Uniform

School Uniform.

We consulted on changing our School Uniform Policy between January 2023 and March 2023. The draft policy was reviewed in April as part of the consultation process. The Board of Trustees reviewed this in July 2023 and approved the new policy which the school has been following from September 2023. Please read the letter from the Headteacher explaining the rational for this alongside the proposed policy. The consultation report is also available here.

In July 2024 the Trustees have agreed that the policy will continue for the 2024-25 academic year.

Having a school uniform is important because:

  • Children feel a greater sense of belonging to our school community

  • Children develop pride in being part of the school community

  • The children’s presentation reflects the high standards which we set in school and improves the image of the school in the local community

  • Children set themselves high personal standards

  • Differences between the children are reduced which can lead to higher self esteem

 

Our School Uniform consists of:

  • Grey or black trousers, shorts, pinafore or skirt (suitable length)

  • Yellow polo shirt

  • Burgundy jumper or cardigan

  • Plain black shoes which are appropriate for playing out in

  • Grey tights or white, grey or black socks

  • Optional red and white checked summer dress.

PE Kit

  • A draw string bag

  • Black shorts or black leggings

  • A t-shirt matching their House team colour

  • Pumps or trainers

  • During winter months, children may bring plain dark coloured jogging bottoms and sweatshirt or a track suit. (Currently Key Stage 2 children come to school wearing this on their PE days).

Label it

Please ensure every item is securely labelled with your child’s name.

If you order your labels from Stikins, quoting school fundraising number 14864, our PTFA gains 30% commission for our school at no extra cost to you.

Get kitted out

The school does not have a contract with any particular uniform supplier. The two suppliers below can provide items of Old Earth School uniform with the school logo.

Uniform can be purchased online (to be delivered to your home or to school) from Price and Buckland

OR

by visiting Shaw Hardcastle’s shop in Halifax town centre - see price list below

Halifax YMCA also operate a free uniform scheme. Click here for more information.

We also have items of uniform in school donated by parents/carers that we can make available to parents/carers of children in our school. Please contact Mrs Holden via the school office.

Parents/carers can also purchase items of uniform from a wide range of other retailers in the Old Earth School colours without the school logo.