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Bowen QLD 4805
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Principal Message

Uniform policy

Bowen State School is currently reviewing our whole school uniform policy. This document does not currently exist and as a school we want to align our values to reflect our pride in our current uniform. As a school and P&C we have consulted with various members of our internal school community and are looking to extend this to include our families here at Bowen State.

Next week on Monday the 14 June at 3:30pm the P&C and school principal will have draft copies on display for community feedback. The Uniform policy will be formally tabled for discussion and included in the minutes as part of the meeting. We welcome families to come to this meeting and have your opportunity to provide feedback.

I have included extracts of the facts we have considered from the Department of Education Procedures around dress code including the expectations from the Principal, P&C and Parents throughout this process. The view this complete document please follow the link provided.

https://ppr.qed.qld.gov.au/pp/student-dress-code-procedure

In accordance with section 360 of the Education (General Provisions) Act 2006 (Qld), a principal may develop a student dress code that will apply when students are attending, or representing, the school. When developing a dress code, the principal must ensure it is compliant with guidelines, as described in this procedure.

Dress codes must:

  • be developed in consultation with the school community
  • be consistent with health and safety considerations
  • comply with anti-discrimination legislation
  • consider affordability, functionality and durability of uniform items
  • provide uniform options, including shorts and pants, in all uniform categories for all students, regardless of gender.

Dress codes clearly explain and document standards of acceptable dress in relation to clothing worn by students, including headwear, footwear, and other aspects of personal presentation.

Dress codes must incorporate strategies to accommodate the individual needs and circumstances of students and strategies for managing non-complying students.

Principals

  1. Consult with stakeholders (students, staff, parents, P&C) and interest groups (e.g. cultural leaders) early in the process of developing and reviewing the dress code to ensure the needs and diversity of the school community are represented – seeking feedback about existing and proposed dress standards and strategies to promote the wearing of the school uniform using multiple channels of communication.
  2. Consult with suppliers to obtain information about uniform options that are affordable and readily available.
  3. Document all consultation undertaken.
  4. Ensure timely communication of any proposed changes to the school uniform (before the changes are implemented), to allow parents, school uniform shops, suppliers, external retailers, and any other parties with significant stocks of uniforms to prepare for the changes.
  5. Consider displaying uniform options for feedback.

P&C

  • Support and engage in consultation led by the principal, giving advice and recommendations regarding the school’s dress code.
  • Direct parents to the principal to discuss any individual issues regarding the dress code.
  • Support the school to resolve issues regarding the school’s dress code.

Parents

  • Commit to supporting the dress code as part of the enrolment agreement.
  • Support the student to adhere to the dress code.
  • Request short or long term modifications or exemptions to the dress code in writing, providing reasons for request.
  • Work with the school to resolve issues regarding student compliance with the school’s dress code.
  • Engage in consultation processes about the dress code.

We envision that once the consultation phase has been completed then we will provide copies of the newly endorsed uniform policy in the office, website and Facebook page. We will be rolling out this policy in Semester 2 2021. Thank you for your support to make Bowen State School Great!

Looking forward to sharing more great stories around the teaching and learning this term. Until next fortnight have a great couple of weeks.

Christien Payne

Principal

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