Uniform
St Nicholas has a smart distinctive uniform worn by all the pupils. Our children are rightfully proud of their school and this shows in the way they display themselves in their uniform.
Our St Nicholas School jumper with embroidered logo can be purchased online from Smarty’s Schoolwear or they also have a shop in Stevenage Town Centre. No supermarket brand jumpers or knitted jumpers please.
Trousers, skirts and pinafore dresses are available from Smarty’s and most local supermarkets.
Please note, children are to wear their PE kits to school on their PE days with a plain sweatshirt and joggers on top. They do not need to bring their uniform in on those days.
Nursery
All nursery children (boys and girls) to wear:
- maroon jogging bottoms
- plain white polo shirt
- School maroon jumper or cardigan (all jumpers and cardigans with St Nicholas logo compulsory)
- grey or white socks
In summer (Up to October half term) children can choose to wear grey shorts (elasticated waist preferred) instead of jogging bottoms or can wear pastel blue and white check school summer dresses. No PE kit is required in nursery until the summer term.
Footwear for Nursery and Reception
- Plain Black Velcro footwear (no laces please)
- Trainers for PE for Reception
- Nursery and Reception children should have a pair of wellington boots for use in outdoor play, which are kept at school
- Plimsolls not required
Reception, Y1 & Y2
- Smart grey shorts, culottes or trousers or grey skirt or pinafore dress
- (In reception children may wear maroon jogging bottoms instead of skirt or trousers)
- School Maroon V-neck cardigan or V-neck jumper, plain white, grey or maroon socks or tights. (All jumpers and cardigans with St Nicholas logo compulsory)
- White polo shirt
- In Summer (Up to October half term): option to wear pastel blue checked dress
Years 3 to 6
- Smart grey shorts, culottes or trousers or grey skirt or pinafore dress
- School Maroon V-neck cardigan or V-neck jumper, plain white, grey or maroon socks or tights. (All jumpers and cardigans with St Nicholas logo compulsory)
- White shirt with school tie
- In Summer (Up to October half term): option to wear pastel blue checked dress
PE Kit for Reception to Year 6
Gold polo shirt, maroon self-striped shorts or maroon skorts and white, maroon or grey socks
Plain coloured jogging bottoms for outdoor PE for when it is cold
Optional plain sweatshirt
Footwear for Year 1 to Year 6
All children must have:
- Plain black school footwear
- will also need to bring a pair of trainers for use in outdoor PE
- wellies are advisable when wet
- plimsolls not required
Fleeces and Coats
School fleeces are optional and can be worn for extra warmth but not instead of a school jumper.
Children should always have a coat with them as the weather can be so changeable.
It is essential that all items of uniform and other clothing are clearly labelled.
Any items of clothing handed in to lost property with no name will be donated to nearly new or charity.
A nearly-new sale is operated by arrangement where donated school uniform garments are available at a fraction of the normal cost.
Jewellery and Hair
Jewellery must not be worn in school. No earrings should be worn other than plain studs which can be removed for PE by the child. Watches may be worn but should be removed as required in line with the PE policy. No valuables or Smart Watches should be worn (unless they are deactivated).
Hair should be kept clean and of a natural colour. Long hair must be tied back. Any hair accessories should be discreet, plain coloured in maroon, black or white - blue and white in summer (to match the summer dresses).
Notification
Parents will be notified in writing if the uniform rules are being ignored and support will be offered for those families who require it.