We have our own uniform shop that runs out of the P&C room which is located near the grade 1 & 2 classrooms. Currently Monday and Friday afternoons from 2:30pm - 3:00pm. The uniform shop is a volunteer position and any parent help is much appreciated.
Dress code
The Slade Point State School community strongly believes in students wearing a uniform to school every day.
We actively encourage our students to take pride in themselves and their school. One way in which this may be achieved is through adherence to the school’s dress standards. As the parent/carer and provider of your child, we seek your full support in this matter.
Our Parents and Citizens’ Association promotes 100% adherence to the approved school uniform. Our student dress code consists of an agreed standard and items of clothing, which includes a school uniform that Slade Point State School students wear when:
attending or representing their school (eg daily lessons, excursions, (sporting or cultural events),
travelling to and from school,
engaging in school activities out of school hours.
The Slade Point State School staff and Parents and Citizens’ Association fully support a student dress code policy because they believe that a student dress code provides for clothing that aims to contribute to a safe and supportive teaching and learning environment through:
ready identification of students and non-students at school,
fostering a sense of belonging,
developing mutual respect among students by minimising visible evidence of economic or social differences,
promotes an effective teaching and learning environment by eliminating the distraction of competition in dress and fashion at the school.
A full copy of the dress code is available from the office in the school prospectus.
Special notes
Jewellery (eg. necklaces, rings, bracelets, bangles, ear rings, body piercing) is not part of our school uniform. Health and safety provisions permit the wearing of one watch, a ‘flat’ ring, one set of plain or stud earrings worn in the ears (sleepers are recommended), a medical alert bracelet/necklace or items of significant religious belief with prior notification to the principal. Students will be requested to remove or tape jewellery during some sporting activities. Other jewellery may be ‘unsafe for the student or others’ as such items could become caught in play equipment or could come into contact with another student causing injury. A student wearing other jewellery will be asked to remove the item and if necessary give it to a staff member for safe-keeping for the remainder of the day. Students who repeatedly wear unapproved jewellery will have the item confiscated and only returned to their parents.
Hair must be neatly groomed (combed or brushed) away from the student’s face. To reduce the transfer of head lice, hair that is collar length or longer is to be plaited, braided or tied back with hair accessories. Long hair not tied up could be ‘unsafe for the student and likely to result in a risk to health and safety of students and others’. Hair should not be dyed un-natural colours during the school term. Inappropriate hairstyles (eg inappropriate words cut into the hair) may ‘negatively influence the normal school operations’ and are therefore not permitted.
Only clear nail polish is to be worn as other colours are ‘likely to disrupt or negatively influence the normal school operations’. Students wearing coloured nail polish will be asked to remove it by the next day.
Families who encounter financial difficulties providing their children with the approved Slade Point School uniform, should discuss this with the principal. Alternate less expensive options are possible as part of this school’s dress code.
School uniforms will be available from our school tuckshop in 2015 – see the school
newsletter for details of when P&C volunteers man the uniform shop.
Approved school uniform
Boys
Maroon shorts (polyester viscose tends to retain colour and shape – avoid ‘basketball’ type synthetic fabric. Long leg cargo shorts are also discouraged).
Two-panel polo tab shirt (blue/maroon) with embroidered school emblem
Hat - Slade Point maroon. Broad brim hats must be worn when outside play/activities are involved. Students who do not have a sun-safe hat will be excluded from outdoor activities during play breaks. No caps are permitted to be worn by students while at school because Slade Point follows the Sun-Safe guidelines of the Queensland Cancer Society.
Shoes and socks. Non-wearing of shoes could be ‘unsafe for the student or others’. Closed in shoes (eg joggers) must be worn during all school excursions including sporting events. Shoes: thongs, slip ons and sandals are not suitable. Students without safe shoes will be excluded from all outdoor play activities and be required to stay in covered games areas.
Girls
Check shift dress with sleeves, maroon collar and maroon trimmed sleeves, pocket in right side, seam optional, with school badge on left-hand side or
Two-panel polo tab shirt (blue/maroon) with embroidered school emblem or
Check blouse with sleeves, maroon collar and maroon trimmed sleeves, with school badge on left-hand side.
Maroon skirt, skorts or shorts (polyester viscose tends to retain colour and shape – avoid ‘basketball’ type synthetic fabric. Long leg cargo shorts are also discouraged.), with collared two-panel polo tab shirt or check overblouse. Overblouse to have school badge on left-hand side.
Hat –Slade Point maroon, Broad brim hats must be worn when outside play /activities are involved. Students who do not have a sun-safe hat will be excluded from activities in the sun during play breaks. No caps are permitted to be worn by students while at school because Slade Point school follows the Sun-Safe guidelines of the Queensland Cancer Society.
Shoes and socks. Non-wearing of shoes could be ‘unsafe for the student or others’. Closed in shoes (eg joggers) must be worn during all school excursions including sporting events. Shoes with high heels or platforms, thongs, slip ons and sandals are not suitable. Students without safe shoes will be excluded from all outdoor play activities and be required to stay in covered games areas.
Representative sports uniform (eg. Interschool sports)
Maroon shorts for boys. Maroon shorts, skorts or skirt for girls.
Two panel polo tab shirt (blue/maroon) with embroidered school emblem for girls and boys.
Hat –Slade Point maroon, wide brimmed for girls and boys.
Sandshoes /joggers with socks for girls and boys.
Sports uniform
(Hayman - yellow, Hook - red, Lindeman – blue) can also be worn on Physical education (PE) day and Fridays for afternoon sport.
Maroon or black shorts for boys. Maroon or black shorts, skorts or skirt for girls.
Two panel polo tab shirt (in house colours) with screen print emblem for girls and boys.
Hat –Slade Point maroon, wide brimmed for girls and boys.
Sandshoes/joggers with socks for girls and boys.
Winter uniform
Year six shirts
An order is placed at the beginning of each year for the year six shirts, and these are made to order. This is the only order available. Students enrolling after term 1 are not able to purchase a year six shirt.
Alternative dress code option
These options may be worn by students when the approved uniform is temporarily unavailable (eg. being washed) or when financial hardship prevents families from temporarily providing the approved uniform.
None of these items of clothing should not have patterns, designs, designer labels etc on them. They are meant to be an economical option for those suffering financial hardship – not an opportunity for students to wear clothing that may in fact be more expensive than the approved school uniform.
One colour (maroon, black, bottle green or royal blue recommended) shorts for boys or shorts, skorts or skirts for girls. Denim clothing, beach wear or board shorts are not acceptable.
One colour (maroon, sky blue, yellow or red) collared shirts for girls and boys.
Hat - wide brimmed. No caps.
Shoes and socks.