Our School Uniform
The uniform is unisex. The primary purpose is for it to be 'active wear'. This means it is suitable for all sports and outdoor learning as well as other lessons, and it will enable our children to take part in outdoor learning or physical activity at any time during the school week rather than just on P.E days or Outdoor Learning days.
Many schools across the country are moving to this style of a more active uniform as research has shown that a physically restrictive school uniform has the potential to inhibit physical activity, particularly amongst primary aged girls, for example during break and lunch times. There is a strong correlation between physical activity and positive mental health.
We listened to opinions from a ‘Parent Uniform Consultation’ when we decided on the uniform. 83% of parents said they would prefer jogging bottoms or leggings. Only 3% of parents requested formal school trousers or dresses. 94% of parents requested trainers for footwear and 60% of parents requested a sweatshirt.
Many parents also asked for a darker polo option. This is because the lighter coloured polos stain more easily and are harder to clean. Outdoor learning tends to be dirty/ muddy as do outdoor sports, hence the decision for a royal blue polo.
Our active uniform, includes a school sports polo, which will double up both as the day-to-day school uniform polo, and the PE polo/ Outdoor Learning polo. Together with a royal blue round-neck logo sweatshirt, this will form the core of the Wordsworth school uniform.
Here are the details:
Jumper: Our school jumper is a royal blue sweatshirt with our school logo. Alternatively cardigans with the school logo will also be available.
Polo shirt: The polo shirt is made of a technical fabric designed to support active performance. It is a cobalt blue colour with black shoulder stripes and our logo.
The material this is made from has been selected for its appropriateness to P.E and Outdoor Education. This provides a smart look that allows for lots of movement without compromising quality or style.
As an alternative parents can choose to purchase a darker polo shirt, Sainsbury’s call this type of polo ‘Royal Blue.’ Asda call it ‘Cobalt Blue.’
Trousers: Black leggings or jogging bottoms are replacing traditional trousers. These do not need to be purchased from a uniform supplier.
Summer Wear: Black shorts as past of the summer uniform for both boys and girls. Alternatively, girls could choose a black ‘skort.’
Also blue checked summer playsuits will be allowed: see below for examples of these:
Footwear: Trainers replace traditional school shoes. Preferably black or mostly black if possible.
Book Bags: Book bags and ruck sacks are available to purchase with our logo.
Retail - How To Order
Buy from the Koolskools Retail Outlet at:
387 Shirley Rd,
Southampton
SO15 3TS.
Tel: 02380-518408
Online Ordering
Go to the Wordsworth Primary School link on the Koolskools website and place your order. There is a flat delivery charge of £3.95.
Orders take a maximum of 10 working days to turn around (15 working days between June and September), from the date of order placement.
A “click and collect” option is available on the Koolskools website for those who prefer to order online but pick up their orders themselves from Koolskools in Shirley Road.
Why Fairtrade Cotton/Recycled Polyester Uniform & Koolskools?
- Based in Southampton, over the past 12 years Koolskools have built an internationally renowned ethical clothing company, and work with schools all over the UK.
- Koolskools is the only school uniform provider in the UK offering a complete range of garments made with Fairtrade cotton and recycled polyester. Our research has proved that they offer quality, value-for-money garments that are double stitched, easy iron and durable.
Skoolkit/Wordsworth Primary & Nursery School
Totton Shopping Centre,
1 Commercial Road,
Totton,
SO40 3BX
Email: totton@skoolkit.co.uk