School Uniform
The wearing of school uniform is important in achieving a sense of belonging and pride in the school. Children should come to school dressed in a smart and tidy manner. The school uniform is:
Girls •
Grey pinafore dress/ skirt/ culottes/school trousers • Yellow polo shirt • Navy blue school sweatshirt/ Cardigan • Black shoes (not trainers) • White socks
Boys •
Grey trousers - long or short • Yellow polo shirt • Navy blue school sweatshirt • Black shoes (not trainers) • Black/Grey Socks
PE •
Navy shorts • White T-Shirt/ polo shirt • Black pumps
A grey or black jogging suit may be worn for outdoor games if so wished.
Please be aware that we are no longer able to order uniform on your behalf from the school office. Please place your orders on-line directly with Touchline, whose 'St Richard's Shop' can be found by following this link
http://www.touchline-embroidery.net/st-richards-atherton/
and entering the password stri9900
Girls may prefer to wear yellow checked dresses during the summer
Waterproof coats, fleeces, sweatshirts, polo shirts, baseball caps and book bags are available from the school.
It is important that all items of school uniform are clearly labelled with the child’s name.
Except when the weather is really bad children will play outside during break therefore suitable outdoor clothing is essential.
Pupils are not are permitted to wear any jewellery. Legal advice recommends this policy on safety grounds. The school cannot accept liability for items brought into school even if they have been handed into a teacher for safe keeping. Long hair must be tied back. Nail varnish and extreme hairstyles are also not permitted