School Uniform

A smart standard of dress helps create a positive image and a sense of belonging in a school. It is with this in mind that we encourage children to wear our distinctive school uniform.

The school colours are red, white, grey and black, and can be bought from Darren Morgan Sports in Crosskeys.  Items with the school logo can also be ordered from MyClothing online.  It is essential that ALL clothing items are labelled to allow any lost items to be returned to their owner.

General

• Red sweatshirts/cardigans
• White t-shirt
• Black / grey trousers / skirt
• (tailored shorts during summer months)
• Red checked school dress (summer months)
• Black/grey tights
• Black, grey or white socks
• Black shoes

P.E.

• Black shorts/Black Tracksuit bottoms
• White T-shirt
• Trainers

All children may wear their PE kit to school on the days that they have PE.  They also have access to lots of outdoor activities.  It would be beneficial for them to have wet weather clothing in school.  This would comprise of wellies, waterproof trousers and waterproof jacket. 

Low-heeled sensible black shoes are essential for school.  We would ask for the wearing of trainers to be restricted to out-door games sessions.  Children in Key Stage 2 may bring trainers to school to wear at break time if they wish. 

The school has a ‘no jewellery’ policy.  Children who can tell the time may wear a watch.  Children with long hair should wear their hair tied up.  Hairstyles should be sensible so as not to cause a disruption in the classroom.  Radical hairstyles are not permitted in school.  Children should be clean and tidy with no nail polish, transfer tattoos or anything else which will detract away from learning.  Special consideration will be given to medical or religious jewellery on discussion with the Headteacher. 

Personal Property

Please help us by clearly marking each item of clothing with your child’s name. Children’s lost property is kept in the cloakroom and when unclaimed after a term will be donated to charity.

Pupil Development Grant (PDG) - Access 2022/2023

Get £225 (except for year 7 which is £300) to buy school uniform, equipment, sports kit and kit for activities outside of school for your child.

The scheme for the 2022/23 academic year will begin on 1 July 2022 and end on 30 June 2023.

Please note that the value of the grant has been increased by £100 as listed above for one year only (22/23) per learner eligible for free school meals.  This applies to all compulsory year groups (Reception – Year 11), Looked After Children, and those who are classed as No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF).

Learners currently eligible for free school meals can apply for this grant if they are:

• entering reception, year 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in primary school in September 2022
• entering year 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 in secondary school in September 2022
• aged 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 in special schools, special needs resource bases or pupil referral units (year groups as detailed above)
• For Year 7 learners the grant is £300, recognising the increased costs associated with starting secondary school.

This funding is for pupils currently eligible for free school meals and does not extend to pupils who receive free school meals under the transitional protection or universal offer. If you have submitted an application for Free School Meals then you must await the decision before applying for the PDG Access grant.  

If you believe you are eligible for Free Schools Meals and have not already submitted an application then please complete our online Free School Meal application form. You MUST await the outcome of this before applying for the PDG Access grant.

The Funding is available to ALL Children looked after (CLA), also known as Looked After Children (LAC) of compulsory school age, irrespective of FSM entitlement. In a change to last year’s application process, please note a claim will need to be submitted.

The funding can be used to purchase:

• School uniform, including coats and shoes; 
• School sports kit including footwear;
• Uniform for wider activities, for example sports, scouts and guides;
• School equipment  where new curriculum activities begin such as design and technology; and
• Equipment for out of school hours trips such as waterproofs for outdoor learning.
• Laptops or tablets to assist with remote learning. Welsh Government advice families to contact their child’s school/setting to discuss loaning equipment before purchasing.

Mobile phones are excluded from this funding.

If you have already purchased the items, you can still apply and receive the funds retrospectively.

How to apply

Please note: This application has now closed. For the new 2023/24 scheme, please visit the School Essentials Grant page for more information.