Rationale

 

A uniform reinforces in learners a pride in their appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of this Uniform Policy.

 

The school believes the following are the benefits derived from the wearing of school uniform by all children.

 

  • Families have the opportunity to purchase economical, durable, functional and practical clothing items.
  • Wearing a uniform improves school tone and atmosphere and helps develop a sense of pride and identification with the school.
  • Compulsory uniforms assist to eliminate peer group pressure to wear less appropriate clothing, reduces competition amongst children and removes pressure on families to provide “fashionable” items for daily wear.
  • Prepares children for the expectations and uniform policies of secondary schools to which Observatory Junior children will attend in future years.
  • Promotes equality amongst all students
  • Assists with student identification and safety in public places
  • Maintains the high public and community regard for the school and its students.

 

Implementation

 

  • Summer and Winter uniforms as well as Sports Uniform will be prescribed and is required to be worn during school hours, while travelling to and from school and when students are representing the school during outside school hours occasions.
  • For safety reasons, jewellery (including sunglasses), with the exception of watches and plain stud or small “sleeper” earrings, is not permitted.
  • Obvious hair colouring and extreme or attention seeking hair styles are not permitted. For safety and health reasons it is recommended that children with shoulder length or longer hair, have it tied back.
  • Other than clear nail polish, coloured nail polish and other cosmetics are not permitted.
  • Head scarves are not permitted and hats are not to be worn inside.
  • All clothing must be of reasonable and clean condition. Torn or ripped clothing must be mended, patched or replaced as appropriate.
  • Sports uniform are prescribed for participation in Physical Education or sporting activities.
  • The School Governing Body authorises the Principal to be responsible for the implementation of the Dress Code in a manner consistent with the Learner Code of Conduct.
  • Parents seeking an exemption to the Dress Code due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, health conditions or economic hardship must apply in writing to the Principal.

 

The Principal

 

  1. may prescribe alternative clothing to be worn for special occasions or camps, excursions
  2. may excuse a student from wearing school uniform in exceptional circumstances
  3. may assist students in financial need to acquire uniform items

 

The uniform will consist of the following items

 

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 & 4)

 

Boys - White school golfer with badge, khaki shorts, khaki socks, bottle green school jersey

Girls - School dress, white socks, bottle green cardigan

Shoes - Brown school shoes

 

Winter Uniform ( Terms 2 & 3)

 

Boys - White long sleeve shirt, school tie, green school tracksuit, bottle green school jersey, school beanie & scarf.

Girls - White long sleeve shirt, school tie, green school tracksuit, bottle green school jersey, school beanie & scarf.

Shoes - Brown school shoes

 

Physical Education Uniform

 

Boys - White PE shorts, school PE top, white tackies

Girls - White PE shorts, school PE top, white tackies  

School monogrammed PE drawstring bag to be used on PE days

 

House Sport Uniform


Boys - House coloured T Shirt; white PE shorts

School Bags - Learner’s school bags should be either bottle green or black in colour.

 

Extreme Weather


On very cold days, learners may wear a jacket (green or black), school beanie and scarf.  Learners must wear the monogrammed school rain poncho when it rains.