Uniform
Our School Uniform
All children wear our school uniform when attending school, or when participating in school organised events during and outside normal school hours (e.g. swimming, school visits as required).
Children wear their school uniform to show that they belong to Anglesey Primary Academy.
Wearing school uniform is important because it
promotes a sense of pride
incites a sense of community and belonging towards the school
is practical and smart
identifies the children with the school
prevents children from coming to school in fashion clothes that could be deemed as inappropriate
makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
is regarded as suitable wear for school and good value for money
is designed with children’s health and safety in mind
School Uniform Information
Jewellery - To prevent jewellery being lost or damaged or injuries occurring due to the wearing of jewellery, children should not wear jewellery to school. If children have pierced ears, small stud earrings are acceptable, however, they must be removed or covered with a plaster for PE. NO EARRINGS ARE ALLOWED FOR SWIMMING LESSONS.
Footwear - The school wants all children to grow into healthy adults. We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes that have platform soles or high heels. Children should not wear such shoes to school as they are inappropriate. Our school uniform is black shoes but children can wear appropriate trainers if they are plain, black in style. No brightly coloured shoes or trainers are allowed. At the discretion of parents, we advise that children wear footwear to school with fastenings they can cope with e.g. many younger children will need Velcro style fastenings.
Outdoor Play (OPAL) - As a school we aim to improve the way we think about and provide opportunities for play. We believe that play is essential for physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual development. The school grounds provide a crucial place for children to experience self-initiated play. We believe that minor poor weather conditions should not restrict the children’s opportunities to play.
To support this, in addition to the uniform requirements above, children will need to have Wellington boots in school and appropriate waterproof clothing. Wellington boots can be any colour and must be waterproof.
They are in addition to school shoes and are to be used outside and not inside the school. Label both boots and bring in a plastic bag so that they can be placed on your child’s peg.
Physical Education (PE) - Children should have a PE bag in school which contains a pair of PE pumps or trainers, a white polo shirt or plain, white t-shirt and a pair of black shorts or jogging bottoms. Children may also have a longer sleeved top for outdoor PE sessions. If children have pierced ears, small stud earrings are acceptable, but must be removed or covered with a plaster for PE to prevent them from causing injury.
Children in Year 4 have swimming lessons at a local swimming pool. Parents will be informed by letter with a list of expected attire for swimming. Boys should wear tight shorts or swimming trunks and girls should wear a one piece swimming suit or a one piece swimming suit, leggings and long-sleeved top.
Nails and Make-up - The wearing of false nails and/or nail varnish is not permitted. Nails should be kept clean and short. Children should not wear make-up to school, it is inappropriate.
Hair - We recognise children’s individuality which is sometimes expressed in their haircuts and/or styles. However, please remember that when children attend school, haircuts and/or styles should be practical.
Updated Septemeber 2023