There are two primary reasons for a dress code. The first is to ensure modesty; the second is to encourage a dignity that is appropriate for the school setting. The dress code of DPEC impacts our school environment every day. The appearance of our students communicates the Christ Centre focus of our school and should be a valuable testimony in establishing our reputation as an outstanding school with superior students on appropriate school dress. A well-groomed, attractive student should come to the school with and attitude that prepares him/her for neat and conscientious work. His attire should convey respect for himself, his fellow students and his tutors.


School dress should reflect the fact that students are in school for the purpose of education not recreation. Parents and students are reminded that items of clothing and adornment which may be appropriate in social settings are not always appropriate for school DPEC is an academic institution; therefore, students need to dress accordingly. The way one dresses can have a significant effect upon the attitude of the students and the atmosphere of the classroom.


DPEC has recommended wears for all events and activities in the school and it is compulsory for all students to comply accordingly. Any clothing item distracting the learning environment will be confiscated, or result in the student being sent home to dress properly. The school reserves the right to make all final to make all final decisions on acceptable attire and personal appearance.


  • All wears must carry the school symbol(badge) to qualify it to be our uniform.
  • All slim fitted clothing is strictly prohibited.
  • No “low waist” should be worn.
  • All skirts must be below the knee level.
  • Only the recommended school sandal is allowed in school.
  • No other belt must be worn by any of our male students apart from the school belt.
  • Make up of any kind is prohibited. Varnishing of finger nails and tattoos are prohibited.
  • The appearance code applies to all school functions including excursion trips and weekend related events or graduation and inter-house sport competition. Etc.

INCASE OF APPEARANCE CODE (HAIR/DRESS) VIOLATION

  1. The student will be sent out from class immediately and required to come into compliance before returning to class. If the student is unable to return home for a haircut or to change into appropriate attire or if the parent cannot come and pick the student, the student will be kept out of class for the remaining part of the day.
  2. After three (3) appearance code violations, the student will be given suspension.
  3. At the fourth (4) offense, the student’s behavior will be considered definet and may result in the student being dismissed from DIVINE PATTERN HIGH SCHOOL.

Hair

  1. The school authority requires that boys hair should be clean neatly out without any style.
  2. All hair colours must be natural for both boys and girls.
  3. Any student whose hair is not in compliance with the dress code(Cut and/or colour) will be required to leave school and have it corrected immediately .students will not be permitted to attend class until they are in compliance.
  4. All girls should weave their hair (all back) neatly without attachment or wool.