Clothing Code

The School Uniform enhances the public’s image of our school and has a positive impact on student’s self esteem. It also enhances a student’s sense of belonging and pride in the school community. In addition, from a safety and security aspect, the school uniform is a useful means of identifying whether an individual on school grounds has a right to be there.

Being suitably groomed is part of the process by which students learn to engage with employers and the community. In this context, as from the commencement of 2007, denim is not acceptable for school uniform.

The School Council has endorsed the school policy that:

every student will wear school uniform
students arriving at school will be clean and neatly dressed.

The Applecross Senior High School uniform has been designed by students, parents and staff so that it is comfortable, affordable and attractive.

Female Uniform Garments

Garments	Style	Colour
Shirt	Upper School Girls Fitted Blouse	White - Upper School
Skirt	Pleated front style	Black
Pants	Girls Stretch Pant	Black
Shorts	Girls Cuff Short	Black

Male Uniform Garments

Garments	Style	Colour
Shirt	Upper School Boys Shirt	White - Upper School
5 Pocket Pants	5 Pocket Jean Style	Black
Cargo Pants	Cargo Pockets	Black
Cargo Shorts	Cargo Pockets	Black

Unisex Uniform Garments

Garments	Style	Colour
Jumper	Knitted School Jumper	Grey
School Jacket	Zip front panelled jacket	Black, Red, White
Polo Shirt	Lower School Polo Shirt	Red
Polo Shirt	Upper School Polo Shirt	White

Physical Education Uniform

Garments	Style	Colour
Sports Polo	Polo Shirt	White, Green
Shorts	Elastic waist with side piping	Green
Track Pants	Elastic waist with piping inset	Black, Green Inset

Footwear

Flat, fully enclosed footwear must be worn. This is a health and safety issue.

Other

It is not appropriate to wear for example:

PE uniform during other classes
excessive jewellery eg: hooped earrings
excessive makeup
rainwear or jackets except to or from school
torn or frayed clothing
beachwear eg board shorts, thongs, scuffs
ugg boots.

Any student who arrives at school out of school uniform needs to make a request for a clothing pass from the Clothing Coordinator, prior to care group. The pass is to be worn by the student and presented to all Staff members who inquire about the student’s clothing. Students who know that they will not be attired according to the school policy on a particular day are to take responsibility for providing the Clothing Coordinator with a note from their parents/guardian with an explanation. The note should be presented at the time of requesting the pass and will be processed by the Coordinator.

It should be noted by parents that non-compliance with school uniform policy will only be acceptable in an emergency situation.

Students may obtain only two unexplained Clothing Passes per term without consequences. On the third occasion students will receive After School Detention.

Applecross Senior High school students share the benefits of a reputation of high academic achievements and success in the arts, sports and community service. Please show that you are proud to be a member of this school by reflecting its good image in the way you dress.

IMPORTANT NEWS
Enrolment

Applecross SHS is currently taking enrolments for 2010. Read more about Admissions and complete the Contact Form.
Assistance Required

Support required for the Special Arts Canteen on Saturday mornings at Applecross SHS. For further information please see the flyer in Community - Special Arts Parent Committee on the website.
Year 7 Orientation Day

Students enrolled at Applecross SHS for 2010 are invited to an Orientation Day on Monday 7 December 2009, 8.30 am - 2.50 pm.