Parents are asked to send their children to school tidy and appropriately dressed for the weather of the day. Branded school uniform can be purchased from:
Debonair Schoolwear inside Tommyfield Market
0161-620-0237
Guidelines and Policy
- School uniform is worn by all children in school.
- Children should be encouraged or able to manage their own clothing.
- A child’s name should be clearly marked so personal property can be easily identified.
- Boys and girls wear a pale blue school polo shirt with collar and a navy blue school sweat shirt bearing the school name and logo.
- Trousers can be worn by both boys and girls and are to be plain black or grey in colour. Sports trousers/track pants are not acceptable. Leggings are not allowed.
- Girls may wear a grey or black skirt or pinafore. A blue gingham dress may be worn in the summer term.
- Black sensible shoes with plain black socks or tights are to be worn with the uniform. Trainers are not acceptable.
- No jewellery other than a wristwatch should be worn (this includes ear studs, nose studs, necklaces, charms or bracelets).
- Long hair must be securely tied back in a ponytail / plait / bun or similar style - off the face and shoulders. This means vision is not obscured and also limits the risk of hair being caught in furniture or equipment. This rule applies throughout the school day including PE lessons.
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Girls in Y5/6 may wear a plain black headscarf fastened with a clip or securely tied. Tasselled, coloured or patterned scarves may not be worn and scarves should NEVER be fastened with a pin. Headscarves need to be removed for PE for Health and Safety reasons.
- All PE Kit should be stored in a drawstring PE bag (no rucksacks) with the child’s name clearly marked.
- Nursery children do not require a PE Kit.
- Girls wear a full swimsuit for swimming lessons. Boys wear trunks not swim shorts.
Please see our full Uniform Policy by clicking on the link.
Trousers
Smart, tailored, plain, black or grey trousers of waist height and ankle length.
No leggings, jeans, denims, chinos, cords, combats, hipsters, skinny fit, recent fashion trend or other casual style.
No trousers with accessories including leg pockets, zips etc.
Skirts
Smart, plain black skirt of knee length.
No split or tiered skirts.
St Hilda's School Poloshirt
Polo shirt with collar and school logo for girls and boys.
Available to purchase from Debonair Schoolwear, Tommyfield Indoor Market.
Enquire at the school office about the availability of pre-worn items.
St Hilda's School Jumpers
Jumper / Cardigan
Navy blue school sweatshirt (jumper) with logo.
Available to purchase from Debonair Schoolwear, Tommyfield Indoor Market.
Enquire at the school office about the availability of pre-worn items.
Example Shoes
Suitable sturdy black shoes must be worn at all times.
Scarves
Girls in Years 5 and 6 may wear a black head scarf, fastened with a clip or tied securely.
Tasselled, coloured or patterned scarves may not be worn and scarves should never be fastened with a pin.
St Hilda's School P.E. Kit
PE Kit is a plain white t-shirt, black PE shorts and black pumps. Black shorts are the preferred uniform for PE. If you wish your child to wear leggings, instead of shorts, please discuss this with the Class Teacher and we will endeavour to accommodate your wishes. Leggings worn for PE must be made of breathable material.
For outdoor PE, children wear a plain white t-shirt, plain black track suit or sports leggings and a hooded sweatshirt / sports jacket, and trainers.
Pupils may wear black tracksuit bottoms for outdoor PE only.
P.E. Footwear
Black pumps for indoor PE.
Trainers for outdoor PE.
Girls P.E. Swimwear
Girls should wear a full swimsuit.
Boys P.E. Swimwear
Boys should wear a pair of trunks (no shorts).
Jewellery
No Jewellery except a wrist watch may be worn.
No nose studs, earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
Only plain black hair bands and headbands.