Student Services
STUDENT SERVICES UPDATE
Winter is coming!
Student Services is noticing an increase in students out of uniform.
Some of the issues include:
- Hoodies
- Black shorts or pants that are either not Navy Blue or have no school approved motifs eg brand names/phrases
Some of the approved garments include:
Shirts
- BSHS Navy Blue Junior Polo
- Any other approved shirt with school crest or name (Eg. Country Week shirt, VASP/BEST and concert band shirts)
Jumpers
- BSHS Rugby Jumper
- BSHS Fleecy Jacket
- Any other approved jumper with school crest or (Eg. Country Week shirt, VASP/BEST and concert band shirts)
- “Hoodies” specifically not permitted to be worn at school
Shorts and Skirts
- All shorts and skirts to be navy blue (no stripes, patterns, slogans or motifs).
- Clothing worn under school uniform that is visible must be school colours. Eg white, navy blue, maroon.
It is critical that all staff continue to either ask students to go to Student Services or inform Student Services so that follow up can occur.
It is important that we use non-confrontational approaches when dealing with students.
Student Services deal with uniform issues in the following way:
- During each even week the list of students who have received a uniform pass is reviewed
- Those with 3 or more infringements have a letter sent home to parents and the student is spoken to
- When a 2nd parent letter is required SS contact home and work collaboratively to resolve issues
- Ongoing issues result in other responses/consequences
It is important that staff understand that Student Services staff will continue to work with students and parents to ensure consistent wearing of uniform.
Can we all be very vigilant in reporting uniform issues as winter settles in!
Tim Fry
Head of Senior School & Student Services