School Dress Code
It is the policy of North Ayrshire Council to support the introduction of a reasonable and flexible dress code in schools in its area. The Council encourages each school to adopt its own code, after consultation with parents and pupils.
The Council believes that establishing a school dress code has many benefits. These include improvements in safety, security, positive behaviour and community spirit and a decrease in bullying and in expense for parents.
The Council will support schools in encouraging and helping pupils to conform to the chosen dress code. Some types of clothing will not be allowed at school in any circumstances, for reasons of safety, decency or wellbeing.
Types of clothing which will not be allowed include:
- Clothes which are a health or safety risk
- Clothes which may damage the school building
- Clothes which may provoke other pupils
- Clothes which are offensive or indecent
- Clothes which encourage the use of alcohol or tobacco
All items of clothing should be clearly labelled with the child’s name in case of loss. It is appreciated that parents and pupils are distressed over the occasional loss of pupils’ clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents are asked to assist in this area by ensuring that valuable items of clothing or personal belongings are not brought to school.
Personal Belongings
It is appreciated that parents and pupils may be distressed over the occasional loss of pupil’s clothing and/or personal belongings. Parents are asked to assist by ensuring that valuable items of clothing or personal belongings are NOT brought to school.
Parents should note that the authority does not carry insurance to cover the loss of such items.
Dress Code for PE
For health and safety reasons all children must wear suitable clothing for PE. This consists of shorts and t-shirts with soft shoes for indoor activities.
We adhere strictly to health and safety guidelines and pupils must remove any item that may cause danger, i.e. metal buckles, jewellery. These items are the responsibility of the pupil. Long hair should be tied back.
Uniform
Boys:- Black Trousers, Purple Sweatshirt, White/Navy Polo.
Girls:- Black Skirt/Pinafore Dress/Trousers, Purple Sweatshirt/Sweatshirt Cardigan, White/Navy Polo.
Uniform can be ordered online at any time at www.schooluniformmade easy.com
There is also a good quality used uniform swap shop available in school.
On formal occasions, such as School Photographs or participation in events where the school is being represented, then a white polo shirt is the preferred option.
