Uniforms
Dress Code
Leinster Community School encourages all staff, students and community members to have pride in themselves and their school.
Rationale
The Department of Education’s Dress Code for Students in Public Schools Policy states that dress codes for students in public schools are determined by the school board in consultation with the school. The policy also stipulates that the Principal must confirm that the school has a dress code.
Purpose
Our school community believes a dress code:
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- Fosters and enhances the public image of the school;
- Creates a positive image within the school and assists in building school and team spirit;
- Ensures students are safely dressed for specific school activities; and
- Prepares students for work, as many workplaces have dress and safety codes that require the wearing of specific clothing.
- Dress Code Policy
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Uniform Requirements
Leinster Community School has a uniform for students which was recently updated in 2023. The uniform consists of a black/purple polo shirt and jacket, black shorts and skorts as well as a black/white/ purple pinstripe dress.
Faction shirts (red and blue) are also available.
The uniform shop is run by Parents and Citizens (P&C) volunteers; new uniforms can be ordered from the P&C Uniform Coordinator Jodi O’Connor.
Our uniform consists of the following:
Boys- Black school shirt with white and purple stripe
- Black school shorts/pants
- Black school hat
- Faction shirt
Girls- Black school shirt with white and purple stripe
- Black school shorts/skorts/pants
- Black school hat
- Faction shirt
Students may wear black leggings (tights) as an alternative to shorts and track pants
Year 6 and Year 12 students may have a graduation shirt that distinguishes them from other year groups.
General Requirements
Hair
Long hair must be tied back at all times to avoid the spread of head lice. Fringes need to be above eye level to ensure clarity of vision and pinned back if in the eyes.
Footwear
Flat soled shoes that enclose the feet. No thongs or slip on sandals. Parents should ensure students wear appropriate footwear for Sport and Physical Education.
Hats
We are a SunSmart school. A wide-brimmed hat must be worn throughout the year to protect against UV radiation. Staff will model and promote the wearing of hats while on playground duty.
Make-up
No make-up shall be worn, eg. nail polish or facial make-up.
Jewellery
No jewellery with the exception of watches, any piercings plain small sleepers and studs in the ear. Any religious emblems on chains must be worn inside the shirt for reasons of safety. On the days that students are involved in sporting activities we suggest that jewellery is not worn at all for safety reasons.
Excursions
For reasons of identification and safety, all students will be required to wear school uniform when leaving the school grounds on excursions.
Student Leaders
As representatives of the student body, student leaders are expected to be a positive role model for other students. This includes wearing the correct school uniform and their badges at all times.
When a student’s clothing is not consistent with the school dress code, the following measures may be taken:
- Parents contacted via telephone or letter
- Parents provided with a copy of the School Dress Code
- Exclusion from excursions (this is specific to the day of excursions and is a measure to ensure safety of students while off-site)
School Factions
The school promotes a faction system to foster team spirit and loyalty which reinforces our school values. We have two factions Percys (blue) and Waroonga (red) which are named after old mine sites in our area.
Your child will be placed in one of these factions and all family members are placed in the same faction. Faction shirts can be worn to school at any time and are available for purchase in the Uniform Shop.
Dress Code
Leinster Community School encourages all staff, students and community members to have pride in themselves and their school.
Rationale
The Department of Education’s Dress Code for Students in Public Schools Policy states that dress codes for students in public schools are determined by the school board in consultation with the school. The policy also stipulates that the Principal must confirm that the school has a dress code.
Purpose
Our school community believes a dress code:
-
- Fosters and enhances the public image of the school;
- Creates a positive image within the school and assists in building school and team spirit;
- Ensures students are safely dressed for specific school activities; and
- Prepares students for work, as many workplaces have dress and safety codes that require the wearing of specific clothing.
- Dress Code Policy
Uniform Requirements
Leinster Community School has a uniform for students which was recently updated in 2023. The uniform consists of a black/purple polo shirt and jacket, black shorts and skorts as well as a black/white/ purple pinstripe dress.
Faction shirts (red and blue) are also available.
The uniform shop is run by Parents and Citizens (P&C) volunteers; new uniforms can be ordered from the P&C Uniform Coordinator Jodi O’Connor.
Our uniform consists of the following:
- Black school shirt with white and purple stripe
- Black school shorts/pants
- Black school hat
- Faction shirt
- Black school shirt with white and purple stripe
- Black school shorts/skorts/pants
- Black school hat
- Faction shirt
Students may wear black leggings (tights) as an alternative to shorts and track pants
Year 6 and Year 12 students may have a graduation shirt that distinguishes them from other year groups.
General Requirements
Hair
Long hair must be tied back at all times to avoid the spread of head lice. Fringes need to be above eye level to ensure clarity of vision and pinned back if in the eyes.
Footwear
Flat soled shoes that enclose the feet. No thongs or slip on sandals. Parents should ensure students wear appropriate footwear for Sport and Physical Education.
Hats
We are a SunSmart school. A wide-brimmed hat must be worn throughout the year to protect against UV radiation. Staff will model and promote the wearing of hats while on playground duty.
Make-up
No make-up shall be worn, eg. nail polish or facial make-up.
Jewellery
No jewellery with the exception of watches, any piercings plain small sleepers and studs in the ear. Any religious emblems on chains must be worn inside the shirt for reasons of safety. On the days that students are involved in sporting activities we suggest that jewellery is not worn at all for safety reasons.
Excursions
For reasons of identification and safety, all students will be required to wear school uniform when leaving the school grounds on excursions.
Student Leaders
As representatives of the student body, student leaders are expected to be a positive role model for other students. This includes wearing the correct school uniform and their badges at all times.
When a student’s clothing is not consistent with the school dress code, the following measures may be taken:
-
-
- Parents contacted via telephone or letter
- Parents provided with a copy of the School Dress Code
- Exclusion from excursions (this is specific to the day of excursions and is a measure to ensure safety of students while off-site)
-
School Factions
The school promotes a faction system to foster team spirit and loyalty which reinforces our school values. We have two factions Percys (blue) and Waroonga (red) which are named after old mine sites in our area.
Your child will be placed in one of these factions and all family members are placed in the same faction. Faction shirts can be worn to school at any time and are available for purchase in the Uniform Shop.
