Kilmorie is a no uniform school. We prefer to allow children to choose what they would like to wear and to be able to express themselves as they wish, nurturing their individuality and respecting the myriad of differences amongst the children. Our only expectation is that the children come to school wearing appropriate clothing for the weather and the activities they are doing, such as shoes that they can safely run and play in every day.

We do not believe that children need to wear a uniform in order to show respect or that it improves behaviour. We believe that respect is earned through the relationships the staff at Kilmorie forge with the children rather than anything they wear.

Clothing practicalities

Due to the nature of the activities children partake in at school, we naturally have to set some parameters to their clothing choices. We ask that parents do not send children in wearing off the shoulder or belly tops and that during the summer months there are no flip-flops – sandals with a strap at the back only please. We also request that no child is sent in with hoop or 'dangly' earrings - studs only please. No other jewellery is permitted other than a watch (non-smart).

When rain is forecast, do send your child in with a coat as they may not be allowed outside without one.

For younger children, please make sure you send them in wearing clothes that they can easily manage. Please only send children into school with lace-up shoes if they are able to tie them themselves.

We do not allow Fitbits or other smart watches in school.

Sport and PE

Children should come into school dressed in clothes appropriate for PE on their PE days. This consists of:

• Indoor PE - shorts or leggings, T-shirt.
• Outdoor PE - jogging bottoms, T-shirt, long-sleeved top (in colder weather), trainers or plimsolls.

All jewellery should be removed before arriving at school on PE days and shoulder-length or long hair should be tied back. This is for safety reasons.

Children may chose to bring their PE kit into school on a Monday and pick it up on a Friday to ensure it is available for all PE sessions.