School Uniform Policy
RATIONALE
A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of the Uniform Code.
AIMS
Promote equality amongst all students
Further develop a sense of pride in, and identification with our school
Provide durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment
Maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community
School uniform at Mackellar is compulsory for all students.
All skirts and dresses must be worn so that they are no shorter than just on the knee. The sport jacket can only be worn with the PE uniform or with the school jumper underneath, as a part of the winter uniform.
The following items are NOT permitted:
• Makeup
• Eyelash extensions
• Nail polish and/or fake nails
• Jewellery (other than small stud or sleeper earrings, 1 plain ring or 1 discreet necklace)
• Nose rings
• Body embellishments including but not limited to: tattoos, earlobe spreaders, piercings, and dermals
• Extreme hair colours (radical and/or multicoloured)
• Extreme hair styles (unnatural styling/patterns/colours)
• Boots
All students must wear black hard leather fully covered shoes (not boots). Workplace Health and Safety regulations require students to wear school shoes in practical subjects. Students not wearing black hard leather shoes may be excluded from these classes.
If for any reason your daughter cannot come to school in full school uniform, parents/carers should send an email to the office stating the reason for being out of uniform for that day. The student should report to the Deputy Principals’ office before 8.44am to collect a uniform pass. If a student is out of uniform without parent/carer notification, a uniform infringement will be recorded, and a detention may be issued.
Particular sport uniforms are compulsory for school hockey and netball teams only and are available through the PE faculty. Sport shoes must be lace up. Canvas and/or Converse are not acceptable.
All Mackellar uniform items, with the exception of shoes, are available exclusively through the school's Uniform Shop located in A block, next to the school office. A Mackellar Girls back pack (pdf 3512 KB)(school bag) is now also available. Opening hours for the Uniform Shop are as per Opening Hours document attached below. The Uniform Shop opens extra hours (including weekends) at the beginning of the year, at the change over from summer to winter uniform, and at the end of the year. Any changes to opening times will be notified in the school newsletter.
Our Uniform Shop is also online and can accept orders and payment. See the link at top of page.
