Uniform

The Dolphin School is proud of its school uniform. We believe a school uniform promotes:

- a sense of pride in the school;
- engenders a feeling of community and belonging
- supports positive behaviour;
- is practical and smart;
- identifies the children with the school, and encourages identity with the school,
- supports identifying children when learning outside of the school building;
- makes children feel equal to their peers in terms of appearance;
- prevents children coming to school in fashion or ‘designer’ label clothes that could be  distracting in class or create a sense of competition.

SCHOOL UNIFORM

At The Dolphin School we have our everyday uniform and our PE and activities uniform. Your child will come dressed for P.E for the day. 

All children must wear correct school uniform to and from school and during the school day. This will also be the requirement for school trips, unless otherwise specified.

Please note: All school uniform and physical education kit must be clearly marked with fully named tapes. All equipment and footwear must also be clearly named.

All uniform is available from the school shop however we have indicated where you can buy from other suppliers (Primark, Marks and Spencers, Sainsburys, Asda etc) if preferable:

Specific school uniform items should be purchased from our supplier, Monkhouse, at:

40 East St
Bedminster 
Bristol 
BS3 4EW

Our Stores and Opening Hours (monkhouse.com)

Item

Description

Optional or required

Purchased From

 

Everyday School Uniform

Jumper/cardigan

Jumper

Cardigan

Navy Blue, embroidered with sky blue school logo

 

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required 

School shop

Sky blue polo shirtTop

Sky blue polo shirt – compulsory

Embroidered with navy school logo – optional

 

Worn throughout the year 

Required

Plain – Any shop

 

Embroidered – school shop

Trousers/shorts

Navy – not combat style or denim

 

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

SkirtSkirt

Navy, knee length

 

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

Pinafore

Navy, knee length

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

Summer dressDress

Blue and white checked

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

Shoes

Plain black, flat soled shoes or boots.  Trainers are not acceptable.

Worn throughout the year 

Required

Any shop

Socks/tights

Navy, white or black

Worn throughout the year 

Required 

Any shop

Hijabs

Navy, white or black – these must be plain

Worn throughout the year by choice of the family

Required if chosen by the family

Any shop

PE Uniform

Jumper/cardigan

Navy Blue, embroidered with sky blue school logo

Worn throughout the year 

Required

School shop

PE shirt

RedYellowGreenBlue

 

Red, Blue, Yellow and Green – these are our house colours. Your child will be part of one house. Siblings will be in the same houses.

 

Worn throughout the year

Required 

School shop

Jogging bottoms

Jogging

Navy – not leggings. No logos

 

Worn throughout the year 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

PE shortsShorts

Navy

 

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required or other choice of school uniform listed

Any shop

Socks/tights

Navy, white or black

Worn throughout the year - weather dependent 

Required

Any shop

Trainers

Black or white non marking daps or trainers

Worn throughout the year 

Required

Any shop

Other items

BookbagBook bag

Navy, school logo

Optional

School shop (optional)

Rucksack

Navy, school logo

Optional 

School shop (optional)

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HAIR
Children with hair beyond shoulder length should have it tied back. Hair bands, slides etc. should be plain navy blue or black. 

JEWELLERY
Jewellery should not be worn. One pair of plain small stud earrings may be worn. Earrings may not be worn during any PE activities. A watch may be worn but must be clearly named. Smart watches are not permitted in school. Any items brought in are the responsibility of the child.

HIJABS/HEADSCARVES
These must be plain black, white or navy blue only.

MAKE UP AND NAILS
Make up including nail varnish should not be worn with school uniform. 

If children do not wear the correct uniform, a letter will be sent home. If this happens on a second occasion, then the parent/carer will be asked to come into school and bring the correct uniform.