School Uniform Policy

Introduction
It is our school policy that all children wear school uniform when attending school or when participating in a school-organised event outside normal school hours.
Ballymena Primary School uniform consists of:

• White shirt and school tie
• Blue V-necked sweatshirt with school logo
• Grey school trousers or skirt
• Grey or white socks or tights
• Black shoes or boots
• Red polo shirts with school logo are only for Summer term, first half of Autumn term or PE
  

Aims and objectives
Our policy for school uniform is based on the notion that school uniform:

• Promotes a sense of pride in the school
• Engenders a sense of community and belonging towards the school
• Is practical and smart
• Makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance
• Is regarded as suitable wear for school and is considered by parents as good value for money
• Is designed with health and safety in mind

Footwear
The school wants all children to grow into healthy adults. We believe that it is dangerous for children to wear shoes that have platform soles or high heels and we strongly discourage the wearing of such. Neither do we encourage the wearing of trainers to school. This type of footwear is damaging, in the long term, to growing feet and is only appropriate for sports, PE or leisurewear. Neither is it in keeping with the smart appearance of a school uniform.

The Role of Parents
We ask all parents who send their children to our school to support the school uniform policy. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure that their child has the correct uniform and that it is clean and in good repair.

The Role of Governors
It is the governors’ responsibility to ensure that the school uniform meets all the regulations concerning equal opportunities.
The governors will consider, with the Principal, any requests from parents for individual children to have special dispensation, either for religious or medical reasons, with regard to school uniform.

This policy, which has been endorsed by the Board of Governors, will be reviewed regularly.

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