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Coolum High has a well defined dress code which has been endorsed by the P & C, reflects the school community standards and has been agreed to by each student and parent at enrolment. The Code has been developed in consultation with parents, staff and students.
The wearing of a school uniform is conducive to developing a positive school ethos. Just as many workplaces have uniform expectations and standards, so does Coolum High.
The school uniform is advocated by the school community for the following reasons:
· It develops mutual respect among students through minimizing visible evidence of economic or social differences;
· It gives all the students a sense of personal pride in their own appearance;
· It is economical and functional;
· It encourages identification with the school and fosters a sense of belonging;
· There is a link between dress standards, school discipline and school spirit;
· The safety of students through ready identification of students and non-students at school;
· Community values, expectations and perceptions of the school; and
· It eliminates distraction of competition in dress and fashion at school.
We urge all parents to support the accepted standard of dress by ensuring their student/s follow the dress code policy as detailed below.
Dress Code Policy
· Students are required to wear their formal uniform for all formal occasions such as some excursions, awards night, and other school or public functions. It may also be worn on days students do not have sport.
· Girls and boys may wear formal uniform, general uniform, or a combination of both on any other occasion.
· The only place that sells the required school uniform items is the P & C uniform shop located on the school grounds. Look-a-like items are not acceptable.
· With the exception of a hat/cap worn for the purpose of sun safety, the school dress code does not include any other item of clothing or accessory.
· Distinctive uniforms including Senior Jerseys are permitted providing they are similar to the general uniform and approved by the Uniform Committee.
Girls Formal Uniform
- Skirt: Ink navy with box pleats as available from the Uniform Shop
- Blouse: White overblouse with school emblem on pocket
- Socks: White ankle sock (with no coloured tops)
- Shoes: Fully enclosed, black shoes with solid uppers (as per attached illustration). No other design is acceptable. Sandals, court shoes and thongs do not meet Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
Boys Formal Uniform
- Shorts: Ink navy as available from the Uniform Shop
- Shirt: White with school emblem on pocket
- Socks: White ankle socks (with no coloured tops)
- Shoes: Fully enclosed, black shoes with solid uppers (as per attached illustration). . No other design is acceptable. Sandals, court shoes and thongs do not meet Workplace Health and Safety regulations.
Girls/Boys General Uniform
- Shorts: Ink navy unisex or box pleat skirt as available from the Uniform Shop (plain, no motifs, stripes or additional colours).
- T.Shirt: Polo neck with school colours (as available from the Uniform Shop)
- Socks: White (with NO coloured tops)
- Shoes: Black fully enclosed shoes with solid uppers.
Winter Uniform Options
- Ink navy, long pants, with no other markings. Same style as shorts.
- Cardigan: Navy with gold and white stripe on arm
- Surf Jacket: Ink navy with polo collar
- Girls: May wear ink navy stockings with a skirt
Footwear
Due to Workplace Health and Safety regulations, students’ footwear must provide adequate protection and cover the entire foot. Students attending this school must wear fully enclosed black shoes with solid uppers. Shoelaces must be black. Suede is not acceptable. ( View Footwear)
Jewellery
Jewellery, apart from a wristwatch, is not part of our school uniform and its wearing is generally discouraged for safety reasons. Items such as sleepers or small studs, only one necklace (for example, a fine chain), one bracelet, one ring (plain variety) are the only items of jewellery considered acceptable. On no account may fashion statements or multiple items be worn. Wearing more than the acceptable amount of jewellery could result in all jewellery worn being confiscated until the end of term. In all instances jewellery should be small, discreet and singular.
Grooming
- Students should be well groomed.
- Like jewellery, tattoos and facial piercings are discouraged. In all cases they should be small, discrete and singular.
- In the interests of safety and good health, students may be required to tie long hair back.
- No makeup is to be worn at school.
- Nail polish is not to be worn.
- Hair colour and styles should be conservative and appropriate for a workplace
Sun Safety
It is strongly recommended that students wear protective sunscreen when out-of-doors and that they regularly reapply the sunscreen as per its instructions. Hats/caps that provide appropriate cover should also be worn at these times. Students are encouraged to have a water bottle.
Out of Uniform Procedures
From time to time or due to circumstances beyond student control, students will be unable to comply fully with the dress code policy. In these situations, and as is usual practice, a letter from you satisfactorily explaining the unavoidable situation is requested. The school also provides opportunities to wear relevant items of uniform from a bank of items held at the school. Students may be requested to change into these uniforms.
Students unable to wear an item of the uniform must comply with the following procedures:
- Report to the Home Group Teacher/Year Coordinator/HOD prior to the commencement of first lesson.
- Provide a note from home explaining the variation to uniform and period for which the condition will exist.
- Exchange the incorrect uniform article for the correct uniform. The student’s own article of clothing will be held until the exchanged article is returned at the end of the school day.
- Where the uniform item is unavailable, and the student’s dress is deemed appropriate, the student will be issued with a slip indicating that they have followed protocols and that the uniform item was unavailable.
Non Compliance with School Dress Code
For students who do not comply with the procedures actioned above, the school may impose sanctions which could range from a detention, prevention from representing the school or participating in a school activity that is not an essential school educational program. This course of action is not desirable but will be embarked upon in situations where common sense does not prevail and reasonable expectations are not met.
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