The current uniform shop arrangement uses up space and volunteer time but it does generate a small profit for the school (circa $4 per annum). An online ordering system where you can download the order form and email it back exists but is not greatly used.
Concerns were expressed at the last P&C meeting regarding the increased costs of the uniform if we were to go the Pickles route, 2nd hand stock and loosing the revenue from the uniform shop.
The issue of uniform shops and stock levels is on the regional P&C agenda so many schools are facing the same issues.
Caroline, Michelle and I will be re-looking at how we can offer parents the connivence of online ordering but without the increased costs or loosing the 2nd hand option and the revenue it generates for the school.
If you have any comments or ideas please let us know by commenting below.
Regards
Mandy
Thank you for your work to get the uniform shop available on line. I fully support this initiative. I have previously my concerns about the choice of fabric for the red shirts, this may already be on your radar but in case it has slipped off, I think we need to offer a much thinner fabric for the children in summer. The current heavy fabric is not suitable to wear in the summer months but its great for cooler weather. Is there a possibility of offering the summer short sleeve shirts in a thinner fabric and keeping the thick fabric for the winter long sleeve shirts? Also in relation to the second hand clothing, perhaps keeping the uniform shop open but only for on one day per term, perhaps at the end of the term giving parents the opportunity to get set up for the next term.
ReplyDeleteHi Maxine,
DeleteWe are looking at the fabric for the summer shirts as part of the uniform review.
Shirts have to keep it thick enough to give sun protection but also keep children cool.
Pickles if you, or other parents would like to be involved in the Uniform review please contact Caroline Smith who can co-ordinate the reviews.