DESSC UNIFORM GUIDE 2016/17
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INDEX TO THE GUIDE
Contents
Welcome and Supply Information
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2–3
School Uniform Shops
4
Uniform Measurement Guide
5
DESS Foundation Stage One Girls / Boys
6–8
DESS Foundation Stage Two to Year Four Girls / Boys
9 – 11
DESS Years Five and Six Girls / Boys
12 – 13
DESC Years 7 to 11 and Sixth Form Girls / Boys
14 – 17
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Welcome
This Guide will provide you with details of the uniform items that your child(ren)
will need at Dubai English Speaking School and / or Dubai English Speaking College.
At DESSC, uniform is a very important part of school life we believe that it gives
our young people a sense of belonging to the DESSC community, a focus for the
school day ahead and an overall a sense of pride. As a school, the quality of
uniform is something that matters to us. We also want to know that you are
getting a good standard of service – in short, that you can get what uniform items
you want, when you want it and when you need it; we believe that being in control
of our own two shops, working with partners we rate highly, will enable us to do
this. For our part, we see this as an important development in our on-going efforts
to provide our parents and their children with the best of everything.
Such is the value we place on school uniform, in 2015 we partnered with Trutex to
launch our very own dedicated uniform shops; one at each school, with convenient
hours to suit parents, easy access and an online pre-ordering service to help
parents with purchasing. Trutex have trained staff to assist with any sizing
questions you may have.
Full details of the uniform rules can be found in the DESS or DESC Parents’
Handbook.
Order Forms can be downloaded from the website or from Communicator.
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SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOPS
DESS and DESC each have their own dedicated uniform shop on site. The DESS
Uniform Shop is based in Oud Metha and the DESC Uniform Shop is based in
Academic City (near Silicon Oasis).
Trained Assistants are on hand to help with measurement and fitting queries. A
measuring guide can be found on page 4.
Normal Opening Hours are as follows:
DESC, Academic City:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday 7:30am-3:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
DESS, Oud Metha:
Sunday, Monday, Thursday 7:30am-3:30pm and Saturday 9:30am-3:30pm
Back to School Sale (BTS)
Each summer Trutex operates a two-week giant sale event in the Academic City
Sports Hall for parents to buy their uniform items in time for the new academic
year ahead.
Parents can pre-order garments for collection at the BTS sale using the forms at
the back of the Guide or visit the shops and speak to trained assistants.
For all uniform stock and ordering enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
or call
DESS Shop Telephone: 00971 (0) 52 516 1204
DESC Shop Telephone: 00971 (0) 52 516 1206
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Measuring Guide
BOY
GIRL
Inside leg measuring for trouser is the same as for boys
Height
Stand child against a wall and mark on the wall where the top of the head is.
Measure from the top of the head mark down to the ground - ensuring the child is
barefoot and has his or her heels together and feet flat on the floor.
Chest
Take the tape through the arms and around the fullest part of the chest.
Waist
Place the tape measure around the natural waistline, taking care not to pull it too
tightly.
Hips
Place the tape measure around the fullest part of the bottom.
Inside leg
Measure with shoes on, to approximately 5cm above the ground.
Collar
Place the tape measure around the base of the neck where the collar usually sits,
again taking care not to pull the tape too tightly as it is important to have a little
extra room around the neck.
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Dubai English Speaking School
(DESS)
GIRLS’ UNIFORM: FOUNDATION STAGE ONE ONLY
Red and white striped cotton dress with zip front
Plain white ankle socks
Red/White hair bands, scrunchies and other red hair
accessories
Red Knitwear cotton blend with DESS logo
Black shoes
Red school hat
SPORTSWEAR GIRLS
School shirt and shorts with House colours
White trainers and white socks
DESS Swim Suit
Swim cap in House colour
House Colours
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BOYS’ UNIFORM: FOUNDATION STAGE ONE ONLY
Grey shorts with logo
Red & white stripe shirt with zip front
Red Knitwear Cotton Blend with DESS logo
Plain grey ankle socks
Black shoes
Red School hat
SPORTSWEAR BOYS
School shirt and shorts with House colours
White trainers and white socks
DESS Junior Swim Briefs
Swim cap in House colour
Option of Red UV suit/UV swim tops
House Colours
Other items – Boys and Girls
Red DESS School bag – no trolley bags allowed
P.E. Bag
Your child’s teacher will inform you of which day the P.E. lessons will be. If the
lesson is early in the day, children will come to school wearing their kit on that day
and bring their uniform in their P.E. bag to change into. All items must be clearly
labelled with your child’s name.
Your child requires the shorts and shirt in the correct House colour, trainers and
white sport socks. (You will be notified of which House your child will be in before
he/she starts school). Trainers should be easy-to-wear with ‘Velcro’ fastenings and
non-marking soles.
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Swimming Bag
This bag and its contents should be clearly marked and be large enough to hold:
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2.
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4.
towel
swimming costume
rubber shoes/flip flops
swimming hat in the appropriate House colour
For health and safety reasons it is important that the children wear correct fitting
swimwear. The uniform shop assistants are trained to give fitting advice.
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GIRLS’ UNIFORM: FOUNDATION STAGE TWO TO YEAR FOUR
Red and white striped cotton dress
Plain white ankle socks
Red/White hair bands, scrunchies and mini-elastics
Red Knitwear Cotton Blend with DESS logo
Black Shoes
Red hat with logo
SPORTSWEAR GIRLS
School shirt and shorts with House colours
White trainers and white socks
DESS Swimsuit
Swim cap in House colour
House Colours
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BOYS’ UNIFORM: FOUNDATION STAGE TWO TO YEAR FOUR
Grey shorts with logo
Red & white stripe shirt – short sleeved with side slits
Boys in FS2 should wear the shirts with buttons please
Red knitwear cotton blend with DESS logo
Plain grey ankle socks
Black shoes
Red school hat
SPORTSWEAR
School sports shirt and shorts with House colours.
White trainers and white socks
Red Swim Jammers (Foundation to Year 2)
Swim cap in House colour
Option of UV suit or UV swim tops
House Colours
Other items – Boys and Girls
Red DESS School bag – no trolley bags allowed
P.E. Bag
Your child’s teacher will inform you of which day the P.E. lessons will be. If the
lesson is early in the day, children will come to school wearing their kit on that day
and bring their uniform in their P.E. bag to change into. All items must be clearly
labelled with your child’s name.
Your child requires a pair of white shorts, shirt in the correct House colour,
trainers and white sport socks. (You will be notified which House your child will be
in before he/she starts school). Trainers should be easy-to-wear with ‘Velcro’
fastenings and non-marking soles.
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Swimming Bag
This bag and its contents should be clearly marked and be large enough to hold:
1.
2.
3.
4.
towel
swimming costume
rubber shoes/flip flops
swimming hat in the appropriate House colour
For health and safety reasons it is important that the children wear correct fitting
swimwear. The uniform shop assistants are trained to give fitting advice.
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GIRLS’ UNIFORM: YEAR FIVE and YEAR SIX
Grey skirt (Year 5 and Year 6)
Choice of grey trousers or skirt
Red and white stripe blouse, short sleeve
Red hat with logo
Red Knitwear Cotton Blend with DESS logo
Black shoes (no heels)
Plain white ankle socks with skirt and grey with trouser
SPORTSWEAR GIRLS
School shirt and shorts with House colours
White trainers and white socks
DESS Swimsuit
Swim cap in House colour
Option of UV suit or UV swim tops
House Colours
Other items:
Red DESS School bag – no trolley bags allowed
PE bag
Swim bag
No jewellery apart from stud earrings
For health and safety reasons it is important that the children wear correct fitting
swimwear. The uniform shop assistants are trained to give fitting advice.
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BOYS’ UNIFORM: YEAR FOUR TO YEAR SIX
Grey shorts with logo (Up to Year 6)
Red & white striped shirt – short sleeved
Grey trousers with DESS logo
Red Knitwear cotton blend with DESS logo
Plain grey ankle socks
Black shoes
Red hat with logo
SPORTSWEAR
Top with House colours
White sports shorts with House colours
White trainers and white socks
DESS Swim Jammers
Swim cap in House colour
House Colours
Other items:
Option of Red UV suit/UV swim tops
Red DESS School bag – no trolley bags allowed
PE bag
Swim bag
For health and safety reasons it is important that the children wear correct fitting
swimwear. The uniform shop assistants are trained to give fitting advice.
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Dubai English Speaking College
(DESC)
Please note that the uniform should ONLY be purchased from the DESC uniform
shop in order to ensure uniformity of style and fabric. Substitutes are not
acceptable.
We expect all our students to come to College neatly groomed and smartly
dressed, in the correct and appropriate clothing. This sets a professional work
ethic.
Students need to be aware that our expectations are the same when they are
wearing the DESC uniform outside of College. Parents are asked to support
their child in meeting these expectations.
Year 7 to Year 11 Students only
Sixth Form Students only
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White short sleeved shirt with College logo. Sleeve and pocket piping in HOUSE
COLOUR (see chart below). Sixth Form students must wear a white short-sleeved
shirt with College logo and black collar.
Grey skirt or grey tailored trousers (Year 7 - Year 11) / Black skirt or black
tailored trousers (Sixth Form) must be worn with the College logo. Skinny, bootleg
or drainpipe trousers and those without the College logo are not permissible.
Skirt lengths - the shortest is to touch the ground when kneeling and mid-calf to
be the longest.
Black Jumper (optional item) with College logo. Sixth Form jumpers will have the
College logo and Sixth Form identification.
Shoes should be sensible, black, polished leather and worn with black socks. Girls
should not wear heels more than 4cms (see Footwear section for further
information).
Socks must be black. Girls are not permitted to wear tights.
Headwear – DESC baseball caps available from Trutex.
Desert
Earth
Sky
Coast
House Colours
DESC PE Kit and Teamwear
DESC PE Kit (Year 7 to Year 13)
Shirt: Red and black Polo shirt with DESC logo.
House Shirts: Students who participate in sporting activities for House
competitions will need to wear a House shirt. This is compatible with the current
PE shorts/skorts. It is also to be worn when supporting House events such as Sports
Day and the Swimming Gala. For this reason, it is compulsory to have a House
Shirt.
Shorts/Skort: Black DESC shorts/skort or Black DESC Canterbury shorts/skort (see
Teamwear)
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Socks: White ankle socks or trainer liners
Shoes: Non-marking training shoes
DESC Canterbury Teamwear
Students who are selected to represent one of the DESC Sports teams will be
required to purchase the Canterbury team kit from our PE Department. We advise
parents to wait until trials have been completed and squads have been selected in
term one before purchasing any DESC Canterbury Teamwear. All enquiries
regarding Teamwear should be made to the PE Department.
Bags
Students may, if they wish, purchase College bags for PE kit from Trutex.
However, provided that they fit the purpose of carrying kit and equipment,
students are allowed to choose their own bags.
Footwear
We expect all students to wear smart, business-like shoes. Boots are not to be
worn, i.e. no footwear should be above the ankle.
Shoes must be leather and completely black with no coloured stripes, swishes or
logos. Shoes must be firm and supportive and students must keep their shoes
polished. Black versions of trainers or tennis shoes are not permissible. Fabric and
canvas shoes must not be worn.
Examples of acceptable leather shoes for boys
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Examples of acceptable leather shoes for girls
General Appearance
For full details of the uniform rules please refer to the DESS and DESC Parents’
Handbooks
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