Uniforms

Uniform Policy

Policy Statement

The purpose of the school uniform is to create a sense of community that engenders the feeling of belonging in all individuals.

The uniform represents a commitment to our values which underpin the teaching and learning at Toodyay District High School. Our aim is to have a learning environment that is supportive, positive, non-discriminatory, equitable and safe.

The wearing of the school uniform proudly identifies our students at all times and can assist teachers with duty of care in the school yard and on excursions. The school’s solid blue with white trimming colour, is highly recognisable from a distance. It also avoids the issues of competition and purchasing expensive clothing, providing functional and cost effective clothing for children.

Any changes to the school uniform will involve consultation with the wider school community. The final authority for any changes to the School Dress Code rests with the Governing School Council.

Awareness of, and sensitivity to students in financially disadvantaged situations has been taken into consideration in relation to the School Dress Code. Our uniform offers affordable clothing for all students. It is flexible, based around the school’s colours of blue and white.

Procedure: Toodyay District High School Dress Code

Clothing

Shirts are to be royal blue polo shirts with a white collar and school emblem. A commemorative Year 6/Year 10 or other curriculum designed shirt may be worn. Windcheaters and school jackets are royal blue with school emblem. Shorts, Pants, Skirts or Skorts must be black with no noticeable stripes, logos or motifs. School shorts must be at an appropriate length. *

If leggings or tights are worn, then appropriate black school shorts are to be worn over the top.

Hats must be worn outdoors at all times. School faction brimmed hats are strongly recommended. Sports Uniform to be worn at interschool sports will be black skirts, skorts or shorts with a blue school uniform polo shirt with a school logo.

School uniforms are available from Cadds Fashion Surf and Sport in Northam, open on Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00pm and Saturday, 8.30am to 12 noon.

School Excursions require full school uniform being black shorts, pants, skirts or skorts and royal blue school uniform shirts and jumpers or jackets with school logo.

Footwear must be appropriate and comfortable. For safety reasons, thongs are not permitted.

Any clothes made of denim are not permitted.

The following items are not permitted: Hoodies, tank tops, singlets, see through garments, midriff tops, thongs, high heels. Shorts, dresses, skirts must be mid-thigh length not too revealing. (Short- shorts are NOT permitted*) There is to be no visible labelling except for the school logo on any part of the uniform.

*This is defined as acceptable if, when standing straight with hands by your side, the finger tips do not reach past the bottom of the shorts or skirt.

Jewellery

Fashion type jewellery is not permitted. Children may have a single stud or sleeper earring in each ear only. No facial or visible body piercings are allowed.

Sun Policy - In accordance with the school Sun Policy, the wearing of hats is essential throughout the year. Toodyay DHS School bucket hats are strongly encouraged, as they offer the best protection. Hats are not to have visible graffiti. Students who choose not to wear a hat will be required to remain in the shaded veranda areas.

Footwear

Sensible, comfortable closed footwear is to be worn at all times. Preferably on days of PE children wear sports shoes.

Makeup & Hair

Make up and brightly coloured nail polish are not considered appropriate for children at school. Students with hair longer that shoulder length will have it tied back.

Casual Days, Camps and Sports Days

On Casual Days, camps and Sports Days, Sun Safe and jewellery dress code applies. Appropriate footwear is to be worn. Bathing suits are to be consistent with the sporting activity.

Consequences of Inappropriate dress

Students who arrive in attire that does not meet the dress code will be asked to wear a school polo shirt as their outer garment. Secondary form teachers will ensure compliance during morning form. Primary teachers will do uniform check first thing in the morning. If needed, the student will be sent to the Administration where they will be offered a borrowed uniform and expected to swap their incorrect item of clothing for the day. The student item will then be swapped back at the end of the day. A student who refuses to comply with the Uniform policy will be managed using the Toodyay Managing Behaviour policy.

Responsibility

Parents: Acceptance of enrolment at Toodyay DHS assumes an agreement between the school, parent/carer and the enrolling student to follow the dress code. Parents will be expected to supply suitable clothing for the child’s use in school activities. Issues of financial hardship can be discussed with the Principal or Manager of Corporate Services. Parents will be notified either by phone, letter or diary if their child is not wearing appropriate clothing. Parents are expected to notify the school either personally or in writing if their child is unable to wear the correct uniform. Second Hand uniforms are often available from the Toodyay Op Shop.

Exemption: DOE Policy states that Principals may exempt students from the Dress Code Policy upon written request from the parents, on the following grounds:

Religious, Cultural or ethnic
New student (two weeks to purchase)/Itinerant students
When there is a genuine medical or family reason for not wearing uniform, the school should be informed in writing.

All students are required to wear clothing consistent with the School’s Dress Code at all times.