School Uniform

All pupils of The Latham School are required to wear the prescribed school uniform every day. Should a child not be in the correct school uniform when they come to school, the child will be given a note in the first instance, and sent home on subsequent occasions.

All pupils of The Latham School, with the exception of children in EC1 and EC2, are required to wear the prescribed school uniform every day. Should a pupil not be in the correct school uniform when they come to school, the pupil will be given a note in the first instance, and sent home on subsequent occasions.

Boys & Girls

Striped Latham short-sleeved shirt

Navy shorts in classic style worn just below the knee or

Navy trousers in classic style (Secondary only)

Plain black leather belt (If a belt is worn)

White or black or grey ankle socks

Black formal shoes with full leather uppers are required for boys and girls. (Trainers or Hybrids are not allowed)

P.E. Boys

Plain navy shorts worn just below the knee

T-Shirts in the colour of the House the student is in.

Training shoes.

School Swimming trunks (available at the school office)

Swim Cap

Swimming Goggles (optional)

Towel

School PE bag (available at the school office)

P.E. Girls

Plain navy shorts or skorts worn just below the knee

T-Shirts in the colour of the House the student is in.

Training shoes.

School Swimming suit (available at the school office)

Swim Cap

Swimming Goggles (optional)

Towel

School PE bag (available at the school office)

Jewellery

Pupils are only permitted to wear stud earrings in pierced ears. No other form of jewellery is permitted.

Hair

All pupils (boys and girls) with shoulder length or longer hair must keep this tied back during the school day. It is not permitted to have dyed hair. Boys and girls should have haircuts in a conventional style (e.g. no elaborate designs). Girls who wish to wear a headscarf must wear it neatly tied at all times. It must be plain, pale blue.

School Uniform Suppliers

Our designated uniform provider is Toto Junction, Mkwepu Street in downtown Dar es Salaam. Please note that all school uniform items, including P.E. uniforms must be purchased from our designated supplier. Items similar, but not the authorised items, are not accepted. Should it be necessary, Toto Junction is able to tailor sleeves, shirts and shorts according to the school’s requirements. While we do not specify the numbers of items to purchase, we recommend that parents purchase at least 2 sets of the daily uniform, and 2 t-shirts and 1 pair of shorts for PE as a minimum.

The school PE bag must be purchased from the school office. Once purchased, parents should write the name of the child on the bag in permanent marker. Other items of school uniform (such as swim wear) must be purchased at the school office after half term in October. Should parents have any queries about the uniform