| Aspects | Acceptable | Not-Acceptable |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform | • Must be neat and well ironed. • Clean and spotless. • Well maintained, no patches or tears. • Pens to be placed in the pocket inside the blazer or in the trousers pocket. • Shirts must be buttoned up at all times. • Only plain white inner garments must be worn under white shirts. • Trousers must be of the correct length. • Plain black socks without design to be worn. • Ties must be in good condition at all times. The design should be conservative. The tip end of the tie to touch the base of the belt buckle. • Bow ties must be in good condition at all times. | • Crumpled uniforms. • Parts of uniform, missing or amended. • Stains and ink marks on any area of the uniform. • Incorrect size of uniforms. • Combs and key chains sticking out of trouser or coat pockets. • Pockets stuffed with bulky and visible miscellaneous items. • Bright colored innerwear that show through uniforms. • Patterned, colored or see through socks. • Long sleeved shirts must not be worn with sleeves rolled up. • Brightly colored ties should be avoided and the base of the tie should hang no lower than 1cm below the belt. • Tattoos |
| Shoes | • Black colored shoes only. • Covered, low heeled, men's shoes. • Must be closed in, lace up shoes. • Must be clean, in good condition and polished on a daily basis. | • Shoes other than black. • Fancy design shoes and boots with added ornamentation. • Dress boots that stick out of trousers. • Platforms and elevated shoes and boots. • Dirty, broken and unpolished shoes. |
| Hair | • Clean, professional looking, freshly styled hair. • All Sikh students should wear Black Turbans only. • Short and well combed with the back hairline above the collar. • Sides should not cover ears. • Sideburns, not longer than the mid-ear section. • Conservative use of gels, mousses and hair sprays. • A fresh, clean, non-oily appearance. | • Hair falling over the forehead and face. • Long hair or shaved heads. • Glamorous cuts, spiky hair and other punk hairstyles. • Vibrant colored hair. • Hairstyles with tails, and back of hair touching collars. |
| Appearance | • Clean shave daily, beards are not permitted. • Mustaches must be extremely neat, freshly trimmed, and should not exceed past the corner of the mouth or cover the lips. • Finger nails must be kept clean, well clipped, filed and shaped at all times. • Moisturizers should be used for dry skins, as per requirement. | • Long sideburns, goatee and unshaven stubble. • Long, dirty finger nails. • Unwashed, dirty face and unkept general appearance. |
| Body Odour | • Regular use of mild deodorant or anti- per spirant is encouraged. • Shower daily to prevent body odor and keep the body clean and dry. • Usage of mouth freshener in order to avoid any kind of mouth odor | • Chewing of gum and pan masala. • Strong perfumes. |
| Accessories | • A watch of a conservative design may be worn, with a plain, simple face and fitted band. • No rings except wedding ring in case the student is married. • Tie clips and belts must be black and of a plain conservative style. | • Fancy looking watches, belts, tie clips, cufflinks and pens. • Divers watch and other bulky watches or watches with gold straps. • Bracelets, necklaces, earrings and lobe clips. • Pierced studs on any visible part of the body. • Religious thread. • Bracelet. |