LEARNERS MUST ATTEND SCHOOL WEARING THE FULL SCHOOL UNIFORM AS SET OUT (for BOYS and GIRLS respectively) IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT OF HOËRSKOOL ROODEPOORT.

• No cellular phones or electronic devices are allowed to be used during school hours or during break time.

• No ball games will be allowed on the Quad or any other area between the buildings before, during or after school.

• All balls used in contravention of this instruction will be confiscated and will be deemed as forfeited.

• The time allowed for the changing between classes or return to classes after break, or for emergency bathroom-breaks, is limited to five minutes.

After 5 minutes, - 15 demerits will be recorded for being late for class.
After 10 minutes, - 30 demerits will be recorded for class disruption.

- Learners are not allowed to leave the school premises during school hours, unless they follow the correct procedure to be signed out by parents/legal guardians by the administrative staff in reception.

- If a parent/legal guardian is not able to pick up his/her child, he/she must give written consent to the school before the learner will be allowed to leave.

- Access to lockers is restricted to before school, during break time and after school. (Teachers are not allowed to give you permission to go to the lockers outside of these times)

- Learners are expected to have all relevant study material and stationery for each class during the school day. Learner will not be allowed access to their lockers during class time.

- Learners must keep classes, bathrooms and the school grounds tidy and free of litter.

- Learners must, at all times, be in possession of their personal “Roodie Visum”.

- A learner may not leave any class during the school day unless written permission is given by the class teacher in the learner’s personal Visum.


Hoërskool Roodepoort is a place of learning and teaching. This noble objective can only be realised if learners are in class and participating in learning activities during lesson periods. Learners are therefore expected to be in class and participating actively in learning and teaching activities at all times during lesson periods.

To regulate the exceptional situation where a learner needs to leave the class due to a personal emergency, the learner’s Visum will be signed by the class teacher so that the learner can leave the class to attend to his/her emergency. No learner will be allowed to leave a class without a signed Visum.


• No learner is allowed to be outside a class without a signed Visum.

• Any learner outside a classroom during register period or any other lesson periods, will be penalised with -15 Demerit points.


• A learner will not be allowed to leave a class during the following times:

 Register period,
 The period before or after allocated break times , and
 During the last period of the day.


Learners are required to manage their personal needs before the start of the school day, during break time and after school in order to facilitate an environment conducive to effective learning and teaching. Learners with special medical conditions/needs must supply a letter from a doctor to their register teacher before any alternative measures can be arranged.

To encourage positive and accountable behaviour, the following procedure will regulate movement of learners during academic periods:

• Learners are credited with five (5) bathroom break tokens per week in their Visum to leave class (one per day).

• In the event that a learner make use of this opportunity for a bathroom break, ONE token will be signed by the subject teacher.

• The maximum duration of a bathroom break is 5 minutes.

• Whenever the allocated 5 tokens for a bathroom break have been used for a specific week, the learner will not be allowed to leave the class for a bathroom break for the duration of that week.

• ONLY ONE learner from any class can be allowed to make use of the bathroom-break opportunity at any time. This is managed by subject teachers.

Learners are encouraged to manage their personal needs and to not infringe on the right of other learners to be taught and educated. Teachers should be allowed adequate time to focus on providing teaching and education to learners designated to them during a period. It is unfair to interrupt this process, both to the teacher and to the learners being taught.

All unused bathroom-break tokens, will be rewarded with 10 Merit points per token.

- Credit for unused bathroom break tokens will be reconciled by Register teachers on the last Friday of every month.
- No Merit points will be credited for a learner that
- No Merit points will be credited for a learner that has lost his/her Visum
- It is the sole responsibility of a learner to look after his/her Visum and to present it to the register teacher to record Merits (as and when prescribed) for unused bathroom-break tokens.
- No merits will be awarded if a Visum is not presented at the arranged time.

The correct school uniform is held in high regard at Hoërskool Roodepoort, be it at school, at sport practice or meetings or during cultural activities, on buses or anywhere in public. You are to be dressed in full school uniform from the moment you leave your home until the time you return in the afternoon. Uniforms must be clean, neat and tidy at all times. This, we believe, helps every learner to develop a healthy self image and personal pride. No leaner may deviate from the set rules.

The rules are clear and simple and they are easy to understand and apply. Only clothing approved by the SGB will be allowed. Only prescribed school wear obtained at the approved suppliers, is permitted. The dress code has been decided upon by a committee consisting of parents, learners and teachers and approved by the SGB. A list of suppliers is available at Reception, as well as on our website and in the school newsletter. 

Summer wear

- Black shoes – Baby Dolls (always fastened) or lace-ups (always tied).

- Navy blue striped socks. (No white socks will be allowed)

- Navy blue Hoërskool Roodepoort trousers (without pockets) or navy blue (78 decitex), box pleat skirt (maximum 10cm above the knee when kneeling).

- No school trouser legs may be tapered – (no “skinny” trousers) no zips or Velcro may be used in the legs of trousers.

- Gr 8 – 11 : Blue short sleeved shirt (tucked in). Summer shirts are open-necked.

- Gr 12 : White short sleeved shirt (tucked in). Summer shirts are open-necked

- NO long-sleeved vests/spencers to be worn under short-sleeved shirts – (NOT white, black or any colour).

- No Gr. 9 – 11 girl is allowed to wear only a white / blue shirt (long or short). A pullover is compulsory over a white shirt and may be warn without a school blazer.

- A long sleeved jersey without a blazer OR a shirt AND blazer without a long-sleeve jersey or sleeveless pullover is NOT ALLOWED.

- NO learner may come to school with only a long sleeved jersey.

- Summer and winter uniforms may not be combined. Learners must wear the entire Winter or Summer school uniform.

The switch from summer to winter wear and vice versa will be announced at the sole discretion of the Principal / SGB of the school.

Winter wear

- Navy blue tights (78 decitex). Opaque. In extremely cold weather, BLUE school socks may be worn UNDERNEATH stockings.

- Only HOËRSKOOL ROODEPOORT navy blue trousers (without pockets) that are available from the approved suppliers may be worn with navy blue socks. School trousers MAY NOT be tapered. NO “skinny” trousers. No zips in the trouser legs. No buttons.

- Gr 8 – 11 : Long-sleeved blue shirt with sleeveless pullover or long-sleeved jersey, tie and blazer.

- Gr 12 : Long-sleeved white shirt with sleeveless pullover or long sleeved pullover, tie and blazer.

- A tie and blazer is compulsory every day.

- Learners are allowed to wear the Roodie tracksuit top underneath their blazers on exceptionally cold days. A tracksuit top is NOT part of school uniform.

- The Roodie winter jacket may be worn instead of the blazer.

- Only the official Roodies scarf is allowed.

- Shoes are always to be fastened (lace-ups as well as straps).

- ONLY the approved dark blue Roodie beanie with the school emblem may be worn throughout the year. Alternatively, the approved Spotty hat may be worn. Only approved hats and beanies that are available from our school suppliers may be worn.

Hair

- Learners must have neat, appropriate hairstyles that complement the school uniform.
- Learners are NOT allowed to dye their hair and coloured braids will not be permitted.
- Long fringes and shoulder-length hair must be tied.
- The wet look is not allowed.
- Outlandish Afro or other hairstyles are not acceptable.
- Ribbons: Only red ribbons
- Elastics – only black or brown.
- Alice-band – Only black or brown – no dots or stripes.
- Narrow fabric hairbands are allowed (black or brown). No flowers or shiny embellishments.
- Only fine braiding that can be fastened will be allowed.
- No silver/gold/transparent or any other colour hairpins or beads are allowed in braids.
- Long hair, regardless of style, must be fastened at all times.
- Colourless, decorative hear beads will be allowed for senior girls (Grades 10 - 12). Maximum of two beads.
- Decorative beads are not allowed for junior learners (Grade 8 – 9)

Make-up

- No make-up is allowed.
- Girls with facial skin problems must submit a doctor’s certificate for permission to wear foundation make-up.

Nails

- No nail polish, gel or acrylic nails are allowed.
- Nails should be clipped short so that it is not visible as seen from the palm of the hand.

Jewellery

- ONLY a wrist watch and signet ring are allowed.
- Earrings: Silver or gold studs or sleeper earrings. ONLY one per ear and only at the bottom of the lobe. No coloured stone, pearl or diamond earrings.
- No tongue, nose or navel rings are allowed.
- Learners are not allowed to cover piercings, earrings or studs with plasters.
- Only Medic Alert bracelets are allowed.
- NO tattoos are permitted. Existing ones must be covered.

General

- NO old matric ties may be worn by anyone.
- Only badges issued and approved by the school may be worn on blazer lapels.
- Learners are not allowed to wear any badges or buttons on their school jerseys, shirts, ties or any other place except for their blazer lapels.
- Only learners with religious objections regarding shaving of facial hair and who can produce an official letter of permission from the appropriate religious leader (e.g. Priest or Imam), may apply to the SGB for exception to this rule. The SGB may grant or decline the request. 

Summer wear

- ONLY black school shoes with black shoe laces (always fastened). No black sneakers or formal shoes.

- Shoes should always be polished and clean.

- ONLY grey school socks are allowed.

- Only black belts with a simple buckle not wider than the belt, are allowed

- Grey school trousers or shorts with a white / blue school shirt (long or short sleeves).

- No trousers are allowed to be tapered – no “skinny” trousers allowed. No zips or Velcro may be used in the legs of trousers. No buttons may be used to replace the zip fly.

- Trousers may not be rolled up – the trouser leg must touch the back of the shoe.

- Trousers may not be worn with revealing underwear or hanging half-way down or below the buttocks.

- A school tie must be tied in a neat knot and must hang no more than 5cm above the trouser belt.

- The sleeveless Hoërskool Roodepoort pullover may be worn without a school blazer.

- A blazer is compulsory when a long-sleeved jersey is worn.

- A tracksuit top without a school blazer is not allowed.

- ONLY the approved dark blue Roodie beanie with the school emblem may be worn throughout the year. Alternatively, the approved Spotty hats / caps / sunshades may be worn. Only approved hats and beanies that are available from the school suppliers (or from the school shop) may be worn. The emblem must be worn facing to the front.

Winter wear

- A tie and blazer or winter jacket is compulsory every day.

- A school jersey may be worn under the blazer.

- Learners are allowed to wear the Roodie tracksuit top underneath their blazers on exceptionally cold days. No tracksuit top is allowed on its own with the school uniform

- Only the official Roodie scarf is allowed.

- NO sleeveless pullover may be worn over a long sleeve jersey

- A long sleeved school jersey must always be worn with a blazer.

- No other jumpers/fleeces or jackets may be worn.

- No long sleeved vests/T-shirts to be worn under short-sleeved shirts. (NOT white, blue, black or any colour).

- ONLY the approved dark blue Roodie beanie with the school emblem may be worn throughout the year. Alternatively, the approved Spotty hats / caps / sunshades may be worn. Only approved hats and beanies that are available from the school suppliers (or from the school shop) may be worn. The emblem must be worn facing to the front.

Hair

- Hair must be clean, well-groomed and cut short.
- Hair should follow the natural hair line and should not touch the collar.
- Mullets, Mohawk cuts, spikes, long sideburns, Afros, dreadlocks, braids, mop heads, steps, tails, pony-tails and outlandish hairstyles are prohibited. Permission for religious purposes must be applied for.
- Learners are NOT allowed to dye, or put highlights in their hair.
- Hair products may be used in moderation (only if all of the above rules are adhered to).
- No corn hair patterns shaved on the side of the head will be permitted.
- No long fringes hanging over the eyes will be allowed.
- Only braids that are worn close to the head (without tails in the neck) are allowed.
- Spikey hair should not be longer than 3 cm.
- Boys are not allowed to tie their hair in any kind of ponytail or bun on top or at the back of the head.
- No silver/gold/transparent or any other colour hair pins or beads (Hair jewellery) are allowed in hair/braids.

Make-up

- Boys are not allowed to wear make-up.

Jewellery

- No jewellery is allowed for boys except for a wristwatch.
- NO rings, bracelets / bangles, neck chains, or any other jewellery is allowed.
- Boys are not allowed to have piercings of any kind.
- Only official Hoërskool Roodepoort badges may be worn on blazer lapels.
- Permission to wear religious wrist bracelets must be applied for and these applications must be accompanied by a formal letter from the leader of the learner’s church or other religious institution.


Tattoos

- Tattoos are discouraged.
- Existing tattoos should be covered at all times.
 - NO markings on the skin must be visible.

General

- Boys must shave EVERY DAY.
- No goatees or sideburns are allowed. If you are unshaven you will be provided with a razor and asked to shave before being allowed into any classroom.
- No headgear other than the official embroidered beanie bought from approved suppliers are allowed. All other beanies and head gear will be confiscated.
- NO old matric ties may be worn by anyone.
- Only badges issued and approved by the school may be worn on blazer lapels.
- Learners are not allowed to wear any badges or buttons on their school jerseys, shirts, ties or any other place except for their blazer lapels.
- Only learners with religious objections regarding shaving of facial hair and who can produce an official letter of permission from the appropriate religious leader (e.g. Priest or Imam), may apply to the SGB for exception to this rule. The SGB may grant or decline the request 

Hoërskool Roodepoort is a cellular phone/electronic device-free zone. Cellular phones/ electronic devices are not allowed to be used by learners during school hours (from 7:30 to the end of the school day). Learners are encouraged to leave cellular phones at home. Teachers are not allowed to give you permission to use your phone at school.

The school and its staff members will neither take responsibility for any cellular phone at school nor investigate any lost/stolen phone. Learners/Parents are advised to report lost/stolen phones directly to the SAPD at their own convenience.

- Any cellular phone/electronic device/cellular phone accessories operated/utilised by a learner during school hours (included during break time) will be confiscated.

- ANY CELLULAR PHONE / ELECTRONIC DEVICE THAT IS CONFISCATED:
- Will be retained for a minimum period of 10 school days (from the day following confiscation of the device).
- Alternatively, a confiscated cellular phone/electronic device will only be released on presentation of a proof of payment of a penalty fee of R200, from the Financial Office.
- Release of a confiscated cellular phone/electronic device will only take place after school hours.

The school will endeavour to assist all learners to contact their parents in an emergency situation on reasonable grounds.

Failing to adhere to the cellular phone and electronic device policy of Hoërskool Roodepoort is deemed to be of a serious nature and is classified on Category C-level (-30 Demerits, External Disciplinary Hearing and possible expulsion from the school).

Parents are encouraged to provide their child/children with a cheap cellular phone with no connection to the internet or camera if a device is required for communication with parents to help protect the learner from falling prey to theft and robberies of phones. No type of cellular phone may be used during school hours! 

PRIVACY AND THE POPI-ACT (Act 4 of 2013)

- Learners are not allowed to take any picture, video-recording or voice recording of any educator, fellow learner, staff or event on the school grounds of Hoërskool Roodepoort, unless expressive permission has been granted prior to the event (in compliance to the POPI Act).

- Non-compliance to the POPI-Act is considered to be of a very serious nature and is classified on Category C-level (-30 Demerits / Direct Detention / Possible External Disciplinary Hearing and possible expulsion from the school).

- The taking of any picture/image, video recording and/or voice recording of any Staff member of Hoërskool Roodepoort or any other individual on or around the premises of Hoërskool Roodepoort is deemed to be of a very serious nature and is classified on Category C-level (-30 Demerits, External Disciplinary Hearing and possible expulsion from the school).