Uniform
Uniform Policy
We pride ourselves on a smart appearance in school and we politely ask that all children wear the full Abercerdin School uniform (this includes wearing sensible school shoes, avoiding the extremes of hairstyle and refraining from wearing makeup or jewellery).
Having a smart school uniform for all children:
- Helps to create a feeling of community
- Supports the principle of inclusion
- Is suitable and appropriate for school activities
- Promotes a sense of pride
- Avoids the distraction or pressure of fashionwear
Purchasing Uniform
Uniform can be purchased from a variety of suppliers:
- Online via our uniform provider Howell's Sport in Tonypandy. You can find this supplier through their Facebook page.
- Supermarkets, department stores etc.(for uniform without the school logo).
- Pre-loved/ second hand items are available from the school. We support sustainability through re-using uniform. Please contact the school's PTA called Friends of Abercerdin.
School Uniform
- Blue shirt/blue polo shirt (plain or with the school logo)
- Black sweatshirt or cardigan (plain or with the school logo)
- Black trousers, formal shorts, pinafore dress or skirt (knee length)
- Blue and white summer dress when weather is suitable (optional)
- Plain black school shoes (no boots)
- Black, white or grey socks or tights
- Year 6 are permitted to wear their Leavers’ hoodies for certain activities in the Summer Term as a privilege. The design and colour for the Leavers’ hoodies must be agreed in advance with the school Senior Leadership Team. No ‘nicknames’ are permitted.
PE kit
(We allow PE kits to be worn on PE days until further notice. Class teachers will advise of the days)
- Plain white t-shirt (not tightly fitted and appropriate length )
- Plain navy shorts (not tightly fitted and appropriate length)
- Plimsolls (daps) or trainers (we recommend that a pair of trainers/daps be left in school for impromptu PE activities)
- School sweatshirt and navy tracksuit bottoms for outdoor games when cold
- White, navy or grey socks (children should not wear tights for PE)
- Plain coloured house t-shirt (Orange - Tigers, Sharks - Blue, White - Eagles) which is used on sports day in the Summer Term.
Jewellery, makeup and hair accessories etc.
- Jewellery should not be worn to school due to health and safety concerns and the potential for loss.
- If children have pierced ears, then small studs only may be worn
- Nail varnish, transfer tattoos and makeup should not be worn
- Long hair should be tied back with hair ties
- The extremes of hairstyles should be avoided
Other
All items of clothing should be labelled with your child’s name.
Financial Support for School Uniform
If there is a financial issue regarding uniform, then please contact Mrs. Adams; such matters will be treated confidentially.
Children in receipt of Free School meals may apply for the School Essentials Grant towards new school uniform costs each year. Children in year Six transitioning to Year Seven will need to apply to their new secondary school for this grant. Please speak to Mrs. Adams and Miss Davies.
Friends of Abercerdin can also assist with educational related costs and applications may be made once a year to the Boost/Hwb Bag Charity.
