As a community, we respect the culture in which we live and members of the school community are asked not to knowingly cause offence in the host community. Therefore, all students are expected to dress appropriately while in school or representing our school at activities off campus. Clothing needs to be modest and not revealing or distracting.

The following guidelines apply:

 

Modesty of Clothes

Clothing worn should be modest at all times:

• no bare shoulders or backs 

• no form-fitting trousers unless covered by a mid-thigh length garment (to cover bottom.)

• no tank tops/tube tops/string strap tops 

• neckline should not reveal cleavage 

• no visible undergarments (bras or underpants) 

• no clothing is permitted that exposes your midriff

• skirts should be at least mid-calf length

 

Appropriate Clothing

• Clothing or footwear that causes undue maintenance problems such as heavy boots that cause excessive floor markings or trousers with metal rivets that scratch furniture must be avoided.

• Clothing worn (including jeans) needs to be in good repair; free from holes, cut-outs, torn seams or frayed edges.

• Students are not to wear their clothing or hair in such a style or manner that could be hazardous to them in their various school activities such as technology, laboratories, physical education, art, etc. Instructors of these subjects are to set specific dress and grooming regulations for health and safety.

• Students must not wear hats, caps or beanies during chapel, Sunday Worship Service, formal school events, or during mealtimes in the dining room. Wearing of hats within the classroom is at the discretion of the teacher-in-charge.

• Clothing with obscene or violent statements, designs, double messages, and advertisements for drugs/alcohol or tobacco will not be permitted.

• Shoes, boots, or other appropriate footwear must be worn at all times outside boarding department (no bare feet).

 

Shorts

• short shorts will not be permitted 

• girls may not wear shorts (mid-calf length pants are acceptable) 

• may not be worn at church or at official school functions where formal dress is expected 

• may not be worn when leaving campus (except for boys PE on the field when sports shorts will be permitted)

 

Physical Educational Clothes

For High School PE lessons students must change into:

• loose-fitting t-shirt

• track pants (Boys can choose to wear PE shorts.)

• for cold weather an extra sweat shirt / fleece

• suitable sports shoes and socks 

• girls must tie their hair up

  

For Elementary PE lessons students should come to school wearing:

• suitable sports shoes and socks 

• clothing for easy movement (not skirts or jeans) 

 

Note: As laundry is once per week, each student is required to have 2 sets of PE clothing.

 

Off-Campus Clothes

When leaving campus, girls need to wear a shalwar kameez (3 piece suit). Alternatively a kameez top, dupatta & long pants are acceptable for certain outings & your houseparent/teacher will advise you accordingly. If travelling in vehicles between school and Sandes, girls are permitted to wear western clothes but high school girls must include a chadar.

For cultural reasons, boys need to remove any earrings before leaving campus.

 

Winter Clothes

Students will experience at least three months of cold winter weather along with many days of heavy rain. Students will need a couple of warm fleeces, an outdoor waterproof jacket and suitable winter boots or shoes.

 

Formal Clothes

Formal dress should be modest. For girls, shoulders, back & mid-riff should be covered. Dresses/skirts should be below the knee and have no low neck-lines. Outfits should include a shawl for travelling.

Boys should wear a dress shirt, trousers (not jeans) and tie or a dress shalwar kameez. Students are expected to dress up for Awards Ceremony, Baccalaureate & Graduation with a minimum dress standard of:

• Girls - shalwar kameez

• Boys - collared shirt and good trousers or shalwar kameez (no jeans permitted)