strone primary school information
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 Strone Primary School, the suggested uniform
is as follows: BOYS: Strone School sweatshirt (which is bright red and bears the
school logo, plain red jumper or cardigan.) Black or grey trousers. White shirt
or school polo shirt Black School Shoes GIRLS: Strone School sweatshirt (which
is bright red and bears the school logo, plain red jumper or cardigan.) Black or
grey skirts or trousers. White blouse or school polo shirt Black School Shoes PE
KIT: T-shirt, shorts, training shoes. Indoor and outdoor training shoes
required. T-shirt and training shoes should be kept in a bag with pupil’s name
on it. At Strone Primary we use the outdoor environment as a valuable resource
for our curriculum. The children are frequently outdoors and therefore we would
ask that they all have a pair of wellies that they can keep in school. We are
able to provide waterproof jackets and trousers for all our pupils. 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. School Clothing Grants Grants of £100 are available for any child who
will attend an Argyll and Bute Council school and whose parent(s) receive:
Income Support Income Based Job Seekers Allowance Income related element of
employment and Support allowance Council Tax or Housing Benefit Child Tax Credit
and Working Tax Credit (Income should not exceed £6900) Pupils aged between 16
and 18 years who receive any of the above benefits in their own right also
qualify. To complete an online application form please visit
https://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/education-and-learning/childcare-school-and-education-grants-0.
Alternatively, please contact Customer Services: Education on 01369 708548 or
your local benefit enquiry office. Please note that the above eligibility
criteria is correct at time of publishing (November 2019) and may be subject to
change by the start of August 2020. The link above will contain the most
up-to-date information. If you are not eligible for any of the benefits listed
above there is a separate application process available and you should contact
either 01369 708548 or your local benefit enquiry office for details.
