School Uniform Policy

Rationale:

School Council has approved compulsory wearing of school uniform for all children attending Jells Park Primary School.  A uniform reinforces in students a pride in their appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community and assists in developing pride in representing their school.  Issues of equality, health and safety and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of this Uniform Policy. 

The school believes the following are the benefits derived from the wearing of school uniform by all children.

• Families have the opportunity to purchase economical, durable, functional and practical clothing   items                                 
• Wearing a uniform improves school tone and atmosphere and helps develop a sense of pride and   identification with the school.  
• Compulsory uniforms assist to eliminate peer group pressure to wear less appropriate clothing, reduces competition amongst children and removes pressure on families to provide “fashionable” items for daily wear.
• Prepares children for the expectations and uniform policies of secondary schools to which Jells Park children will attend in future years. 
• Promotes equality amongst all students
• Assists with student identification and safety in public places
• Maintains the high public and community regard for the school and its students.

Implementation:

• Summer and Winter uniforms as well as Sports Uniform will be prescribed and is required to be worn  during school hours, while travelling to and from school and when students are representing the school during outside school hours occasions.                         
• Providing items are in a clean and good condition, uniform items bearing either the “new” or “old” logo may be worn. 
• All children representing the school for any event or activity may only do so when wearing full school uniform. 
• All children representing the school for any event or activity may only do so when wearing full school uniform.
• For safety reasons, jewellery (including sunglasses), with the exception of watches and plain stud or small “sleeper” earrings, is not permitted. 
• Obvious hair colouring and extreme or attention seeking hair styles are not permitted.  For safety and health reasons it is recommended that children with shoulder length or longer hair, have it tied back.
• Other than clear nail polish, coloured nail polish and other cosmetics are not permitted.
• The only headwear that is acceptable is Sunsmart hats consistent with our Sunsmart policy.  In line with this policy, during Terms 1 and 4, all children will be required to wear a school hat when outside.  This includes lunch time, recess, and Physical Education classes and sports sessions.  Head scarves are not permitted and hats are not to be worn inside
• The student Dress Code, including details of uniform items and places of purchase will be published in  the school newsletter annually.  
• All clothing must be of reasonable and clean condition.  Torn or ripped clothing must be mended,   patched or replaced as appropriate.  
• Sports uniform and runners are prescribed for participation in Physical Education or sporting activities.
• School Council authorises the Principal to be responsible for the implementation of the Dress Code in a manner consistent with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Parents seeking an exemption to the Dress Code due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, health conditions or economic hardship must apply in writing to the Principal.   

The Principal: 

1. may prescribe alternative clothing to be worn for special occasions or camps, excursions
2. may excuse a student from wearing school uniform in exceptional circumstances
3. may assist students in financial need to acquire uniform items

The uniform will consist of the following items:

Summer Uniform ( Terms 1 & 4)

Boys	Red monogrammed polo shirt, navy shorts, red, navy or white socks, navy monogrammed windcheater or bomber jacket, school hat.
Girls	School dress, or navy shorts, red monogrammed polo shirt, navy monogrammed windcheater or bomber jacket, red, navy or white socks, school hat.
Footwear	Black school shoes, runners or school sandals with covered-in toes. For safety reasons no thongs or surf style sandals or heeled shoes are to be worn at school.

Winter Uniform  ( Terms 2 & 3)

Boys	Red monogrammed polo shirt, red skivvy, navy track pants, navy monogrammed windcheater or windcheater or bomber jacket.
Girls	Red monogrammed polo shirt, red skivvy , navy track pants, or navy pinafore, navy monogrammed windcheater or bomber jacket.
Footwear	Black school shoes or runners are preferred. For safety reasons no thongs or surf style sandals or heeled shoes are to be worn at school.
Year 6	Red Polo Shirt, Red Windcheater with names of student printed in white on the back.

Sports Uniform ( for years 5 - 6 only)

Boys	Red monogrammed polo shirt, navy blue shorts and school hat.
Girls	Red monogrammed polo shirt, navy blue shorts or navy blue netball skirt and school hat.

House Sport Uniform (Yrs 3-6) 

House coloured T Shirt

Sports Footwear

Runners.

School Bags

Monogrammed school bag is not compulsory but highly encouraged.

School Hats

In line with our Sunsmart Policy, during Terms 1 and 4, all children will be required to wear a “sunsmart” school hat, legionnaire or broad brimmed style, navy with school logo when outside.  This includes lunch time, recess, and Physical Education classes, sports sessions and other outside class activities.

Extreme Weather 

On very cold days, children may wear coats, hats or scarves or carry an umbrella to and from school, but such items are not part of the school uniform and are not to be worn or carried during school time.  For safety reasons, scarves or umbrellas are not permitted to be worn or carried when outside at recess or lunch breaks.