Rationale

Uniform assists students to develop a sense of pride in belonging to the college community. It enables easy identification of our students both at and away from the college. College uniform, being neat, distinctive and easy to maintain, minimises the cost of clothing for students.

Purpose

1. To assist in the development of self-discipline by specific attention to dress
2. To help reduce social and economic differences between students.
3. To assist in the provision of a safe and secure environment through immediate identification of unauthorised people in the college buildings and grounds.
4. To foster a positive image of Thornbury High School in the local community.

Guidelines

1. All students are required to wear the designated college uniform (see attached price list).
2. School uniform must be worn correctly to and from the college, at the college and for all college activities unless the Principal gives an exemption for a particular activity such as a free dress day.
3. College uniform requirements will be described in detail in the student diary.
4. College uniform should be practical and easily available.
5. Specified Thornbury High sports uniform must be worn for Physical Education and Sport.
6. Provision through such agencies as the State Schools Relief Fund will be made to assist families who have financial difficulty in providing uniform.
7. All staff members are responsible for monitoring student uniform.
8. The Student Code of Conduct as described in the College Charter will be implemented to ensure that students comply with uniform requirements.

Basis of discretion
Exemption from the policy will only be varied by the College Administration where special circumstances exist.