Applecross Primary School Dress Code
The Applecross Primary School community, through the School Board, believes the wearing of a school uniform can play an important part in promoting a positive self-image for the child as well as the school, creating a sense of identity and pride. The school community has developed this dress code and expects that all students wear the full uniform.
Purpose
1. To provide parents and students with a dress code that ensures: * that the clothing is safe and appropriate for school activities, * that the clothing is affordable, and * that the clothing complies with the Australian Cancer Council’s sun smart policy.
2. To provide appropriate processes for exemption or modifications related to student health, ethnicity or religion.
Uniform
All clothing, including a school hat, is available to be purchased from the Uniform Concepts Super Store in Willetton. All children are required to wear an approved school hat during all four terms. The school has a NO HAT NO PLAY (in the sun) policy.
Sport
Children are expected to wear their coloured sport shirts for sport activity and on faction-day occasions.
School Bags
These are available from the Uniform Concepts Super Store in Willetton, but are not compulsory.
Footwear
Appropriate footwear needs to be worn at all times. Preferred footwear being runners, sneakers, closed shoes, boots and sandals with heal strap.
Jewellery
For safety reasons, jewellery should not be worn to school. Exclusions may include ear studs, sleepers and watches. If jewellery is worn, children will be asked to remove it for the day.
Financial Difficulties
Families experiencing financial difficulties regarding the purchase of a uniform should speak to the school office.
Modifications
The grounds for exemption or modification of the dress code relate to student health, ethnicity and/or religion. Parents wanting to apply for an exemption or modification should outline their request in writing. Staff will be informed of students granted an exemption/modification of the dress code.
Positive Incentives
A positive approach will be maintained with children encouraged to comply with the dress code through incentives such as faction tokens, faction days, special activities, free dress days and canteen days.
Enrolment
Parents and students will be informed of the Applecross Primary School dress code at the time of enrolment. Acceptance of enrolment at Applecross assumes agreement between the school, parent/guardian and student that the student will dress within the guidelines of the dress code.