It is the policy of the Education Committee to encourage pupils to wear an acceptable form of school dress as determined by Head Teachers, Parent Councils and parents.
In encouraging the wearing of school dress, account must be taken of any proposals to prevent any direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of race or gender. Any proposal will be the subject of widespread consultation with parents and pupils.
Parents are asked to co-operate with the school in encouraging the wearing of the school uniform.
The uniform was agreed in consultation with parents, pupils, staff and the Parent Council.
Wearing school uniform contributes to a positive school ethos and helps avoid discrimination and reduces peer pressure to wear expensive designer clothing.
The appropriate clothing and footwear for PE is a T-shirt, shorts and gym shoes with non-marking soles. These are necessary for health and safety reasons and your co-operation is requested to ensure that pupils are equipped to participate in the PE lessons. Please note there is a requirement that all jewellery is removed prior to undertaking physical education activities.
A school’s reputation can also be enhanced in the local community by the wearing of school uniform and school security will be improved as it will be easier to identify intruders
Please ensure that all items of clothing are clearly labelled, particularly ties, sweat shirts and PE kit which are often lost. A protective apron should be worn for art and craft activities. Please help the school and the education authority by making sure that pupils do not bring valuable or expensive items of clothing to school.
Offensive clothing such as T-shirts or other items painted with obscene language or illustrations are not permitted. Football colours are also inappropriate as they can lead to incidents of rivalry.
Under no circumstances will pupils be deprived of any educational benefit as a result of not wearing uniform and, in particular, pupils will not be denied access to examinations as a result of not wearing school dress.
Parents/carers receiving income support, income based job seekers allowance, housing benefit, council tax rebate (not discount) employment and support allowance (income related) or Universal Credit will normally be entitled to monetary grants for footwear and clothing for their children.
Parents who are in receipt of working tax credit and/or child tax credit may also be eligible; the area registration offices or the education office can provide more details. Approval of any requests for such grants made by parents in different circumstances is at the discretion of the Head of Education. Information and application forms may be obtained from schools, the education offices and the East Dunbartonshire Council website.
Woodland View School ties can be purchased from the school at any time throughout the school year. Please contact the school office for current prices.
Woodland View School uniform is Black trousers or skirt, black jumper, white shirt and Merkland tie. Primary school children may choose to wear Merkland's white polo shirt.
If you have any queries regarding the school’s dress code, please contact the Head Teacher.
