Calamvale Community College Dress Code
COLLEGE DRESS CODE RATIONALE Calamvale Community College is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all members of its community. The College Values and Beliefs, generated by the school community, underpin the philosophy and importance of this Dress Code. Learning - Maximising the focus on learning and minimising distractions of dress differences; Respect - Students are encouraged to take personal pride in their own presentation, grooming and in their school. A school uniform helps to develop mutual respect through minimising evidence of economic or social difference; At no time should under garments be visible under any part of the uniform. Safety - Uniforms ensure ready identification of students and non-students at school. In line with our legal responsibilities under Workplace Health and Safety requirements as enacted in relevant legislation and policy, appropriate clothing should be worn to allow students to safely participate in the full range of educational activities at school (eg. leather uppers for practical areas, hats for sport, full uniforms for school and excursions); Belonging - Encouraging all students to embrace the College community ethos that promotes a positive image to the local community by demonstrating that the College has high expectations of its students. The Dress Code has been agreed upon by the school community and ratified by the Parents & Citizens Association (P & C). This Dress Code states that Calamvale Community College is a Uniform school; that students will wear the Formal Uniform on all days they do not have sport or physical education and, on those days the Sport Uniform should be worn. In the Senior School, students wear the Formal Uniform to and from school each day. The Dress Code includes wearing of the Formal Uniform on special occasions, school excursions and school functions. Senior students participating in Sport on a Wednesday afternoon are permitted to leave school wearing the College Sport Uniform. Middle School students wear the Formal Uniform to and from school each day except Wednesday when students involved in Sport may wear the Sports Uniform. If students have HPE in session 1, they may wear their Sport Uniform to school but must bring their Formal Uniform and change for the remainder of the day. Likewise, if students have HPE in the final session of the day they may leave the school grounds in their HPE Uniform without changing back into their Formal Uniform. Junior School students wear the Formal Uniform to and from school each day, except on the one day each week when students have their HPE lessons, this day they may wear the Sports Uniform. The College P & C Association has worked hard to design and access quality uniform items at very reasonable prices. Sale prices include GST and running costs for the Uniform shop. Any small profits from sales will supplement priority areas of the school as determined by the P & C. Other items available include: CCC large and small posture supporting bags, library bags, lanyards (key-chains), swim caps and accessories.
A. CLOTHING Junior School Uniform Items: Students are advised to buy one complete Formal Uniform and one Sport Uniform as minimum requirements. Formal Uniform should NOT be worn for Sport. Item How/When worn Junior School Boys College formal shirt College navy formal shorts/navy trousers Plain white College socks College navy jumper/micro Fibre jacket Broad brimmed navy hat Junior School Girls College Dress or College formal blouse College navy skirt/dress shorts College slacks College tie White socks/navy stockings/plain navy tights College navy jumper/micro Fibre jacket Broad brimmed navy hat A. Junior School Sport (Boys & Girls) College sport polo Plain white College socks Broad brimmed navy hat B. Sport Optional College Micro Fibre tracksuit Plain navy fleecy tracksuit including College navy jumper Navy College sport socks (Interschool teams) C. House Colours Cobar Green Tharah Yellow Keera Blue Boree - Red Collars down, worn over the school shorts/trousers Must be worn around the waist and not folded up at the bottom Folded to the top of the ankle Sleeves down to the wrists Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun Worn to the top of the knee Worn over the skirts/dress shorts/slacks of a modest length Must be worn to the top of the heel (at the back) Must be fastened to the blouse correctly Socks to be folded to the top of the ankle Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun Collars and sleeves must be worn down Must be worn folded to the top of the ankle Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun Collars must be down, pants worn on the waist Track pants must be worn on the waist Must be worn pulled up Formal Uniform Winter Uniform Sports Uniform House Colours
Middle School Uniform Items: Students are advised to buy one complete Formal Uniform and one Sport Uniform as minimum requirements. Formal Uniform should NOT be worn for Sport. Item How/When worn Middle School Boys College formal shirt College navy Formal shorts / navy trousers and black or navy belt with discrete buckle Navy College socks College hat/cap College navy jumper / Micro Fibre jacket Middle School Girls College formal blouse College navy skirt / dress shorts / slacks College Tie Plain white school socks / navy or black tights A. Middle School Sport (Boys & Girls) College sport polo Plain white school socks B. Sport Optional College Micro Fibre tracksuit Navy College sport socks (Interschool teams) C. House Colours Cobar Green Tharah Yellow Keera Blue Boree - Red Worn over the shorts/trousers. Sleeves must not be folded up Shorts/trousers must be worn on the waist and must not be folded up at the bottom Must be worn pulled up Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun, caps must be worn with the peak at the front Must be worn with sleeves down to the wrists Must be worn outside the skirt/shorts/slacks, skirts must be of a modest length and not folded up at the waist Must be fastened to the blouse correctly Socks must be worn folded to cover the ankles Must be worn over the top of the shorts with collars and sleeves down Must be folded to cover the ankles Trousers must be worn on the waist Must be worn pulled up Formal Uniform Winter Uniform Sports Uniform House Colours
Senior School Uniform Items: Students are advised to buy one complete Formal Uniform and one Sport Uniform as minimum requirements. Formal Uniform should NOT be worn for Sport. Item Senior School Boys College shirt College tie (Terms 2 and 3) College navy formal shorts or trousers and black or navy belt with discrete buckle Navy College socks College navy jumper / Micro Fibre jacket College hat/cap Navy blazer (optional) College sport bag or back pack Senior School Girls College formal blouse College tie College navy skirt / dress shorts / slacks Plain White College socks / plain navy or black tights How/When worn Must be worn over the shorts or trousers Must be worn neatly and tied up fully Shorts/trousers must be worn at the waist and not folded up at the bottom Socks must be worn pulled up Sleeves must be worn down to the wrists Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun, caps must be worn with the peak at the front Style appropriate to student age and size Must be worn outside the skirt/shorts/slacks Must be worn neatly and secured appropriately Socks to be folded to the top of the ankles. Stockings are to be plain black, in good condition with no patterns or embroidery College navy jumper / Micro Fibre jacket College hat/cap College Navy blazer (optional) College sport bag or back pack D. Senior School Sport (Boys & Girls) College sport polo Plain white College socks College hat/cap Sleeves must be worn to the wrists Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun, caps must be worn with the peak at the front Must be ordered through the Uniform Shop Style appropriate to student age and size Must be worn over the top of the shorts with collars and sleeves down Must be folded to cover the ankles Must be worn outdoors for protection from the sun, caps must be worn with the peak at the front E. Sport Optional College Micro Fibre tracksuit (tracksuit pants are not to be Pants to be worn on the waist worn with formal uniform) Navy College sport socks (Interschool teams) Sport socks are to worn pulled up F. House Colours To be worn only for House competitions and events Cobar Green, Tharah Yellow Keera Blue, Boree - Red Formal Uniform Winter Uniform Sports Uniform House Colours
B. JEWELLERY One small ear stud (up to 3 mm diameter) or small sleeper, per ear No facial piercings or tongue piercings allowed including clear piercings All other visible piercings must be removed whilst students are in school uniform One small watch No other visible jewellery is permitted NB: Students may be asked to remove these items in some practical lessons where they contravene workplace health and safety requirements. During this time they should be handed in to Student Services for safekeeping. C. FOOTWEAR (Sports footwear must have non-marking soles) For Formal Uniform:- must be worn with Formal Uniform on all occasions Black leather, fully enclosed, lace up/velcro school shoes. Students may not wear boots. Shoes with raised heels (above 4cm) may not be worn. Students are not permitted to wear t bar or Mary Jane shoes. Ballet slippers must not be worn. For Sports Uniform Lace up/velcro athletic shoes mainly black or white, non-marking sole for indoor use. Gym boots, canvas shoes (such as Dunlop Volleys) and street shoes are not acceptable as they do not provide appropriate support for physical activity. NB: All users of the Sports Centre must have Sports shoes with non-marking soles so that the quality sports floor is not damaged. This applies to Calamvale Community College students as well as community users. D. SUN SAFE POLICY Students in the Junior School are required to wear a broad-brimmed navy hat, which protects the face and back of the neck, for all outside activities. Students in the Middle and Senior School are required to wear either a College cap or bucket hat for all outside activities. E. HAIR Hair should be neat and of a natural colour. Long hair (beyond shoulder length) must be tied back at all times (this is a WPHS requirement). Hair accessories must be in College colours (Navy, Maroon, and Teal), white, black or a shade indistinguishable the student s hair colour. Hair styles must include no less than a blade 2 and hair style must be conservative. Mohawks, shaved tracks and bandanas are not permitted. F. ACCESSORIES Make up and coloured nail polish are not permitted and students will be asked to remove this. Singlets must be plain white with no words or designs visible through the uniform. Other accessories worn due to cultural and/or religious beliefs must be black, navy or white. G. TATTOOS Having tattoos is strongly discouraged and any existing tattoo must not be visible at any time.
SENIOR JERSEYS H. Senior Jerseys/Jackets are an optional item only and are not part of the College Uniform described in this Dress Code. The right to wear this optional item for Year 12 students will be negotiated each year. Rules relating to the Senior Jersey will be provided to students with the order form. The rules relating to the Senior Jersey are non-negotiable.
I. SCHOOL BAGS All students are required to use an approved school bag (backpack or sports bag), bearing the College logo as part of their College Uniform or a plain backpack or sports bag of the same colour and design. School bags can be purchased from the College Uniform Shop. The school bags are available in styles and sizes suitable for student requirements across the College.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT WEARING THE CORRECT UNIFORM If a student does not attend school or school related activities in the correct Uniform, Education Queensland policy (Nov 2006) fully supports the Principal or nominee to take any or all of the following actions: 1. The student is offered appropriate items from the bank of spare Uniforms held at the College for this purpose 2. The student is issued with a detention on each occasion they present to school in contravention of the Uniform policy 3. Parents are informed and the issues further discussed when necessary 4. Persistent failure to wear the correct uniform will be viewed as a breach of the Responsible Behaviour Plan. The College P & C endorse our Dress Code and parents acknowledge their support of this Dress Code when they enrol. EXEMPTIONS The only exemptions to this Dress Code are students whose impairments prevent them from conforming to the Dress Code or students whose families have religious or cultural grounds for conscientious objection. In such cases, these students will need to discuss their situation with the relevant Sub School Principal on enrolment and the issue will be reviewed. The student may then be issued with an exemption card. Students who are exempt from wearing some Uniform items must wear clothing and footwear conforming to Workplace Health and Safety requirements if they wish to participate in laboratory, workshop or outside activities. Newly enrolled students or families experiencing genuine hardship may contact the relevant Sub-school Principal to make arrangements to comply with the Dress Code. NON-UNIFORM DAYS Parents are notified about these days via newsletters. A dress code for these days applies and is outlined below. Students must wear clothing that allows them to participate in their scheduled lessons. The normal jewellery code applies, enclosed shoes must be worn and skirts/shorts must be of a modest style and length. The following items cannot be worn: Thongs Tops with thin straps Singlets Shirts showing midriffs Clothing with inappropriate slogans UNIFORM SHOP HOURS Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:00am to 11:00am CLOSED 8:00am to 11:00am 1:00pm to 4:00pm 8.00am to 11:00am