The correct school uniform is held in high regard at Hoërskool Roodepoort, be it at school, at sport practices and meetings, or during cultural activities, on buses, or anywhere in public. Learners are to be dressed in full school uniform from the moment that they leave their homes, until they 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 learner 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 SBG 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.
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 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.
• White short-sleeved shirt (tucked-in). Summer shirts are open-necked.
• No long-sleeved vests to be worn under short-sleeved shirts - (NOT white, black or any color).
• No girl is allowed to wear only a white shirt (long or short-sleeved). A pullover is compulsory over a white shirt and may be worn 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 trousers (without pockets) that are available from the approved suppliers may be worn with the navy socks. School trousers MAY NOT be tapered. NO 'skinny' trousers. No zips in the trouser legs. No buttons.
• Long-Sleeve white shirt with sleeveless pullover or long-sleeved pullover, tie and blazer.
• A tie and blazer is compulsory every day. A red RCL tie is acceptable, even if the learner is no longer serving on the RCL.
• Learners are allowed to wear the HSR Tracksuit top underneath their blazers on an exceptionally cold day. A tracksuit top only is NOT considered school uniform.
• The HSR winter jacket may be worn instead of a blazer.
• Only the official HSR scarf is allowed.
• Shoes are always to be fastened (lace-ups, as well as straps).
• Only the approved dark blue HSR 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 compliment the school uniform.
• Learners are NOT allowed to dye their hair and colored braids will not be permitted. Only natural hair color will be allowed.
• Long fringes and shoulder length hair must be tied.
• The wet look is not allowed.
• Afro or other hairstyles are not acceptable.
• Ribbons - Only red ribbons, available at suppliers.
• Elastics - Only black or brown.
• Alice-Bands - 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 color hairpins or beads are allowed in braids.
• Long hair, regardless of style, must be fastened at all times.
• Colorless decorative hair beads will be allowed for senior girls (Grade 10-12).
• Decorative beads are not allowed for junior girls (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 or 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.
Jewelry
• 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 colored 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 with clothing, plaster or with concealer make-up.
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 the shaving of facial hair and who can produce an official letter of permission from the appropriate religious leader (eg. Priest or Imam), may apply to the SGB for exception to this rule. The SGB may grant or decline the request.
