School Uniform Dress Code

The RVIS school uniform is designed to provide choice for RVIS students while at the same time ensuring that RVIS student dress reflects well on the school and conforms to the cultural and social norms of Bahrain. Students are expected to wear the school uniform at all times at school, or when attending school activities out of school. Students who arrive to school not wearing their uniform may be required to go home and change. All RVIS uniforms must be purchased at the House of Uniforms in Al Aali Mall in the Seef District. The House of Uniforms shop is located near gate 2 on the first floor, upstairs from The One furniture store. Their hours are Saturday through Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The Al Aali House of Uniforms shop may be contacted on 1758-1510.

General Uniform Guidelines

All uniform items that have belt loops must be worn with either a black or brown belt. The uniform should be worn as intended. Waistbands should be worn at the waist. Knee length skirts should be worn in the vicinity of the knee. Ripped, frayed or otherwise un-presentable uniform items should be replaced. To prevent loss, all uniform items should be clearly labeled with the student's name.

From September 2010 all students, male and female from 6th grade upwards, will be required to wear navy blue trouser only; no shorts, dresses, skirts etc.

Footwear

RVIS students should wear white, black or brown rubber soled shoes or running shoes to ensure safety on the playground equipment. Flip Flops, sandals, crocs, platforms, CAT boots or any shoes with steel toecaps are not allowed.

Hats

There are two styles of the RVIS uniform hat; a wide brim hat and a cap, either of which may be worn by both boys and girls. An RVIS uniform hat must be worn by elementary children at all times while outdoors on the school campus. Hats must be removed when re-entering school buildings.

Sweaters - Boys & Girls

The RVIS uniform includes a sweater that may be worn in cold weather. The RVIS school sweater is available for purchase prior to the onset of cooler weather.

Physical Education

In Grades 1-3 students must wear khaki shorts/skorts, a polo shirt and running shoes to school on days they have P.E. classes. Beginning with the fourth grade, students are required to wear the school's physical education uniform for their P.E. classes. The PE uniform for Grades 4 and 5 is a white "t" shirt with the RVIS dolphin mascot, and navy blue track suit pants or shorts, with running shoes. The P.E. uniform may not be worn in regular classrooms. The House of Uniforms is currently designing P.E wear for Grade 6 and above which will be available from the beginning of August 2010

Winter Uniform

The winter uniform includes a v-neck, navy blue pullover with RVIS badge attached, a v-neck, navy blue cardigan with RVIS badge attached, a fleece zip up jacket with RVIS badge attached. For sportswear there is a micro-fibre navy blue front zipper jacket with RVIS badge, long sleeve polos, and long sleeve dolphin t-shirts. Please note that these are the only sweaters and cardigans that students may wear in classrooms.