DRESS CODE POLICY
GENERAL ETHOS
Our clothing policy principle is one of deference ... do not do anything that will cause your brother or sister to
fall. (NIV) Be sensitive and courteous (The Message) Romans 14:21
• Clothes should show consideration for Nepalese culture and the many other cultures
in the school community.
• Shoes and clothes should be tidy and clean, showing a good state of repair.
• Clothes should show consideration for the school’s Christian ethos.
• Clothes should be practical for a school environment and an emergency evacuation as well as be safe and comfortable.
GOOD STANDARD
SAFETY
• Low heeled shoes
• Small, simple jewelry
• Comfortable clothes 9with regard,
though to some practical activities)
CULTURAL CONSIDERATION &
RESPECT FOR OTHERS
• Long trousers, skirts or shorts
TIDY & CLEAN
• Clean clothes
• Clothes not frayed or ripped
• Plain or ordinary fashion clothes
SCHOOL ETHOS
PRACTICALITY
• Clothing that is comfortable
• Shoes that are sturdy
UNACCEPTABLE
STANDARD
• High heels or high platforms
• Large, sharp jewelry
• Tight or very light-weighted
clothing (such as synthetic silks,
see-through)
• See-through clothes
• Immodest clothing e.g. showing
off stomachs
• Dirty clothes
• Ripped or frayed clothes
• Clothes with offensive language
• Clothes with drug symbols
• Clothes with language or
symbolism that is sexual or satanic
• Flammable and/or very
light-weighted clothes
• See-through, synthetic silks
CLOTHING FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
• A loose fitting t-shirt or top
• Long, loose fitting shorts or jogging pants
• Sport trainers, not fashion trainers
• Sports socks
• Sports swimming costume
If students forget their PE kit, they will be lent a set of KISC clothes and charged 50 rupees for the
administration and cleaning of them. It is essential that students have a change of clothes from a hygiene point
of view. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.