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Uniform Guide

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The Southern Hills Christian College uniform is intended to support our sense of community and healthy pride in our

College, and to emphasise our character, organisation and commitment to maintaining a level of dignity within the

school’s dress standards. The way a student wears his/her uniform reflects his/her own self-image and is also a measure

of how they regard other people.

Simplicity and neatness is emphasised in order to underline this principle, “Your beauty should not come from outward

adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewellery or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of

your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NIV)

Responsibility to be Well Groomed

The proper wearing of College uniform (regular and sport uniform) is compulsory. Parents/Guardians should ensure that

their child’s uniform is being worn correctly, freshly laundered and in good repair when they leave home.

It is the students’ responsibility to be fully prepared for each school day, which includes the wearing of the correct

school uniform at all times during the day.

Support of the Southern Hills Christian College Uniform Policy is a condition of enrolment. Repeated uniform

breaches may involve a student being required to purchase items from the uniform shop, face suspension, or their

parent/guardian being requested to immediately collect their child from the College.

If a student is out of uniform they should bring a note from home signed by their parent/guardian. This note will

be checked and signed by a member of Student Services. The note should state clearly which item of uniform is

unavailable, the reason for this, and the date when the student will be in correct uniform again. Having a note does

not necessarily diminish or remove the student’s responsibility to be prepared for the school day and have the correct

uniform. The remaining items of the school uniform must be worn.

All uniforms must be clearly labelled (with student’s full name) and it is the student’s responsibility to care for each

piece of attire while at school. Items of uniform are to be clean, correctly sized and in good repair.

Winter uniform will be worn for Term 2 and Term 3, unless otherwise notified. The College blazer is required to be worn

both to and from school, and to all official College functions.

Students with special uniform needs can consult with the College for options.

Rationale

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General GuidelinesHairstyles• Hair is to be neat, clean (frequently washed) and tidy

• All hair must be neatly styled, extreme or excessively distinguishable multi-coloured hair is not acceptable

• Only natural hair colours can be used

• Female students with hair touching the collar or longer must wear it tied back

• Male students’ hair must be neat and not touching the eyebrows, ears, or collar

• It is not acceptable for students to have patterns shaved into their hair

• Hair must not be shorter than a number 2

• Only hair ties or bands that are plain black, white or silver with a maximum width of 2cm are permitted

• Students must be clean shaven. Sideburns must not extend below the earlobes

• Fringes must be kept out of the face and pinned back with a bobby pin if necessary

Make up PP- Year 9

• Makeup free - clear nails, clear lip moisturiser, etc. Fake nails are not permitted within the College

Years 10-12

• Natural looking make-up is allowed

• No coloured nail polish, coloured lips, eye shadow, glitter or eyeliner is permitted

• Fake nails are not permitted within the College

• Mascara must look natural

• All nails must look natural and be a length and shape that allows students to engage in the College curriculum

• For College events such as the College Ball, false nails may be allowed for an allocated period of time

Adornments• A watch may be worn

• Female students may wear one pair of plain silver or gold studs or plain small full circle sleeper earring in the

earlobe and female students Years 7-12 may wear one plain silver or gold stud or plain small full circle sleeper

earring in the helix (upper ear)

• Maximum diameter of sleeper 12mm, maximum diameter of stud 4mm (see page 5 for example pictures)

• Students may wear one plain ring

• No other jewellery is acceptable, including rubber fundraising bands unless otherwise agreed

• Body piercings other than one per earlobe and one through helix (Years 7-12 only) are not acceptable. This

includes eyebrows and lip piercings

• Students Years 10-12 may wear one transparent (invisible) nose stud piercing through the nostril (side of nose)

only

• Visible tattoos or body art are not permitted

Casual Dress Day Guidelines• Clothing is to be modest

• No skin tight clothing, including leggings and jeggings without covering

• No singlet or halter neck tops or halter neck dresses

• No offensive slogans or images on any clothing

• No bare midriffs

• No thighs showing (skirts, dresses and shorts to touch the knees)

• Closed-in footwear must be worn

• For Science, Home Economics and Technologies, students’ hair is to be tied back and jewellery removed

• For Physical Education classes, sports shoes as outlined on pages 8-9

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Years 1 to 6 (Junior School)Winter

• Southern Hills slouch hat• White shirt with College logo on pocket• V-neck jumper with College logo• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• White fold down socks or 70-100 denier black tights• Black leather lace-up school shoes, with heel

• Optional: Blazer and necktie, School dress

Summer• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• Southern Hills slouch hat• School dress (no shorter than knee length)• White fold down socks• Black leather lace-up school shoes, with heel

• Optional: Blazer and necktie

Years 7 to 9 (Middle School)Winter• Blazer• V-neck jumper with College logo• White shirt with College logo on pocket• College necktie• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel• White fold down socks or 70-100 denier black tights

Summer• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• Southern Hills slouch hat/Southern Hills cap• White fold down socks• Black leather lace-up school shoes, with heel

• Optional: Blazer and necktie

*White socks must be worn for school photos and at Awards Night

Girls Uniform

Winter Summer

Winter Summer

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Years 10 to 12 (Senior School)Winter• Blazer• V-neck jumper with College logo• White shirt with College logo on pocket• College tie• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• White socks or 70-100 denier black tights*• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel

• Optional: Grey Ladies Pants (special order)

Summer• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Grey skirt (no shorter than knee length)• Southern Hills slouch hat/Southern Hills cap • White fold down socks• Black leather lace-up school shoes, with heel

• Optional: Blazer and necktie

*White socks must be worn for school photos and at Awards Night

Appropriate Uniform Accessories

Ties

4mm 12mm

Watch Stud Sleeper

Winter Summer

Black School Necktie

Hats

Slouch Hat Cap

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Years 1 to 6 (Junior School)Winter

• Southern Hills slouch hat• V-neck jumper with College logo• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Charcoal long trousers (elastic back)• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes

• Optional: Necktie

Summer

• Southern Hills slouch hat/Southern Hills cap• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Charcoal shorts (elastic back)• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes

Years 7 to 9 (Middle School)Winter• Blazer• V-neck jumper with College logo• White shirt with College logo on pocket• College tie• Long charcoal pants• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel

• Optional: Black leather belt (ring and tongue buckle)• Optional: Charcoal Shorts

Summer• Southern Hills slouch hat/Southern Hills cap• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Charcoal shorts• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel

• Optional: Black leather belt (ring and tongue buckle)• Optional: Blazer and Necktie

Boys Uniform

Winter Summer

Winter Summer

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Years 10 to 12 (Senior School)Winter• Blazer• V-neck jumper with College logo• White shirt with College logo on pocket• College tie• Long charcoal pants• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel

• Optional: Black leather belt (ring and tongue buckle)• Optional: Charcoal Shorts

Summer• Southern Hills slouch hat• White shirt with College logo on pocket• Charcoal shorts• Black leather belt (ring and tongue buckle)• Grey school socks• Black leather lace-up shoes, with heel

• Optional: Blazer and Necktie

Appropriate Uniform Accessories

Winter Summer

Ties

Black School Necktie

Belt Watch

Hats

Slouch Hat Cap

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Boys & GirlsAcceptable shoes for boys and girls are constructed of sturdy material, provide adequate support and cover the entire upper section of the foot for protection. They should be:

• Polishable black leather

• Heeled up to 35mm

Sports shoes must be shock absorbing gym shoes (no volley OC’s, Vans, skate shoes or canvas casual shoes). Shoes must be regularly polished. Shoe laces must be tied at all times.

Please consult the College if you have any concerns about the acceptability of shoes you are intending to purchase as unacceptable shoes will need to be replaced.

Acceptable shoe examples

Acceptable sports shoe example

Shoes/Footwear

Years 1 & 2 only

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Unacceptable shoes for boys include:

• Black leather slip-on • Pointed or long angular toe • Black runners / sport• Shoes without heel• Canvas• Boot style• Shoes with coloured stitching• Vans style shoes

Unacceptable shoes for girls include:

• Thin soled slip-on • Laced ‘ballet’• Flat thin soled• Shoes without heel• Black runners / sport • Canvas• Boot style• Have coloured stitching• Vans style shoes

Unacceptable sport shoes include:

• Volleys • Van style shoes• Skate shoes• Canvas casual shoes/chucks

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Kindergarten and Pre Primary Uniform• Southern Hills slouch hat• College track suit (pants and zip jacket)• Polo shirt • College shorts• Short white fold down socks• Velcro top sneakers • Optional Rugby Jumper

Kindy and Pre Primary

Kickstart Uniform • Kickstart T-shirt

• White Socks

• Shoes - Velcro

• Bags (optional school bag)

• Tracksuit Pants / Jumper - Optional

• Black shorts

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Sports

Sports Uniform (Years 1 to 6)• Southern Hills slouch hat

• College tracksuit top

• College tracksuit pants

• Polo shirt

• College shorts

• White sport socks

• Shock absorbing gym shoes

• Optional Rugby Jumpers for K-6, House Patch on Polo

• Black sports tights or skins are permitted to be worn underneath college shorts

Sports Uniform (Years 7 to 12)• Southern Hills slouch hat/Southern Hills cap

• College tracksuit top

• College tracksuit pants

• Polo shirt

• College shorts

• White sport socks

• Shock absorbing gym shoes

• Optional House Patch on Polo Shirt

• Black sports tights or skins are permitted to be worn underneath college shorts

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Bag GuideAll bags must be labelled. It is compulsory for all students in Years 1-12 to use one of the following Southern Hills Christian College school bags:

Bags

Junior Backpack• 23L Backpack

Middle / Senior School• 40L Backpack

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Uniform Shop

The College Uniform Shop is located at Southern Hills Christian College property: 86 Admiral Road, Bedfordale 6112.

Check our website for uniform shops hours.

If you require an appointment please contact the Uniform Shop on email uniform@southernhills.wa.edu.au or by phone on (08) 9497 1751.

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(08) 9497 1751www.southernhills.wa.edu.au

86 Admiral Rd, Bedfordale WA 6112