Uniform Policy

The purpose of the uniform is to:

• develop a sense of pride and belonging amongst the student body
• make our students readily identifiable in a public setting
• provide a baseline of equality amongst the student body
• provide a range of sun-smart responsible and functional clothing items

General

• students are required to wear the Discovery College uniform which is outlined on the college website at www.discovery.edu.hk > Information > Uniform
• the polo shirt combined with school shorts/skorts/cargo pants is required for most school days (see PE notes below)
• long sleeve t-shirts are only to be worn underneath the polo shirt
• 'optional' uniform items are designed for colder weather and/or sports trips outside of the school
• uniform shoes must be mostly black or mostly white. They can be any style that is appropriate, comfortable and safe for walking to/from school and up/down stairs
• for PE, students must have suitable sports shoes with non-marking soles
• students can wear their PE shoes as day to day uniform shoes
• shoes must be worn with short white socks
• all uniform items are to be clearly labelled
• children are expected to be clean and tidy in their dress at all times
• no jewellery, except plain stud earrings, is to be worn (exemption based on religious reasons is required to be applied for on a case by case basis)
• hair must be of a natural colour
• below shoulder length hair must be tied back
• the school issue broad brimmed hat is required to be worn when outside
• official school outings will require students to wear full and correct uniform (unless otherwise stated e.g. camps)
• alterations / additions to school uniform items will be approved by the school
• the Discovery College PTA oversees sales of uniform from the onsite PTA shop
• extreme hairstyles including unnatural hair colours are not permitted

PE (physical education)

• Year 1-6 students must wear PE gear to and from school on days when they have PE classes
• Year 7-8 students must bring their PE gear and change before and after their PE lessons

Procedural guidelines

If your child does not have a correct uniform item available on any given day, parents should send them dressed in an appropriate alternative item and communicate the reason to the learning advisor/class teacherif this situation extends beyond a day, parents should indicate the length of time in their communication with the learning advisor/class teacher.