Student Uniform Policy

Belvedere Park Primary School

STUDENT UNIFORM POLICY

Introduction

·  School Councils have the authority to create and implement a Student Uniform Policy for their students. This Student Uniform Policy sets out Belvedere Park Primary School Council’s expectations with regard to student appearance and applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school and when students are on school excursions.

Rationale

·  The Student Uniform Policy reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of the Student Uniform Policy.

Aims

·  To create a sense of collective and individual pride in students and their identification with the school.

·  To remove the sense of competition in clothing and promote equality amongst all students.

·  To improve the safety of Belvedere Park students by making them instantly recognisable

in any group when on school excursions.

·  To provide durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment.

·  To maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community.

Description of the Uniform

·  The school colours are navy blue and gold.

Girl’s Uniform

·  Summer dress (gold and blue check)

·  Bomber jacket (navy blue with gold trim)

·  Windcheater (navy blue with gold logo)

·  Tracksuit pants (navy blue)

·  Unisex shorts (navy blue).

·  Long and short sleeved gold or navy blue polo shirts (available with striped collar and logo)

·  Culottes and skorts (as designed by Primary School Wear) (navy blue)

·  Box pleat skirt (navy blue)

·  Winter box pleat tunic with detachable bib

·  Polo fleece vest no sleeve (navy blue with stitched gold Logo)

·  Polo fleece jacket long sleeve (navy blue with stitched gold Logo)

·  Slouch hat (navy blue with gold logo).

PLEASE NOTE

·  Boxer shorts, 3/4 length pants, leggings, tights etc and long sleeved polo/skivvies are not to be worn under summer dresses.

·  Netball skirts, tennis skirts, sports skirts/skorts and basketball shorts are not part of the school uniform.

·  Girls may wear navy shorts/briefs under the summer dress but these items must not be visible beyond the hemline of the dress.

·  Navy tights only maybe worn under cullotes/skorts/ box pleat skirt and tunic in cold weather.

Boy’s Uniform

·  Bomber jacket (navy blue with gold trim)

·  Windcheater (navy blue with gold logo).

·  Tracksuit pants (navy blue)

·  Unisex shorts (navy blue).

·  Long and short sleeved gold or navy blue polo shirt (available with striped collar and logo)

·  Polo fleece vest no sleeve (navy blue with stitched gold logo)

·  Polo fleece jacket long sleeve (navy blue with gold stitched logo)

·  Slouch hat (navy blue with gold logo)

PLEASE NOTE

·  Basketball shorts etc are not part of the school uniform.

FOR ALL STUDENTS:

·  Bomber jackets with year six printing not to be worn past current year.

·  Long sleeve tops should not be worn under short sleeve tops

·  Gold or navy blue skivvies may be worn in cold weather- however these must not be worn with the summer dress

·  A warm jacket is permitted to be worn over the school uniform when outdoors in colder weather, but this is not to be worn in place of the school jacket/windcheater.

Footwear

·  Socks: Navy blue or white are preferred

·  Shoes: Footwear suitable for school- school shoes or runners. For safety reasons thongs/surf thongs, platform shoes, chunky high heels, open toe sandals, boots etc are not permitted.

Schoolbag

·  Available from Uniform Shop.

Jewellery

·  Earrings – for safety reasons only studs or sleepers to be worn (maximum two earrings per ear).

·  No body piercing permitted other than ears.

·  Other Jewellery –

* No rings or necklaces

* A watch and one bracelet allowed

The school cannot accept any responsibility for lost or damaged items.

Make-up

·  No make- up, nail polish or false nails to be worn at school.

Hair

·  No extreme hair colours (eg prime colours, purple, orange, green etc.) or hair sculptures (eg mohawks) to be worn.

·  Shoulder length hair must be tied back – if not teacher will supply a band.

Enforcement of the Student Uniform Policy

The following procedure will be implemented when Belvedere Park Primary School’s Student Uniform Policy is not followed and no written explanation is received.

1.  The class teacher will send a standard letter to the parent reminding them of their responsibility in ensuring the adherence to the school’s dress code.

If there appears to be an ongoing problem –

2.  The Principal or Assistant Principal will phone the parent and discuss the matter.

3. If this fails to solve the matter, the Principal or Assistant Principal will

arrange a meeting with the parent to discuss the matter.

In keeping with the school’s Health Policy, the Student Uniform Policy reinforces the important consideration of ‘Sun Smart’ procedures. Therefore all students are required to wear the school sun hat in Terms 1 and 4 whilst in the playground. Children who do not have a school hat will be restricted to areas of shade during recess breaks (i.e. under sails area). In Terms 2 and 3 if wearing a hat, it must be the school hat.

For the safety of students and to provide a sense of unity in public, Belvedere Park students will not be allowed to attend out of school activities (i.e. excursions/trips) unless they meet the requirements of the Student Uniform Policy.

Exemptions from the Student Uniform Policy

Parents seeking exemptions to the Student Uniform Policy due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, health condition or economic hardship must apply in writing to the School Council.

The school may also declare ‘casual dress’ days where students are allowed to wear clothing other than that stipulated in the Student Uniform Policy.

Where exemption to the Student Uniform Policy is required, parents should make contact with the classroom teacher. If it is a temporary matter parents are asked to please forward a letter to the student’s teacher explaining the situation.

Evaluation of the Student Uniform Policy

Evaluation of the Student Uniform Policy will be addressed by the School Council as part of the review cycle. The School Council may review certain items of clothing without consultation.