At Ballacottier Primary School we wish to project a smart look and take our appearance seriously. We believe that by dressing in a similar way our pupils develop a strong sense of personal pride and togetherness. Children can feel awkward or out of place if they do not look like their peer group.
Uniform can be purchased from promenadeschoolwear.com (sweatshirts and cardigans) and local stores.
The school uniform is as follows: -
Ballacottier navy blue polo shirt with either Ballacottier navy sweatshirt or cardigan with black or navy blue trousers or skirt. Stout, black shoes or black trainers (all one colour) that are non-marking; plain socks or tights.
During the summer months children may wear the same uniform but with sensible school style shorts or skorts or blue and white gingham dresses. Sandals can be worn but the colour should be black or blue.
Jewellery (other than watches) is not permitted. Earrings, if worn, must be simple, plain studs. For all games, P.E. and swimming all earrings must be removed or securely taped over.
Hair styles
To discourage the transmission of head lice, we would encourage children with long hair to keep it tied back. Please can more creative hairstyles be saved for the school holidays as when children are in their uniform they are representing Ballacottier Primary School to the general public.
Bags
Book bags can be obtained from Promenade T-Shirts.
Please do not send your child into school with a ruck sack for books as we have limited space for storage of more bulky bags.
PE Clothing
Each child requires a strong bag to keep their games and P.E. clothes in.
All sports kit must be taken home regularly for washing and cleaning (usually each half term) and must be brought back to school on the first day of the school week.
The following kit is required in order that children may take part safely in P.E./Games:-
PE Kit - Boys and Girls:
Children require a plain T-shirt along with plain navy or black shorts, socks and pumps or non-marking trainers.
We will inform you if there is a need for football boots, shin pads and sports socks.
Children may occasionally use facilities at the N.S.C. We recommend that children wear tracksuits on these occasions but will inform you in advance if required. Trainers will be required also at the N.S.C.
For swimming:
If your child takes part in swimming with the school, all girls require a one-piece swimming costume, whilst boys must wear fitted swimming trunks rather than the long Bermuda short style. All children with longer hair MUST wear a swimming hat. Goggles may be worn. Swimming kit should be stored in a strong waterproof bag. Children wear their normal school uniform to school on a swimming day.
All items of clothing do need to be named.