BST uniform guide

SUPPLIERS

Top of the Class School Uniform

A local supplier based in Tokyo. Deliveries can be made on the next business day and there are deliveries once a week to the Shibuya and Showa campuses.

Provides all uniform apart from some secondary PE kit and swimming team kit. All uniform items include name labels.

Order at www.schooluniform.jp

LANDS’END

Lands’ End

A US-based supplier. Please allow a delivery time of 4 weeks. Orders incur an international shipping fee (minimum $40) and import duty (8% + customs fee).

Provides uniform apart from nursery/reception shorts, secondary PE kit, shoes, socks, swimwear, house T shirts, coats, gloves, hats, ties and hair accessories.

Order at www.landsend.com (preferred school number 900061748)

On-line through British School in Tokyo

Provides secondary PE kit.

www.bstuniform.com (password bst)

UNIFORM

Items of official BST uniform are detailed in this Guide. Some items MUST carry the school logo (denoted below). All uniform, including any coats and jackets worn to school, must be clearly labelled with the student’s name. All Top of the Class uniform items have a name label and iron-on labels can be purchased from www.stuckonyou.biz

SIZING

For help with Top of the Class sizing, please use the fitting assistant. Most sizes are given using the Japanese sizing system (based on the child’s height). Lands’ End provides charts to ensure accurate sizing. Trousers, shorts and skorts from both suppliers all come with adjustable elastic inner waistbands.

WHEN TO WEAR SUMMER/WINTER UNIFORM

The winter uniform is worn from Half Term in Term 1 (October) to the Easter holidays. The summer uniform is worn from the start of Term 3 (April) to Half Term in Term 1 (October).

GIRLS AND BOYS

SUMMER

Navy sweatshirt with logo	Navy short-sleeved polo shirt	Navy cotton shorts	Navy short socks
WINTER

Navy sweatshirt with logo	Navy long-sleeved polo shirt	Navy jogging trousers	Navy short socks
SWIMMING KIT AND INDOOR SHOES

Swimming cap	Swimsuit	Swimming trunks	Indoor shoes
OUTDOOR WEAR

Fleeces and coats	Outdoor shoes	School bags	Hats and scarves

Please note:

Jogging bottoms and cotton shorts may be carried forward from Reception into Year 1 and used for PE.
Swimming kit must be a one-piece in either navy or a block colour of your choice. Boys must wear swimming trunks; board shorts are not acceptable. Swimming hats are mandatory.
All Primary children must have white shoes with non-marking soles to wear during assembly (Nursery - Y3) and during indoor P.E. lessons (Nursery - Y6).
Children in Nursery and Reception do not change for PE.
House T shirts are for house events such as Sports Day.
All coats and jackets worn to school must be navy or black. All Primary children must have a light-weight raincoat of any colour in their backpack at all times.
Outdoor shoes must be black leather. Black trainer-style shoes and suede are not acceptable. High heels must not be worn at any time.
All Primary children must have a navy or black backpack. BST backpacks are optional.
All Primary children must have a sun hat during summer months. Any style and colour is acceptable, however BST caps and hats are available from our local supplier, Top of the Class.

SUMMER GIRLS

Navy cardigan with logo	Short-sleeved knit cotton shirt - Peter Pan collar	Navy skort	White short socks
WINTER GIRLS

Navy cardigan with logo	Long-sleeved knit cotton shirt - Peter Pan collar	Tartan pinafore (Y1-3) or tartan skort (Y4-6)	Navy tights or long socks
SUMMER BOYS

Navy tank top with logo	White short-sleeved shirt	Navy shorts	Navy short socks
WINTER BOYS

Navy jumper with logo	White long-sleeved shirt	Navy trousers	Navy short socks
SPORT AND PE KIT

White polo shirt with logo	Navy cotton shorts	Navy sweatshirt with logo	Navy jogging trousers
SWIMMING KIT AND INDOOR SHOES

Swimming cap	Swimsuit	Swimming trunks	Indoor shoes
OUTDOOR WEAR

Fleeces and coats	Outdoor shoes	School bags	Hats and scarves

Please note:

Jogging bottoms and cotton shorts may be carried forward from Reception into Year 1 and used for PE.
Girls may wear navy shorts in summer and navy trousers in winter as alternatives to skorts or pinafores.
Swimming kit must be a one-piece in either navy or a block colour of your choice. Boys must wear swimming trunks; board shorts are not acceptable. Swimming hats are mandatory.
All Primary children must have white shoes with non-marking soles to wear during assembly (Nursery - Y3) and during indoor P.E. lessons (Nursery - Y6).
House T shirts are for house events such as Sports Day.
All coats and jackets worn to school must be navy or black. All Primary children must have a light-weight raincoat of any colour in their backpack at all times.
Outdoor shoes must be black leather. Black trainer-style shoes and suede are not acceptable. High heels must not be worn at any time.
All Primary children must have a navy or black backpack. BST backpacks are optional.
All Primary children must have a sun hat during summer months. Any style and colour is acceptable, however BST caps and hats are available from our local supplier, Top of the Class.

SUMMER GIRLS

Navy cardigan or tank top with logo	Girls short-sleeved white cotton shirt	Navy skort	White short socks
WINTER GIRLS

Navy cardigan or jumper with logo	Girls long-sleeved white cotton shirt	Tartan skort	Navy tights or long socks
SUMMER BOYS

Navy tank top with logo	White short-sleeved shirt	Navy shorts	Navy short socks
WINTER BOYS

Navy jumper with logo	White long-sleeved shirt	Navy trousers	Navy short socks
SWIMMING KIT AND TIE

Swimming cap	Swimsuit	Swimming trunks	BST tie
OUTDOOR WEAR

Fleeces and coats	Outdoor shoes	School bags	Hats and scarves

Please note:

Girls may wear navy shorts in summer and navy trousers in winter as alternatives to skorts.
Secondary PE kit can be ordered at www.bstuniform.com
Swimming kit must be a one-piece in either navy or a block colour of your choice. Boys must wear swimming trunks; board shorts are not acceptable. Swimming hats are mandatory.
All coats and jackets worn to school must be navy or black.
Outdoor shoes must be black leather. Black trainer-style shoes and suede are not acceptable. High heels must not be worn at any time.
All Secondary students must have a dark colour, plain bag large enough to hold their books and belongings.