At St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School the pupils wear their uniform with pride.  We have the highest expectations from our pupils with regards to school uniform and appearance and strongly believe that our high standards promote positive behaviour, support effective teaching and learning and contribute to the ethos of both the school and the St. Thomas Catholic Academy Trust, to which we belong.

In order to make the school uniform affordable for all, the number of compulsory items with the school logo has been kept to a minimum.  Other items are widely available in larger supermarkets and stores. 

Any items of uniform with the school logo, including PE kit bags and bookbags, may be purchased from Best Look in Dunstable.  Items of good quality second-hand uniform are available from the school office. 

Uniform

St Mary’s school uniform consists of the following: 

Pre-School

There are no uniform requirements for Pre-school children.

Nursery & Reception

Boys –

• White polo shirt (with or without school logo)
• Plain grey trousers (Nursery may wear grey/black/navy joggers if preferred)
• Royal blue jumper with school logo
• Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers.  Velcro fasteners are preferable.
• Wellingtons (for keeping at school for outdoor play)
• Dark socks 

Girls –

• White polo shirt (with or without school logo)
• Plain grey pinafore, skirt or trousers (Nursery may wear grey/black/navy joggers if preferred)
• Plain royal blue jumper or cardigan with school logo
• Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers.  Velcro fasteners are preferable.
• Wellingtons (for keeping at school for outdoor play)
• Royal blue book bag with school logo

PE kit (see below) is worn from Reception age, and not needed in Nursery.

Year 1 to Year 6

Boys –

 Winter

• Grey trousers
• White shirt with school tie
• Royal blue v-neck jumper with school logo
• Black / grey socks
• Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers

 Summer

• Grey trousers / shorts
• White polo shirt (with or without school logo)
• Royal blue v-neck jumper with school logo
• Black / grey socks
• Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers

Girls -

 Winter

• Grey skirt / pinafore / trousers
• White shirt with school tie
• Royal blue cardigan / v-neck jumper with school logo
• White socks or grey / black tights
• Plain black school shoes or plain black trainers

 Summer

• Blue and white gingham dress or grey skirt / pinafore / trousers / shorts with white polo shirt (with or without school logo)
• Royal blue cardigan / v-neck jumper with school logo
• White socks
• Black school shoes, plain black trainers or suitable black / blue / white sandals

Book bag with school logo (Years 5 & 6 may have a blue backpack instead)
Adult-size T-shirt or shirt for painting and other messy activities

PE Kit

Boys and Girls -

• Plain white t-shirt (with or without school logo)
• blue shorts
• black plimsolls / trainers
• For outdoor sports in winter, children can wear a plain dark tracksuit
• Drawstring PE bag with school logo

Please ensure that all of your child's clothing is clearly named or labelled 

Uniform Rules

• School shoes should be black with a low heel. Fashion shoes, boots and coloured trainers are unacceptable.
• Jewellery i.e. rings, bracelets, necklaces etc,(including religious items), should not be worn to school as accidents can occur. If your child has pierced ears, only small studs should be worn in the interest of safety.
• For Health and Safety reasons no jewellery, including earrings, must be worn during PE lessons. We request that your child does not wear earrings to school on PE days. Staff cannot remove a child’s earring; parents/carers will be phoned to come in to do this, so that the child can participate in the lesson.
• Long hair should be tied back at all times.
• Make-up, false nails and nail varnish are not permitted; parents/carers will be phoned to come in to remove these.

Uniform Grant

If you are in receipt of Universal Credit and would like help with the cost of uniform, please click on the flyer below for more information about the Chew's Foundation.