SCHOOL DRESS CODE
The school uniform reflects both the traditions of this school and the desire of the school community to present itself as a purposeful and disciplined entity. It has been negotiated and established over many years by the school’s decision-making bodies involving input from students, parents and staff, and has widespread support and acceptance at all levels of the school community.
We believe that a school uniform establishes and maintains a good school tone and imparts a sense of belonging to and identification with a disciplined and co-operative body committed to the pursuit of excellence.
A uniform minimizes differences between people, be these social, economic, or sub-cultural differences, and discourages unhealthy competition for material status among students. In addition, the wearing of a uniform by those belonging in the school enables staff to identify intruders whose presence at the school may not be entirely innocent.
The Dress Code of Carine SHS reflects the school’s statement of Rights and Responsibilities, which reads:
Students and staff are expected to be responsible for their actions and be prepared to see that the rights of every person in the school are respected.
These rights are:
- All students and staff have the right to work without being disrupted.
- All students and staff have the right to be treated with courtesy and respect.
- All students and staff have the right to work in a clean and safe environment.
Therefore, the standard of dress expected of students will be clean, safe and tidy and will not offend against school standards of modesty and decency.
THE SCHOOL UNIFORM
Winter
Girls...
A blue pleated or gored skirt, blue corduroy trousers, or tailored trousers with light blue blouse or polo shirt and school windcheater.
Boys...
Blue shorts, blue tailored trousers, or blue corduroy long rousers with light blue shirt or polo shirt and school windcheater.
Summer
Boys...
Blue shorts with light blue shirt or polo shirt and school windcheater.
Girls...
A blue pleated or gored skirt or tailored blue shorts with light blue blouse or polo shirt and school windcheater.
Please Note the following...
Denim garments of any kind, footless tights, board shorts, tracksuits or similarly styled garments are not permitted.
Footwear must conform to safety requirements of the various subject departments. Students who do not comply will be excluded from class. Thongs and other footwear not fully attached to the foot are not appropriate for school use.
With the exception of a watch, articles of jewellery should not be worn to school. Necklaces, bracelets, anklets, etc, present a serious danger during Physical Education and Practical lessons and must be removed beforehand. Personal stereos and the like are not permitted. The school will not assume responsibility if such articles are damaged, lost or stolen.
Extremes in hair styling or personal adornment are discouraged and may be regarded as a breach of discipline.
‘FREE-DRESS’ DAYS
Once each semester, in support of a designated charity or event, students are extended the privilege of free dress.
Student must:
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Provide a gold coin or item as a donation or will be required to change into school uniform from the Year Centre.
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Still comply with occupational health and safety issues. Wearing of thongs and other footwear not fully attached to the foot is unacceptable. i.e. footwear must be fully enclosed.
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Come prepared for all lessons, including Physical Education.
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Not wear clothing that reveals too much flesh. Modesty at all times is expected.