Grade 1D at CNPS

Rationale:

• A uniform policy reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of safety, health and equality, and expense are also factors that underpin the need for a school uniform
• Aims:

• To promote equality amongst all students.
• To further develop a sense of pride in, and identification with our school.
• To provide comfortable, durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment.
• To maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community.The school uniform consists of:
• Implementation:

• a light blue polo t-shirt or skivvy
• dark blue long pants, shorts, skorts or netball skirt (bicycle pants are permitted to be worn underneath)
• chequered blue & white school dress(bicycle pants are permitted to be worn underneath) or blue plaid tunic
• dark blue jumper, fleece or bomber jacket
• dark blue raincoat or coat
• appropriate shoes or runners/sneakers suitable for physical activity
• socks or dark blue tights
• Sunsmart hats. They must be worn outside in terms 1 and 4 and at other times at the staff’s discretion
• Hajji, beanie or head bands in school colours or shades of school colours
• Items of clothing that are not acceptable as part of the school uniform include;

• Denim shorts or jeans or bicycle pants (on their own), heavily worn/ ripped items
• Bomber jackets with hoods or clothing with logos
• Baseball caps
• Any scarves, due to OHS issues
• Ugg boots, thongs, open toed shoes, high heels, slippers

• The uniform policy applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are representing their school e.g. excursions, sport etc.
• A minimalist approach to the wearing of jewellery will be taken. Minimalist is defined only as:

• A watch
• Stud or Sleeper in ear piercings only
• Discrete religious necklaces worn under clothing

• No responsibility will be taken for lost or damaged items of jewellery.
• Nail polish and cosmetics are not allowed.
• Students with collar length/or longer hair, must wear their hair tied back
• New school uniforms with the school logo can be purchased through the office, generic uniform items can be purchased from other outlets or second hand items can be purchased from the second hand uniform store at school.
• The uniform policy, including details of uniform items and places of purchase, will be published in the newsletter at the start of each year and on the school web site.
• School Council requires that the Principal be responsible for implementation of the uniform policy
• Students who do not comply with the dress code will have a letter sent home to inform their parent/s. If non-compliance continues students may be asked to remove unacceptable items of clothing, jewellery or make up. Repeated non-compliance may result in the student being excluded from the school yard or events involving representing the school until appropriate uniform is worn. Ongoing non-compliance will result in a meeting with the Principal.
• Arrangements can be made to supply uniforms via State Schools Relief/ school office for families experiencing economic hardship.
• Parents seeking exemptions to the uniform policy must apply in writing to the School Council.
• Evaluation
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• Ratified by School Council August 2015
• This policy will be reviewed as part of the school’s review cycle.