Uniform

The uniform is optional but we encourage as many children as possible to wear it. We encourage the children to wear uniform because:

• These clothes are easily managed (especially when going to the toilet etc.)
• We spend a lot of our time doing outdoor play, so clothing needs to be warm and practical
• Some of our most enjoyable activities are very messy and we don’t want children worrying about their best clothes. We do wear aprons for painting, water and creative activities, but accidents do happen!
• The children look very smart and enjoy being part of the school
• If children have accidents and need a change of clothes, we have a small stock of spare clothes. We will change children and send home their wet clothes. We ask that parents wash and return the clothes as soon as possible. We want the children to feel dry and comfortable at all times

Our uniform list consists of:

Red sweatshirt/cardigan

White polo shirt /blouse

Grey or Black trousers/shorts/skirt/pinafore

Red gingham or striped summer dress

A warm practical coat (of any colour) for colder weather as children play out all year round.

Grey or Black shoes. Again, these need to be practical for playing out in.

Wellies to leave in school.

NO jewellery for safety reasons.

If you would like to order one of the Orchards logo Jumpers or cardigans. Ziggy’s school wear shop in Farnworth sells these.