Our Uniform
Nadeen School Uniform – our approach, our guidelines, and frequently asked questions
Our approach: Nadeen School’s Eco-friendly Uniforms in Partnership with Kapes
At Nadeen School, we strongly believe in fostering open discussions about the implications of our choices, recognising their impacts on society and the environment. Equally important is translating these conversations into action, taking purposeful strides towards making a positive change. Our commitment to these principles is reflected in our endeavour to promote sustainability across our school community.
Below are several priority projects we’re focussing on as a school community:
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- Organic Food Initiatives: A healthy eating programme in our school café, snack times and education.
- Waste Reduction and Recycling: Minimising printing, advocating double-sided printing, and setting up recycling stations.
- Gardening and Biodiversity: Involving students in gardening projects to cultivate herbs, flowers, and contribute to landscaping.
- Student-led ‘Planet Protectors’: Pioneering composting and other eco-friendly initiatives.
- Sustainable Clothing: Introducing sustainable uniforms and promoting reusability, in collaboration with a new uniform supplier.
- Water Conservation: Encouraging the use of refilled bottles across the community.
- Nadeen School’s Sustainable Uniform in Partnership with Kapes
Our sustainable uniform is crafted from a blend of organic, recycled, and renewable materials. This initiative is part of our whole-school approach to sustainability, made possible through our partnership with Kapes. More about Kapes’ mission can be found here.
Sustainable Materials for Our Uniforms
Each Kapes uniform is designed with eco-friendly materials that minimise environmental impact:
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- Organic Cotton: This cotton variant requires less water and energy, produces less CO2 than conventionally farmed cotton, and eliminates the use of GMOs and harmful pesticides.
- Lyocell: A versatile and comfortable eco-friendly fabric.
- Recycled Polyester: Kapes uses recycled polyester to reduce energy consumption, decrease our dependence on fossil fuels, and repurpose plastic bottles.
- Coconut Shell Buttons: Upcycled coconut shell buttons further enhance the eco-friendliness of our uniforms.
Ethical Manufacturing Process
Kapes ensures that all of its products are manufactured in factories that have been ethically certified and audited by bodies like Sedex. This guarantees employee welfare, fair wages, adherence to fair working practices, and commitment to reducing environmental impact.
Carbon Offsetting Partnership with Kapes
Kapes assesses the environmental impact of each product, allowing them to offset our school uniform’s carbon footprint annually. Each uniform you purchase contributes to social impact credits, which support schools in need by funding essential projects.
Addressing Educational Barriers and Creating Sustainable Job Opportunities
In many developing countries, the cost of a uniform can be a significant barrier to education. Thanks to our partnership with Kapes, for every Nadeen student that purchases a uniform, a free one will be donated to a child in need in a developing country.
Experience for Nadeen Students with Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor REDD+ Project
Our students from Year 7 onwards will have the opportunity to engage in an immersive education experience with the Wildlife Works Kasigau Corridor REDD+ project in Kenya. This initiative provides invaluable insights into wildlife protection, forest conservation, and the positive impacts on the local community.
Our guidelines: Nadeen School uniform guidelines and how to order
| Age/Year Group | Girls | Boys |
| Early Years (Nursery and Reception) | Polo Shirt
Skorts or Trousers |
Polo Shirt
Shorts or Trousers |
| Primary (Year 1 – Year 6) | Polo shirt
Skorts or trousers |
Polo shirt
Shorts or Trousers |
| Secondary (Year 7 – Year 10) | Polo shirt
Skorts, shorts, or trousers |
Polo shirt
Shorts or Trousers |
| Whole School | Winter Uniform Jacket
Winter Uniform Jog Pants PE uniform *Modest wear for girls is available |
Winter Uniform Jacket
Winter Uniform Jog Pants PE uniform |
| Daily wear school shoes | Supportive, all black with black sole, school footwear to be worn with the daily uniform.
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| PE Shoes | Sports shoes are to be predominantly white in colour – with a white, non-marking sole. These are also to be specifically sports shoes appropriate for a range of physical sporting activities. | |
| Bags | Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 students require the school book bag; Year 3-10 may use a backpack of their choice (no wheels or over-sized bags permitted). | |
Please follow the uniform order instructions below:
You can now easily purchase your sustainable uniforms online. Here are the steps to get started:
Visit kapesuniforms.com
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- Click the person icon in the top right corner to create an account.
- A 6-digit code will be sent to your registered email address.
- Select “Go to Store” in the top right corner, which will take you back to the Kapes homepage.
- Enter the Nadeen school code: 3rvJT6Ps3H
- Start shopping for your child’s sustainable uniforms!
For more details on how to place an order, please visit the Kapes help centre.
Our FAQs: Nadeen School Uniform frequently asked questions
Q: What colour is the uniform?
A: Our school uniform retains the historic Nadeen Green and elements of the gingham that has been part of the school since 1978. We are introducing a beige into the shorts, trousers, and skorts for Primary and option of beige or green in Secondary.
Q: Is any part of the uniform optional?
A: No, all elements of the uniform are mandatory; substitutions are not permitted.
Q: Is there a store open in Bahrain that parents can visit to buy from and try on sizes?
A: There is a uniform room at the main student entrance where students can try on samples of each uniform item. From there, parents can order the uniform which will be delivered to home or school the next working day.
Q: Are there long sleeve and long pants options available for Muslim girls?
A: Yes, there will be an option for long pants; long sleeves are not part of the uniform at this stage and will be developed in 2024. Modest wear is currently available to wear under the polo-shirt or can be purchased separately. These are to be in plain green, black or white only.
PE Kit
Q: Are there swimsuits for Muslim girls?
A: These are being developed in 2024. In the meantime, Muslim girls may wear suitably designed modest swimwear in plain green, black, or blue only
