School Uniform

All pupils are expected to wear their school uniform with pride

Our School Uniform Policy can be found here and is detailed below. Uniform which has a Parkside logo may be purchased from S & H Schoolwear and Sports, Bromsgrove, other items may be purchased from other retailers.

S & H Schoolwear and Sports offer completely free and flexible “Put By” scheme which helps customers to budget for their uniform purchases in anyway that suits them best. They have also seen an increased demand for their Autism Friendly appointments which are offered on a one to one basis in a very calm, quiet and stress free environment.

School PE kit may be worn to school on timetabled PE days. If your child is attending an after-school club, pupils are expected to change into PE kit at the end of the school day.

Boys' Uniform

Grey or Black trousers

Blue shirt with Parkside school tie

Blue V-neck pullover with the school logo

Black traditional/conventional shoes

No jeans or fashion trousers

No trainers

Girls' Uniform

Black skirt

Black trousers

Blue V-neck pullover with the school logo

Blue shirt with Parkside school tie

Black or flesh tights or black or white socks

Black traditional/conventional shoes

No skirts shorter than two inches above the knee and allowing freedom to move

No jeans, jeggings or fashion trousers

Sling backs, court shoes, knee high boots, high platforms or high heels are not considered suitable; no trainers

Boys' PE Kit

Navy Blue shorts

Navy & sky blue polo shirt with school logo

Navy & sky blue football socks and trainers

Boys who regularly play rugby are advised to purchase a gum shield

Navy & sky blue quarter zip training top with school logo and navy blue training trousers can be worn in cold or wet weather.

Jogging bottoms are not allowed.

Large branded logos or hoodies are not allowed.

Girls' PE Kit

Navy Blue shorts or a skort

Navy & sky blue polo shirt with school logo

Navy & sky blue football socks and trainers

Girls who regularly play rugby are advised to purchase a gum shield

Navy & sky blue quarter zip training top with school logo and navy blue training trousers can be worn in cold or wet weather.

Jogging bottoms are not allowed.

Large branded logos or hoodies are not allowed.

If the correct P.E kit is not available, children should attend school in full school uniform and change into kit in the changing rooms before their P.E lesson.

Pre-loved Uniform

S&H Schoolwear have a pre-loved rail, please follow the link:

Pre-loved Uniform - S&H Schoolwear and Sports

Jewellery, Hair and Make-up

Children who have their ears pierced may wear up to one plain stud in each ear on the lobe, not on the top. Other than a watch, children are not allowed to wear bracelets, rings or any other items of jewellery in school.

Inappropriate hair styles are not allowed in school. This includes a closely shaved head or styles with patterns, lines or tracks. Furthermore, overly coloured or bleached hair will not be accepted. Pupils must have natural coloured hair only and bright dye colours are not permitted. For example, pink hair is not acceptable.

Hair accessories should be plain and small hair slides are acceptable. No large hair accessories are permitted.

Only subtle make-up is permitted which needs to look natural. False nails are not permitted. Nail varnish is not permitted and pupils will be asked to remove it.

Schools bags must be of a suitable size to hold equipment and fit into lockers.

Lockers

All children are allocated a locker which is situated in their Year Area. Pupils are asked not to keep valuable items in the lockers, these items should be handed to the class teacher for safe keeping. Mobile phones can be handed into the school office and collected at the end of the day.

Equipment

To ensure that your child is prepared and organised for all lessons please refer to our Equipment List letter which provides details of all the essential and desired equipment for the forthcoming school year.