Child Safety and Wellbeing

EMC Dress Code Policy

UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE

• Students can wear any uniform item regardless of season.
• Approved commemorative uniform items such as the year 12 jumper are accepted as part of the uniform.
• Students can wear any uniform item regardless of gender.
• All uniform items available at EMC uniform shop are of long lasting/durable quality.
• Shorts or pants without the school branding can be purchased from other retailers but must be plain navy with no branding/logos/stitching of an alternate colour.

*These items are available from the college uniform shop.

GENERAL APPEARANCE

While at school, travelling to or from school or participating in school activities, Elisabeth Murdoch College students must comply with the following:

• Uniforms must be clean and in good condition.
• Uniforms must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
• Additional layers of clothing may be worn underneath the uniform for added warmth These layers must not be visible under the polo shirt or extend below the hemline.
• Hoodies are strictly not permitted, even with parent permission.
• One small unobtrusive stud-style or ring nose piercing is acceptable.
• Students may be directed to remove jewellery for OHS reasons during practical and sport classes.
• Students are not to wear ear stretches for OHS concerns.

Information for families and the school community.

Elisabeth Murdoch College is committed to providing an environment where students are safe and feel safe. 

Our child safety framework includes policies, codes and procedures that explain how we support and maintain the safety and wellbeing of our students and protect them from harm. These documents are available on our website: https://www.emc.vic.edu.au/?page_id=364.

We are also committed to continuous improvement of our child safety framework. We are currently reviewing our child safety policies and practices to ensure they are up-to-date and effective. 

Our students and families are important partners in this process. We welcome your feedback or ideas on ways we can improve our approach to child safety and wellbeing. 

If you have any suggestions or comments, please contact Terry Kiat on 9788 2600 or at elisabeth.murdoch.co@education.vic.gov.au.