REDDAM HOUSE SHOP Constantia Waterfall Reddam Avenue Waterfall Lifestyle Estate Tokai 7945 Maxwell Drive Private Bag X14 Woodmead Constantia 7848 Midrand 2021 Telephone: 021-701 6677 Telephone: 011-100 0298 Facsimile:088 021-701 1844 Email: info@reddamshop.co.za Email: rhssales@telkomsa.net 15 October 2014 Dear Parents Reddam House Shop is the official stockist of all school uniform items. For the benefit of all the new and existing families to Reddam House, the following is general information pertinent to Reddam House Shop. We request that all parents and students familiarise themselves with this information. The staff at the shop will advise and assist you in purchasing the correct uniform items and quantities relevant to your child. Advice is given without prejudice. The onus is upon the customer to make the final decision regarding size, fit etc. before purchasing any item. Please feel free to contact us with regard to any assistance or advice you may require. Should you experience any problem with an item purchased from the shop, please contact us so that we are able to rectify the situation. SCHOOL TERM SHOP HOURS MONDAY to FRIDAY: 08h00 16h00 The Shop is not open on Saturdays or Sundays. Please Note: The shop respects all public, religious and school holidays in accordance with the school. The above shop hours are not applicable to school holidays. The shop will, however be open a few days during any school holiday before school resumes for a new term. Please contact the shop or the reception desk at the school to confirm these dates. ***SHOP HOURS DURING DEC 2014/JAN 2015 SCHOOL HOLIDAY*** The Shop will close at 16:00 on Monday 22 December 2014. The Shop will be open as from Saturday 3 January 2015, as per the school term hours above. Please Note: The shop will be closed between 13:00 and 13:45 every day for a lunch break until Tuesday 13 January 2015. ADDITIONAL SHOP HOURS FOR DEC/JAN. The shop will be open on the following Saturdays from 08:00 to 14:00. Saturday 29 November 2014 Saturday 6 December 2014 Saturday 13 December 2014 Saturday 20 December 2014 Saturday 3 January 2015 Saturday 10 January 2015 UNIFORM POLICY Each campus (i.e. Pre-Primary, Preparatory, and College) has its own specific uniform. An overlap from one campus to another is not appropriate. Reddam House requests that parents respect the individuality of each campus by not allowing your children to wear uniform items that are not specific to their campus.
2 STANDARD SIZE RANGE OF UNIFORM ITEMS Pre 1 3: Preparatory. College. Size: 3-4 to 7-8 Size: 5-6 to Adult Medium Size: 13-14 to Adult Large Waist 21/54 to 38/97 Waist 24/61 to 44/112 Parents must please ensure before the time of purchase that the available range of sizes in the shop accommodates the size of their children. The lead-time for the manufacture of any special measurement is approximately 8 to 10 weeks. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that any order for a special measurement item is placed timeously. MEANS OF PAYMENT Reddam House Shop operates on a C.O.D. basis. We do not allocate items to your Reddam House school account. Goods can be paid for by Credit Card, Cash, a Cheque made payable to Reddam House Shop or an Electronic Funds Transfer. We are unable to accept a cheque that has not been made payable to Reddam House Shop, does not have the correct date or has been altered in any way. In the event, of another party (other than the individual selecting the goods) being responsible for the payment, we will keep the goods aside until the receipt of payment. If you choose to make an EFT payment, please ensure that you get the correct banking details from a member of staff at the shop. The items will be kept at the shop until a proof of payment has been received. RETURN OF FAULTY OR UNWANTED GARMENTS All our garments carry a thirty-day guarantee from our suppliers for any factory fault. Faulty garments will be replaced or credited at the sole discretion of the supplier concerned. Each garment has a laundry instruction label. The shop can supply you with a copy of general advice regarding the laundering of garments as well as the care instructions of bathing costumes and swimming caps. The shop will exchange or credit any unwanted garment on condition that it: 1. is a current stock item, 2. has not been worn or altered in any way, 3. has no name printed, ironed or sewn onto the garment and 4. Is in a condition to be sold to another customer. Any goods returned for credit or returned for exchange will be credited at the price shown on the original sales document and replacement item/s will be charged for at the current price. The shop cannot credit stock items and garments that have been damaged in transit or due to use or incorrect laundering/handling. Thank you for your co-operation and support. Please feel free to contact us with regard to any assistance you may require or any suggestions you may have. We are a phone call away! Sincerely Delicia Merrington (Mrs) Reddam House Shop Convener Private Bag X14 Constantia 7848 Tel: 021-701 6677 Fax: 088 021-701 1844
3 REDDAM HOUSE ATLANTIC SEABOARD, CONSTANTIA AND WATERFALL EARLY LEARNING SCHOOL The uniform is compulsory for Pre 3 (Stage 5) Students only. The size range is 3-4, 4-5, 5-6, 6-7 and 7-8.. The items may be worn in any combination with the other garments according to the weather. COMPULSORY DAILY UNIFORM Navy or camel trackpant. Navy or printed sweatshirt. Navy long sleeved T-shirt. Navy fleece jacket. Check pinafore. Navy or striped T-shirt. Denim or stone boardshorts. Navy hat. Navy art apron. Navy backpack. UNIFORM POLICY Each campus (i.e. ELS, Preparatory and College) has its own specific uniform. An overlap from one campus to another is not appropriate. Reddam House requests that parents respect the individuality of each campus by not allowing your children to wear uniform items that are not specific to their campus. 1. Parents must please ensure before the time of purchase that the size range accommodates the size of their children. The lead-time for the manufacture of any special measurement is approximately 8 to 10 weeks. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that any order for a special measurement item is placed timeously. 2. The shop orders stock quantities based on the sales records of the previous year as we have no way of knowing how many pupils will opt to wear the uniform in Pre 1 and Pre 2 (Stage 1, 2 and 3) or the colour combination preferred by all ages. We will have sufficient quantities of the size range, but cannot guarantee that we will have the colour combination preferred by you. 3. Jackets, jerseys, rain coats, socks/tights, costumes or bags must be a navy/camel colour.
4 REDDAM HOUSE ATLANTIC SEABOARD CONSTANTIA AND WATERFALL PREPARATORY SCHOOL UNIFORM. Revised October 2014 Prices are available at the Reddam House Shop. Parents must please ensure before the time of purchase that the available range of sizes in the shop accommodates the size of their children. The lead-time for the manufacture of any special measurement is approximately 8 to 10 weeks. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that any order for a special measurement item is placed timeously. The daily uniform items are not specific to a season and students can wear the items according to the weather. Students may choose to wear a fleece or any style of the jerseys that is available or a combination thereof. COMPULSORY DAILY UNIFORM These items must have the Reddam House branding. Blazer. Compulsory from Grade 4.To be worn to and from school, in all public places and as and when required to do so for school functions. Camel short or long sleeved golf shirt. Navy Bermuda shorts. Worn by boys and girls. Navy pinafore or skirt. Navy chino style pants. Worn by boys and girls. Reddam camel socks. Style differs for boys and girls. Navy tights. Purchased from the shop or any retail outlet. Brown lace up or T-bar shoes. Reddam House Waterfall students wear black shoes. (May be purchased from any school uniform outfitters). Navy V-neck jersey. Camel peak cap or camel hat. Navy cardigan. Navy woolen sleeveless slipover. Navy hooded fleece jacket. Grade 1 to Grade 3 Navy fleece jacket. Grade 4 to Grade 7 Navy and gold striped tie. To be worn by students from Grade 4-6, when wearing formal school uniform i.e. number 1 s e.g. Assembly. Navy and silver striped tie. To be worn by Grade 7 students only, when wearing formal school uniform i.e. number 1 s e.g. Assembly White collared shirt. May only be worn with a tie. Purchased from any retail outlet.
5 PREPARATORY CO-CURRICULAR UNIFORM These items must have the Reddam House branding. Boys and girl s sport top to be worn for all sporting matches. Navy skort to be worn by girls for all sporting matches. Navy sport shorts to be worn by boys for all sporting matches. Cream Reddam House cricket shirt and pants to be worn for matches. Cream sleeveless cricket jersey. White cricket hat to be worn for cricket and/or sun protection. Navy soccer jersey, shorts & socks to be worn for soccer only. White and camel rugby jersey. Navy rugby shorts to be purchased at any retail outlet. Navy socks with white fold-over to be worn for rugby, hockey and netball. Navy physical education shorts to be worn for physical education classes and sporting practices. Tracksuit to be worn to and from sport competitions as and when advised to do so by coaches. White Reddam socks with stripes to be worn for all relevant sports. Bathing costume to be worn for all practices and competitive galas. Bathing cap (silicone) to be worn for all competitive galas and training events. For the protection of pool equipment, bathing caps have to be worn by any student making use of the pool. Navy towel to be used for swimming and water polo. Black leggings and zip jacket to be worn by girls for dance and drama classes. Black pull-on-pants to be worn by boys for dance and drama classes. House T-shirt to be worn for any inter-house event. May be worn for PE classes and sporting practices. Constantia Atlantic Seaboard Waterfall Alphen Bantry Dartmoor - Soft green Steenberg Granger Falabella - Lilac Tokai Clifton Shetland - Soft blue OPTIONAL EXTRAS with Reddam House Branding Navy scarf. Navy beanie. Navy showerproof rain jacket. Navy small or large backpack. Navy small, medium or large tog bag. Navy multipurpose drawstring bag. Cooler bag. Juice bottle (500 and 750ml). Umbrella (golf umbrella size). Permanent license disc pouch. ID tags. Iron-on nametags x 50 (on an order basis).
6 REDDAM HOUSE ATLANTIC SEABOARD CONSTANTIA AND WATERFALL COLLEGE UNIFORM Revised October 2014 Parents must please ensure before the time of purchase that the available range of sizes in the shop accommodates the size of their children. The lead-time for the manufacture of any special measurement item is approximately 8 to 10 weeks. It is the responsibility of the parent to ensure that any order for a special measurement item is placed timeously. The daily uniform items are not specific to a season and students can wear the items according to the weather. Students may choose to wear a fleece or any style of the jerseys that is available or a combination thereof. The dress code requirements are as follows: Girls: May wear a golfshirt with or without a blazer. May wear a white collared shirt (tucked into the skirt / chino pants) and a tie, with or without a blazer. May not wear a white open neck shirt. Boys: May wear a golfshirt with or without a blazer. May wear a white collared shirt (tucked into the chino trousers) and a tie, with or without a blazer. May not wear a white open neck shirt. Formal uniform: Number 1 s / "Step Out" uniform consists of: Blazer, white shirt, tie, chino trouser/pencil skirt, pantyhose (girls)/socks (boys) and official school shoes. This is the dress code for school assemblies, other formal school functions and school outings where uniform is worn. Official school shoes: Shoes must be standard, polishable brown school shoes (Reddam House Waterfall students wear black shoes). Slip-on and moccasin shoe styles are not permitted. COMPULSORY DAILY UNIFORM. These items must have the Reddam House branding. Blazer to be worn for assembly and to all formal functions. White short-sleeved golf shirt. Camel chino style shorts worn by boys only. Camel hipster style pencil skirt. Camel chino style trousers for boys. Camel hipster chino style trousers for girls. Reddam House white socks with stripes must be worn. Secret socks are not permitted. Beach bronze opaque tights or beige woollen tights, purchased from any retail outlet may be worn. Other colour tights (eg: navy blue) may not be worn. Brown lace up or T-bar shoes. May be purchased from any school uniform outfitter. Navy V-neck jersey. Navy cardigan. Navy woolen sleeveless slipover. Navy fleece jacket. White collared shirt. May be purchased from any retail outlet. Navy and camel tie worn by pupils from Grade 8 Grade 11. Navy and silver tie worn by Grade 12 students only.
7 GENERAL LAUNDRY INSTRUCTIONS In order to prolong the life of and to prevent unexplained marks on, stretching/shrinking of your garments endeavour to follow these suggestions. We suggest that you read the labels on your washing powders, fabric softeners and bleaching agents and inform yourself as to the chemical content and the effect that it has on fabrics. These chemicals can and do have an adverse effect on the composition of the fabric fibre. We suggest that you be selective in your choice of washing powder and to use only the recommended dosage. If possible do not use fabric softeners and bleaching agents or keep your usage to a minimum. BATHING COSTUMES AND SILICONE SWIM CAPS The Chlorine in swimming pools is harmful to any bathing cap and/or bathing costume whether administered manually or by a salt chlorinator. In order to prolong the life of a bathing costume and prevent it from stretching and/or becoming brittle: 1. Rinse the costume in fresh water immediately after use and leave it to dry inside out in a shady area. 2. Do not wash a costume in hot soapy water or iron it. 3. Exit the pool from the steps and do not hoist yourself over the edge of the pool, as the pool edging will damage the fabric of any costume. 4. All bathing caps carry a care instruction insert when purchased from the shop. 5. Rinse the cap in fresh water and wipe dry after use. 6. Do not leave the cap in a tog bag or in a damp environment. 7. An occasional wash in warm soapy water will remove any scale that might adhere to the cap. 8. Lengthy periods of exposure to direct sunlight will shorten the cap life. 9. All caution should be taken to prevent contact with any sharp object e.g. hairpins and fingernails. BE ADVISED THAT: 1. All dark colours will fade. The degree of fading depends on how often the garment is washed. 2. Toothpaste, hair gels and sprays, perfume, deodorants, sun-tanning lotions/blocks do bleach and stain fabrics (especially collars). Apply any of the above and allow them to dry before they are exposed to any garment. 3. Our school blazers can be washed (do not spin) and left to dry on a hanger. (Do not iron.) 4. We recommend that you dry clean braided blazers as the braiding does shrink. LAUNDRY AREA: 1. Regularly wipe your washing line and clean your iron to remove dirt and grime. 2. Be aware of vegetation overhanging your washing line that may drop sap or coloured foliage onto your wet washing and cause stains. 3. Always wipe any counter tops or surfaces to remove any spills of washing powder, fabric softener or bleaching agent before you place your laundry on them. Spillage of these agents can also damage the enamel of your washing machine if they are not cleared and can result in rust appearing on your appliances. WASHING PROCEDURE: 1. Read all laundry labels attached to your garments and follow the instructions of the manufacturer i.e. water temperature etc. 2. Sort your washing into piles of light and dark.
8 3. Ensure that all fastening mechanisms are in the closed position before you place your laundry into your washing machine. Velcro, open zips, metal buttons, hooks and belts damage fabrics during the wash and spin cycle. 4. Empty all pockets and be aware that tissues, sweet wrappings etc can discolour fabrics. 5. Always wash and dry all garments inside out. 6. Add the recommended dose of washing powder (and any other laundry agents) and allow it to dissolve in the water of your washing machine before you place the laundry into the machine. Do not pour washing powder directly onto your washing. Excess washing powder will make the fabric hard and scratchy and will result in bleach marks on your garments. DRYING PROCEDURE: 1. Tumble dry at your own risk. 2. Do not use faulty pegs as they can damage the fabric. 3. Gently shake the garment and align it in its manufactured position i.e. flatten the seams and align the hems. This will alleviate unnecessary ironing. 4. It is best to allow stretch fabrics to dry flat if possible. 5. Do not stretch the garment on the washing line. 6. Place the garment halfway over the washing line so that there is an even amount of weight (of the fabric) on either side. Do not peg any stretch fabric garment by the hem. This will result in uneven stretched hemlines and seams. 7. Place the pegs carefully on the garment to prevent peg marks. 8. Do not leave garments to dry in hot sunlight or very windy conditions for lengthy periods. This will result in the fabric becoming hard and scratchy. Pegs can damage garments in very windy conditions. 9. Remove the garments from the washing line as soon as they are dry and smooth them into shape. This will prevent unnecessary ironing. IRONING: 1. Read the instruction manual of your iron and ensure that you use it correctly. 2. Read the laundry label and follow the instructions of the manufacturer. 3. Do not iron: School blazers, tracksuits, physical education shorts and bathing costumes. 4. Do not iron over any printed artwork or embroidery of any garment. 5. Do not apply excessive pressure to the iron. A gentle pressure is recommended. Failing to do so will result in shiny marks on and stretching of your garments.