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The school uniform gives a sense of identity and cohesion and promotes pride in the achievements of our students. The uniform is predominantly in the school’s colours of blue and brown, and students are expected to wear it neatly and correctly.
There are two components of the uniform - the dress uniform and the sports uniform. Every student is expected to have at least one set of each of the dress and the sports uniform. It is expected that students will wear the dress uniform to all official school outings and functions. Students are not to mix the dress and the sports uniform.
Most items are available from the school’s P&C Shop.
DRESS CODE
Harristown State High School is a uniform school. This is endorsed by the Parents’ & Citizens’ Association and School community. There are two key factors in this policy—appearance, and safety and health.
Students who comply with the guidelines help their individual image and the collective image of the school, and are demonstrating regard for their own health and safety and the health and safety of others. Students who choose not to comply with the guidelines are demonstrating a lack of respect for school guidelines and the health and safety of self and others, and as such are in breach of the school’s Code of Behaviour.
Students must wear full dress uniform (not sports uniform) on all excursions and official functions, unless they are otherwise informed on the excursion letter by the Head of Department.
UNIFORM GUIDELINES
1. Students who are out of uniform must bring a note from their parents to school.
2. Students are to obtain an Incorrect Uniform Identification note from their House Pastoral Coordinator prior to attending form class. The Incorrect Identification Uniform note is signed and dated by the House Pastoral Year Coordinator. Students must keep this note on them at all times and be able to present it to school personnel on request.
Girls’ Dress Uniform
Tartan pleated skirt
White overblouse with tartan trim
White socks or nearly black full-length stockings
Brown/Black leather school shoes
Tartan tie for Juniors, brown school tie for Seniors
Sports’ Uniform
HSHS Monogrammed blue shorts
‘Harristown’ polo shirt
Short, plain white socks
Sports shoes
Hat (expected to be worn)
Boys’ Dress Uniform
Grey college shorts or trousers
Blue monogrammed shirt
Grey socks (long, if worn with shorts)
Black leather school shoes
Brown school tie (Seniors)
Unisex items
‘Hawks’ spray jacket
HSHS blue/brown windcheater
HSHS blue taslon or fleecy track pants
HSHS blue wool sweater
White monogrammed skivvy
(to be worn only as an undergarment) Undergarments—No undergarments should show outside or through the school uniform, including undershirts and boxer shorts (appearance and safety/health).
Hair—Natural coloured, clean and tidy (appearance); hair must be tied back for certain tasks and activities (safety/health).
Jewellery—Jewellery should complement the uniform, not detract from it (appearance). Wearing of jewellery is discouraged on the basis of safety.
The following items are deemed acceptable and not acceptable:
Acceptable Not acceptable
• 2 pairs of earrings [no larger than a 5 cent piece (safety).
• 1 minor/discreet/simple necklace—concealed by shirt (appearance and safety).
• 1 watch.
• 1 minor/discreet/simple ring (safety).
• 1 minor/discreet/simple bracelet (safety).
• Any face piercing (appearance/health/safety).
• Any jewellery that exceeds the acceptable guidelines (appearance/health) or is considered a high risk
e.g. large or dangling earrings (safety). • Any accessories, which could be considered offensive by staff, students, parents or members of the community.
In certain environments some or all jewellery must be removed (health/safety/appearance).
• School excursions, or when representing the school in the community or on special occasions, such as school photos, A & B Certificate presentation, Speech Night, etc. (appearance).
• Practical areas including (but not limited to) Health and Physical Education, Sport, Dance, Drama, Home Economics, Hospitality, Manual Arts, Art, Science (health, safety).
Teachers will direct students to remove jewellery in these instances. Responsibility for jewellery when removed rests with the student. Failure to comply with teacher directions in this regard will result in referral to the Student Manager. The consequence may be exclusion from the particular learning activity. Continued failure to follow a directive will result in referral to the Deputy Principal.
Makeup—Only natural coloured make-up is permitted (no eye makeup or lipstick). Wearing of sunscreen is encouraged.
Nail Polish—Only natural coloured nail polish is permitted (no dark colours). |
