School uniform helps to foster a sense of identity amongst the school community and contributes to the personal safety of students by allowing easier recognition both inside and outside the school. The personal appearance of students should reflect individual pride, as well as respect for their school and their community.
All students must wear the appropriate uniform at all times, including on field trips. Residencies may be exempted. Any other waivers must be granted by the respective school directors and/or the Head of School. Teachers and all supervisory staff must reinforce the code with students. Uniform items should be purchased from the CLIP Shop or directly on our CLIP Shop online.
There are to be no exceptions to this uniform and all students must come to school correctly dressed. Violation of the dress code may result in parent contact by school personnel, confiscation of the article, or the student being sent home to change clothes.
All items of clothing should be labelled with the student’s first and last name.
Dress code for sudents
- Lower School
School Uniform
What?
- CLIP trousers / culottes
- CLIP shorts
- CLIP V-necked pullover
- CLIP short-sleeved polo shirt (red, blue, white)
- CLIP long-sleeved polo shirt (red, blue, white)
- CLIP long-sleeved polo shirt (red, green, azure blue, yellow) - Only for Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception and Form 1
- CLIP dress - Only for Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception and Form 1
- CLIP hoodie (with and without zip) - Zipperless hoodie NOT permitted for Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Reception and Form 1
- CLIP light blue shirt and tie - A shirt and tie will be worn and required on more formal occasions, such as school ceremonies and/or when representing the school in outside events. However, if students prefer to wear a shirt and tie throughout the year, they are allowed to do so.
- Dark blue, black or brown shoes, closed-toe sandals/boots
- Dark blue, black, brown or white trainers - Discreet logos, stripes/lettering, no coloured shoelaces. No lights or wheels are allowed
- Dark blue socks
Physical Education uniform
When?
- PE and Swimming lessons
- Students in Lower School should come to school in PE kit on PE days. Pre-kindergarten & Kindergarten may use the PE Kit every day.
What?
- CLIP T-shirt
- CLIP shorts
- CLIP tracksuit
- CLIP swimming kit
- CLIP Teams sports uniform (only white, red or blue items)
- Middle and Upper Schools
School Uniform
What?
- CLIP trousers / culottes
- CLIP V-necked pullover
- CLIP short-sleeved polo shirt (red, blue, white)
- CLIP long-sleeved polo shirt (red, blue, white)
- CLIP hoodie (with and without zip)
- CLIP light blue shirt and tie - A shirt and tie will be worn and required on more formal occasions, such as school ceremonies and/or when representing the school in outside events. However, if students prefer to wear a shirt and tie throughout the year, they are allowed to do so.
- Dark blue, black or brown shoes, closed-toe sandals/boots
- Dark blue, black, brown or white trainers - Discreet logos, stripes/lettering, no coloured shoelaces. No lights or wheels are allowed
- Dark blue socks
Prefects
Upper School, Form 11 & 12
Prefects must wear a CLIP light blue short-sleeved polo or CLIP light blue shirt and a “prefect” tie (slightly different from the standard uniform tie).
Physical Education uniform
When?
- PE and Swimming lessons
- If the PE lesson is in Periods 1 or 2, students may come to school already in their PE kit and then change into school uniform after the lesson. PE shorts are not permitted in normal lessons.
What?
- CLIP T-shirt
- CLIP shorts
- CLIP tracksuit
- CLIP swimming kit
- CLIP Teams sports uniform (only white, red or blue items)
Other general dress code points
- Makeup, hair colouring and nail varnish must be subtle and natural looking.
- Hair and facial hair should be kept neat and tidy.
- Hair accessories should be modest and discrete.
- Earrings, jewellery and piercings must not represent a health risk of any sort.
- Scarves cannot be worn in school.
- Culottes should be at least mid-thigh in length.
Lost property
All items of clothing found in the corridors or playground will be sent to Lost Property. Valuable items will be handed in at the Photocopy centre.