Greensborough College

The wearing of the College uniform encourages confidence and pride in oneself as an individual and as a member of the College community. Students are expected to be neat and clean at all times.

The College uniform is compulsory for students in years 7 to 12. It is expected that parents supply their children with the uniform and make it available every day of the school week. Parents unable to provide the correct uniform for a particular reason are invited to contact the Assistant Principal.

ALL students involved in Physical Education and Inter-school sport are required to wear correct sports uniform. Students inappropriately attired may be excluded from participation in school teams.

If a student comes out of uniform: They must bring a NOTE explaining why they are out of uniform obtain a pass from ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL BEFORE SCHOOL.

Students without a note or pass will be given a Principal's Detention for the next Tuesday or Thursday.

Notes are only for short term uniform problems. Parents should contact the Assistant Principal if they have problems in obtaining student uniforms.

The wearing of the College uniform encourages confidence and pride in oneself as an individual and as a member of the College community. Students are expected to be neat and clean at all times.

The College uniform is compulsory for students in all year levels. It is expected that parents supply their children with the uniform and make it available every day of the school week. Parents unable to provide the correct uniform for a particular reason are invited to contact the Assistant Principal.

ALL students involved in Physical Education and Inter-school sport are required to wear correct sports uniform. Students inappropriately attired may be excluded from participation in school teams.

General Appearance

• Uniforms should be worn correctly according to the description in the table overleaf. The information provided on this table also covers the way uniform is to be worn on the way to or from school.
• No garments from the regular school uniform list may be worn with the PE uniform except for the spray jacket.
• Uniforms should be worn in appropriate sizes e.g., not over size.
• Students are expected to be neat in appearance at all times.
• Uniforms should be clean and in good repair.
• In the interest of personal and public health, students are expected to show high standards of personal hygiene.
• Hair to be worn in a neat and tidy manner no extreme styles such as Mohawks.
• Hair may be dyed in non natural colours for house sports or production only with temporary colour (24 hour permanence).
• >Any specialist clothing required by a teacher such as safety boots for technology, may be worn by students during that class.
• No garments from the regular school uniform list may be worn with the PE uniform except for the spray jacket which may be worn as an alternative to the school track suit top. Other non school uniform track suits are prohibited. (If trousers are torn at the bottom, new ones will need to be purchased, or appropriate repairs made).
• What is worn depends on what is appropriate for the climatic conditions as long as it remains school uniform.
• A tie is required with the blazer when students go out to represent the school.
• Correct College uniform must be worn on excursions unless prior permission to the contrary has been given by the Principal or the Assistant Principal.

Make-Up and Other Changes to Personal Appearance.

Make-up, hair colouring and nail polish, if worn at all, should be unobtrusive and appropriate to the school environment e.g. black or brilliantly coloured nail polish is unacceptable.

Shoes

Regulation school shoes must be worn when traveling to and from school at all times. all students must wear one of the recommended black leather shoe styles. Boots or gym style shoes are not approved.

Approved Accessories

Acceptable accessories for both boys and girls are:

• One wrist watch and one signet or claddagh ring only.
• Up to two ear studs or 'sleeper' style earrings per ear. Studs, rings or bolts (or any similar jewellery) are not to be worn in any other visible part of the body, including nose, eyebrows, tongue or lip.
• Exemptions are granted by principal class officers.
• Jewellery is to be removed for P.E classes and when it is a safety issue in technology classes.
• Navy blue college school bag with logo.
• Hair ties, hair bands etc. must be navy blue, black or white.
• Non-approved hats are not permitted at the College and will be confiscated.

Grounds For Exemption For Not Complying With the Uniform Dress Code:

The College Council will consider applications for exemption on the following grounds:

• An aspect of the dress code offends a religious belief held by the student and/or parents
• An aspect of the dress code prevents the student from complying with a requirement of his or her ethnic or cultural background.
• An aspect of the dress code prevents students with disabilities from being able to attend school or participate in school activities on the same terms as other students.
• The student has a particular health condition that requires a variation or departure from an aspect of the dress code.

Confiscation Policy:

All non-approved items will be confiscated as per the guidelines in the Student Planner.

College Blazers:

The College will purchase a range of College blazers for student use when representing the College eg. student forums, debating. A $10.00 deposit will be required for use of the blazer (refunded to student on return of blazer). Any damages or loss of garment will incur a repair or replacement fee.