School Uniform
School Uniform Statement
At St Michael’s School we believe a school uniform is important for the following reasons:
- It promotes a strong, cohesive school identity
- It fosters a feeling of pride
- It supports high standards and high expectations in all areas of school life
- It promotes harmony and equality between different groups represented in the school
- It reduces fashion competition between children
- It identifies St Michael’s to the wider community
All children are expected to wear the school uniform. Please see below for detailed lists.
Due to Government Guidance, pupils are no longer required to have a logo on their uniform to make it more affordable.
Boys
Light blue polo shirt (with OR without school logo)
Grey sweatshirt (with OR without school logo)
Grey trousers (long or short)
Grey, black or white socks
Black shoes OR plain black trainers
Girls
Light blue polo shirt (with OR without school logo)
Grey sweatshirt or cardigan (with OR without school logo)
Grey skirt
Grey trousers (or shorts)
Grey pinafore
Grey tights
Grey, black or white socks
Blue check (summer) dresses
Black shoes OR plain black trainers
PE Kit
Boys and girls
White t-shirt (with or without school logo)
Black shorts
For KS2 there are optional t-shirts and shorts with a more distinctive style
Black daps for indoor PE (KS1) (worn without socks)
Suitable trainers (black preferred but not compulsory) (KS2)
Change of socks preferred (KS2)
Hoodie: available in black or blue: preferred but not compulsory
Tracksuit (Y2 upwards) : Black preferred, but not compulsory. Other plain colours are acceptable.
What will we do if children don’t wear the school uniform?
We very much hope that everyone will uphold the uniform code: this is part and parcel of joining a school. Technically, non-wearing of uniform is a disciplinary offence. We will work with parents to overcome any barriers (financial or otherwise) that might exist.
- 100% School uniform subsidies are available for parents eligible for Free School Meals on income grounds (ask in the office):
- 50% subsidy available for families not eligible for for income-related support
- We have a number of unclaimed/donated school cardigans and sweatshirts available for a small donation.
Please consider donating any good quality uniform your child has outgrown. This is a great way of re-using and avoiding waste.
Where any persistent refusal to wear uniform continues, children will be required to change into clothes provided by the school. We very much hope parents wouldn’t put their child in this position.
Reminders about School Uniform
Please note that leggings should NOT be worn either on their own (instead of trousers) or under skirts (instead of tights). The only time when leggings are allowed is in cold weather outside in place of a tracksuit.
Please note that PE kits, including tracksuits, MUST conform to the school's uniform code.
Jewellery, hairbands, other additions
No jewellery should be worn to school, with the exception of: wristwatches; stud earrings. This is to ensure the safety of all children. Hairbands should be small and practical: please do not send your child in with large bows or elaborate hairbands.
Please note that children must either remove all earrings before PE, or tape them over. Please can children bring in their own tape for this – we are spending a lot of time sorting this out for children. Thank you!
Tayz
School uniform is now available to order from https://tayz.co.uk/collections/st-michaels-cofe-primary-school
Please click on link below for more information:
TAYZ St Michaels Stoke Gifford Primary School Flyer.pdf
The following items will be available embroidered with the School logo:
- Polo Shirt (Blue)
- Sweatshirt (Grey)
- Sweat Cardigan (Grey)
- PE T-Shirt (White)
- Mistral Shower proof jacket (Navy)
The following items may be purchased from the school office:
- Reading Folders £5
- P E Bag £5
- Cotton Backpack £7.80