Assistant Principal

Congratulations to Cooper Nye

Cooper Nye (Year 11, Everard House) was announced as a recipent of a Marrung Education Scholarship at the end of 2025 and was recently celebrated at a formal ceremony in the city. 

The scholarship recognises Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students in Government schools who demonstrate high potential to succeed in their chosen pathway and commitment to education.

Cooper submitted an in-depth written application along with referees that was assessed by a formal panel comprised of representatives from the Department of Education and the Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Incorporated.

Cooper was accompanied by his family who were exceedingly proud to watch Cooper accept his award.

Congratulations from Eltham High!

LUCY BLACKBURNE, Assistant Principal

Student Dress Code 

Eltham High School aims to provide a cooperative, caring and stimulating learning environment where students are respected, and individuality is developed and respected. Within this context, the school supports the principle of the students choosing their own clothing for everyday wear to school. To guide students in their choice of clothing and wearing of uniform where appropriate, the school has a Dress Code, which is based on respect for individual difference, the development of social responsibility, and health and safety concerns. 

The Student Dress Code Policy recognises that students learn best under conditions where they feel accepted and respected and experience a sense of personal worth. The school Dress Code expectations are very established, accepted by the community, and have a long tradition of principles of freedom, responsibility and diversity underpinning them. Staff and students have a clear understanding of the basis of the code, and compliance with it is high. The code includes a discretionary clause. There are at times, medical reasons for non-adherence to the dress code. 

Non-Uniform Dress  

The following guidelines are designed to ensure that student dress is socially responsible, health and safety compliant, and appropriate for the school environment. Students have the responsibility to follow the school Student Dress Code. Students should respect their own dress, and the choice of dress of others. Clothing should reflect the workplace nature of the school.  

• Brief clothing is not appropriate for the school environment and offers insufficient protection from sun exposure. Examples of the items that are not appropriate at school include: 

  • Singlet tops.  

  • Brief skirts and shorts.  

  • Tops (other than singlets) with a shoulder strap that is less than 6cm in width.  

  • Underwear should not be visible.  

   

• Clothing with offensive slogans or pictures are not appropriate (see Bullying Prevention Policy).  

• Ugg Boots and Thongs are not permitted. Sandals and open shoes are discouraged, as these may involve health and safety issues.   

• Health and safety standards require protective clothing and solid footwear in some subjects, and students are expected to comply with teacher instructions in these subjects regarding the wearing of items such as safety glasses. The wearing of jewellery should be consistent with Health and Safety requirements.  

• Students are encouraged to wear hats when exposure to sun is an issue. In classrooms, hats may be required to be removed at the discretion of the teacher. 

FRAN MULLINS, Assistant Principal