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Uniforms at ISOP
School uniforms are mandatory at ISOP and must be worn at all times. This expectation applies to all students without exception and reflects the respect, responsibility, and community spirit we uphold at our school.
School Uniform Policy
- At ISOP, we value the fundamental importance of school uniforms and a neat, presentable general appearance. Our uniforms symbolize equality and unity, thereby enhancing the safety, security, and sense of community among our students, as well as fostering pride in our school’s ethos.
- We also advocate for a balanced approach to personal expression, respecting individuality while advising moderation in styles that may be overly conspicuous or extreme in a school setting, such as prominent tattoos, unconventional hairstyles and colors, and excessive piercings or metal chains.
- Our aim is to create a learning environment that is focused, respectful, and free from distractions, conducive to the academic and personal growth of all our students.
- Uniform Components
- ISOP Short Sleeve Polo
- ISOP Long Sleeve Polo
- ISOP Sweatshirt with zipper (children sizes), worn exclusively over a school polo
- ISOP Sweater (adult sizes)
- ISOP Oxford Shirt (adult sizes), worn buttoned up
- ISOP Hoodie
- General Appearance Guidelines
- uniform condition: uniforms should always be clean and in good condition
- bottom garments: in accordance with ISOP’s semi-formal ethos, students are to select bottom wear that is both practical and presentable. Acceptable choices include trousers, jeans, skirts, or shorts. Skirts and shorts must be of a length that provides sufficient coverage to ensure modesty. Torn garments, extremely baggy pants, overalls, and overly tight or revealing clothing are also not acceptable as part of our dress code
- social norms: Students are obliged to present themselves in accordance with generally accepted social norms, with the provision that it is forbidden to wear attire containing elements inciting hatred, discriminatory, illegal or posing a threat to the safety of other students, teachers, school employees or the student themselves
- uniform integrity: Any modification to the style, structure or reshaping of the uniform is strictly prohibited. Uniforms must be worn as designed to maintain a consistent and respectful representation of our school ethos
- layering rules: Students are permitted to wear non-uniform t-shirts or shirts under the condition that they are covered by an ISOP hoodie, school sweater or zipped up sweatshirt at all times. This ensures that the visible layer or layers adhere to our school uniform standards
- footwear: PYP students are required to have a separate pair of indoor shoes for use during school.
- Physical Education (PE) Uniform
- PE uniform is required for participating in PE classes, which includes the original ISOP white sports T-shirt and appropriate bottom wear.
- for footwear, athletic shoes with non-marking soles are essential.
- PE uniform is distinct from the regular school uniform and should not be worn as a substitute or as a replacement during non PE classes.