CORPUS CHRISTI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

2020 Uniform Policy & Clarification

Corpus Christi Uniform Policy

When accepting enrolment at Corpus Christi, students and their parents/carers agree to support the School Uniform Policy. Parents are expected to support the school in monitoring and maintaining the correct wearing of the Corpus Christi uniform and to insist on the maintenance of high standards of personal grooming and presentation. Commitment to this parental support was made at the time of enrolment.

The wearing of the correct school uniform creates a greater sense of belonging and equality among the student population. The uniform guidelines ensure comfort and safety and support students to present themselves in a positive professional manner for their learning.

All students must wear their correct uniform to, from and at school daily. Uniforms are to be labelled, cleaned, pressed, properly repaired and worn correctly at all times. Students who are out of uniform must have a signed permission note in their Student Handbook from their parents/carers. Permission notes are to be shown to and signed by their Learning Circle Learning Advisor during LC. This is a temporary measure only with the view that the uniform is amended within an agreed time frame as determined by a House Leader or Assistant Principal.

The school uniform and it’s presentation has been developed in consultation with the whole school community; Students, Parents, Learning Advisors, Support Staff and the Leadership Team.

The Leadership Team are the final arbitrators on any decisions regarding appropriateness of any aspect of uniform.

At Corpus Christi, we believe wearing a uniform:

assists our young people in understanding that a responsible life involves doing what you ought, NOT what you want

builds a school-wide sense of community, identity and responsibility to the community

assists in preventing behaviours, such as harassment and bullying where everyone, despite their background is an equal develops self discipline and builds character sets clearly defined boundaries for adolescent behaviour which are essential in

developing a sense of right and wrong, as well as balance and perspective in life.

promotes a positive image of the school in the wider community

Girls’ Uniform Girls’ CCCHS skirt Senior and Junior embroidered CCCHS blouse Navy stockings/tights are optional in Term Two and Term Three Navy Pants or Skort can be worn all year as an alternative to the skirt

Clarification: Skirts are designed to be worn ‘to’ the top of the knee when standing. They should not be “taken in” so that they are ‘figure hugging’. Students who roll their skirt up will be requested to unroll it to the appropriate length. Students who have an inappropriate skirt length will be requested to have it amended by making adjustments to the hem.

Boys’ Uniform Senior boys must wear a senior tie with a white short or long sleeved embroidered CCCHS shirt. This shirt must be tucked in Junior Boys white embroidered CCCHS shirt. This is designed to be worn out

When wearing the long sleeved CCCHS shirt a tie must be worn and shirt tucked in

Navy blue long trousers or shorts with a black belt. The belt buckle must be small and invite no comment

Girls’ & Boys’ General Requirements Red jumper with embroidered CCCHS crest Sports jackets should NOT be worn with normal school uniform—Sports uniform only The school jumper can be worn with the sports uniform No coloured undergarments eg T Shirts, hoodies or singlets, should be worn

underneath school shirts Blazers are compulsory in Terms Two and Three Additionally, students are required to wear full school uniform including blazer

and stockings on any official occasions in Term Two and Three at which students are leading and/or representing the school community, either at

school events such as Graduations, Celebration of Learning , Showcases School Masses, or off campus at events such as excursions

During Senior examination periods and Learning Conferences (7-12) students are to be in full school uniform

Navy blue school socks (with red and olive stripes) can be worn on sports day CCCHS scarf is available. Alternative plain navy scarf may be worn

Sport/PE Uniform Red and navy blue CCCHS shorts - not to be rolled up Red and navy blue embroidered CCCHS sport shirt No coloured undergarments eg T shirts, singlets, should be worn underneath

school shirts Students wear full sport uniform at sporting events Sports socks should be white or normal navy school socks that cover the ankle

(BLACK is not permitted) CCCHS hat CCCHS tracksuit Girls—Appropriate Racing Style swim wear Boys—Appropriate board shorts Students must wear CCCHS hat for sun protection in Sport/PE sessions

Sport/PE Shoes Shoes for both boys and girls may be coloured but not fluorescent and recognised as a running shoe Basketball, surf, skate, canvas, slip on or similar shoes are not permitted Sport shoes must be appropriate for sport, PE and practical sessions Sport shoes should give adequate support to the ankle and arch of the foot When purchasing sports shoes, please bare in mind the WHS requirements

surrounding footwear, which states: ‘Substantial footwear appropriate to a practical activity should be worn

Footwear such as canvas, woven, or fabric shoes must not be worn

School Shoes

Due to Workplace Health and Safety, students are required to wear the appropriate footwear. Good soles provide a sound grip on the floor preventing accidents from occurring. Footwear can also protect feet from mechanical or chemical damage. It is mandatory that students carrying out practical activities using chemicals or equipment in schools wear enclosed leather footwear.

Students should wear ‘hard’ black, leather, lace up shoes and are to be ‘traditional school shoe style’

Shoes must be able to be polished Rubber flexible soles are not to be worn Buckle shoes, velcro fastening or boots are not permitted Shoe heels are to be no higher than 3cm and not platform shoes Leather surf or skate shoes or similar are not permitted

NB: For the 2020 school year, please do not purchase inappropriate footwear. Students who arrive in 2020 with the incorrect footwear will be spoken to and the School’s Behaviour Management Policy will be followed.

Grooming

Jewellery

The following items may be worn:

Watch Earring—One simple gold or silver sleeper or stud per ear to a maximum of

4mm diameter worn in the lower lobe only (No Bling Jewellery is allowed) (No hoop earrings)

Piercings other than in the ear lobe are not permitted. Students will be instructed to remove them. No other visible body piercing is permitted 1 simple, flat ring may be worn A fine chain may be worn Medical bracelets are allowed

Clarification: Students will be required to remove all jewellery during practical activities

Make Up

A light coverage of foundation is permitted. Students who wear unacceptable makeup to school will be provided with materials to remove it

Eye makeup is not to be worn Fake eyelashes are not permitted Excessive tan is not permitted

Tattoos

No visible tattoos

Nail Polish

Coloured Nail Polish is not permitted at any time - Students will be expected to remove it immediately

Acrylic, Shellac, SNS or any other coloured artificial nails are not permitted and students will not be permitted to attend practical sessions

Grooming

Hair

Hair below the collar, must be tied back Hair should be off the face with the student’s eyes clearly visible Fringes should not extend below the eyebrow Hair needs to be in such a condition that it does not invite comment to correct

it Hair must be neither grown/cut/groomed in an extreme or exaggerated fashion Hairstyles are to be compatible with the uniform policy. Extreme or radical

hair styles (including ‘tracks’, ‘rats tails’, ‘mullets’, extreme hair parting, corn rows, undercuts or extensions) are not acceptable

Boys are to be clean-shaven and will be required to shave within a 24 hour period Hair accessories: Red/blue/white ribbon and hair accessories designed to

match the CCCHS school uniform are acceptable Students who choose to colour their hair must use a natural hair colour Hair tints or foils must be subtle and may only be of a subtly different tone, not

a different colour to the overall hair colour

CCCHS School Bag The Corpus Christi backpack is purchased from the school uniform shop The backpack is compulsory and should be identified with a small tag attached,

not with writing on the bag itself. School bags that are not in an appropriate condition will need to be replaced by purchasing a new one

Casual Clothes and School Events CCCHS at times conducts ‘Casual Clothes’ days to raise funds for various charities. All students should be attired in a manner, which reflects the Catholic ethos of the school. On these days students are able to wear appropriate clothing which includes:

Closed in shoes (suitable for school activities) Shirts with sleeves (NO singlet tops or similar) NO midriff tops Shorts, skirts and dresses should be of a modest length suitable for school activities Clothing should not have inappropriate wording, symbols or images

Non Compliance of the School Uniform and Grooming will be considered as defiance.

Uniform Shop News—Online Appointments & Ordering When your child is enrolled as a student at Corpus Christi you will be able to access Online Appointment & Ordering through Rainier, our uniform supplier.