STUDENT DRESS CODE
Mt Charlton State School is a strict uniform school. We have the support of our Parents and Citizens’ Association to promote 100% adherence to the uniform. Our student dress code consists of an agreed standard and items of clothing, which includes a school uniform that Labrador State School students wear when:
· attending or representing their school;
· travelling to and from school; and
· engaging in school activities out of school hours.
Mt Charlton State School Parents and Citizens’ Association supports a student dress code policy because it believes that a student dress code provides clothing that aims to contribute to a safe and supportive teaching and learning environment through:
· ready identification of students and non-students at school;
· fostering a sense of belonging; and
· developing mutual respect among students by minimising visible evidence of economic or social differences.
· promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school
Mt Charlton student dress code reflects school community standards and are consistent with occupational health and safety and anti-discrimination legislation.
We will actively encourage our students to take pride in themselves and their school. One way in which this may be achieved is through adherence to the school’s dress standards. As the parent/carer and provider of your child, we seek your support in this matter.
Inappropriate dress refers to clothing or apparel worn by students that is deemed to be:
· Offensive;
· Likely to disrupt, or negatively influence normal school operations;
· Unsafe for student or others; and
· Likely to result in a risk to health and safety of student or others.
In circumstances where inappropriate or unreasonable dress is worn, appropriate action will be taken.
Sports Uniform:
Bottle green polo shirt with Mt Charlton State School insignia on breast
Black shorts or skirt
Bottle green tracksuit (Winter uniform)
Hats:
Mt Charlton School Hat
Footwear:
Plain black, white or grey joggers/sports shoes
Jewellery:
Watch
Pierced earrings – sleepers or studs only. Medical alert bracelet or necklace.
Items of significant cultural or religious belief with notification to administration.
Other jewellery may be ‘unsafe for the student or others’ as such items could become caught in play equipment or could come into contact with another student causing injury. Students will be requested to remove or tape jewellery during some sport.
Hair:
To reduce the transfer of headlice long hair is to be plaited, braided or tied back with black or gold hair accessories. Long hair not tied up could be ‘unsafe for the student and likely to result in a risk to health and safety of students and others’. Dyed hair and inappropriate hairstyles could ‘negatively influence the normal school operations’.
Students will be encouraged to tie back long hair.
