact parents/carers if Make-Up is worn. |
| Muslim Hijab | If worn must be Navy Blue. |
P.E UNIFORM
Birchwood Junior School participates in many sporting activities. It is important that the correct P.E Uniform is worn during P.E sessions and sporting trips. Children may come to school in their P.E Uniform when it is their P.E days. Below is an outline of the correct uniform. P.E Uniform can be found at Uniform Direct or Supermarkets such as ASDA/TESCO/Sainsbury.
| T-Shirt | A plain white T-Shirt is to be worn. (No Football Shirts of any kind to be worn) |
| Shorts | Plain black or Navy Shorts are to be worn. (No Logos permitted on shorts). |
| Tracksuit Trousers | Plain Black or Navy Tracksuit Trousers. (No Logos permitted on trousers). |
| Jumper | School Navy jumper or a plain navy jumper can be worn during colder months |
| Trainers | Non Marking Training Shoes to be worn. |
GENERAL COMMENTS
- Students with long hair must tie their hair back so that no part of it will affect their ability to participate safely (including fringes that enter the eye line).
- All earrings will need to be removed or taped to ensure the safety of all pupils. Students to bring their own plaster tape. Please be aware of this when having ears pierced.
- All items of kit must be clearly labelled.