Page 10 - Mandale Mill Prospectus 2017-2018

School Uniform
We expect children to be neat and tidy and to take pride in their own appearance. Extreme haircuts are
strongly discouraged. Our uniform consists of:
• Navy blue jumper/cardigan;

• White polo shirt/blouse/shirt;
• Grey, black or blue trousers/shorts/pinafore/skirt;
• Blue and white checked or striped dresses can be worn during the hotter months;
• Black shoes;
• Black indoor shoes (plimsolls);

• PE Kit (pale blue t-shirt and black shorts or leggings).

Any hair accessories worn should reflect the school colours. Uniform with the school logo and initials can
be ordered from the school office. Please put your child’s name in all uniform.
Please supply appropriate footwear for children to wear for PE. Other items of clothing cannot be worn for
PE and all children will be expected to get changed for PE. All children will have 1 PE sessions per week and
extra physical time on a daily basis. For outdoor sessions, you may want to supplement PE kit with dark,
plain joggers and sweatshirt.

Swimming is a compulsory part of PE for our older children. There is an annual timetable
and parents are informed when their child is scheduled to go swimming. Children can
only be exempt from a swimming lesson following discussion with parents. Please
provide the following:
• a swimming costume and a towel
• no spray cans of deodorant or hair products are allowed

We use Thornaby Pool for our swimming lessons and the children walk there. Swimming lessons are now
45 minutes long and there are 2 instructors.

Jewellery and Toys
Toys should not be brought to school as their loss or damage can lead to sadness and disagreement. No

jewellery is to be worn in school except stud earrings. These must be removed by you or your child (not
your child's teacher) for PE. A watch may be worn but your child is responsible for its safety and it needs
to be removed for PE and sporting activities.

Lunchtime Arrangements

All children in Reception, Y1 and Y2 are eligible to receive a free school meal. Key stage 2 pupils, where
appropriate, pay for meals. All dinner money should be paid on a Monday morning in
the envelopes provided by the school. School meals cost £10.25 per week (£2.05 per
day.) We use a wristband system for lunches. Children choose their lunch at 9am.
Unfortunately, if your child is late for school, they will receive a limited choice for that
day.
If you think your child is entitled to free school meals, please call in at the office for
details. It is important that you register your child for free school meals even if they do not take them
because school receives additional funding to support your child.