School Policy Reminders

From Sarah, Principal

Student Dress Code Policy 

As we move into the warmer weather, we would like to remind all families of our Student Dress Code Policy and our Sun Protection Policy. 

Our Dress Code Policy has been developed in consultation with our school community to ensure that it respects the rights of all individuals whilst reflecting the values and interests of our entire school community. All students are expected to comply with the Student Dress Code Policy, and we ask for cooperation from families to ensure students are dressed in appropriate attire for school. The policy also states that cosmetics and loose jewelry must not be worn at school. To assist families, while the NMPS uniform is optional, we encourage you to explore our uniform range, which can also make the morning routine easier. 

Sun Protection Policy

Our Sun Protection Policy provides guidelines to support staff and students to use a combination of sun protection measures when UV index levels are 3 or above (generally from mid-August to the end of April). Now that we have entered Term 4, we ask that students come to school wearing sun-protective clothing such as tops with sleeves and longer style shorts, dresses and skirts. The Student Dress Code Policy states that clothing items must be of appropriate length and that students are not permitted to wear clothing that exposes specific parts of the body including shoulders and stomachs. Basketball singlets, tank tops, athletics shorts, footy jumpers and footy shorts, for example, are not appropriate school wear, as they do not comply with the Student Dress Code Policy or the Sun Protection Policy. 

Hats should be worn at this time of the year for all outdoor sessions, including recess and lunch and are available for purchase from Reception on both campuses. As per our SWBPS Matrix hats, hoods and beanies must be taken off when in indoors.