CDNIS students are required to wear the school uniform when attending classes and most official school functions. If a student is dressed in a manner that is considered inappropriate, he or she will be asked to change and come back to see the reporting teacher in appropriate attire immediately. The student may be asked to return home to change, or to have the appropriate uniform delivered to school. Other possible consequences for repeat offences include detention, loss of Dress Down Day privileges, a letter sent home, or suspension.
School uniforms can be purchased in the school uniform shop (Room 502) or at Aston Wilson Ltd. (see below) or online.
On specific occasions such as Dress Down Days (DDD), students are permitted to wear appropriate casual clothes, sometimes in a designated theme and with a HK$20 minimum donation to the chosen charity. These occasions are announced to the students in advance, are marked in the CISPA Calendar and appear in the Flash.
In addition to the uniforms described below, optional accessories such as hooded jackets are available. No scarves, sweaters or jackets should be worn other than the regulation jackets and sweaters. Pants must be appropriately sized and not hang too low at the waist. Skirts should be no shorter than 10 cm (4 inches) above the knee. No excessive jewellery or piercing is permitted.
Don’t Lose it – Label it!
Parents are strongly encouraged to label all items, with the student’s first and surname. CISPA strongly recommends the use of printed iron-on name labels since laundry pen fades and becomes difficult to read.
“No Hat, No Play” Policy
The Lower School’s “No Hat, No Play” policy requires that students play in the covered, shaded areas of the playgrounds during break times if they are not wearing a hat. A hat is now a mandatory part of the Lower School uniform for boys and girls from Pre Reception through Grade 6. CDNIS hats can be purchased from the uniform shop, but students may wear their own hats if they wish.
Early Years (EY1 and EY2)
Daily Wear Uniforms consist of short-sleeved shirt with a choice of mandarin V neck or round neck, choice of a skort or shorts, white socks and trainers. Long-sleeved shirts with choice of mandarin V neck or round neck and sweatpants are available for cooler weather.
PE Uniforms (unisex): The PE uniform consists of a short- or long-sleeved shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and trainers. Each student is assigned to one of four Houses symbolized by stylized Canadian native artwork – Orca (red), Raven (yellow), Mountain Lion (green), and Bear (blue). Shirts should be purchased in the appropriate house colour.
Please note, on days when they have music and movement classes, students in Early Years wear their PE uniforms to school for the entire day.
Prep to Grade 5
Girls: The uniform consists of tan trousers or a tan skort worn with the official short- or longsleeved white polo shirt. Skorts should be no shorter than 10cm (4 inches) above the knee. Girls have the option of wearing tan shorts. Shoes should be mostly black, have low heels, and be worn with white socks or black tights.
Boys: The uniform consists of tan trousers with the official short- or long-sleeved white polo shirt. Shoes should be at least 50% black and be worn with white socks.
PE (unisex): The PE uniform consists of short- or long-sleeved shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and athletic trainers. Each student is assigned to one of four Houses symbolized by stylized Canadian native artwork – Orca (red), Raven (yellow), Mountain Lion (green), and Bear (blue). Shirts should be purchased in the appropriate house colour.
From Grade 5 onwards, students are expected to change into their PE uniform for PE classes and change back into their regular uniform for the rest of the day. Proper athletic footwear suitable for athletic training is required.
Shoes should be supportive and have appropriate cushioning. Skateboard shoes and fashion footwear are inappropriate.
Uniform for Students in Grades 6 to 12
Girls: The uniform consists of tan trousers or a tan skirt worn with the official short- or long-sleeved white shirt. Skirts should be no shorter than 10cm (4 inches) above the knee. Girls have the option of wearing tan shorts. Shoes should be mostly black, have low heels, and be worn with white socks or tights.
Boys: The uniform consists of tan trousers with the official short- or long-sleeved white shirt. Shoes should be at least 50% black and be worn with white socks.
PE (Unisex): The PE uniform consists of the standard red short- or long-sleeved shirt, black shorts or sweatpants, white socks, and athletic trainers.
Note: Proper athletic footwear suitable for athletic training is required. Shoes should be supportive and have appropriate cushioning. Skate / board shoes and fashion footwear are inappropriate.
Second-Hand Sales
CISPA runs second-hand uniform sales from time to time, with the profits funding their activities. Parents may donate gently used uniforms at the 9/F Reception. These are sold at events such as Open House and the Family Fun Fair. Dates are announced in the Flash.
School Uniform Shop
Opening times and availability may vary due to COVID. Parents are currently not allowed on the school campus, although students can buy uniforms or pick up ordered items. Best to check with the shop first. The online shop also offers home delivery.
Room 502
Tel: 2240 6388
Cash, cheque, or credit card
Regular opening hours: 8am-4pm
Note: Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays during the year
Uniform Station
Online shop
2/F Will Strong Development Building
59 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon
Fax: 2526 4455
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-6pm
