School Uniform

School Uniform

The school firmly believes that the wearing of school uniform gives the children of our school a sense of identity, a sense of belonging and a sense of the importance we place in the community of St John’s Green Primary School.

All our school uniform is available on-line via our provider www.smartypantsschoolwear.com

The school uniform requirements for the children of our school are as follows:-

Boys

Grey or black trousers.

Grey or black shorts (these must not be sports shorts).

White collared shirt or white polo shirt

Navy fleece, sweatshirt or jumper

Black shoes or black trainers. Navy, brown or black close-toed sandals.

Girls

Grey or black trousers or skirt.

Grey or black shorts (these must not be sports/cycling shorts).

White collared shirt or white polo shirt

Navy fleece, sweatshirt, jumper or cardigan

Blue pique summer dress.

Grey pinafore.

Sensible flat black shoes or black trainers. Navy, brown or black closed-toed sandals.

 

PE Kit
 
Coloured Polo shirt, (available from the school uniform suppliers), linked to the Team that children are allocated to.
 
Navy blue or black shorts. (A small motif is permissible)
 
Children must have trainers for P.E. and these must be a change of trainers should your child wear black trainers for school.
 
Tracksuit - either blue or black.
 
On PE days children should wear their PE kit to school.
 

Swimming Kit

Boys-Swimming Trunks. (NOT Bermuda type shorts/baggy shorts) TRUNKS please. These are swimming lessons, not a day at the beach.

Girls—One piece swimming costume.

Children with long hair (boys/girls) will need to wear a swimming hat.

 

 
Second Hand Uniform
 
Our PTA have a good stock of pre-owned uniform and hold events where parents can come along and pick up for free, uniform that they have in stock. 
 
The school keeps a supply of pre-owned uniform.  
 
Second hand uniform for St John's Green can also be sought through Essex Free School Uniform service.  This service is available through the Colchester Foodbank in Tollgate on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
 
If parents need support for school uniform they should get in touch with either School Office who will do everything they canto help you.