School Uniform

School Uniform Policy February 2020

All uniform clothing items (tops and bottoms)​ should be purchased either through the Strothoff International School new uniform online shop or from the second-hand uniform online shop.

The second-hand uniform inventory is continuously updated on the website. To order second-hand uniforms, contact the Parent Teacher Organization at pto-uniform@strothoff-international-school.de with information on what you would like to buy. Purchasing second-hand uniforms helps our school reduce resource use and clothing waste, helping to meet our sustainability goals.

The school uniform infographic contains photographs and images of all uniform items. In addition to viewing the infographic, you can download a PDF version for easy sharing and printing.

For students who arrive without the correct uniform, a small stock will be held on site to dress students appropriately for the school day.

*Jogging pants may be purchased from an alternative supplier.

**Navy Chinos may be purchased from an alternative supplier.

You will notice that the blue polo shirt, blue business shirt and blue blouse are now not part of the uniform.  Students who already have these items will be permitted to continue to wear these items during the 2019-20 school year only. The black house hoody may only be worn during sports lessons or house events and will no longer be offered for sale.

The school team believe that uniforms allow students and staff to live our vision best: everyone contributes, everyone reflects, everyone grows.  The school community has been​ consulted in the uniform revision process, and students, in particular, are responsible for making principled choices about their daily dress with the support of parents. Uniforms should allow students to reduce the distraction of comparison and make the learning environment more equitable​. The policy will not discriminate based on gender identity, religion, socio-economic status, ethnicity, culture, etc. Students and families are ​accountable​ for making principled decisions about uniform as members of our school community as an example of upholding our shared values.  

All students must wear their required uniform daily unless directed otherwise by school staff. It is imperative that students present a professional appearance and their uniform should be clean and in good repair.  

Uniform Infractions:

School staff are responsible for ensuring consistent enforcement of the policy. In the event, a student is not in uniform (excepting accidents or emergencies out of the student’s/family’s control), the issue will be resolved as follows to ensure as little disruption of learning as possible:

1.   A staff member will clarify the specific infraction to the student and direct them to the uniform shop/responsible staff member.

2.   The staff member supporting the uniform shop will issue the student the required item of uniform clothing. They will notify and invoice the family for the purchase immediately.

3.  The student will return to class as normal.

In the event of repeated infractions or specific issues, care will be taken to address the issue individually.