School Uniform Policy
Policies
Our uniform promotes our public image and enhances a sense of belonging and pride in the members of our school community.
Learning appropriate clothing is part of student acquisition of a positive self-image and teaches them community and employer dress expectations as they enter the world of work.
The overwhelming majority of our students wear the uniform every day with pride. Full uniform compliance is also essential for staff and students’ safety and welfare as it clearly signals those who are and are not permitted to be on-site.
The uniform has been designed by students, parents and staff so that it is comfortable, affordable and attractive. A continual review of the uniform is undertaken to ensure this remains the case.
The Willetton Senior High School Board has endorsed this School Uniform Policy stipulating that every student will wear all items of school uniform and uniform items are purchased from the School Uniform Shop.
SCHOOL UNIFORM ITEMS
- School, rugby or knitted jumper worn with shirt underneath
- Blue Lower School short sleeve shirt
- White Senior School short sleeve shirt
- Blue Lower School long sleeve shirt
- White Senior School long sleeve shirt
- Summer Skirt
- Navy blue school pants
- Navy blue shorts
- Dress
- School scarf
Year 12 Graduation dress code
- Short sleeve white shirt (no t-shirt underneath or leavers’ jumper)
- Navy blue school pants (long) or school skirt
- Black stockings
- Appropriate black shoes
- School tie (on loan from the school)
There are a number of issues which we consider to be important in setting the appropriate tone. They are as follows;
- denim garments and tracksuits are not part of the school dress code
- shoes must be closed
- leggings are not permitted
- stockings only with skirt or dress – not with shorts
- stockings must be plain black or nude in colour
- minimal ear piercing with stud/sleepers or one small nose stud only permitted
- a school shirt must be worn beneath the school uniform outer garments
- dangling earrings, spikey bracelets and chokers are health and safety hazards and are not permitted
- t-shirts/undershirts are to be short-sleeved and white only, with no motifs and not to protrude beyond the sleeves/hemline
- extreme hair colours and styles are discouraged. Only natural colours and hues are acceptable, such as blonde, brunette, black or auburn
- students are not permitted to wear clothing or other items that will cause offence to a reasonable person
- caps are encouraged for sun protection
- Students wearing clothing associated with religious or cultural identity should keep within school colours.
Physical Education Uniforms (please note there are no exceptions):
| Lower School uniform | Senior School uniform |
|---|---|
| • WSHS PE shorts • WSHS light blue PE top | • WSHS PE Shorts • WSHS dark blue PE top for ALL Physical Education Studies students • WSHS dark blue PE top for Lifecare students. |
Shoes
- suitable sandshoes/sneakers which can be tightly laced must be worn on the oval and in the gym
- no skate shoes, bare feet, slip-ons or open ended footwear is to be worn
Hats and Sunscreen
- no hats are to be worn in the gym or classroom
- a broad brimmed hat is highly encouraged for outdoor activities but is not a compulsory item
- sunscreen will be provided for students in Term 1 and 4 on request
- personal supplies of sunscreen and the use of water bottles is highly encouraged
GENERAL INFORMATION
The supplier of our uniforms, Uniform Concepts, offers a special sizing service for some items.
Please direct these queries to them at 30 Kembla Way, Willetton Ph: 9270 4669. Opening times are detailed on our school website.
Willetton Senior High also has a second hand uniform shop within the school, opening hours are Wednesday 9.15am to 11.15am.