School Uniform

UNIFORM POLICY

PURPOSE: To state the uniform requirements expected of all pupils at Southbrook School.
To stipulate rules relating to the wearing of school uniform.
To provide protection from the sun by making the wearing of sunhats compulsory.

GUIDELINES:

1. The wearing of the official school uniform will be included as part of the enrolment contract for all new enrolments at Southbrook School. ALL pupils attending the school will be required to wear uniform. The Board of Trustees and Principal have authority to set this policy under the 1989 Education Act, Section 72 and Section 76(b).
2. A copy of this policy will be included in the Parent Introductory pack issued with prospective enrolments.
3. Any parent having philosophical reason for wishing their child not to wear the uniform options available, may make application to the Board of Trustees for a dispensation.
4. The uniform requirements are as set by the PTA, and are attached to this policy.
5. Jewellery, other than watches and stud earrings or small sleepers will not be permitted at school for safety reasons. (This includes crosses, pendants and necklaces. Bangles are not recommended).
6.  Hair should be tidy and well groomed. Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied back. Hair dyes are discouraged, but if used they must be natural colours i.e. green, blue, pink etc are not permitted.
   Shaved heads are not permitted, except for health reasons. Mohawks are not permitted.
7. The sunhats specified in the attached uniform list are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4.

Organisation Considerations:

• School uniform is available by ordering through the school office. Items are also readily available from a variety of clothing stores that conform with the school standard.
• A second hand uniform supply will be available and organised by a PTA member (see over page).
• Financial advice and support will be available to parents from the Principal where there are problems regarding uniform costs.
• From time to time there will be legitimate reasons why pupils may not be able to wear the uniform. On such occasions pupils will be required to supply a note from home covering the reason and an indication of the time of the exemption.
• If a pupil does not wear correct uniform without proper exemption the teacher shall talk to the child or parent on the first day and a letter will be sent home thereafter to inform the parent / caregiver of the concern.

Southbrook School Uniform (From August 2006)

GIRLS:

Tartan Box Pleat Pinafore TRT023
Navy culottes or shorts (knit or drill)
Red polo shirt (short or long sleeved)
Navy trackpants or bootlegs
Navy sweatshirt or polar fleece

BOYS:

Navy trackpants or navy shorts (knit or drill type)
Red polo shirt (short or long sleeved)
Navy sweatshirt or polar fleece

NOTE: No skivvys or t-shirts
No skirt or gingham dress. Phase in period applies to gingham dress (see below).
Any still remaining at 1st February 2008 can be handed back to the school office for a ‘uniform credit'. No nylon / taslon trackpants, zip or dome style (these have never been part of the uniform).

FOOTWEAR: Sandals, running shoes or black / brown / blue leather shoes.
Slip-on shoes are not recommended. Platform soles, high-heels or long length boots are not permitted.
Socks: only navy blue tights, navy blue knee high socks and navy blue or white ankle socks are acceptable.

HATS: Summer: Red slough type hats or red bucket hats. (Compulsory during Terms 1 and 4).
Winter: Embroidered beanies.

JACKETS: Packaway parka available for winter use in the playground. Jackets of any other colour / type are not to be worn at school.

OTHER: Tracksuit sets are being provided by the PTA for rep sports and cultural teams.

UNIFORM SUPPLIERS
Our recommended supplier is Postie Plus for reasons of availability and to remove colour and style variations.

Lynda Salt, NC School Uniforms, 312 7380 or 021 172 4894 can make to order. This is especially helpful if your child doesn't fit standard sizes.

We are often asked, "WHAT IF I SEE THE SAME ITEM AT A CHEAPER PRICE IN ANOTHER STORE?" Answer: If your child's uniform is the correct style and colour, no-one will query it. However, if you buy from other than recommended suppliers, you run the risk of having something that's the wrong style and colour.

SECOND HAND
Please contact the School Office if you require items or wish to donate any uniform items to the school.