Uniform Policy

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Smithfield State High School Uniform Code

The P&C Association of Smithfield State High School supports a student dress code policy and procedure. It believes that a school student dress code policy promotes the objectives of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006, and in particular that it:

• ​​​Promotes a safe environment for learning by enabling ready identification of students and non-students of the school;
  
• Promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the
  distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school;
• ​Promotes a supportive environment at the school by f​ostering a sense of belonging;
• Fosters mutual respect among individuals at the school by minimising

  visible evidence of economic, class or social differences;
• Engenders a positive public image of the school within the community.​

  
  

Jewellery, spacers & piercings

Minimal jewellery is allowed (items of significant cultural or religious belief with notification to administration).  Students will be requested to remove or tape jewellery during some activities.  Maximum of two (2) ear piercings consisting of small studs, sleepers or gemstones. Maximum of two (2) discreet facial piercings of clear, gold, silver or small gemstone. Rings – one small plain band. Necklace – one simple chain. Anklets and bracelets not allowed. Watch – it is recommended that students wear a wrist watch rather than using their mobile phones to check the time.

Excessive/large jewellery is a Workplace Health and Safety issue and as such is not acceptable at school.

Make-up

​Discreet at all times 

​​​​Hair colour

​Natural hair colours only 

Footwear

Fully enclosed footwear is required.  Joggers/sports shoes and strong canvas shoes (like vans or Converse) accepted.  Shoes should be no higher than the ankle (no high tops).

Tattoos

Legal age is 18⁺. Where a tattoo is applied under parent permission, it is not to be visible when uniform is worn, as per policy.

Headwear

Enforcement of the Code

• ​Students who are out of uniform will be required to change into a uniform before school.  The Student Services Officer will retain their original garment/s.  The student will be required to return the uniform to the office that same afternoon.  A detention may also be issued on the same day;
• Students out of uniform, who fail to report to the Student Services Officer, may be expected to face a consequence for non-compliance with school procedures (e.g. two detentions);
• Where a student is regularly out of uniform, the parents/guardians will be contacted to remind them of the uniform code and to seek their assistance in having the student comply with the code;
• Students who are regularly in breach of the uniform code and unwilling to follow procedures, will face consequences for non-compliance as set out in the Positive Behaviour Policy;
• Students who borrow uniforms and fail to return them to the Student Services Officer, will receive an invoice for the cost of replacement.
• Footwear:  Students not wearing correct footwear need to see the Student Services Officer before school to receive a footwear note. Students not wearing correct footwear without a medical reason or a detailed letter from a parent or guardian explaining the reason and the anticipated date of return of footwear, will have their parents contacted to supply the shoes or to be sent home.  Wearing of proper footwear is a health and safety requirement.
• Jewellery, Spacers & Piercings:  Students not following policy will be sent to Student Services Officer to remove excess jewellery, piercings or spacers. If refusal to remove these occurs parent will be contacted and student expected to face consequences for non-compliance.
• Make-up: As per Jewellery Spacers and Piercings.
• Tattoos: Students who have tattoos which are visible when uniform is worn may be requested to wear pants and spray jacket or will be required to purchase a concealer to hide the tattoo.
• Electronic Devices - Refer to Electronic Devices policy. These are not part of the school uniform.

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