Dress Code

Rationale

The School Board 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 appropriately dressed for attending specific school activities
• encourage equality among students

Purpose

This policy provides guidelines for the implementation of Department of Education policy. Further, it provides enrolling parents with clear school expectations. 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

• Enrolment assumes that the parent/caregiver and student agree to the school’s dress 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 as per the school Sun Smart Policy.
• Students are expected to adhere to the school’s dress code unless provided with an exemption.

Dress Code Requirements

Summer Uniform School Hat School Tartan Pleated Skirt School Tartan  Dress School Polo T Shirt School Blue Shorts Black Leather Shoes / Sport Shoes Year 6 Graduation Shirt (Optional) Term 2 onwards

Winter Uniform As Above for Summer School Track Pants with Straight Leg School Zip Front Jacket School Wet Weather Jacket Microfibre Navy Tights for skirt

Faction Sports School Hat School Sport Short Faction Polo T Shirt Stanley – Blue Winton – Green Jackson – Red Farmer – Yellow School Track Suit (as above)

Interschool Sport School Hat School Blue Shorts School Track Suit

Miscellaneous

• School backpack
• Library Bag
• Reading/Homework Bag

General

• Hair tied back at all times if past shoulders – both boys and girls.
• Plain socks are to be worn (no fluorescent or multi-coloured styles).
• Sleeper or stud only for piecing, removed for contact sport.
• Rain jackets to be removed in class.
• All uniforms and footwear to be clean and suitable for school activities.
• All uniform items (other than shoes) are available from the Uniform Shop.
• The Uniform Shop is online and items delivered to the school are distributed by volunteers and administered under the P&C guidelines and directed by the Principal on a not for profit basis. Second-hand uniforms are available through the Sustainable School Shop.

Non Compliance

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

• Discussion with their teacher and/or admin.
• Parents will be contacted to gain support and give assistance where necessary.

Conclusion

The school uniform is an important symbol of pride and inclusion for the school community. This policy should be seen in conjunction with the school’s behaviour and sun smart policies.

It is the responsibility of all staff, parents, caregivers and students to encourage its adoption, and which helps ensure that everyone feels a part of the Wembley Primary School team.