Buckden School Uniform

Winter uniform is expected to be worn from October half-term through to the end of Spring Term.  Summer uniform can be worn from the start of the Summer Term through to the October half-term of the Autumn Term.

Winter Uniform Required

• White long/short-sleeved collared shirt - tucked in
• School tie
• Dark grey (only) – skirt/shorts/pinafore (to the knee) or trousers 
• Navy blue knitted cardigan/jumper/tank top
• Dark grey only – tights or socks 
• Black suitable footwear – no heels or trainers

Summer Uniform Required

• White long/short-sleeved collared shirt - tucked in or fitted at the waist
• School tie
• Dark grey only – shorts/skirt/pinafore (to the knee) or trousers
• Navy blue knitted cardigan/jumper/tank top
• White or grey socks (no white tights)
• Black suitable footwear (no heels/ trainers) or darkcoloured/navy/white sandals (socks must be worn with sandals)

OR

• Navy/white gingham check dress – no top and skirt combinations, other shades of blue or other colours
• Navy blue knitted cardigan/jumper/tank top
• White ankle socks (no white tights)
• Black suitable footwear (no heels/ trainers) or navy/white sandals (socks must be worn with sandals)

PE Kit Required

• House colour t-shirt (no football shirts)
• Navy shorts
• Navy jogging bottoms
• Navy sweatshirt
• White sports socks
• Suitable trainers
• Reception only – black plimsolls and trainers

Art Shirt Required - Please provide your child with an old shirt/ art apron

Hair Accessories 

All hair accessories should be either navy or white and should not be excessively flamboyant.

Jewellery

In accordance with health and safety regulations, the wearing of jewellery is only permitted when it is part of a pupil's ethnic or cultural background. A necklace with a cross can be worn as a sign of religious association. Pupils with pierced ears must wear only one pair of stud earrings which must be taken out or covered with tape for PE lessons. Watches may be worn by those pupils who find it useful.

Make up

Students are not allowed to wear make up and nail varnish (no acrylics, gels or any kind of false nails are allowed) and false eyelashes are also not permitted. As nail varnish is also not permitted during cooking, students may need to wear gloves in these lessons if they are wearing nail varnish.

School Bags are required along with a named Water Bottle and for pupils in Years 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6) please provide your child with a pencil case which includes the following:

• A small pencil case
• A HB pencil
• A pencil sharpener
• A ruler
• A glue Stick (Pritt Stick is preferred as we have used several makes over the years and they have dried out quickly, sometimes even before use)
• Coloured Pencils – should include purple & orange for editing as well as blue, red and green for science.
• A blue fine tip handwriting pen (once your child has a pen pass)
• Highlighters
• A black whiteboard marker
• Earphones with 3.5mm jack for use with laptops and Ipads (in the interest of hygiene)

The following items should NOT be brought into school:

• Rubbers
• Felt tip pens including Sharpies
• Gel Pens
• Scissors (these are provided in school)

The school will continue to supply equipment to children in Reception and Year 1.  Please note that children in these year groups are not allowed to bring a pencil case into school.

All school branded uniform such as PE t-shirts, cardigans/jumpers with the school logo along with school ties can be purchased from our uniform supplier www.brigade.uk.com. and also from My Clothing.  

All school uniform listed above is required however any items of clothing that is branded is optional apart from our school tie.

Second-Hand School Uniform

Our PTA hold a stock of second hand uniform, please get in touch to see what they have available. All funds from purchases go to the PTA. 

Email: buckdenptatreasurer@gmail.com