Uniform Policy
The Department of Education and Training and Southern Cross School Community supports the wearing of school uniforms by students and the upholding of high standards of dress by students and staff.
The Southern Cross School Uniform
is expected to be worn during
school hours, while travelling to and from school, and while
engaged in school activities out of school hours.
This was decided by parents to help to establish student identity
as part of the school, and to reinforce desirable habits of dress.
Students who do not comply may not
be able to participate in some activities
where correct uniform is required, such as excursions.
The whole school community has a role to play in
encouraging the meeting of the standards set by the wearing
of our uniform.
Please note:
1. When unable to wear school uniform on a particular
day we request that students wear the school colours of
navy and gold (K-10) or navy and white (11-12).
2. The school reserves the right to monitor all
attire for safety hazards and impose the appropriate
sanctions when needed.
The Principles upon which our Uniform Policy is based:
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Wearing the uniform enhances the health and safety of students
involved in school activities, including easy recognition of
visitors within the school and of the students outside the school
grounds.
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The use of a uniform supports affordability for families by
eliminating the risk of peer pressure to wear transiently
fashionable and expensive clothes.
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The use of a uniform caters for all students in a manner
that is sensitive to gender and cultural and social issues
and provide equal access to the full range of school activities.
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The uniform identifies students within the community
as belonging to Southern Cross School K-12 and helps to develop
a sense of pride and community among students.
- The policy is to be reviewed regularly and amended as needed.
Uniforms are available from the uniform shop which is located near
the 7-12 school canteen.
A clothing pool exists to assist those who have difficulty
obtaining school uniforms.
The Uniform Shop is open 8.00am to 8.15am by appointment only.
On Fridays it will be open 8.30am to 10.45am.
For appointments please ring the school office on 6686 0503.
Students Out Of Uniform
Initially students should present a written explanation from
a parent/caregiver as to the need to be out of uniform,
and to contact the classroom teacher/year adviser if the
situation is of an ongoing nature.
Contact with the Principal should be made if the nature
of the situation involves financial hardship,
conscientious objections to the wearing of a uniform
or any other reason.
Where a student fails to wear the agreed school uniform,
or part thereof, written advice will be provided to
the parent/carer. If the matter is not remedied or resolved,
detentions will be invoked.
Students that fail to wear the uniform will be unable to attend
any events in which they represent the school,
including excursions, sport or cultural activities.
Alternative arrangements for meeting the curriculum
will be provided.
Blue or black denim jeans are not part of the approved school uniform
2-40 Chickiba Drive
East Ballina
N.S.W. Australia, 2478
Phone: 02 6686 0503
Fax: 02 6686 0508
Southern Cross School K - 12 "Towards Tomorrow"
