Uniform
At Valley Invicta Primary School at East Borough, we believe that excellent uniform is part of setting high academic standards. As a result, pupils will be expected to adhere to our uniform requirements at all times.
This means that uniform must be worn correctly both in and out of school. All items of uniform are available from our supplier, Pages - https://pages-schoolwear.co.uk/ - with some items available from other stores.
A full list of uniform can be found in the table below, with more detailed information in the pop-out sections at the bottom of the page.
This list was reviewed in September 2022 to reflect new legislation around school uniform affordability. A number of items which previously had to be purchased through our school uniform suppliers can now be purchased at any retailer.
Please note, also, that some items which were previously compulsory have now been made optional. If you wish to discuss any aspect of school uniform, please contact the school office.
|
Uniform Item |
Compulsory |
Optional but must be bought from official uniform supplier |
Can be bought from any retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Pinafore - grey, or skirt - grey or tartan (Reception and Year 1) |
|
|
x |
|
Polo shirt (with logo) minimum of ONE per pupil for formal photographs |
x |
|
|
|
Polo shirt, white, every-day use |
|
|
x |
|
Jumper/cardigan (with logo) |
x |
|
|
|
Trousers/shorts, grey |
|
|
x |
|
Skirt, grey (from Year 2) |
|
|
x |
|
Summer dress |
|
x |
|
|
Tights (can be worn with pinafore/skirt), grey with skirt, or navy with pinafore |
|
|
x |
|
Socks, white |
|
|
x |
|
PE top, white |
|
|
x |
|
PE shorts, black or navy |
|
|
x |
|
PE jogging bottoms, black or navy |
|
|
x |
|
PE jumper, black or navy |
|
|
x |
|
PE fleece, navy |
|
x |
|
|
Plimsolls |
|
|
x |
|
Shoes, black |
|
|
x |
PLEASE NOTE:
Summer uniform (optional) can be worn after Easter half term until October half term (weather depending).
Winter uniform should be worn after October half term until Easter.
Please direct any questions about uniform to the School Office.
You can read the Trust's full statement on uniform here.
Click on the sections below for more detailed uniform information.
Uniform details
- Grey trousers / shorts with grey ankle socks.
- Grey skirts (or tartan in Reception and Year 1) / pinafores (no culottes) with white ankle socks (no frills or bows) or grey tights.
- 1 white VIPS at East Borough polo t-shirt with a logo for school photographs or school trips where the pupils are representing East Borough (Pages Schoolwear).
- Plain white polo t-shirts for everyday use (these can be purchased from any supplier but MUST have square edged collars (no frills).
- VIPS at East Borough navy blue cardigan or jumper with logo (Pages Schoolwear).
- Appropriate black school shoes – must not be trainers but should be suitable for wearing outside and running around at playtime!
- In addition to the above, Year 1 pupils may continue to wear their tartan pinafore if it still fits.
For Pupils in Early Years, the above uniform applies but there is also an option to wear the official tartan box pleat skirt which is available from Pages Schoolwear.
If any child wishes to wear a summer dress from the start of Term 5, it MUST be the official VIAT green summer dress from Pages Schoolwear.
Pages are also supplying the new East Borough book bags and PE bags which you may purchase if should so wish.
PE Kit
- Plain white round-neck t-shirt.
- Black/navy sports shorts / skort (no tight cycling shorts).
- Black/navy tracksuit trousers (no leggings).
- Black/navy jumper (no hood).
- Trainers or plimsolls.
Jewellery and Hair
A polite reminder that children need to have their hair cut in a style that it suitable for school – no extreme hair cuts please! Any child with hair that is shoulder length or longer, or has a long fringe, will be asked to tie or clip their hair back. Any hair adornments should be navy blue or green and not be large bows or ribbons.
Pupils are not allowed to wear jewellery to school other than a pair of plain stud earrings or a watch. These must be removed on PE days and parents should provide a small container that pupils can put this into for safe keeping.
Make up and nail varnish
Make up and nail varnish are not allowed while at school, at any time.
Second-hand Uniform
The PTA collect donations of second-hand uniform and hold regular sales throughout the year. These are advertised on the parent bulletin and via the parent email system.
