Dress code
INTRODUCTION
The Council has established a dress code for all students attending this school. By enrolling your child/children in our school you are entering into an agreement to abide by this policy. The policy has been developed using guidelines set down by the Education Department of Western Australia (1997).
RATIONALE
The School Council believes a school dress code:
DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS
Dress Code
Sun Protection Policy
Overexposure to the sun during childhood and adolescence is an important contributing factor to the development of skin cancer in later life. As students are at school during times of peak ultraviolet (UV) radiation, school can play a major role in creating a supportive environment that minimises exposure and encourages sun protective behaviours.
Our Sun Protection policy has been developed to ensure that all students, staff, parents and visitors attending Swan View Primary School are protected from skin damage caused by harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This policy is to be implemented when the forecast average monthly index in our area is 3 or above (available from www.bom.gov.au). The sun protection practices outlined in this policy will be applied to all school activities, including sports carnivals, excursions and camps. The policy has been developed in consultation with the whole school community.
Outdoor Activities
Shade
Hats
Clothing
Sunscreen
Role Modelling
Excursions
Education
Information
Policy
Summer
Girls - Maroon Sports Skirt
Maroon Rugby Knit Shorts
Maroon Air Flow Shorts
Maroon Skorts
Maroon Shorts
Blue T-Shirt with collar
Maroon Broad Brim Hat
Year 6 Polo Shirts
Boys - Maroon Rugger Shorts
Maroon Shorts W/Zip
Maroon Shorts No/Zip
Year 6 Polo Shirt
Winter
Girls - School T-shirts or Yr 6 Polo Shirts
School Jumper or Zip Jacket
Grey or Maroon Fleecy Tracksuit pants
Boys - School T-shirts or Yr 6 Polo Shirts
HEALTH AND SAFETY
AVAILABILITY OF DRESS CODE ITEMS
Items may be purchased from the Uniform Shop from 8.30am – 9.30am on Wednesday & Friday. If these times are not suitable for working parents, arrangements can be made by calling into the front office and making a time.
MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRESS CODE
Students who, for religious or health reasons, may wish to modify the school dress code should make an appointment with the Principal. Staff will be informed of any student granted an exemption.
NAMING OF CLOTHING
Please ensure all items are clearly marked with your child’s name. Every attempt will be made to return marked items; however, no responsibility will be taken for lost items.
LOST PROPERTY
Articles of clothing found on school property go into a lost property box in the front office. At the end of each term unclaimed articles are either used as spare clothes within the school or donated to charity.
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES
If families experience financial difficulties regarding the purchase of a uniform for a student, they should contact the Principal to discuss the situation.
NON-COMPLIANCE
For students not adhering to the dress code the following will occur:-
Students not following the dress code may be denied the opportunity to represent the school at official school activities, including excursions, sporting and social events.
INAPPROPRIATE ITEMS
The following are examples of inappropriate presentations:- Black T-shirts, sleeveless tops, shoe string tops, mid-riff tops, T-shirts with slogans, visible stick on tattoos, make-up including nail polish, brightly coloured hair, coloured lip gloss, no facial jewellery (e.g. nose studs).