Clothing, Sports Equipment, and Boarder Essentials

Please ensure that your child arrives at school with their full school uniform, the correct sports equipment, stationery, bedding, and all other boarding essentials at the start of each term.

For a complete guide to the School’s uniform and sports uniform, please view the Uniform Catalogue.

Grades 1 - 3

• Black & white culottes (compulsory every Monday and for special occasions)

• Reds, black shorts or culottes, white trainers and school tracksuit.

Grades 4 - 7

• Mondays + start and end of term & Formal occasions - Formal Grey Uniform.

• Tuesday to Friday - Reds, black shorts or culottes, white trainers and school tracksuit.

When Should I Wear Greys (Senior Primary):

• Every Monday.

• First day of every term.

• First day after half term.

• The last day of every term.

Term 1 and Term 4 (Senior Primary):

Girls – grey socks (no stockings).

Boys – shorts (no trousers).

Term 2 and Term 3 (Senior Primary):

Girls – stockings.

Boys - trousers.

Note for Boarders:

Junior Primary Boarders:  must arrive and leave school in their full Clifton uniform.

Senior Primary Boarders:  must arrive and leave school in their formal grey uniform.

The Hadeda

The Hadeda supplies all branded uniform items, some sporting equipment, and basic toiletries.  Items purchased by boarders during the term will be charged to the parents’ school account. Any items with a value of over R100.00 will require the parent’s prior email consent before a child can visit The Hadeda.

Should you wish to place an order or consent to purchase, please email school.shop@cliftonprep.org.za.

The Hadeda Hours

The Hadeda is open during the below-mentioned hours or by appointment.

Mondays

10.00 to 10.30am (children)

2.00 to 3.30pm (parents and children)

Tuesdays                                                                 

10:00 to 10:30am (children)

2:00 to 3:30pm (parents and children)

Thursdays                                                                  

10:00 to 10:30am (children)

2:00 to 3:30pm (parents and children)

Fridays                                                                 

10:00 to 10:30am (children)

To book a uniform fitting, please email Mrs O’Connell at school.shop@cliftonprep.org.za.

Labels

Stationery Stick on Labels

Labels can be ordered directly through Lifestyle Print based in Nottingham Road. Tel: +27 79 779 9542 or +27 87 700 0119 or email: info@lifestyleprint.co.za

Sew-in Labels

Sew-in labels are a pre-requisite for all boarders.  Handwritten, stamped names and iron-in labels are not permitted as these tend to fade over time or peel off. Each item of clothing and footwear, linen and sporting equipment must be clearly marked with the child’s first name, surname and laundry number. E.g.:  John Smith 150.

Sew-in labels can be ordered directly from Just Labels (sales@justlabels.co.za / 031 266 1738) (www.justlabels.co.za). Delivery can be made to the school, or an address of your choice. Should you request school delivery, the address is as follows:

The School Shop

Clifton Preparatory School

1 Loteni Road

Nottingham Road

3280

Labels should be sewn in as follows and not visible on the outer side of the uniform:

• Shorts, pants, underwear – inside back of waistband

• Shirts, jerseys, tracksuit tops – inside collar

• Socks – inside top fold or elastic

• Sheets and duvets – on an outside corner

• Pillow slips – on the fold

• Sock bag - on the front

Termly boarders may bring a small bag of home clothing for use if going out for weekends (no more than two sets).  Casual clothing should also be labelled.  

Sewing Charges

The School Shop can also arrange for labels to be sewn in on campus if necessary. Please email school.shop@cliftonprep.org.za if you would like us to assist you with sewing services. Spare labels can be kept on campus, should your child need to purchase uniform items during the year.  

• Clothing purchased at the start of the year or during the year and labelled by the School will be charged to the parents' school account accordinly.

Sports Equipment, Stationery, and Boarding Essentials

Parents, please ensure that your child’s termly sports equipment, stationery, bedding and all boarding essentials are labelled and brought to school at the start of each term. Please remember to include the laundry number on any clothing items. 

Please refer to the School Handbook for the list of sports that are played each term.

The following boarding essentials are required and the quantities serve as a guideline only:

Boarder Requirements

Please refer to the Boarder Requirements list.

Damaged Clothing

Torn or damaged clothing must be repaired at home.  Children are encouraged to take care of their clothing and wear their uniforms proudly.

Lost Property

Boarders are responsible for their belongings and are reminded to care for and store them safely throughout the year. Should an item go missing at school it should be reported to the House Parent immediately.  Items found lying around are sent to a lost property box.  It is the child’s responsibility to check this collection point for missing items. The Head of Boarding should be informed immediately of any items of value that go missing.  Unlabelled clothing is displayed weekly and if not claimed by the end of each term, will be donated to charity.

Laundry

In our ongoing commitment to efficiency and service excellence, we have made the decision to outsource our laundry services to GezaGeza Cleaning Services, a locally based, BEE-certified provider. The selected company is well-respected in the community, has excellent references, and a proven track record of reliable, professional service. This decision was not taken lightly and aims to ensure that we continue to deliver the highest quality of service to our boarders.

Importantly, we want to assure you that the laundry process for the children will remain unchanged. We have ensured that they will continue to manage their laundry in the same way as before, with no disruption to their routine. We have complete confidence in the new service provider’s ability to uphold the standards we expect at Clifton.

We anticipate a seamless transition, with all logistics and quality controls remaining under close supervision to ensure continuity and high standards. We are confident that this new partnership will maintain, if not enhance, the level of service our boarders currently receive.

Hair Policy

Hair appointments must be made by the parents during school holidays or over half-term. 

Please refer to the Hair & Jewellery Policy for more information. 

Girls

• Hair must be neat and kept out of the eyes.

• Hair should not be dyed or bleached.

• Alice bands, hair bands, and clips should be red, black, or white.

• Hair extensions are permitted but may not be overly elaborate.  Should extensions interfere with sport, or for personal hygiene reasons need to be removed, this will be done by a professional hairdresser and charged to the parents’ school account.

• Extensions must be the same colour as girls’ natural hair colour.

Boys

• Hair must be short and neat, without a step.

• Hair should not be dyed or bleached.

• Hair must be cut before the start of each term and over half-term.

• If hair is not suitably cut, boys will be taken to a professional hairdresser, and the service costs charged to the parents’ school account.

Jewellery

Wristwatches without internet, gaming, camera, or phoning functions may be worn. No smartwatches are allowed on the campus. 

Please refer to the Hair & Jewellery Policy for more information.  

Girls

• Only one piercing per ear lobe is permitted.

• Small, plain gold or silver studs or hoops may be worn.

• Necklaces are not permitted.

Boys

• No piercings are permitted.

• Necklaces are not permitted.