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The British School in Colombo
The British School in Colombo

Uniform

The British School in Colombo expects all children to uphold the school’s high standards and expectations. The wearing of the school uniform in a proper and respectful manner is a vital part of belonging to our school community. Uniforms give students a sense of belonging to the school and create an identity for the school. 

Whether students are on the school site or off, it is their responsibility to ensure that the school uniform is worn correctly. Being smart in appearance reinforces their sense of pride and their sense of belonging to the British School in Colombo.

We request that parents support their children in achieving this by ensuring their child has the correct uniform and it is kept in good condition. There is a uniform shop at school which stocks all uniform items.

Uniform List

Junior School

Daily Uniform:

  • Purple school polo shirt
  • Grey shorts/skirt
  • White socks
  • Plain black shoes (no markings or colour trims)
  • School Cap

On formal occasions and the first day of each new term, the following uniform is worn:

  • White school shirt
  • School tie
  • White socks
  • Black shoes

For P.E. lessons in KS1 and KS2

  • House t-shirt
  • Non-marking/white soled trainers
  • House cap

Swimming

  • All pupils from Reception up to Year 6 will have weekly swimming lessons. Boys and girls must wear the school swimming kit, which is available from our uniform shop. Pupils may choose from a variety of options to suit their needs; trunks, jammers, knee suit, V-cut suit, short sleeve rash vest and long sleeve rash vest. 

School Bag

  • A school bag (various sizes available) is available from our uniform shop and is compulsory for all pupils.  

Class teachers will inform you in advance when the formal uniform is to be worn.

All uniform can be purchased from the school uniform shop or T.U.S. in Gall Road.

 

Senior School

Daily Uniform:

Girls:

  • Grey skirt 
    or
  • Tailoured Grey Trousers
  • White tailored shirt
  • Black shoes (plain black shoes can be worn)
  • White socks

Boys:

  • Grey Trousers
  • Black shoes (plain black shoes can be worn)
  • White socks

Formal Uniform

This should be worn for functions and on the first and last day of the each school term

  • Girls : Grey Skirt
  • Boys : Grey trousers
  • White tailored shirt
  • Black shoes
  • White socks
  • School tie

PE Uniform

  • School athletics vest
  • School sports T shirt
  • White sneakers or trainers (no high tops)
  • School Grey shorts
  • White socks