In accordance with legislation concerning dress code policy in public schools under the Education Act, Springbank Secondary College Governing Council, with support from the Principal and the school community, has adopted a Uniform Policy. The term uniform covers both the general school uniform and the sports/PE uniform. It is the expectation of the school that all students in all year levels will comply with the uniform policy.
Purpose
• To provide a safe school environment.
• To project an identification with the school and a positive school image.
• To develop a high standard of appearance and neatness.
• To remove one form of peer pressure by ensuring equal status amongst students.
• To develop a social and educational environment favourable to learning and acceptable forms of behaviour.
To achieve these purposes, the following apply:
• Wearing of the uniform will enable the recognition of students on school grounds and the identification of strangers.
• Choice of uniform items will take into consideration cost, availability, serviceability, safety factors and identification with the school.
• The uniform will be worn correctly at all times at school. It is expected to be clean, tidy and in a state of good repair. Written applications for exemption on cultural, medical or religious grounds will be considered.
Sun Care / Hat
Taking into account recommendations from the Anti-Cancer Foundation, Springbank Secondary College strongly encourages students to wear sun smart hats and the use of SPF 50+ sunscreen. Whenever outdoors, students are encouraged to follow these guidelines.
Jewellery
Discreet jewellery only, for work health and safety reasons. Leadership reserve the right to discuss the wearing of jewellery and make up that is deemed inappropriate for school.
Uniform Purchase
Uniform orders can be placed online or purchased at Devon Clothing retail stores. Please check the Devon website for appointment availability, opening times and locations. onlinestore.devonclothing.com.au/shop-by-school/springbank-secondary-college/
Non College Uniform
The following items are not part of the school uniform
• Hoodies
• Activewear
• Leggings in replacement of pants
• Black items of clothing
• Colours other than school uniform
• Unsafe footwear
• Clothes with logos bigger than a student’s palm, stripes or patterns
Considerations
All cultural, financial and medical considerations can be raised with the Leadership team for approval.
Non Compliance
Parents and students enrolling at Springbank Secondary College undertake to support the school by ensuring that all students will wear correct uniform and maintain it, and that their appearance is neat, clean and conventional at all times. Students not complying with the uniform policy will be in breach of the uniform policy expectations and the school’s student behaviour management policy will be followed. If there is a problem with purchasing a uniform, please speak to the Student Wellbeing Leader for support.
