School Uniform

At Preston Primary School, we encourage the children to always take pride in wearing their school uniform. We find it gives the children a sense of belonging and unites us all behind a common identity. It also helps us to identify each other when we are out in the community.

A pupil posing in their uniform

The below information shares the expectations for uniform at Preston Primary School.

School Uniform

• V necked burgundy jumper/cardigan with the Preston Primary logo (available from Riviera Schooldays)

• Preston Primary School tie (available from Riviera Schooldays)

• Grey School Trousers/Shorts/Skirt/Pinafore dress

• White Shirt/Blouse with collar (no polo shirts)

• Grey/black Socks for boys

• Grey/white socks or grey/black tights for girls

• Black School Shoes (no trainers) no high heels or boots

• Burgundy/Red gingham dress for the Summer term

 Note: Children may wear leadership badges that have been presented by the school as part of their uniform.

PE Kit

• Plain white full length t-shirt/polo shirt with a school jumper or cardigan

• Plain black/navy blue shorts of appropriate length. During the colder months children can wear black or navy jogging bottoms or leggings.

• Plain black, grey or white ankle socks

• Plimsolls or Trainers

Years 1 to 6 and The Nest

Children come to school dressed in their correct PE kit on their allocated PE days. This will be communicated to you at the start of the year. 

Foundation Stage / Unit 1

Children in Foundation Stage bring their full PE kit to school in a small bag which stays on their peg until required. Foundation PE days can vary each term.

Additional items required

• Water bottle (all children)

• Book Bag for Foundation Stage and children in Key Stage 1 (available from Riviera Schooldays)

• Wellies for Foundation Stage and children in Key Stage 1 (for Woodland Camp)

• Waterproof Puddle Suit for Foundation Stage (for Woodland Camp and Mud Kitchen)

The school does not permit

  • Jewellery except for one pair of studs
  • Smart watches
  • Make-up including nail varnish/ polish
  • Tattoos (including the transfer type)
  • High or narrow heeled shoes
  • Unconventional or dramatic hairstyles: added hair colours must be natural and subtle.
  • Skirts and dresses that are significantly above the knee
  • Elaborate hair accessories
  • Children who have shoulder length hair, or longer, are required to tie it back for health and safety reasons. 

We encourage the children to take responsibility and look after their belongings. We ask that you ensure that all of your child’s clothes and belongings are clearly marked with their name.

Uniform Supplier

Riviera School Days 186 Union Street Torquay TQ2 5QP Telephone Number: 01803 293650 www.rivieraschooldays.co.uk

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School Uniform

  • Footwear: Children should wear black shoes or smart black trainers without logos and stripes. Only low-heeled shoes are allowed. These are for all year around for health and safety purposes (please no boots as these restrict movement).
  • Sweatshirt: Green (available with school logo but also from many supermarket chains)
  • Trousers/ Skirts: Grey/ black. All pupils are allowed to wear trousers. Skirts should be of an appropriate length.
  • Shorts: Grey/ black school shorts only, not sports or cycle shorts.
  • Polo shirt: White (available with school logo but also from many supermarket chains)
  • Dresses: Green and white gingham style
  • Fleece: Green, available full or short zip and with/without school logo

The School Does Not Wish To See

  • Jewellery except for one pair of studs. These must be able to be removed for P.E. and Sport by the pupil.  
  • Make-up including nail varnish/polish.
  • Tattoos (including transfer tattoos) 
  • High or narrow heeled shoes.
  • Unconventional or dramatic hairstyles: added hair colours must be natural and subtle. Close shaved heads and patterns cut into hair or eyebrows are not acceptable. Very short hairstyles or extreme hairstyles (e.g., where some hair is very short, and the rest is not) are not acceptable. 
  • Skirts and dresses that are significantly above the knee. 
  • Tops that expose the midriff.
  • Hoodies/sweatshirts replacing school jumpers. Year 6 are allowed to do this from June in their leaving term with a “Leavers Hoody”.

General

  • T-Shirt: Plain white t-shirt - also available from Riviera Schooldays/Lavender Mob with logo.
  • Shorts: Plain, black or white – not cycle shorts (all children).
  • Footwear: Every child must have a change of footwear for P.E. (plimsolls or trainers) Trainers are essential for outdoor PE. Foundation Stage and Key Stage One will often do indoor P.E. in bare feet.
  • In cold weather, children may wear additional fleeces/ tracksuits for PE.

Colder Weather

Colder Weather (children may choose to wear):

  • Plain black tracksuit bottoms.
  • School sweatshirt / fleece / plain black sweatshirt or fleece (no hoodies).
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