School uniform is widely considered to promote an effective work ethic, putting children into the right frame of mind to learn. Uniform helps to take away distractions that may be caused by other pupils’ clothing, accessories or hairstyles. At Ongar Primary School, we celebrate our differences and individuality through children’s talents, skills, relationships, determination and successes.  All pupils will be expected to wear the full school uniform clearly labelled with their name.

Our current uniform supplier is Createidentitee, click here to order directly from their website or printed order forms are available from the school reception area. in the interest of gender equality, all items and variations in uniform can be adopted by any child should they wish to wear them. We are mindful of cost implications and aim to ensure our uniform is accessible to all.

For reasons of safety and your child’s health & wellbeing, Ongar Primary School also require your child to have;

• a suitable coat (especially in the winter months),
• an appropriate bag for carrying reading books and other supplies to and from school,
• a reusable and refillable water-bottle for personal use,
• that long hair be tied back with a plain navy or white hair tie with no decoration or glitter,
• One pair of stud earrings can be worn to school, but your child must be able to independently remove and replace them for PE and other activities. No other jewellery should be brought or worn to school
• No nail varnish

As with all personal property, the school cannot and does not accept any responsibility for any lost earrings or other jewellery brought into school.

Essex County Council advises that it is safer for a child who normally wears glasses to continue to do so for any P.E. activity.  If your child wears glasses please discuss this with their class teacher.  In planning P.E. lessons, teachers will take all reasonable steps to minimise the risk of an accident by considering the activity involved and the child’s role. Parents are encouraged to consider their responsibilities by providing glasses which are softer-edged with shatterproof glass and secured firmly to the head.

All clothing and footwear should be clearly labelled with your child’s name.

Lost Property  -  All items of clothing should be clearly labelled. This helps children identify their own clothes and assists with re-uniting lost property. It is always worth checking with your child’s teacher if you are missing any items, in case they have been left in class.  Unfortunately, we cannot store or hold any lost property. Items not claimed will be disposed of.