Students' Dress Code and Appropriate Demeanor

1. Female Students

1. Hair
   1. Should be groomed and washed frequently to keep it clean and tidy.
   2. The fringe should not exceed eyebrow length.
   3. Should be tied up in a ponytail or two plaits when exceeding shoulder length.
   4. Should be tied up using only black hairpins or cotton / elastic ponytail holders.
   5. Should not be permed.
   6. Should not be dyed. (Unless to be dyed black)
   7. Should not be applied with hair spray, foam, clay, gel or wax, etc.

2. Uniform
   1. General requirements
      1. Uniform should be frequently washed to keep it clean and tidy.
      2. The waist belt should be properly worn.
      3. The summer dress and winter pinafore should not be shorter than three cm above the lower knee.
      4. The summer dress and winter pinafore should be without pleats.
      5. White underwear and slips should be worn.
      6. High-heel shoes and fashionable pointed shoes are forbidden.
      7. Uniforms of other school organizations can be worn on the day for regular meetings or activities.
   2. Summer uniform
      1. Should wear plain white socks.
      2. Should not wear silk stockings. (Should apply for approval to the Disciplinary teachers if it is necessary.)
      3. PE uniform should not be worn unless during PE lessons or sports activities.
      4. Plain black leather shoes should be worn unless during PE lessons or sports activities.
   3. Winter uniform
      1. Should wear proper winter uniform, including green school blazer bearing school logo, grey pinafore with school logo, school tie, plain white blouse, grey knee-length stockings and plain black leather shoes.
      2. Grey cardigans or V-neck woolen sweaters of appropriate length can be worn to keep warm.
      3. Winter PE tracksuit and white sports shoes should be worn on the day with PE lessons.
      4. If necessary, female students can wear skin-colored silk stockings.
      5. If necessary, students can wear a grey woolen scarf.
      6. Only when the Observatory issues a cold weather warning, can students wear the following: dark-colored woolen gloves, dark blue cotton-wadded jackets (which should be buttoned up), dark blue or black down anoraks or winter PE tracksuit.
      7. The school tie should be worn properly.

3. Ornaments
   1. Bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings or ear-needles, etc. are forbidden.
   2. Upon parents’ request, wearing only a pair of small bead-like golden or silver ear studs is acceptable.
   3. Multiple earrings on each ear are prohibited.
   4. Necklaces are forbidden unless with the approval of the Disciplinary master of the written application of the parents concerned. The pendant (if any) should not be exposed.
   5. Only authorized badges can be worn.
   6. All accessories, such as glasses, watches, schoolbags, etc., should be plain and modest.

4. Cosmetics
     All cosmetics are forbidden.

2. Male Students

1. Hair / beard / moustache
   1. Should be groomed and washed frequently to keep it clean and tidy.
   2. The fringe should not exceed eyebrow length.
   3. Should not be permed.
   4. Should not be dyed. (Unless to be dyed black)
   5. The hair at the back should not touch the collar of the shirt.
   6. The sideburns should not exceed the middle of the ear in length.
   7. Should not be applied with hair spray, foam, clay, gel or wax, etc.
   8. Keeping beard or moustache is not allowed.

2. Uniform
   1. General requirements
      1. Plain white shirt without a button-down collar should be worn.
      2. School logo should be properly sewn on the shirt in both summer and winter uniforms.
      3. The white shirt should be properly tucked in at the waist.
      4. A plain, black leather belt about 2.5 cm wide should be worn at the waist.
      5. The trousers should have straight pockets (except rear pockets), straight-legs (should not be boot-cut or bell-bottom), and the legs should not be too tight or too loose.
      6. Only plain, white socks of medium length should be worn.
      7. Black lace-up leather shoes should be worn.
      8. High-heel shoes and fashionable pointed shoes are forbidden.
      9. Uniforms of other school organizations can be worn on the day for regular meetings or activities.
   2. Summer uniform
      1. Students should not roll up their sleeves.
      2. Students should wear white undershirts.
      3. Students should button up their shirt except the collar button.
   3. Winter uniform
      1. Should wear proper winter uniform, including green school blazer bearing school logo, plain white shirt with school logo, school tie, grey trousers, white socks and black leather shoes.
      2. Grey cardigans or V-neck woolen sweaters of appropriate length can be worn to keep warm.
      3. Winter PE tracksuit and white sports shoes should be worn on the day with PE lessons.
      4. If necessary, students may wear a grey woolen scarf.
      5. Only when the Observatory issues a cold weather warning, can students wear the following: dark-colored woolen gloves, dark blue cotton-wadded jackets (which should be buttoned up), dark blue or black down anoraks or winter PE tracksuit.
      6. The school tie should be worn properly.

3. Ornaments
   1. Bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings or ear-needles, etc. are forbidden.
   2. Necklaces are forbidden unless with the approval of the Disciplinary master of the written application of the parents concerned. The pendant (if any) should not be exposed.
   3. Only authorized badges can be worn.
   4. All accessories, such as glasses, watches, schoolbags, etc., should be plain and modest.

4. Cosmetics
     All cosmetics are forbidden.

Attention:

1. Not only should students comply with the school dress code, they should also pay heed to personal hygiene, such as keeping their fingernails, clothing, footwear and other accessories clean.
2. Decent attire should go with gentle and refined demeanor. Students should always try to speak and act politely and thoughtfully.
3. The Dress Code will be implemented according to the Disciplinary Committee’s interpretation.