OFFICIAL SCHOOL COLOURS - ROYAL BLUE AND WHITE

Colo High School seeks to constantly provide high standards of education, self-esteem and safety for all its students. As decided by the school community (made up of parents, students, staff, School Council and local community members) the wearing of uniform is integral to providing and maintaining these standards.

The Colo High School Uniform Committee is currently reviewing all aspects of the student's uniform and the school's uniform policy. We would like to have input from parents, caregivers and students. The questionarre involves possible uniform changes.

It is important to note that the school has to follow DET guidleines and the P&C Committee have to agree to any changes.

UNIFORM SURVEY (CLICK TO DOWNLOAD)
Royal Blue / White Stripe	navy/ white stripe
Navy Track pants	Royal Blue Track pants

It is believed that school uniform:

1.                Helps to promote a strong school spirit. Such a school spirit has been linked by research to improved learning outcomes.

2.     Provides a clear identification of students within the school and community, and

3.     Promotes cohesion between different groups with a school.

It is our intention that every student will be able to wear the correct school uniform at all times. Many community judgements are based on appearance and we urge parents to assist in creating the best possible impression of Colo High School. Uniforms provide identity and the discipline required for wearing uniform is appropriate preparation for many occupations.

Grooming

·       Jewellery should be minimal, discreet, appropriate and tasteful.

·       Hair should be clean, neat and appropriate to the school/business environment.

SPORT/PE

Royal Blue shorts, knit or nylon

Royal blue netball skirt and royal blue sports briefs

Light blue polo shirt

Royal blue track pants

Royal blue zip jacket

Cap or hat

Sports shoes

White socks or royal blue and white socks

SPORT AND PE UNIFORM MAY BE WORN ONLY DURING SPORT PERIODS AND

PE LESSONS.

The following are NOT Colo High School uniform and are NOT to be worn at school:

       Sleeveless shirts, T shirts, Tanks tops

            leotards, leggings, jeans, bicycle pants

            lumber jackets, other coloured jumpers

            canvas shoes, clogs, open weave sandals, thongs, gym boots, coloured laces

            coloured football socks

            make-up, coloured nail polish or hair colouring inappropriate with school uniform

            brightly coloured shoes.

UNIFORM ITEMS AVAILABLE AT SCHOOL CANTEEN

The Canteen also stocks basic stationery supplies.

Your support of the canteen for your uniform requirements will assist the purchase of resources for the benefit of your children.

Students are expected to have all items of clothing, labelled to assist with the return of lost items. If a student is unable to wear correct uniform on a particular day, a note written by parent/caregiver should be provided and given to the Head Teacher during Roll Call. Uniform items may be loaned for the day.

Students found to break the uniform code will be issued with a uniform note detailing the problem. This note is required to be signed by the parent/caregiver and returned to the issuing Head Teacher the following day.

Students who break the uniform code on two (2) occasions will be referred to the H.T. (uniform). For continued infringement, a student may be referred to the Deputy Principal and placed on an appropriate level. This may mean a student may be excluded from the school activities or receive an afternoon detention.

Families experiencing difficulties in providing correct uniform may apply for assistance through the Student Assistance Scheme. Information and applications are available from the school office or the Head Teacher, Welfare.

SAFETY

1.          Students may not wear jewellery whatsoever during PE lessons or sport. Jewellery is considered to be potentially dangerous in a school situation. Students will be asked to remove jewellery if there is a safety concern.

2.         Students must wear shoes with solid leather uppers and stout soles in all practical lessons. This includes Art, Science and Agriculture lessons as well as those in craft areas.  This safety procedure must be strictly followed and is a legal requirement of the Department of Education and Training. Joggers and similar footwear are only acceptable in PE and sport periods.

Open shoes, thongs and sandals are dangerous and inappropriate in a school environment!