UNIFORM
INTRODUCTION
The Blackwood High School Uniform Policy is strongly supported by the School Governing Council, parents, staff and students.
All students who enrol at Blackwood High School are expected to proudly wear the school uniform because it:
- - assists with the safety and care of students by identifying them as Blackwood High School students
- - provides appropriate, cost effective clothing suited to a wide range of teaching and learning activities
- - developes discipline in the wearing of a prescribed uniform, often required by employers
- - reduces competition in dressing
- - enhances the positive reputation of Blackwood High School in the wider community
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GIRLS UNIFORM:
Summer Options:
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Summer Dress, custom designed in Eucalypt green stripe, worn no shorter than the middle of the knee | |
| Flat heeled black shoes with fully closed top of shoe, closed back, with black laces, OR completely black sneakers with black laces. Canvas shoes do not provide adequate protection and slip on shoes that expose the top of the foot are not appropriate. | ||
| Knitted Brunswick green or Eucalypt green windcheater or Eucalypt green knitted jumper with Terra Red stripe at neck and wrist band, with school logo. | ||
| Fitted white shirt with 3/4 sleeve and school logo in white cotton. No other white shirt is acceptable. | ||
| Polo shirt in Brunswick green or Eucalypt green, with school logo | ||
| Charcoal grey school knee length shorts | ||
| Charcoal grey school pants, hemmed. | ||
| Short, or knee high plain white socks | ||
Winter Options:
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Polo shirt in Brunswick green or Eucalypt green, with school logo (no other layers of shirts should be seen beneath these) | |
| School skirt, plain grey custom designed with 2 inverted pleats front and back, worn no shorter than just below the knee. | ||
| Unpatterned black tights (no footless tights) | ||
| Knitted Brunswick green or Eucalypt green windcheater or Eucalypt green knitted jumper with Terra red stripe at neck and wrist band, with school logo | ||
| Flat heeled black shoes with fully closed top of shoe, closed back, with black laces, OR completely black sneakers with black laces. Canvas shoes do not provide adequate protection and slip on shoes that expose the top of the foot are not appropriate. | ||
| Charcoal grey school pants, hemmed etc | ||
| Fitted white shirt with 3/4 sleeve and school logo in white cotton. No other white shirt is acceptable. | ||
| Blazers in Terra red, long sleeved, wool, lined, custom designed, with school logo on pocket, may be worn to school or for ceremonial events. It is an optional item. | ||
| T-shirt in plain white are only to be worn under windcheater | ||
| Plain winter weatherproof jacket in black | ||
| Brunswick green and Terra red striped tie is an optional item to be worn with white shirt only (not polo). | ||
| Year 12 Option Custom made tops (ordered via the school). |
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BOYS UNIFORM
Summer Options:
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Uniform charcoal grey school shorts supplied by the school uniform shop |
| Uniform charcoal grey school pants supplied by the school uniform shop, hemmed shoe length (not torn or unhemmed) | |
| Polo shirt in Brunswick green or Eucalypt green with school logo | |
| Knitted Brunswick green or Eucalypt green windcheater or Eucalypt green knitted jumper with Terra red stripe at neck and wrist band, with school logo | |
| Short plain white OR black socks | |
| Flat heeled black shoes with fully closed top of shoe, closed back, with black laces, OR completely black sneakers with black laces. Slip on shoes that expose the top of the foot are not appropriate. | |
Winter Options:
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Uniform charcoal grey school pants supplied by the school uniform shop - hemmed shoe length |
| Polo shirt in Brunswick green or Eucalypt green, with school logo (no other layers of shirts should be seen beneath these) |
| T-shirt in plain white (no logo or coloured bands) short sleeved and only to be worn under polo shirts or windcheater |
| Knitted Brunswick green or Eucalypt green windcheater or Eucalypt green knitted jumper with Terra red stripe at neck and wrist band, with school logo |
| Short plain white OR black socks |
| Flat heeled black shoes with fully closed top of shoe, closed back, with black laces, OR completely black sneakers with black laces. Slip on shoes that expose the top of the foot are not appropriate. |
| Plain winter weatherproof jacket in black |
| Blazers in Terra red, long sleeved, wool lined, custom designed, with school logo on pocket, may be worn to school or for ceremonial events. It is an optional item. |
| Brunswick green and Terra red striped tie is an optional item (only to be worn with white, non knitted shirt). |
| Year 12 Option Custom made tops (ordered via the school). |
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
All students are expected to bring and wear a change of suitable clothing. Students must wear the BHS Sports/PE polo shirt or a plain red polo shirt (no logos) during PE lessons.
Students in the specialist netball program are required to have the netball bodysuit and tracksuit.
Student in the specialist football program are required to wear the football top, shorts and socks when representing the school.
SPORT UNIFORM
BHS custom designed sports shirt and black shorts. Sports Uniform is compulsory for all students representing the school in all sporting competitions. These are also highly recommended for P.E. lessons. Tracksuit: Families may choose to purchase the black and grey 2 piece tracksuit. This can be worn for PE lessons or over sports uniforms when travelling to compete for the school.
SPECIFIC ISSUES
The following are issues of concern related to school uniform. They relate to both appearance and safety.
- The following are unacceptable:
- - Multi-coloured headbands and scarves
- - undergarments which are readily visible under the school uniform
- - rolled up trousers or shorts
- - excessive jewellery and badges - one badge, one necklace, one ring, small discreet earrings sufficient. NO studded jewellery, belts or rings
- - hats and caps are not to have offensive logos or be in colours other than the school logo colours - and are not to be worn indoors Students not in full uniform, will not be permitted to go on school excursions, other than when the uniform is specifically not requested.
Students out of uniform will not be allowed to take part in any official function, participate as presenters or award recipients at assemblies and graduations or participate as a Year 8 Student Services helper.
UNIFORM SUPPLY
All uniform items, (except shoes) must be purchased from the school's uniform shop located on the Blackwood Primary School campus run by Devon. Students may purchase uniform direct from the shop when it is open on FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Monday 8.15-9.15am
Wednesday lunchtime 12.45-1.30pm
Friday 8.15-9.15am & 3.00-3.45pm
The school acknowledges that some families may need assistance in purchasing school uniform. Time payment arrangements may be made by parents/carers after negotiation with the School Counsellors. Further support may be available from the Smith Family, which is an organisation, unrelated to the school or the Department of Education and Children's Services (DECS), which provides financial support for needy families.