Uniform/Dress Code
In accordance with legislation concerning dress code policy in public schools under the Education Act, Urrbrae Agricultural High School Council, with support from the Principal and the school community, has adopted a Uniform Policy. The term uniform covers both the general school uniform and the sports/PE uniform. It is the expectation of the school that all students in all year levels will comply with the uniform policy.
PURPOSE
- To provide a safe school environment.
- To project an identification with the school and a positive school image.
- To develop a high standard of appearance and neatness.
- To remove one form of peer pressure by ensuring equal status amongst students.
- To develop a social and educational environment favourable to learning and acceptable forms of behaviour.
To achieve these purposes, the following apply:
- Wearing of the uniform will enable the recognition of students on school grounds and the identification of strangers.
- Choice of uniform items will take into consideration cost, availability, serviceability, safety factors and identification with the school.
- The uniform will be worn correctly at all times at school. It is expected to be clean, tidy and in a state of good repair.
Written applications for exemption on cultural, medical or religious grounds will be considered.
SUN CARE / HAT POLICY
Taking into account recommendations from the Anti-Cancer Foundation an Urrbrae Agricultural High School Hat Policy has been adopted.
Whenever outdoors, for lessons or breaks, students are encouraged to wear a broad brimmed hat, use a broad spectrum sunscreen and wear Australian standard sunglasses.
For Agriculture and Physical Education, outdoor practical classes and for playing on the oval during Terms 1 and 4, the wearing of a hat is compulsory.
Beanies/caps, if worn at school, must be removed before entering indoor learning spaces.
JEWELLERY
Discreet jewellery only, for work health and safety reasons.
No visible piercing other than earlobes.
Leadership reserve the right to discuss the wearing of jewellery and make up that is deemed inappropriate for school.
NON COMPLIANCE
Parents and students enrolling at Urrbrae Agricultural High School undertake to support the school by ensuring that all students will wear correct uniform and maintain it , and that their appearance is neat, clean and conventional at all times. Students not complying with the uniform policy will be in breach of the uniform policy expectations and the school’s student behaviour management policy will be followed.
Uniform orders can be placed online or purchased at Devon Clothing retail stores.
1. Online Uniform Orders
Please check the Devon website for appointment availability, opening times and locations.
2. Devon Clothing
84 Daws Rd, Edwardstown
Ph: 8350 7903