REQUIREMENTS AT EACH STAGE (INCLUDED IN SCHOOL FEE)*:
Provided Annually
At the Arcadia School, we believe that a smart uniform reflects pride and is in keeping with our high standards. The school uniform is neat and appropriate for children to be comfortable through the school day while reflecting our high standards as a school.
Uniforms are available for collection from Sunday to Thursday, 07:30am – 4:00pm (excluding public holidays). Our service includes making adjustments upon request which will be available for collection within 5 working days.
FS GIRLS
FS BOYS
YEARS 1 & 2 GIRLS
YEARS 1 & 2 BOYS
1 Tartan Pinafore Dress
1 Short Trousers
1 Tartan Pinafore Dress
1 Short Trousers
1 Knee Length Skort
1 Long Trousers
1 Knee Length Skort
1 Long Trousers
1 Short Sleeve Blouse
1 Short Sleeve Shirt
1 Short Sleeve Blouse
1 Short Sleeve Shirt
1 Long Sleeve Blouse
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Long Sleeve Blouse
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Cardigan
1 Jumper (Pullover)
1 Cardigan
1 Jumper
1 PE House Skort
1 PE House Shorts
1 PE House Skort
1 PE House Shorts
1 PE House T-shirt
1 PE House T-shirt
1 PE House T-shirt
1 PE House T-shirt
YEARS 3 & 4 GIRLS
YEARS 3 & 4 BOYS
YEARS 5 & 6 GIRLS
YEARS 5 & 6 BOYS
1 Knee Length Skirt
1 Short Trousers
1 Knee Length Skirt
1 Short Trousers
1 Ankle Slength Skirt or Long Trousers
1 Long Trousers
1 Ankle Length Skirt or Long Trousers
1 Long Trousers
1 Short Sleeve Blouse
1 Short Sleeve Shirt
1 Short Sleeve Blouse
1 Short Sleeve Shirt
1 Long Sleeve Blouse
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Long Sleeve Blouse
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Cardigan
1 Jumper (Pullover)
1 Cardigan
1 Jumper (Pullover)
1 Tie
1 Tie
1 Tie
1 Tie
2 PE House Skort
2 PE House Shorts
2 Arcadia Blazer
2 Arcadia Blazer
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House Skort
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House T-shirt
YEARS 7 GIRLS
YEARS 7 BOYS
1 Knee Length Skirt
1 Short Trousers
1 Ankle Length Skirt or Long Trousers
1 Long Trousers
1 Short Sleeve Blouse
1 Short Sleeve Shirt
1 Long Sleeve Blouse
1 Long Sleeve Shirt
1 Cardigan
1 Jumper (Pullover)
1 Tie
1 Tie
2 Arcadia Blazer
2 Arcadia Blazer
2 PE House Skort
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House T-shirt
2 PE House T-shirt
Should you withdraw your child from the school you will be charged for the uniform as follows:
Withdrawing after attending for one term or less at school, you will be charged AED1,000
Withdrawing after 1 to 2 terms at school, you will be charged AED500
Withdrawing after 2 to 3 terms at school, you will not be charged for the uniform.
* Replacement items during the year are to be purchased by parents.
Uniform Policy
Items required to be purchased by parents
School Shoes:
GIRLS
BOYS
Black Shoes: Flat (no heel), lace up or velcro fastening. Girls from Year 1 up are allowed to wear black slip-on shoes (ballet pump) but the heel must be flat. Sports shoes/trainers are to be worn with PE kit only.
Black shoes: Flat, lace up or velcro fastening. Sports shoes/trainers are to be worn with PE kit only.
Please Note: Velcro may be easier than laces for young children.
Socks
White or Dark (Blue, Grey, Black) ankle socks (no stripes). White ankle socks for sports.
School Bag
School bags may be back-pack style only. No trolley bags.
Parents should note that children will only be carrying:
A small number of books
PE kit bag (on specific days only)
iPad (Year 3 and up)
Lunch and/or snack (if not purchased at the canteen)
It is completely up to parents to decide if a school bag is necessary or not.
Swimming
Girls – One piece costume | Boys – No board shorts
Aims
Our policy is based on the belief that a school uniform:
Promotes a sense of pride
Creates a feeling of school identity
Is practical and smart
Encourages equality amongst students
Reflects the norms of a high-quality international school and is culturally appropriate
When a student joins
Term 1: 4 sets of uniform are provided initially
Term 2: 3 sets of uniform are provided initially
Term 3: 2 sets of uniform are provided initially
* Replacement items during the year are to be purchased by parents.
