Policies - Dress Code

RATIONALE

The School Council has decided on a dress code for all students attending school believing it will ;

  • foster and enhance the public image of the school;
  • assist in building school and team spirit;
  • ensure students are safely dressed for attending specific school activities;
  • encourage equality among students;
  • prepare students for high school and the demands of the society.

PURPOSE

This policy provides guidelines for the implementation of Department of Education and Training policy.  Further, it provides enrolling parents with clear school expectations that need to be agreed to prior to enrolment. It sets out the requirements for clean and appropriate dress, giving school expectations of personal presentation for students whilst at school and when representing the school out-of-hours. It sets out the agreed measures for dealing with students not following dress code and grounds for modification or exemption for individuals.

GUIDELINES

  • Acceptance of enrolment assumes that parent/guardian and student have agreed to conform to this code.
  • Exemption/modification to the code for individuals will be considered for religious or health reasons.  Parents need to make an appointment with the Principal to gain agreement prior to carrying out modification/exemption.
  • Students should ensure that they take appropriate precautions for protection against the sun at all times.
  • Students are expected to wear school dress code to school each day unless provided with an exemption.

DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Summer Uniform Girls

  • School Hat with Logo                                             
  • School Tartan Pleated Skirt                                         
  • School Tartan  Dress
  • School Polo T Shirt
  • Girls Sports Brief (optional)
  • Black Leather Shoes / Sport Shoes
  • School Hat

Summer Uniform Boys

  • School Hat withLogo
  • School Cargo or Pain Shorts
  • School Polo T Shirt
  • Black Leather Shoes/ Sports Shoes
  • School Hat

 

Winter Uniform Girls

  • As Above for Summer
  • School Track Pants with Straight Leg
  • School Track Pants with Bootleg
  • School V Neck Jumper
  • School Zip Front Jacket
  • School Windbreaker Jacket
  • Microfibre Navy Tights

Winter Uniform Boys

  • As Above for Summer
  • School Track Pants with Straight Leg
  • School V Neck Jumper
  • School Zip Front Jacket
  • School Windbreaker Jacket

SPORT GIRLS AND BOYS

Faction Sports

  • School Hat
  • School Sport Short
  • Faction Polo T Shirt
  • Girls Sports Brief (optional for girls)
  • School Track Suit (as above)

Interschool Sport

  • School Hat
  • Interschool Polo T Shirt
  • School Sport Shorts
  • Girls Sports Brief (optional for girls)
  • School Track Suit
  • School Bathers

MISCELLANEOUS

  • School Bag
  • Drink Bottle
  • Document Wallets

GENERAL:

  • Hair to be tied back at all times.
  • Sleeper or stud only for piecing, removed for contact sport.  No responsibility will be taken for jewellery.
  • Parkas or rain jackets to be removed once in class.
  • Clothes should be worn to be comfortable and have no slogans or motif other than the school logo.
  • All clothes and footwear to be clean and suitable for school activities.

NON COMPLIANCE

The following approach will be used for students not following the dress code;

  • discussion with their teacher and/or admin;
  • their parents will be contacted to gain support and give assistance where necessary;
  • give assistance/support in obtaining suitable clothing if necessary and able; and/or
  • a pass for an agreed length of time for dress modification.

Students not following the dress code may be denied the opportunity to attend activities that are not essential to the educational program or events where the student is representing the school including sports competitions, excursions or school performances.

CONCLUSION

This policy should be seen in conjunction with the school’s behaviour and sun smart policies and is the responsibility of all staff, parents and students to follow its direction.  It is important that everyone feels part of a team – membership.