School uniform
At Wheeler we expect all our children to wear uniform and this from Steady School Wear using the link below.
Order you uniform here! – Steady School Wear
Uniform can be ordered and delivered to your home, the school office or collected from Steady School Wear’s shop.
It helps if all items of clothing have a name tag inside so that lost items can be returned to their owners.
| Girls | Boys |
|---|---|
| Grey/black pinafore dress
Grey/black skirt, shorts or trousers Polo shirt/shirt Royal blue sweatshirt/cardigan Checked or striped dress (if preferred in Summer) | Grey/black trousers
Grey/black shorts Polo shirt/shirt Royal blue sweatshirt |
We do have a selection of second-hand uniform for sale. All second hand items are still very good quality.
Children should not wear jewellery to school. This helps avoid accidents and loss.
The only jewellery permitted are stud earrings and a watch.
*Earrings must be removed for P.E and Swimming lessons.
P.E. Kits
As a school we provide each child with a P.E. kit. This is made up of T-shirt and shorts however children should have suitable footwear (trainers/sandshoes) and have an outdoor kit if requested for colder weather.
Pupils are excited about adding experiences to their ‘Bag for Life’.
The support that leaders provide for families is a strength of the school.
The staff are really encouraging. They always help us to be the best we can be
Throughout my time at Wheeler, I have been given so many opportunities to experience and learn new things
Leaders are passionate about preparing pupils to be good citizens for the world beyond Wheeler Primary School
Being at Wheeler is like being part of a family and that makes learning fun
I think the best thing about being a Wheeler pupil is that all of the staff listen and care about you
Everyone cares for each other and that every teacher adds a little bit of fun into every lesson
The school has made recent changes to the teaching
of phonics to help pupils get off to the best start with their reading.
There are
opportunities for pupils to attend different clubs and raise funds for charities
Leaders and teachers have high expectations for every child.
Pupils are encouraged to develop a positive attitude towards themselves and others.
The best thing is having someone to go to when you’re upset
They want pupils to ‘Be Respectful, Responsible and Resilient in Learning and Life’
Parents say that the school is ‘fantastic’ and that staff ‘greet the children come hail, rain or shine’ every morning as they arrive.
Pupils are proud to be part of the Wheeler family.
Leaders give pupils the opportunity to complete well-planned and exciting
activities, such as performing in front of an audience, in order to create a ‘bag’ full of life experiences as they progress through the school. .
Pupils in key stage 2 talk confidently about a wide range of authors and texts they have read.
Classrooms are calm and purposeful places for pupils to learn.
Leaders have designed and implemented an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
The teachers are so supportive they help and guide you all the way through the year
The leader’s vision for the school is demonstrated in the way pupils behave
Pupils enjoy coming to Wheeler Primary School every day.
It is a safe and happy place to learn.
Pupils report that bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff will sort it out quickly and fairly.
The pastoral team works well together to ensure that pupils are safe.
Pupils take books home which contain the sounds that they are learning in class. This gives them plenty of practice.