P-12 Dress Code Policy

P-12 Dress Code Policy

DRESS CODE STATEMENT The following Student Dress Code Policy clearly explains and documents standards of acceptable dress within Woodcrest State College. The policy has been developed in accordance with the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Sections 360-363, Section 282) and the Department of Education, Training and Employment s policy: Student Dress Code and is endorsed by the P&C Association. The college dress code applies when students: attend or represent the school travel to and from school engage in school activities out of normal school hours The dress code is advocated by the school community for the following reasons: Student safety it provides ready identification of students and non-students at school Equity - it develops mutual respect among students through minimizing visible evidence of economic or social differences Pride - it gives students a sense of personal pride in their own appearance Belonging it fosters a sense of belonging to the wider College community Success the positive links between dress standards, school discipline and academic success The college urges all parents to support the accepted standard of dress by ensuring their students follow the dress code policy as outlined below. DRESS CODE POLICY College Uniform Woodcrest State College is a full-uniform College. All branded uniform items are to be purchased from the college uniform contracted supplier, Lowes, at their onsite college uniform shop, Orion store or on-line. Unisex Sports Uniform: All seasons for primary and junior secondary Tuesday and Thursday for senior secondary Top Woodcrest branded polo shirt Winter - Woodcrest branded black jumper or track jacket Bottom Woodcrest branded black unisex shorts Winter- Woodcrest branded black trackpant Footwear Lace-up or velcro sports shoes, predominantly black or white, which fully cover and enclose the foot Clearly visible, white ankle socks (not footlet socks) Headwear Woodcrest branded black cap or bucket hat 2 P a g e

Senior Secondary Formal Uniform Worn by students in years 10,11 and 12 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and on other designated formal occasions Top Male - Woodcrest branded white formal shirt Female - Woodcrest branded white blouse Winter Woodcrest branded black jumper; Woodcrest branded senior jersey is optional for year 12 students Bottom Male black dress shorts or black dress trousers Female green pleated skirt or black dress trousers Footwear Black leather school shoes (lace-up or Velcro straps) or all-black leather or vinyl sports shoes with no visible brand names Clearly visible, white ankle socks (not footlet socks) Headwear Woodcrest branded black cap or bucket hat Notes The only acceptable undershirt that may be worn is a white collarless T-shirt that may show at the neck only and no other part of the undershirt should be seen. The bottom of the shirt must be tucked in and sleeves should not extend below the sleeve of the uniform; coloured undershirts are not acceptable Plain black or plain bottle green jumper may be worn as a temporary measure only; waist length, no visible hood, matt finish (cotton/cotton blend), no logos or images Students in the Student Resource Scheme will be provided with a college cap or bucket hat free of charge In specialist classes where safety is a concern, appropriate footwear must comply with Workplace Health & Safety requirements Students in years 10 to 12 are encouraged to purchase shoes which will satisfy both the sports and formal uniform requirements Canvas or slip-on shoes are not acceptable Students participating in sporting or arts activities under the supervision of a staff member may change into specific footwear or uniform for that activity only Uniform Policy Exceptions There may be occasions where variations to the uniform policy are allowable due to the student s physical impairment, medical condition or religious or cultural beliefs. These will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Jewellery The following jewellery items may be worn to school: Maximum of two piercings in the lobe of each ear Plain gold or silver studs( up to 5mm in diameter) or plain gold or silver sleepers (up to 20mm in diameter) Clear plastic piercing retainers Solid plugs for stretched piercings that match the colour of the wearer s skin One wrist watch (may need to be removed for WH&S reasons during certain activities) Items required for identification of medical conditions 3 P a g e

Religious or cultural necklaces may be worn out of sight No other visible accessories, including rings, necklaces, anklets and bracelets are to be worn. Visible piercings that are in a place other than the ear lobe (including but not limited to nose, lip, eyebrow, septum & labret) are not permitted. Hair and Makeup All students at the college are to be well groomed: Hair should be neat, clean, tidy and maintained to a presentable standard Long hair (longer than shoulder length) is to be tied back in areas where Workplace Health and Safety policies apply Hair accessories are limited to hair ribbons or clips Nail polish, if used is restricted to clear or light colours For older students, make up, if used, is restricted to light foundation make-up. Eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara, and other heavy makeup is not permitted at school Noncompliance with Dress Code Where there are no extenuating circumstances for a student s non-compliance with the college s dress code, the following sanctions may be applied: temporary surrender of the non-compliant uniform item and, where practical, issue of a temporary replacement school detention preventing the student from attending, or participating in, any activity for which the student would have been representing the school; preventing the student from attending, or participating in, any school activity that, in the reasonable opinion of the school s principal, is not part of the essential educational program of the school. OUT OF UNIFORM PROCEDURES Students unable to wear an item of the uniform for good reason must bring a note from a parent/carer and follow the procedures below: Primary School (Prep Year 6) Report to class as per normal each morning; Teachers note the uniform breach on ID Attend and send the student to the office; Students provide a note from parents explaining the uniform breach and the period for which this will exist; Where possible, contact will be made with the parent/guardian to negotiate a solution to the uniform breach; Where the student s dress is deemed appropriate, the student will be issued with a signed uniform slip indicating that they have followed procedures which will indicate length and reason for the uniform breach; Incorrect uniform items may be confiscated for the day by a member of administration in consultation with the parent/guardian. Secondary School (Year 7 Year 12) Students unable to comply with any aspect of the student dress code should: Report to the Student Services window upon arrival at school; 4 P a g e

Provide a note from home explaining the uniform breach and the period for which this will exist Where the student s dress is deemed appropriate, the student will be issued with a signed uniform slip indicating the reason and duration of the pass Display the pass to all staff, upon request, at all times No further consequences apply Where the student s dress is deemed inappropriate, contact may be made with the parent/guardian to negotiate a solution to the uniform breach. The student may be required to change into a school issued uniform replacement for the day When the student is unable to comply with the dress code and does not follow the above procedures the student will be issued with a detention by the roll teacher failure to complete the detention will result in contact home further failure to complete the detention is a breach of the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students for which further disciplinary action will be enacted In addition, students wearing: non uniform items will be required to surrender the offending item to the office and, where practical, be issued with a temporary school issued replacement items of non-compliant jewellery will surrender the offending item to the school office for safe keeping until the end of the school day. Parents of repeat offenders will be contacted to collect the jewellery item visible piercings will be required to cover the piercing with skin coloured tape or replace the piercing with a clear plastic retainer excess makeup and/or coloured nails will be required to remove them Failure to follow the out-of-uniform procedures is a breach of the Responsible Behaviour Plan for Students for which further disciplinary action may be enacted. 5 P a g e