This letter about school uniform accompanied the last newsletter in July.
SCHOOL UNIFORM – REMINDER
The governing body determines the school uniform.
All children are expected to be clean, neat and suitably dressed for school.
The uniform for The Deans consists of:-
GIRLS BOYS
Grey Pinafore or skirt or trousers Grey/Black Trousers
White short sleeved blouse/polo shirt White short sleeved shirt/polo shirt
Red Cardigan, Jumper or Sweatshirt Red Jumper or Sweatshirt
White or grey socks White or grey socks
In the summer girls may wear
Red and white check or striped dresses.
A sensible waterproof outdoor coat for winter.
Sensible plain black shoes with no logos or pictures – not black trainers.
Children with the wrong footwear will be asked to wear pumps during the school day.
Boots may be worn to school but must be no more than ankle high. All other boots must be changed when entering school.
Jumpers, cardigans, sweatshirts and polo shirts are all available with or without the school ‘logo’.
All the items of uniform are available from most supermarkets or Whittakers, Chorley Road, Swinton
For P.E. a plain white T shirt and plain black shorts may be worn. No baggy T shirts, bermuda or cycling shorts will be allowed. Pumps or barefoot for indoor P.E. (NOT TRAINERS – they are not suitable as they slip on wooden floors and apparatus.)
For outdoor games pumps or trainers can be worn. If the weather is cold, plain, dark coloured tracksuits may be worn.
Children also need a bag to keep their P.E. kit in.
It is essential that all your children’s clothes are clearly marked with their name.
Hairbands/ribbons must be plain without flowers or bows etc. preferably red or white.
No Jewellery is allowed in school apart from WATCHES and one pair of SMALL STUD EARRINGS (in the ear lobes only). Earrings are not to be worn during P.E or swimming lessons. Nail varnish, false nails or any type of nail decoration is not allowed.