Uniform Information

We have the highest expectations for every child at Bowness, and we work relentlessly to ensure the very best outcomes for all of our children. With this in mind, we would like to share with you our uniform policy so that expectations are clear for all of our children and families. It is very important to us to create a sense of pride within school and this starts with our school uniform policy. Our uniform and PE kit are compulsory and consist of:

Nursery  

• Royal blue jumper, with optional Bowness logo 
• White polo shirt with optional Bowness logo 
• Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
• Blue and white gingham dress in the summer 
• White socks or grey tights
• Black shoes (no trainers or designs) 

Reception 

• Royal blue jumper, with optional Bowness logo
• Royal blue cardigan with optional Bowness logo
• White polo shirt with optional Bowness logo 
• Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
• White socks or grey tights
• Black shoes (no trainers or designs) 
• Book bag with Bowness logo 
• Blue and white gingham dress in the summer 

Y1-Y6

• Royal blue jumper, with optional Bowness logo
• Royal blue cardigan with optional Bowness logo
• White shirt and blue tie with white double stripe 
• Grey skirt, pinafore dress or trousers
• White socks or grey tights
• Black shoes (no trainers or designs) 
• Book bag with Bowness logo 
• Blue and white gingham dress in the summer 

P.E. & Games 

Y1-Y6 on PE days (2 days per week)

Navy-blue tracksuit top with Bowness logo

Plain white T-shirt (no sportswear)

Navy-blue shorts OR plain navy-blue tracksuit bottoms, with optional Bowness logo

Black pumps (plimsolls) OR dark coloured trainers

Arrangements for Reception
Children in Reception should continue to come to school in their full school uniform every day, including PE days. Reception children will change into their PE kit in school on Wednesdays and Thursdays. This is an important skill for children to learn and practise and links closely to the Early Years Curriculum, supporting independence and self-care. Reception PE kits should remain in school.
Arrangements for Nursery
Children in Nursery will continue to take part in PE in their school uniform, and therefore no change is required for Nursery children.

Hair 

• Discreet blue or black hair bands, ribbons, bobbles and clips
• No hair colours

Jewellery 

• A small pair of stud earrings may be worn. Children must be able to remove their earrings for PE and games. School accepts no responsibility for loss or damage. 

Watches 

• A watch may be worn.  Smart watches may be worn but they must not have a camera or be able to connect to the internet. School accepts no responsibility for loss or damage

Our uniform is stocked by;

• Ziggy's Schoolwear, Market Street, Farnworth BL4 9DR (Tel: 01204 577211)
• Smart Clothing, Bolton Market BL1 1SY (Tel: 01204 392610)
• Goodies Limited, buy online via parent portal