Uniforms
The dress code of Edenhope College is a detailed written statement of the expectations that the College Council holds with regard to student appearance. It applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are engaged in school activities out of school hours. Our code requires students to wear a school uniform, and it defines specifications for garment design and colour.
College Council has considered the values and attitudes of the school community in defining the uniform. It expects that a strong sense of ownership of the uniform will occur, as it does reflect community expectations.
One purpose of the dress code is to create a sense of collective pride in students and their identification with Edenhope College. College Council expects that all students will wear the uniform as outlined in the uniform specifications. These written requirements of the dress code take precedence over any student’s individual preference in matters of dress.
Junior School
Students may wear any of the uniform listed below or navy track pants and windcheater. They may also wear all black runners in place of school shoes. The wearing of tracksuits, as part of the usual school uniform, applies ONLY for children in year foundation to four.
| Shorts/Trousers | F-4 grey elastic waist 5-12 grey |
| Shirt | Royal blue polo shirt with or without ‘Edenhope College’ embroidered in gold, long or short sleeve |
| Socks | Plain white, grey or black ankle length socks |
| Shoes | Black, fully enclosed with defined heel – Leather or leather-like, no soft fabric (fully black – i.e. no markings – sneakers/runners permitted) |
| Jumper | Zip polar fleece with Edenhope College embroidered logo patch OR navy blue jumper with lemon and blue stripe, wool blend |
| Jacket | Navy blue softshell polyester bonded fleece lining and embroidered College logo on left hand side |
| Broad Brimmed Hat | Terms 1 and 4 compulsory (encouraged year round) |
| Dress | checked school dress |
| Shorts/Pants | F-4 navy, elastic waist 5-12 navy |
| Socks | Plain white, navy blue or black ankle length socks |
| Shirt | Royal blue polo shirt with or without ‘Edenhope College’ embroidered in gold, long or short sleeve |
| Shoes | Black, fully enclosed with defined heel – Leather or leather-like, no soft fabric (fully black – i.e. no markings – sneakers/runners permitted) |
| Jumper | Zip polar fleece with Edenhope College embroidered logo patch OR navy blue jumper with lemon and blue stripe, wool blend |
| Jacket | Navy blue softshell polyester bonded fleece lining and embroidered College logo on left hand side |
| Broad brimmed hat | Terms 1 and 4 compulsory (encouraged year round) |
| Boys | Football Guernsey supplied by College. Student supplies own football shorts and socks. |
| Girls | Students own netball uniform (Saints) |
| Athletics | Sports shorts and College royal blue polo shirt |
| House Sports | Royal blue or gold polo tops |
| Phys Ed | A suitable change of clothing and sports runners – collared and short sleeved polo shirt. |
| Singlet | Tops are not acceptable. Edenhope College is a SunSmart school |
| Years F-2 | May wear their tracksuits for P.E, but must have a change of shoes. |
Parents may be contacted if students do not bring their sports clothes to school.
Where can the College Uniform be purchased?
| Boys | F-4 shorts, trousers, polo shirts – Melindari Fashions 5-12 shorts, trousers – Melindari Fashions |
| Girls | Dresses – Melindari Fashions Pants, shorts – Melindari Fashions or F-4 shorts– Melindari Fashions |
| Jumpers | College Office |
| Trackpants and windcheaters | External Suppliers |
| Broad brimmed hats | College Office |
| College bag with logo | College Office |
| Jacket | College Office |
Out of Uniform
If a student is temporarily unable to comply with the Uniform policy, parents are to provide an explanatory note via the Home Group teacher. The student will be issued an out of uniform pass for the day / or dates as stated on note.
If families are experiencing difficulties in obtaining school uniforms, assistance and support is available by contacting the school. Second hand uniforms items are often available through the College. Please enquire at the Front Office.
If a student arrives at school out of uniform and no explanatory note is provided, the student will, in the first instance, receive a Warning. Thereafter, they will be required to visit the College office and change their incorrect clothing items for uniform items from our second hand store. At the end of the day the student will need to change again and leave uniform articles at school. The following process/consequences apply:
Consequences:
- Warning & Xuno incident
- Student sent to Office to change clothes; record Xuno incident
- Student sent to change clothes; record Xuno incident & referral to Assistant Principal
- Assistant Principal contacts parent/carer; record actions as Xuno incident.
Exemptions from the Uniform Policy
Exemptions from the Uniform Policy may be considered on the grounds of religious belief, ethnic or cultural background, disability, health conditions or economic hardship. Applications for exemption shall be addressed to the College Principal. Results of such applications are made known to a subsequent College Council meeting.
Some elective subjects require specific clothing due to safety and/or industry standards. Students are exempt from wearing school uniform when attending these classes.
Hats
Edenhope College is a SunSmart school. The College Council has endorsed the wearing of broad-brimmed hats in the playground.
This is enforced in the Primary school through “No Hat, No Play”.
Secondary school students must wear broad-brimmed hats during recess and lunchtimes and during outdoor PE, sport and excursion activities in Terms 1 and 4.
Students not wearing a broad-brimmed hat must remain in the shade:
Primary students – Under the big tree in the playground.
Secondary students – In the ‘Big Barn’.
Students are also encouraged to use 15+ (or greater) sunblock.
Casual Clothes Day
On special days where the Students’ Representative Council has an approved casual clothes day for fundraising purposes, the following rules apply:
- No thongs
- No singlet tops or crop tops
- No clothing with slogans that contain offensive language or images
- No excessively revealing clothing i.e. short shorts
