Dear Families

We really appreciate the effort that parents go to support us with following our School Uniform and Dress Code Policy, however since the return to school from Learning from Home we have noticed a decline in students wearing the appropriate school uniform which has prompted us to review our Uniform Policy.  Our Uniform Policy has been in place since 2003 and it is expected that all students wear our school uniform or school colours – navy blue and orange. (Please note that black clothing items are not part of our uniform and are not acceptable). Wearing of school uniform supports students to feel a part of the Herdsmans Cove team.   It encourages respect, pride in our school and assists with student safety as students are clearly visible in the playground or on an excursion.

The Herdsmans Cove Primary School Uniform consists of the following items available from the HCPS uniform shop:

School top with HCPS logo – short sleeved polo top (alternative: plain navy blue polo top, long or short sleeved t-shirt)

School jumper or jacket with HCPS logo – long sleeved rugby top or polar fleece (alternative:  plain navy blue long sleeved polo fleece or jacket)

Navy blue pants – plain navy track pants – microfibre pants – no denim jeans

Navy blue 3/4 length school leggings

Navy blue shorts – no denim shorts

Herdsmans Cove Primary orange/blue/white checked dress

Shoes:  fully enclosed shoes or sneakers.   No boots as these pose a safety risk out in the playground and in PE.

Yr 6 Leavers Top - to be purchased separately

Alternatively navy blue uniform items such as polo tops, t-shirts, polar fleece jackets, trousers, and leggings can be purchased from Big W, K-Mart, Target or Best and Less for a minimal amount. Much cheaper than some of the brand name clothes students are wearing.

Students are not permitted to wear make-up or jewellery to school.  In relation to jewellery, the only exception is that children with piercings may wear plain studs and sleepers only.  Large piercings with spikes etc. are not permitted as they can pose a safety risk for students when playing, PE and participating in sports. 

One trend that we have been noticing is students coming to school with acrylic nails.  Acrylic nails not only pose a safety risk when out in the playground or when participating in PE or sports but are impacting on student participation in learning programs. For example students are unable to write properly or hold a pencil correctly.

We are also aware of a number of students coming to school with brightly coloured hair.  Hair colouring is only acceptable if it is of a natural colour/blonde/brown/black or shades thereof.  Bright colours are not permitted with the exception of the use of temporary colours for special events such as dress-up days.  Parents whom have already coloured their children’s hair in bright colours will be kindly asked for this not to occur again.

If students are not following our school uniform or dress code policy they will receive a follow –up letter or phone call.

Please view our video which has been posted on Facebook.

Carolyn Brown, Principal