Part 10 Dress Code (Education Act General Provisions 2006)
- A state school’s Principal may develop a uniform policy for the school’s students that is to apply when
the students are attending, or representing, the school.
- The Uniform policy may provide for the following -
a) Standards of what is acceptable in relation to the clothing worn by the students, including
headwear and footwear
b) Standards of what is acceptable in relation to other aspects of the personal presentation of
the students.
- In developing the dress code, the Principal must consult with the following persons –
a) The parents of children enrolled at the school (P&C Association)
b) The schools staff and students
The following Dress Code has been developed in collaboration with the Ashmore State School P&C
representing the school community.
Introduction
Ashmore State School is a full uniform school. We have the support of the Parents and Citizens Association
to promote 100% adherence to the uniform. Our school’s uniform policy consists of an agreed standard and
items of clothing, which includes a school uniform that Ashmore State School students wear when:
- attending or representing their school
- travelling to and from school: and
- Engaging in school activities out of school hours.
The Ashmore State School Parents and Citizens Association support a student uniform policy because it
believes a uniform policy aims to contribute to a safe and supportive teaching environment through:
- ready identification of students and non-students at school;
- fostering a sense of belonging;
- developing mutual respect among students by minimising visible evidence of economic and social
differences;
- promoting an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the distraction of
competition in dress and fashion at school
Standards
With this in mind, the dress code stipulates the following standards:
- The wearing of correct school/sports uniform at all times, unless stipulated by the Principal e.g. Special
Fundraising Days or fun Dress up Days.
- The uniform should be clean and in good condition. Netball skirts, bicycle pants and footless tights are
not permitted.
- All students are to wear closed in black shoes/joggers with black laces. Ashmore socks or ankle/crew
white socks. Long socks are not permitted.
- Ashmore State School Sun Smart hats are to be worn for all outdoor activities. Hats must be worn navy
side out unless it’s a Sports or Sports Carnival day, when they can be worn house colour side out.
- Students are not permitted to wear makeup, nail polish, fake tattoos or false nails.
- Jewellery is limited to plain sleepers or studs, flat signet ring, wristwatch and medical alert jewellery.
Body piercings are limited to a single piercing in each/either lower ear lobe(s). Stretchers are not permitted.
Items of significant religious or cultural belief may be permitted after parental consultation with, and
written approval from the Principal. No responsibility will be taken should jewellery be lost or damaged.
- On Special Fundraising or Dress up Days, clothing should be of a standard that is considered sun-safe,
appropriate and not likely to cause offence. Bare midriffs, low cut shirts and short skirts or shorts are not
permitted
- Hairstyles must be neat, clean and tidy, and of natural colour. Extreme hairstyles such as Mohawks,
tracks or shaved sections are not permitted. Hair touching the collar, longer hair or rat’s tails must be tied
up. All hair accessories are to be in the school colours of Yellow and/or Navy.
- The Senior shirt is available for Year Six students and can be worn on any day of the week as part of the
full uniform.
The Ashmore Polo will need to be worn for school photos and other official school functions such as
Graduation.
Consequences
Depending on the circumstances, consequences for students in breach of the policy may be
- Contact made with parents to bring correct uniform to school on the day of the breach.
- Prevented from attending an activity where they are representing the school.
- Prevented from participating in an activity where safety is an issue.
- Asked to remove items that are not part of the school uniform. Repeat offenders, incorrect uniform
items may be held in safekeeping until 3:00p.m. Further breaches will mean students may collect the item
at the end of term. A parent note requesting the return of item/s will be required.
- Given a consequence (such as time out of play or planning room) for non-compliance with the Uniform
Policy.