At Belconnen High School it is the policy of the School and the Community that all students wear the prescribed school uniform.
The uniform promotes easy recognition and student safety. Wearing the school uniform demonstrates a sense of pride for the School and our local community.
The Approved Uniform:
Shirt - White short sleeve with red piping with BHS logo embroidered on pocket
Blouse - White short sleeve with red piping with BHS logo embroidered on pocket
Skirt - Black and red check
Shorts
- Black tailored with BHS logo embroidered on left leg
- Charcoal grey tailored with BHS logo embroidered on left leg
Pants
- Black tailored with BHS logo embroidered on left leg
- Charcoal grey tailored pants with BHS logo embroidered on left leg
Jumper options
- Black/red hoodie with BHS logo on the chest
- Red Woollen with BHS logo embroidery on chest
- Black Micro-fibre with fine red piping, BHS logo embroidery on chest
Jacket - Black waterproof layered jacket with BHS logo embroidered on chest
Shoes - Black leather, fully-enclosed. See note below
Socks - Black or White
Socks - Black or White
Physical Education
All students are required to change into the appropriate PE uniform for lessons and activities. PE lessons cannot be done in the formal day uniform.
Poloshirts - Black/red with BHS logo on chest
Shorts - Plain black sports shorts
Shoes - Sports shoes
Optional
White plain T-shirt or skivvy may be worn under shirts and blouses
School bag - A black sturdy chiropractic approved backpack is recommended
Hat - A plain black or black/red bucket hat or black/red cap
Jewellery
Must be kept to a minimum and must present no risk to the owner or any other student.
Shoes
Safe footwear is an O.H. & S. requirement for many school activities. The following is an extract from a Department of Education and Training policy concerning footwear and safety in practical work.
"Thongs, open type sandals or shoes, canvas type shoes and/or gym boots, shall not be worn in practical classes where there is a possibility of injury through spillage of hot liquids, metals, or the dropping of heavy or sharp instruments, tools etc. While it is not possible to specify any one standard to meet all situations, fully enclosed shoes with a sturdy sole and firm leather uppers with a leather tongue are considered necessary".
Excursions and Events
Students must wear uniform at all times when on an excursion or representing the school (unless stipulated by organising teacher).
Students not in Uniform
On each occasion a student is not in the school uniform the school requires a written explanation from the parent/carer.
Every occasion a student is out of uniform (without explanation)
- Pastoral Care teacher logs this occurrence on the pink sheet in their Pastoral Care roll
- Student excluded using the oval during lunch time on that day. (Students are allowed no further than the fence outside the Art and PE classrooms)
- Student not permitted to attend an excursion on the day
- Attendance officer records out of uniform when students sign in late
Second occasion a student is out of uniform in one term (without explanation)
- Parents/Carers notified by Pastoral Care Teacher
- PC teacher sends 'Out of Uniform' letter home to Parents/Carers
- Student excluded using the oval during lunch time on that day. (Students are allowed no further than the fence outside the Art and PE classrooms)
- Student not permitted to attend an excursion on the day
Third occasion a student is out of uniform in one term (without explanation)
- Parents/Carers notified by Pastoral Care Teacher
- Pastoral Care teacher informs Year Coordinator
- Student excluded using the oval during lunch time on that day. (Students are allowed no further than the fence outside the Art and PE classrooms)
- Student not permitted to attend an excursion on the day
- Student placed on the Stoplist. This excludes the student from participation at positive behaviour afternoons, extracurricular excursions and from representing the school in sporting or other teams.
A Student is repeatedly out of uniform (without explanation)
Parents/Carers notified and required to attend an interview with the student to address the issue
Note: All students have a fresh start at the beginning of each term.