The Education Committee recommended at its meeting of 21 August 1997 that – ‘the adoption of a distinctive dress code chosen to enhance the ethos of the school should be encouraged in all schools’. Given that there is substantial parental and public approval of uniform, schools in Argyll and Bute are free to encourage the wearing of school uniform.
In Craignish Primary School, the suggested uniform is as follows:
BOYS: The school uniform is available online from My Clothing Limited. The uniform consists of bright blue sweatshirt with the school logo on the front, white polo shirt and grey trousers.
GIRLS: The school uniform is available online from My Clothing Limited. The uniform consists of bright blue sweatshirt with the school logo on the front, white polo shirt and grey trousers or a skirt.
For both boys and girls a plain sweatshirt or jumper in bright blue is also acceptable.
PE KIT: T-shirt and gym shoes should be stored in a bag and be clearly marked with the pupil’s name.
Pupils are welcome to arrive at school in wellingtons and wear these at break times but should have a pair of shoes to wear inside school as well. It is advisable that children wear outerwear (coats, hats and gloves) appropriate to the weather.
Please note that school uniform is not compulsory and it is not policy to insist on pupils wearing uniform or having specialist items of clothing in order to engage in all of the activities of the curriculum. As such, pupils will not be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not wearing uniform.
However, there are forms of dress which are unacceptable in school, such as items of clothing which:
- potentially encourage faction (such as football colours);
- could cause offence (such as anti-religious symbolism or political slogans);
- could cause health and safety difficulties (such as loose fitting clothing, dangling earrings);
- are made from a flammable material, for example shell suits in practical classes;
- could cause damage to flooring;
- carry advertising, particularly for alcohol or tobacco; and
- could be used to inflict damage on other pupils or be used by others to do so.
All clothing brought to school should be labelled or marked in some way, as it is difficult for children to distinguish their own clothing from others.