School Uniform

All children wear uniform at John Wood School & Nursery. We believe uniform looks smart, is practical and encourages a sense of belonging. The school is proud of the excellent standard of appearance of the children and the uniform is kept as simple and practical as possible.

It is preferable to have jumpers and cardigans that have the school logo, but this is not compulsory. Unbranded uniform can be purchased from any store. Alternatively, Price Buckland our online uniform suppliers, have a full range of competitively priced items.

The PTA also have second hand uniform available for purchase or for a monetary donation.

Please note that school ties can only be purchased from the school office.

Please ensure all uniform and coats are named.

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School Uniform

The school uniform colours are purple and black and consists of the following:

  • Purple v-neck jumper or purple cardigan (preferable with school logo)
  • White shirt or blouse (long sleeved or short sleeved)
  • School tie (purchased from the school office)
  • Black tailored trousers or black tailored shorts
  • Black tailored skirt (knee length), or culottes or pinafore dress (knee length)
  • White or black socks or white/black tights
  • Black shoes – heels no higher than 2.5cm
 Optional
  • Purple and white gingham summer dress (knee length)
  • Black sandals in summer (not open-toed)
Note:
  • For health and safety reasons high-heeled shoes (no higher than 2.5cm), open-toed, flip-flops or sling backs are not acceptable.
  • Trainers are not part of the school uniform and we would appreciate your cooperation with this.
  • Long hair should be tied back
  • No make-up, nail varnish, transfers or jewellery (other than small studs)
PE Kit

For reasons of hygiene and safety, children should be dressed for P.E. as follows:

  • White t-shirt (preferable with school logo)
  • Black shorts
  • White socks
  • Black plimsolls (infants are encouraged to do P.E. in bare feet indoors)
 Optional
  • Black tracksuit (for cold weather)
  • Plimsolls/Trainers (not fashion trainers)

 Children must come to school wearing their P.E. kit.

All items of clothing must be clearly marked with your child’s name.
  • Children cannot be excused from P.E. lessons unless they have a note from home or from the P.E. teacher. This note must be given to the class teacher.
  • Tracksuit bottoms should not be worn for gymnastics
  • Children should remove jewellery, watches and wristbands before participating in any form of physical activity. Children with stud earrings should cover them with micrapore tape before a P.E. lesson.
  • Long hair should be tied back.
  • Clothing with commercial designer logos is not permitted.
  • When children represent the school at competitions, the school P.E. kit should be worn unless otherwise notified.
Nursery Uniform

All children are expected to wear a uniform that they can manage themselves in Nursery.

  • Purple jogging bottoms
  • White short sleeve polo shirt
  • Purple sweatshirt (preferable with school logo)
  • White or black socks, white or black tights
  • Flat black shoes or trainers with Velcro (no laces)
  • Any suitable winter coats
 Optional
  • Purple and white gingham summer dress 
Valuables

We ask parents/carers’ co-operation in ensuring that a child’s personal belongings brought to school are kept to a minimum.  Watches are worn at a child’s own risk.  Money for specific purposes should be separated, labelled with the child’s name and class, sealed in an envelope and handed to the class teacher or school office as soon as possible.

Pupils in Years 3-5 are not permitted to bring mobile telephones or electronic devices to school.  Pupils in Year 6 who walk to school alone are permitted to bring a mobile telephone to school but this must be handed to the relevant staff member in Year 6, where they will locked away safely during the day.

All articles of clothing should be named and checked occasionally to see that names are still visible.

Jewellery 

Pendant/hoop earrings, large stud earrings, bracelets, necklaces and rings should not be worn at any time in school.  Watches may cause injury and should not be worn during any Physical Education lesson.