Policies
Uniform Policy
The Department of Education’s policy on school dress code allows schools and colleges to make the wearing of a school uniform a requirement. Wearing of the uniform brings with it many benefits such as: The promotion of the College’s public image, an enhanced college spirit, a reduction of rivalry between students, an increase in convenience, cost-saving for parents and preparation for work environments which have dress and safety codes. The Uniform is endorsed by the College Board, the P & C committee and the Student Council
We would appreciate it if we could all work together to get our students into full uniform. Please note that for all Government Schools, denim items of clothing are not permitted as part of the uniform.
DOE Guidelines
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Only items sold at Tudor School Uniforms for Wanneroo Secondary College are school uniform.
The pants, shorts and skirts of the uniform are plain blue and in many styles. These can be viewed at Tudor School Uniforms at 75 Excellence Drive, Wangara.
Shoes: For safety reasons flat enclosed shoes are to be worn. Thongs, sandals, flip flops, crocs, ugg boots and similar are unacceptable and, if worn, sanctions will be applied.
Jewellery: Conservative jewellery and watches are acceptable. For safety reasons, long and dangly earrings are not suitable for school wear. Earrings, such as hoops and studs, are acceptable, provided they fit onto a $2 coin. Any piercing which presents a danger to the wearer must be covered or removed at school.
Other Requirements
Physical Education
Sports shirts are compulsory for Years 7 to 10 and are optional for students studying Physical Education or Outdoor Education in Senior School.
Home Economics, Design & Technology and Science
For safety reasons, Department of Education policy requires that students in the Design & Technology Centre, Home Economics and Science:
- Wear closed footwear
- Ensure that long hair is restrained
- Wear protective glasses in Design & Technology and for ScienceNB: Joondalup Campus students can order these shirts through Mr Leggett at the campus.
Out of Uniform Policy
Out of Uniform
A student is out of uniform if they wear any article of dress not sold in the uniform shop. Students “Out of Uniform” cannot attend excursions or out of school activities.
STUDENTS OUT OF UNIFORM:
- Where practical they will be asked to remove the “Out of Uniform” item.
- Wanneroo Secondary College Staff will note that they are out of uniform, give a warning (once only), for minor infringements and parents contacted.
- The Student Services team will organize a change of clothing if possible.
- A student out of uniform may be sent home to change or kept in isolation.
- Repeated infringements mean that the student will lose their “Good Standing” and will not be eligible to attend “Reward Activities” in lower school, the River Cruise (Year 10) and the College Ball (Years 11 & 12) or similar non curriculum activities.
ASSISTANCE
Financial Assistance is available to low-income families to enable them to meet dress code expectations. Families holding a Health Care or Pensioner Concession card that complete the Secondary Assistance forms (available from the Administration Office or our webpage) receive $115 per child each year, specifically to assist in the purchase of school uniforms. Applications for assistance close at the end of Term 1 each year.
PURCHASING UNIFORMS
Our uniforms are supplied by Tudor Uniforms in Wangara.
Uniforms can be ordered:-
- Online at: www.tudorschooluniforms.com.au
- In person at
- Tudor Uniforms at 75 Excellence Drive Wangara
Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm.
Check the Tudor Uniforms website for additional opening times at the start of each year.