Our School Uniform
- Branded Uniform is Not Compulsory: Plain, non-branded supermarket or high-street clothing in our school colours is fully welcomed and encouraged.
- Sustainability: We actively promote the reuse of clothing to support our community and protect the environment.
- Cost: All items are available for a small voluntary donation.
- Access: The hub is open at various times during the week throughout the school year. Please contact the school office if you need a specific size or item.
- Donations: Please drop off any outgrown, clean uniform items at the school office to help keep our hub thriving!
- In-School Stock: The school also keeps a small amount of branded stock on-site. Please visit the school office if you would like to purchase items directly.
- Personalisation: When ordering through the Schoolshop website, you have the option to add your child's initials to branded items to help prevent mix-ups.
- Daily Uniform: Red sweatshirt/cardigan/fleece, white or red polo shirt, and grey or black trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore. Plain dark shoes or black trainers.
- PE Days: Children should come to school in a red t-shirt, black shorts/joggers, and trainers. School branded Sports hoodies and quick-dry 3/4 tops/t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms are available but optional.
- Name Labels: Please clearly label all clothing and footwear with your child's name or initials so lost items can be quickly returned.
- Smartwatches: Smartwatches are strictly not allowed in school (please see our Mobile and Smart Devices Policy). Jewellery is limited to plain stud earrings and a standard wristwatch.
The school uniform has been adopted by the vast majority of families within school. We encourage pupils to identify with the school and ensure that they wear clothes that are suitable for school. By wearing the correct uniform, we are able to promote this.
During the summer months, pupils may wear black jersey day shorts instead of joggers or summer pinafore dress. In extreme heat, the school may implement the wearing of PE Kit to allow pupils to remain comfortable. This will be communicated via the usual school systems.
Hats and sun cream are required.
Trainers will be required for outdoor field work. A tracksuit or warm sweater/fleece will be required for outdoor work during the winter months. Alternatively, a hooded sports sweatshirt with 'Le Cateau School Sports' embroidered on the back is available for wear during outside sports sessions. (This is not part of normal daily uniform and can only be worn for PE). They can be purchased on line using the above link.
All PE kit should be kept in a drawstring bag/sports bag and be ready for use in school at all times. The children are encouraged to take kit home at weekends for washing.
Please note
- Tracksuits should only be worn for PE lessons and not for general school wear
- Jeans are not allowed in school
- The wearing of jewellery, including earrings, is not allowed in school. Children with pierced ears are allowed to wear studs but these must be removed for physical activity. If you are intending to allow your child to have their ears pierced, we would advise that this is carried out at the beginning of the longer summer holiday.
Children with long hair are asked to have it tied back during the school day.
Fashion boots and high heeled footwear are not suitable in school. The wearing of training shoes during the normal school day is discouraged. Hairbands must be of a sensible nature and must not cause a distraction.
