Student Dress Code Policy

A uniform dress code reinforces students’ 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 Dress Code.

Please note the following points:

The Dress Code applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are on school excursions.
The only acceptable jewellery are stud earrings or small sleepers worn only in the ears, plus watches (not Smartwatches).
Extreme hair colours (eg: green, pink or purple rinses) and/or extreme hairstyles (eg. patches of colour, or Mohawks) are not permitted.
Other than clear nail polish, make-up may not be worn at school.
The only head wear that is acceptable is a SunSmart hat consistent with our SunSmart policy.

We acknowledge that there might be instances where the enforcement of this dress code could impact students differently.

Students and their parents or carers may apply either in writing to the Principal for an exemption to this Student Dress Code if:

an aspect of this code prevents the student from complying with a requirement of their religious, ethnic or cultural beliefs or background
the student has a particular disability or health condition that requires a departure from the dress code

When the Principal receives a request for an exemption, they will:

consider the grounds for the exemption request
explain the process to the student and/or their parents/carers
encourage the student and/or their parents/carers to support their application with evidence.

The Principal or delegate will then try to negotiate a resolution that is acceptable to all parties. If an exemption is not allowed, then written reasons will be provided to the student and/or their parents or carers.

Insurance

Personal Accident

Just a reminder to all families that the DET does not provide personal accident insurance or ambulance cover for students. Parents and guardians of students, who do not have student accident insurance/ambulance cover, are responsible for paying the cost of medical treatment for injured students whilst at school, including the cost of ambulance attendance / transport and any other transport costs. Student accident insurance/ambulance cover policies are available from some commercial insurers.

Personal Property

Personal property is often brought to school by students and includes staff and visitors. This can include mobile phones, calculators, toys, sporting equipment and cars parked on school premises. As the Department does not hold insurance for personal property brought to schools and has no capacity to pay for any loss or damage to such property, students are discouraged from bringing any unnecessary or particularly valuable items to school.

2026 NAPLAN

The National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) 2026 for our Year 3 and Year 5 students will be held between Wednesday 11 March and Thursday 19th March 2026. NAPLAN tests assess student knowledge and skills in writing, reading, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy.

Later in the year parents will receive their child's personal NAPLAN report. The report will describe their child's particular skills in reading, writing, language conventions (spelling, grammar and punctuation) and numeracy. The report will also show their child performed in relation to national minimum standards. These describe the minimum acceptable standards for students across Australia.

NAPLAN assesses the literacy and numeracy skills that students are learning through the school curriculum, and allows parents and carers to see how their child is progressing against national proficiency standards.

NAPLAN is just one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can

provide teachers with more information about students’ educational progress.

NAPLAN also provides schools, education authorities and governments with information about how education programs are working, and whether young Australians are achieving important educational outcomes in literacy and numeracy.

Smoking/Vaping is banned in and around Schools

Smoking (including e-cigarettes) is banned within the school grounds and within four metres of an entrance to all primary and secondary schools, childcare centres and kindergartens in Victoria under an amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987.

The smoking ban applies to:

anyone present on school premises during and after school and within four metres of an entrance to all primary and secondary schools, childcare centres and kindergartens in Victoria under an amendment to the Tobacco Act 1987.
all activities that take place on school premises including pre-schools, kindergartens, outside school hours care, cultural, sporting or recreational activities and school fetes.

Food For Thought:

Regards

Angelika Ireland

LiteracyJohn Scollo

Understanding Phonics - A Guide for Parents and Carers

Literacy
John Scollo