The school has updated its Uniform Policy to comply with the legal requirements of the School Uniforms (Guidance and Allowances) Bill 2026. While this Bill is mainly aimed at addressing the expense associated with post primary uniforms, it also relates to primary schools. Our updated policy seeks to continue to place affordability at the centre of our uniform requirements, meaning our parents are not obliged to purchase an expensive range of branded items.

In formulating this policy, all parents were consulted and given the opportunity to bring forward their views. The views of our pupils were obtained via our School Council. The children discussed the purpose of having a uniform, how it reflects our core values and the benefits of having our bank of uniform items to share amongst the school community.

For primary aged children there is a close connection between feeling properly dressed and their general behaviour and attitude to work. Our modern functional uniform removes any peer pressure for individual styles or fashion, instils pride in our school, and is supported by parents. You will find that it’s much cheaper, in that two of each item of clothing will keep your child going for the year. All pupils are expected to wear a school uniform except on non- uniform days.

The school uniform is listed below:

P.E. Uniform
• All children require PE slippers.

• P.1 and P.2 do not change clothes for P.E.

• P.3 - shorts, a full-length tee-shirt and tracksuit bottoms

• P.4 to P.7 - shorts, a full-length tee-shirt, tracksuit bottoms and black gutties or trainers.

The basic PE uniform of gutties, shorts, full length tee-shirts and tracksuit bottoms are kept in
school and sent home for washing at the discretion of the teacher, but at least every half term. It
is preferable that trainers are kept in school, but they can be taken to and from school if
necessary.

Jewellery
For health and safety reasons, the only jewellery which is permitted to be worn in school is a small
flat surfaced watch (no cameras permitted), one flat surfaced ring and one plain small stud earring
in each ear. No other piercings are permitted.

Hair
Hair for ALL pupils must be kept neat and tidy and longer hair tied back where possible.
Elaborate hair decorations are not permitted, plain bobbles, clips and hair bands only. Unnatural
colours and prominent stylings (e.g. blocked dying, stripes, buzzed/razor cuts etc) are not
acceptable. We do not permit hair colouring, tints, dyes, highlights, coloured braids or extreme
shapes and styles where one part of the head looks very different from another part. This also
means no skin fade and no hair shaven to the scalp. Lines shaved into the head are not
permitted.

Trips or Sporting Events
Our sport’s teams are provided with kits when representing the school at sporting events. For
class trips, sporting events and special occasions, staff will advise pupils on the most appropriate
attire for the activity.

Other
Make up and nail varnish are not permitted in school.