School Policy
Dress Code
INTRODUCTION
White Gum Valley Primary School has a dress code for all students. This code has been established under the Education Act guidelines, in full consultation with the school community and ratified by the school council. The Policy is reviewed every few years. Acceptance of enrolment assumes an agreement that the enrolling student will dress within the guidelines of the Code, including any negotiated exemptions. The school community believes a school dress code:• Fosters and enhances the public image of the school;
• Assists in building school and team spirit;
• Ensures students are safely dressed for specific school activities;
• Encourages equity among students.
ADVICE TO STUDENTS ON THE DRESS CODE
Students should ensure that they take appropriate protection from the sun when outdoors.Availability of Dress Code Items
• Items in the designated school colour may be purchased from any clothing or department store.• Second hand school clothes will be available at the school.
• Uniforms may be purchased from the school. These items include, polo t-shirts, windcheaters, track pants, shorts, wrap sport skirts, skorts and hats.
• Students whose families may experience financial difficulties regarding the purchase of a uniform should contact the Principal to discuss the situation. • All tops must either be plain (no slogans or multi-coloured designs) or have only the school logo.
Modifications to the Dress Code
Students who, for religious, health, ethnic or other reasons, may wish to modify the school dress code are required to make an appointment with the Principal. Staff will be informed of any student granted a modification to the dress code.Students not following the
dress code will receive:
• Discussion
with the class teacher on the benefits of a dress code;
• Discussion with the
Principal if necessary on the benefits of a dress code;
• A letter to parents if required;
• Assistance/support in obtaining suitable
clothing, if necessary; and
•
A pass
for an agreed length of time for dress modification
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS
• White or red plain polo t-shirts with collar• White or red plain coloured t-shirts without collar
• School polo t-shirts in red/white or white/red with emblem
• White or red plain skivvies or long sleeved t-shirts
• Red plain coloured windcheaters, jumpers or cardigans
• School windcheaters / rugby tops with emblem
• Black, grey or red shorts (no football shorts, brief shorts or board shorts)
• Black or red skort
• Black or red pleated wrap sport skirt
• Black, grey or red track pants, or long pants
• Red and white checked dress, or red and white checked shorts
• Appropriate footwear i.e. no thongs, sandals without backs, ugg boots, clogs, platform heels
• Hats for all outdoor activities including recess and lunch breaks (preferably red, black or grey)
• Red t-shirts (with or without collar) to be worn for all interschool sporting events, or the appropriate school sports uniform
• Special event clothing as agreed to (e.g. leavers' shirt)
Jewellery
Items of jewellery can be easily lost, and are not encouraged at school. Hoop earrings, large necklaces and bracelets are not permitted for safety reasons.
Make-up
Make-up is not permitted at school. However, in special circumstances we do
make allowances if a child has a skin condition.