“Do schools need uniform?” is a hot topic of continuing discussion in many parts of the world. At Hari Shree, we strike a balance between uniforms and nonuniform, thus gaining the advantages of both. Yes, we do have prescribed uniform for all our students, but, it is not a uniform uniform!

Our school uniforms are ethnic in color, design and style. Every year, we bring out one or two different combinations of ethnic color and design in our uniform materials, but, the tailoring pattern remains unchanged. Students are free to buy the one they like. In addition, they are also free to wear the uniforms procured in the previous years. They are free to choose which color uniform they wear on a particular day.

Other than the regular school uniforms, we have sports uniforms comprising of tracks and t-shirts. The tracks are the same color for all, but the t-shirts are blue, orange, white, or green, based on whether the student belongs to Akash, Agni, Vayu or Prithvi houses, respectively. On days they have Physical Education (PE), students come to school wearing the sports uniform. On days there is Yoga, students can choose to wear sports uniform or not. Girls of Class 5 and below must wear tights under their skirts, if they choose not to wear the sports uniform on days that they have Yoga.

Typically, Class 5 and below have 2 PE hours and 1 Yoga hour per week. Class 6 and above have 1 PE hour and 1 Yoga hour per week.

Procuring Uniforms

• Uniforms are available only at the school stores and are not available in any stores outside the school.
• While paying the school fees every term, you can include the total amount for the uniform cost.
• Once you produce your copy of the paid challan at the school stores, the uniforms are delivered.
• If you need to buy uniforms in the middle of a term, you will have to follow the same procedure of paying the amount at the bank and producing the paid challan at the school stores.

Stitching the School Uniform

We do not have any tailors associated with the school and you are free to stitch the uniforms with the tailor of your choice. Ensure that the design specified below is strictly followed.

Boys' Uniform

For Class 5 and below:

For Class 6 and above:

Girls' Uniform

The sleeves are puff sleeves without elastic at the end.

For Class 5 and below:

Note: Please note that the skirts do not have a border and the skirt must be stitched with stripes running horizontal. Please ensure that you instruct your tailor clearly.

For Class 6 and above:

Note: The salwar and the duppatta are plain colors without patterns and the kurta is with stripes/checks. The kurtas must be stitched with stripes running vertical (as opposed to the horizontal stripes on the skirts for lower classes). Please ensure that you instruct your tailor appropriately.

Footwear

Students are not allowed to wear footwear inside classrooms. A shoe rack is provided outside every classroom to leave behind the footwear. We do not prescribe uniform footwear and students are free to wear comfortable and sensible footwear of their choice.

On days they have Physical Education, shoes are mandatory and students are not allowed to enter the playground without shoes.

Other Specifications

Encourage the children to wear their hair in comfortable, sensible and school-appropriate manner. There are no rigid restrictions on number of plaits, ribbons, etc. for girls.

With ethnic outfits as uniform, a bindi goes well with it and is much appreciated. It is neither mandatory nor is a part of our school specifications. We simply encourage our children to echo our rich culture, heritage and tradition, at every opportunity.