{"id":1261,"date":"2026-02-01T13:56:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/?page_id=1261"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:24:00","slug":"attendance-and-uniform","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/attendance-and-uniform\/","title":{"rendered":"Attendance and Uniform"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1247\">Attendance and Absence<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1360\">Good attendance is very important and helps children make the most of their learning and experiences at school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1460\">Bowmore Primary uses an <strong data-start=\"1386\" data-end=\"1420\">electronic registration system<\/strong>. Attendance is recorded twice each day:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<li data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1486\">\n<p data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1486\">once in the <strong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1486\">morning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1510\">\n<p data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1510\">again <strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1510\">after lunch<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1716\">If your child is absent from school, please contact the school <strong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1620\">before 9:30am on the first day of absence<\/strong> to let us know the reason. This can be done by telephone or by sending a message to the school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1862\">When your child returns to school, please provide a <strong data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1809\">written explanation for the absence<\/strong> so that it can be recorded as an authorised absence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1951\">Your support in helping us maintain accurate attendance records is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2236\" data-end=\"2263\">Argyll and Bute Guidance<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2494\">Bowmore Primary follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbeltown.argyll-bute.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Attendance-Leaflet.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2350\">Argyll and Bute Council guidance on school attendance<\/strong>.<\/a> This guidance supports schools and families in promoting regular attendance and ensuring children receive the full benefit of their education.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2494\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/11211513\/Attendance-Leaflet.pdf\">Attendance-Leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"269\">School Uniform<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1509\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/attendance-and-uniform\/uniform\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-rotated.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"945,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"uniform\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-225x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-768x1024.jpeg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1509\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-rotated.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"945\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-rotated.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/12112021\/uniform-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"414\">At Bowmore Primary School we encourage pupils to wear school uniform as it helps create a sense of belonging and pride in our school community.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"447\">Our school uniform colours are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"603\">\n<li data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"489\">\n<p data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"489\"><strong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"473\">Skirt or trousers:<\/strong>Navy or black<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"528\">\n<p data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"528\"><strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"516\">Sweater or cardigan:<\/strong> Navy blue<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"559\">\n<p data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"559\"><strong data-start=\"531\" data-end=\"551\">Shirt or blouse:<\/strong> White<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"603\">\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"603\"><strong data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"577\">School tie:<\/strong> Blue striped Bowmore school tie<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"659\">School ties can be purchased from the school office:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"750\">\n<li data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"682\">\n<p data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"682\"><strong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"677\">Velcro tie:<\/strong> \u00a39<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"750\">\n<p data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"750\"><strong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"705\">Traditional tie:<\/strong> \u00a36 <em data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"748\">(prices correct as of September 2024)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"850\">Black jogging bottoms or leggings may also be worn as a comfortable alternative where appropriate.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"1070\">For safety reasons, we ask that pupils wear <strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"917\">sensible footwear<\/strong> suitable for school activities. High heels, backless shoes or footwear that may present a safety risk should not be worn. <strong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1070\">Black shoes are preferred.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1215\">To help prevent items being lost or misplaced, it is very helpful if <strong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1215\">all clothing and footwear are clearly labelled with your child\u2019s name.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1275\">PE Kit<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1357\">Pupils will take part in regular Physical Education lessons throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1390\">A simple PE kit is recommended:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<li data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1405\">\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1405\"><strong data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1405\">T-shirt<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1429\">\n<p data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1429\"><strong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1429\">Shorts or joggers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1457\">\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\"><strong data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1457\">Gym shoes or trainers<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1459\" data-end=\"1583\">Children should be able to change independently and bring their PE kit to school on the days advised by their class teacher.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1659\">For safety reasons, <strong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1658\">jewellery should not be worn during PE activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1215\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attendance and Absence Good attendance is very important and helps children make the most of their learning and experiences at school. 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