Uniform Policy

As the new school year commences, I would like to reiterate and clarify our policy on piercings. Fashions come and go but are not deemed as part of school uniform policy.

Aims

The aim of the Student Dress Code is to recognise the positive role of clothing in promoting a sense of individual and collective pride in students, and to promote their identification within the school and community. Students will wear a school uniform as approved by School Council, on the way to school while at school and on the way home. Students are to wear school uniform on excursions.

Some forms of jewellery pose potential health, safety and school image problems

Small ear studs and/or sleepers worn in the ears are the only piercings that are permitted
Due to health and safety issues nose rings/studs, lip rings/studs and eyebrow rings/studs are not permitted. Students with facial piercings can wear small clear plastic studs as this doesn’t compromise their occupational health and safety guidelines.

The policy and expectations have been constantly promoted and advertised. Students with piercings are expected to purchase clear plastic studs or remove the piercing before leaving home to attend school.

Consequences of contravening the jewellery policy will be consistent with the school’s current student management and discipline practices including refusing to comply with a reasonable instruction.

Non-conformance with school uniform and Jewellery policy will result in parents being contacted.

Christine Cole

Principal