Uniform Expectations

This College has a strong commitment to the maintenance of high standards

Wearing our College uniform helps students to develop a sense of self-discipline, self-respect and responsibility. The uniform must be worn at school, when representing our College and when travelling to and from school. It is the responsibility of parents to provide a uniform for your daughter and we strongly suggest that all uniform items must be clearly labelled with your child's surname.

As a community we believe wearing the College uniform is essential for many reasons. It promotes:

a sense of pride and belonging to our College community;

a positive College image;

a positive self-image;

identification and security within our College and the wider community.

Uniform

Expectations for all Students Years 7-12

School Shoes: Years 7-12

For WHS and uniform reasons, shoes:

must be black, lace-up, polishable and cover the top of the foot
must have heels or moulded soles (no flats) but of a reasonable height (no more than 3-4 cms)
must be lace-up, not slip-on
cannot be gym-style Converses or the like, even if they are black leather
cannot be platform / wedge style

Suitable styles include:

The following styles are NOT ACCEPTABLE, as they are not protective (WHS) and are unsupportive for good health and posture reasons.

College Bags: Years 7-12

All students must use the compulsory Caroline Chisholm College Backpack.

The purpose of the College Tote Bag is to be used as an additional overflow bag or for excursions as specified by the teacher.

We advise that graffiti, artwork and stickers should not be used to decorate bags.

Sport/PDHPE Uniform: Years 7 -12

Should only be worn to and from school on Wednesday.

Sports uniforms should be clean, well presented and correctly sized.

If the correct sports uniform in its entirety is not available, students must wear their normal College uniform.

Students with PDHPE practical lessons on days other than Wednesday need to wear normal uniform to and from school and change into sports uniform during class time. The sports uniform will be packed within the backpack or the College tote bag.

For WHS reasons sport shoes:

must be lace-up and cover the whole foot.
cannot be canvas, casual style, eg. Converse or similar.

Approved, suitable sport shoes provide adequate necessary support and stability to accommodate running.

The following shoes are not permitted for Wednesday, PDHPE and sport lessons due to health and safety reasons. Other similar flat soled white shoes are also not permitted.

Additional: Years 7-12

White skivvy or white long sleeved T-shirts are permitted to be worn under the white blouse during winter only. Coloured or black clothing is not to be worn under shirts. White skivvies can be worn in winter under a College jumper or jacket.

Scarf: Plain navy or black scarf only

College Cap: To be worn when participating in activities outdoors.

Body piercings: Visible body piercings (clear or metal) such as facial, nose and tongue piercings are not permitted at school at any time. This means that if you are intending to have piercings the College does not accommodate time for healing.

The final phasing out of plastic/clear nose piercings will be year 12 2024. Please note Year 10 2023 will commence the updated Uniform Policy and they are not permitted to wear clear or metal nose piercings.

Tattoos: visible tattoos are not permitted at any time.

Eyelash extensions: Eyelash extensions are not permitted at any time.

Where there may be a special event, for example a wedding, a parent may request this alteration in writing to the Principal, detailing the event, application and removal dates.

Casual clothing: Casual hoodies, jumpers and track pants are not permitted at any time.

Sports Jackets: are to be worn with sports uniforms only. Sports jackets are not permitted in combination with normal uniforms.

Chewing gum: is not permitted at any time.

Expectations for Junior Students Years 7-9

Junior Uniform - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

College Skirt (bottom of knee or longer) OR College Navy Formal Pants

College Junior White Blouse

College Junior Jumper (optional)

College Junior Blazer (compulsory – must be worn to and from school in Terms 2 and 3)

Stockings – Navy (compulsory Terms 2 & 3)

Socks – official College socks, worn above the ankle.

Plain navy or black socks can be worn under stockings or the College trousers.

Clothing should be worn at the correct length. Rolling skirts, track pants or sport shorts are not permitted

Junior Accessories

Chain: ONE silver, gold or rose gold, plain or with small religious symbol or medallion (2cm x 2cm maximum)

Earrings: Two in each ear. Small silver, gold or rose gold studs, plain or with colourless gemstones, (3mm diameter) or sleepers (1cm diameter.) Pearls, hoops, drop earrings or ear spacers are NOT permitted.

Make up: None allowed

Nails: No artificial nails or nail polish allowed, including gel. Natural nails must be no longer than 5mm in length.

Rings: Two gold, silver or white gold plain rings.

Wrist: Small watch (max 4cm diameter)

Junior Hair

Hair must be;

tied in a bun or ponytail.
clean, neat and tidy.
off the face with eyes clearly visible

Hair may be dyed in a natural looking way, however multiple shades or extreme colours are not permitted.

Braids and hair extensions must be in the same colour as the students hair. Multiple shades or colours are not permitted.

Hair accessories must be black, navy, teal blue or white.

Expectations for Senior Students Years 10-12

Senior Uniform - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

College Skirt (bottom of knee or longer) OR College Navy Formal Pants

College Senior Blouse

College Senior Jumper (optional)

College Senior Blazer (compulsory – must be worn to and from school in Terms 2 and 3)

Stockings – Navy (compulsory Terms 2 & 3)

Socks – official College socks, worn above the ankle.

Plain navy or black socks can be worn under stockings or the College trousers.

The Year 12 commemorative cardigan may be worn, when it is available, in lieu of the senior jacket but not on formal occasions

Senior Accessories - Year 10 ONLY

Chain: ONE silver, gold or rose gold, plain or with small religious symbol or medallion (2cm x 2cm maximum).
Earrings: Two in each ear. Small silver, gold or rose gold studs, plain or with colourless gemstones, (3mm diameter) or sleepers (1cm diameter.) Pearls, hoops, drop earrings or ear spacers are NOT permitted.
Make up: Natural looking makeup; light coverage foundation and mascara only.
Nails: No artificial nails or nail polish allowed, including gel. Natural nails must be no longer than 5mm in length.
Rings: Two gold, silver or white gold plain rings.
Wrist: Small watch (max 4cm diameter)

Senior Accessories - Year 11 & 12 ONLY

Chain: silver, gold or rose gold, plain or with small religious symbol or medallion (2cm x 2cm maximum)
Earrings: Two in each ear. Small silver or gold or rose gold studs (3mm diameter) or sleepers (1cm diameter.) No gemstones, pearls, drop earrings or ear spacers permitted.
Make up: Natural looking makeup, clear lip gloss, light coverage foundation and mascara only.
Nails: nails no longer than 5mm in length appropriate to satisfy WHS responsibilities for their course of studies and activities. Clear gloss, nude tones or french manicure are permitted. SEE IMAGE
Rings: Two gold, silver or white gold plain rings.
Wrist: ONE narrow gold, silver or white gold bracelet (not a charm bracelet, ie. Pandora), small watch (max 4cm diameter).

Year 11 & 12 Nails:

Acrylic, Gel or natural nails must be short as excessive length may pose a safety risk or inhibit a student’s ability to participate fully in the learning.
Acrylic, Gel or natural nails must not exceed 5mm in length beyond the end of the fingertips and the shape is to be natural, not pointed or coffin shaped.
Nail design art, diamantes, stick-on elements and/or sparkles are not permitted.
Nail polish must be clear gloss, nude tone or french manicure are permitted.

Senior Hair: Years 10-12

Hair can be worn out.
Hair is to be clean, neat and tidy.
Hair must be off the face with eyes clearly visible
Hair may be dyed in a natural looking way. Multiple shades or extreme colours are not permitted.
Braids and hair extensions must be in the same colour as the students hair. Multiple shades or colours are not permitted.
Hair accessories must be black, navy, teal blue or white.
For Work, Health and Safety reasons, students in Years 10-12 must have bands to tie back hair in practical classes, eg. Science, PDHPE, TAS. It is the responsibility of girls in these learning environments to self manage and take responsibility for this.

Sports Uniform Years 7 - 12

Should only be worn to and from school on Wednesday.

Sports uniforms should be clean, well presented and correctly sized.

If the correct sports uniform in its entirety is not available, students must wear their normal College uniform.

For WHS reasons sport shoes:

must be lace-up and cover the whole foot.
cannot be canvas, casual style, eg. Converse or similar.

Approved, suitable sport shoes provide adequate necessary support and stability to accommodate running.

The following shoes are not permitted for Wednesday, PDHPE and sport lessons due to health and safety reasons. Other similar flat soled white shoes are also not permitted.

Incorrect Uniform

As all students are expected to wear full correct school uniform every day, parents are asked to write a note at any time their daughter does not satisfy requirements. It would be expected that this would be an extremely rare occurrence and would not exceed one day.

On Wednesday, if a student is not able to wear the complete correct sports uniform, she should wear the normal school uniform to school and bring other clothing to wear during sport.

Non-uniform Activities Policy

The following guidelines are to be adhered to by students if they do not have to wear school uniform to a school activity or event. These would include activities such as social events (such as discos and dances), mufti days at school, camps and a few excursions. Some social events are completely optional for students to attend. If students are not prepared to abide by these guidelines, they should not attend the optional event, as they will be asked to go home or amend their dress. For a mufti day at school, school uniform is always an option and students should wear that rather than wear clothing which breaches these guidelines.

These guidelines reflect the fact that some items of clothing considered appropriate for social wear by some students and parents are not necessarily appropriate for a school event.

Some details of non-uniform clothing will vary according to the type of activity. Students will be advised where this is the case. In the absence of specific information from the teacher responsible for the activity, the following guidelines will apply:

Our general expectation is that all clothing (including dresses, shorts and tops), accessories (such as jewellery) and footwear should be modest, safe and appropriate to the activity or event.

The following guidelines provide some guidance but are not an exhaustive checklist:

Neat, clean and occasion appropriate clothing and footwear.
No untidy, torn, ripped, ragged or unclean clothing or footwear.
No rubber thongs, gumboots, crocs, scuffs or slippers
Shorts or skirts must be no shorter than mid-thigh length?
Clothing must not leave areas of the body exposed
Tops are not to be strapless or backless.
Backs and chests are to be modestly covered.
Midriff tops or tops exposing the stomach area are not to be worn.
No undergarments are to be visible or exposed.
College requirements regarding jewellery and piercings still apply.
Clothing is not to have inappropriate slogans or images.
Students are not to wear thongs or have their feet uncovered. This is a safety requirement for both discos and mufti days at school.

Most importantly, if a student has any doubt about the suitability or appropriateness of clothing for an activity, it is her responsibility to check with an organising teacher prior to the event. The college reserves the right to make the final decision about the suitability of an item of clothing at the event or function, so students are advised not to take a chance if they think their clothing may not comply with the guidelines.

Students will not be allowed to attend or take part in a non-uniform activity or event if they are inappropriately dressed. They will be asked to change their clothing or go home. If they cannot go straight home, they will be supervised in place where they will not be able to take part in the activity.

Consequences for breaches of these expectations

An accumulation of breaches of the uniform expectations will result in afternoon community service at the College.
Extreme breaches of uniform will involve parental contact and possible exclusion from class or school until the expectations are met.
The definition of inappropriate is at the discretion of the Principal or any member of the College Leadership Team.