School Uniform

School Uniform

School uniform plays a valuable role in contributing to the ethos of a school and setting an appropriate tone. Most schools in England have a school uniform or dress code, at Bourne Abbey we believe that to have a uniform can instil pride; support positive behaviour and discipline; encourage identity with, and support for, school ethos; ensure pupils of all races and backgrounds feel welcome; protect children from social pressures to dress in a particular way; and nurture cohesion and promote good relations between different groups of pupils. Above all, we believe that school uniform supports effective teaching and learning.

Our school’s uniform

The school’s colours are royal blue and grey and parents/carers should provide uniforms for their children, which must be selected from the list below:

• Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with logo
• Royal blue jumper with logo
• White shirt or polo shirt (tucked in at waistband)
• Grey trousers, shorts (knee length), skirt, culottes or pinafore dress
• Royal blue gingham dress in summer
• School tie (optional with shirt)
• Dark or white socks, grey or white tights
• Black shoes
• Royal blue fleece jacket (optional outdoor wear)

PE and Games

All children should wear t-shirts in matching house colours with logo and navy shorts.

• Kingfisher        Blue
• Canary              Yellow
• Linnet               Green
• Robin                Red

A plain grey sweatshirt and navy tracksuit bottoms should be worn for games during the ‘chilly’ months.  Trainers must be worn for outdoor PE in all year groups and black plimsolls for indoor PE for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2.

 

Swimming

As part of our PE curriculum, pupils may have the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons for which they will need a swimming costume. Please note no bikinis may be worn and shorts should be above the knee.  Parents/carers will always be given plenty of notice that swimming lessons are planned.

We emphasise what is unacceptable:

• Any jewellery other than stud earrings or watches (camera and internet enabled smart watches are not permitted).  Please note that earrings should not be worn by children for PE
• Training shoes for everyday wear
• Nail varnish
• Uniform in colours other than those stated above
• PE kit other than stated above
• Hair in extreme styles or colours
• Hair accessories such as large bows, unicorn headbands, ‘ears’

 

Where to purchase it:

For logo items

Online Purchasing:

• Go to shotbowl.com
• Select School Uniform
• Select Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy (school badge is shown)
• Select items/sizes required and place items in the basket
• Go to basket and pay for items using a debit or credit card

 

Orders can be delivered free of charge to school on the last Friday of the month (if ordered by 2.00 p.m. on the Wednesday) with your items ready bagged and sent to your child(ren) in class for them to bring home.

 

To collect your order from the store please select the click and collect option on checkout.  Then select your collection slot on their online booking calendar.  Alternatively, you can choose to have your order delivered to your home address for a standard delivery charge (free for all orders over £75).

 

If you would like to book a school uniform sizing appointment, please click on the ‘Click Here’ button to choose your date and time.  Alternatively, you may visit the shop to purchase over the counter, please see below for further details;

Shotbowl Ltd

Unit 2 Blenheim Way

Northfields Industrial Estate

Market Deeping

PE6 8LD

 

Telephone: 01778 348788

Email: shop@shotbowl.com

 

Opening times:

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 10am – 5pm

Wednesday – 10am – 5pm

Thursday – 10am – 5pm

Friday – 10am – 5pm

Saturday – 10am – 4pm

Sunday – Closed

 

Non-logo items

Non-logo items can be bought at low cost from major supermarkets and other high street retailers.

Pre-loved Uniform

The school’s Parents, Teachers & Friends Association (PTFA) coordinate sales of pre-loved uniform and can be contact by email on ptfabourneabbey@yahoo.co.uk

They also run pre-loved uniform sales in school at least 3 times a year.

 

Other local pre-loved uniform Facebook groups include Uniform Gift and Sales Bourne and Surrounding Areas

Bourne Abbey Uniform Policy March 2024