Lime Academy Parnwell uniform
Lime Academy Parnwell ask for all parents’ co-operation in maintaining our high standards of school uniform. We believe that a uniform helps to promote a good working environment and a positive attitude to learning.
Through our uniform and dress code we aim to:
- Encourage pride in our academy
- Support teaching and learning
- Enable pupils to be comfortable, safe and secure
- Encourage a sense of equality and belonging to the academy community
Where to buy:
The branded jumpers and cardigans are available online via www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/pns (along with other items).
Non branded navy jumpers and other items such as shirts, skirts, trousers, shirts and shoes can be bought from any supplier e.g. Tesco, Sainsburys, ASDA, Morrisons, ALDI, Primark.
School do also have a small amount of old uniform which can be donated to families when needed. Please contact the school office if you feel you need support with this.
Lost Property
Please ensure that each item of your child’s clothing is named. Children are expected to look after their own clothing. Named clothing that is found around the school will be returned to its owner. However, we are very unlikely to be able to reunite un-named items with their owners. The school does not have any legal liability to replace or reimburse for pupils’ clothing or other property when it has been stolen or lost in school.
Lost property will be available at the end of each school day outside of the afterschool club. Lost property is emptied at the end of each term.
OPAL
We have started our OPAL programme to improve our lunchtime play experiences for our children. Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) is based on the idea that, as well as learning through good teaching, your children also learn when they play. As 20% of their time in school is playtime, we want to make sure that this amount of time is as good as possible. Play is not messing about. It is the process which enables children to learn things that cannot be taught, while also having fun.
As part of this approach, we will be outside in all weathers and will be using more of the grounds, for more of the year, so your children may get a bit messier, and may need a change of clothes at school.
All children in all year groups are asked to bring a pair of wellies with them (these can be left at school) so that they can access all of the grounds.
If you are concerned about your child getting dirty, you can send in a spare set of named uniform that can also be left at school.
An example of how OPAL works in other schools is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ki-IhMwpyJw&t=7s
Boys
- Dark grey trousers/shorts
- White, short sleeved/long sleeved collard shirt/polo shirt
- Navy blue jumper or cardigan branded (school logo) or non branded (must be navy)
- Plain navy, grey or white socks
- Black flat school shoes
The branded jumpers and cardigans are available online via www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/pns (along with other items).
Shirts and trousers can be bought from any supplier.
Girls
- White, short sleeved/long sleeved collard blouse/polo shirt
- Dark grey knee-length skirt or pinafore dress or trousers or culottes
- Navy blue jumper or cardigan branded (school logo) or non branded (must be navy)
- Plain navy, grey or white tights or socks
- Black flat school shoes – no ballerina pumps or trainers or open toe sandals
- Navy blue head scarf if required for religious reasons
- Optional Summer Term uniform - Dark blue gingham check dress
The branded jumpers and cardigans are available online via www.totalclothingshop.co.uk/pns (along with other items).
Shirts and skirts can be bought from any supplier.
PE Kit
PE is an statutory subject within the Primary National Curriculum. As such, it is essential that all pupils have their correct PE in school. Our PE kit consists of:
- Plain white t-shirt
- Plain navy/black shorts
- Trainers
- Black or navy tracksuit top/jogging bottoms may be required in the colder months