At Amherst Primary School, we have an official school uniform and encourage all children  to take pride in their appearance.

We ask that they come into school wearing suitable clothing, e.g. sensible school shoes suitable for playtime and trousers or skirts appropriate for activities in school. Trainers are not permitted.

The uniform is grey shorts/trousers/skirts with white polo neck shirts. Green jumpers, sweatshirts, cardigans and dresses are widely available.

Local stockists include Fletchers Sports, Game Changers and details of these can be found online, below or please ask at our school office for more information.

During the Summer term and until the October half term holiday, all children are expected to wear a sunhat to school, with a brim.

Physical Education

All the children wear their 'House' T-shirts for Physical Education (PE). When children start school at Amherst, parents will be informed of which house their child is in and can purchase the corresponding coloured T-shirt from local suppliers. Children are expected to wear dark green shorts in the summer and black or dark green tracksuit bottoms in the winter. Black or green leggings are allowed, providing children also wear their PE shorts on top of these. All children require trainers to take part in P.E. lessons.

Children can also wear a school jumper or fleece in the colder months. 

For Years 5 and 6, shinpads and long black sports socks are required for football, hockey and rugby. 

Swimming 

At Amherst we usually swim during the summer term. To take part in these lessons, children will need bathers, a swimming cap and a towel/wrap. Goggles can also be worn.

Boys are expected to wear swimming trunks, not board shorts. 

Girls need to wear a one-piece swimsuit, not a bikini.

Jewellery

Jewellery should not be worn in school. However, regular watches (not smartwatches) and a single small stud earring are allowed. If you are thinking of getting your child’s ears pierced, we ask that you consider doing this at the start of the summer holidays, as they will not be allowed to swim with the earrings in as they need to be removed prior to lessons, including P.E. sessions. Jewellery can cause accidents or injuries as well as being lost or damaged.

Money and valuables should not be brought into school unless necessary or for a particular visit, trip or event. When doing so, instructions will be provided by your child's teacher or the school on how to send this into school, depending on the circumstances. 

Haircuts / Dyed Hair

Please refrain from dying your child’s hair or having it cut in an inappropriate style, e.g. a 'Mohican' style or shaved in patterns, including eyebrows. These are unsuitable for school. Children with long hair should be tied back when in school.

Nail varnish, acrylic nails and makeup are not permitted to be worn in school.

Suppliers

Uniforms, including P.E. Kits, are available from...

• Fletcher Sports Tel: 01481 724114  www.fletchersports.co.uk    
• Gamechangers  Tel: 01481 241246  hello@gamechangers.shop

The following are available to buy from our school office...

• Book bags - £4.00
• Sunhats - £3.50
• Swimming cap (cloth) £1.50