BACKGROUND
Stockdale Road Primary school has a compulsory school uniform that children are required to wear:
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during school hours,
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while travelling to and from school
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when engaged in school activities off site
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when engaged in school activities out of school hours
PURPOSE
The purpose of the Stockdale Road Primary School dress code is to:
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promote a sense of identity and pride
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allow all student to feel equal
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prevent bullying and competition on the basis of clothing
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ensure students’ appearance reflects the expectations of the school community
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enhance the profile and identity of the school and its students within the wider community
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enhance individual student safety and group security
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ensure all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities
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encourage students to develop pride in their appearance
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prepare students for the expectations of workplaces
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strengthen the spirit of community within the school
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encourage students to present themselves appropriately for a particular role
UNIFORM:
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Girls |
Boys |
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Plain navy blue pleated skorts/shorts or basketball shorts |
Plain navy blue shorts or basketball shorts |
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Royal blue short or long sleeve polo shirt with yellow Stockdale Road PS logo |
Royal blue short or long sleeve polo shirt with yellow Stockdale Road PS logo |
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Royal blue windcheater, jumper or bomber jacket with yellow Stockdale Road PS logo (Hoodies are not acceptable) |
Royal blue windcheater, jumper or bomber jacket with yellow Stockdale Road PS logo (Hoodies are not acceptable) |
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Plain navy blue full length pants |
Plain navy blue full length pants |
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Plain navy blue tracksuit pants |
Plain navy blue tracksuit pants |
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Blue and white check dress |
Navy raincoat (with hood is acceptable) |
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Tunic dress with navy tights and long sleeve royal blue polo shirt |
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Navy raincoat (with hood is acceptable) |
ACCEPTABLE CLOTHING GUIDELINES FOR ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
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Shoes need to be appropriate for school activities. Open toed shoes, sandals and thongs, etc are considered dangerous and therefore inappropriate. Sneakers are acceptable.
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Jewellery is considered unnecessary and inappropriate. Only studs are considered an appropriate type of earring for school, due to safety considerations.
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Hair – Students with long hair are strongly encouraged to wear it tied back and it must not be dyed an unnatural colour.
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Students are not allowed to wear make-up and male students must be clean shaven.
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The items selected to be worn as the commemorative Grade 6 uniform must include royal blue and gold, and a final decision as to what to purchase will be made by the school Principal.
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Other than clear nail polish, cosmetics may not be worn at school.
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The only hats that are acceptable are Sunsmart hats consistent with our Sunsmart policy. They must be worn outside in terms 1 & 4. Hats are not to be worn inside.
RESPONSIBILITY OF PARENTS AND CARERS:
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to purchase the required items in accordance with the school dress code
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to ensure that their child complies with the dress code of the school
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to contact the school if their child is not in school uniform on any given occasion
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to approach the Principal if exemption is required due to Human Rights or Anti-Discrimination requirements
RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS:
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to comply with the dress code of the school
RESPONSIBILITY OF TEACHERS:
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to enforce the dress code of the school
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to contact parents where there is a breach of the school’s dress code
RESPONSIBILITY OF SCHOOL COUNCIL:
•be responsible for developing a written statement outlining the expectations regarding student appearance
This policy was last approved by school council October 2018 and is scheduled for review in October
2021.
