Rationale Sunbury Downs College has an academic uniform to: promote a sense of identity and pride as well as cohesion and good order in the school allow all students to feel a sense of equality prevent bullying and competition on the basis of clothing ensure students appearance reflects the expectations of their school community enhance the profile and identity of the school and its students within the wider community strengthen the spirit of community within the school enhance individual student safety and group security ensure all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities encourage students to develop pride in their appearance prepare students for the expectations of workplaces encourage students to present themselves appropriately for a particular role. Page 1 of 12
Uniform Standards and Further Information An official Sunbury Downs College uniform is to be worn in its entirety as per Uniform Details SDC 2015 document Each College day from the time the student leaves home for College until he/she returns home To and from venues of official sporting fixtures and other events outside the College Grounds When attending official College functions including excursions, incursions and while on tour with College groups From 2015 the Sunbury Downs College uniform includes a blazer. This uniform item will be phased over a 3 year period. In 2015 all Year 7 and newly enrolled students must wear a College blazer as part of the College Uniform. In 2016, Year 7 and 8 and in 2017 Years 7, 8 and 9. Please note: By 2018 all Years 7-12 students are required to wear the College blazer. A school approved weather proof over garment is an optional item that may be worn on top of the blazer during wet weather (this item must be purchased by the uniform supplier). Spray Jackets are not to be worn over the blazer during wet weather to and from school. In the period of 2015 to 2018 the College will also phase in a new College dress. All students (girls) must wear the new College dress by the start of the 2018 school year. The new College Dress must be worn by all Year 7 and newly enrolled students and those needing to purchase a new College dress from 2015 onwards. Please note: By 2018 all Year 7 12 students are required to wear the new College dress. Blazers may be removed on College property but must be worn for official occasions on school premises e.g. College Assemblies. Blazers must be worn by students in uniform, off College property when students are travelling to and from school and during events and activities outside the College e.g. excursions. Blazers and ties need not be worn when the temperature exceeds 30ºC or is forecasted to exceed 30 ºC in these scenarios, as determined by the Bureau of Meteorology. (This information will be provided to students in Home group). Students may be sent home from College, sporting venues and organised training sessions if they present themselves without the correct uniform. College Shirt The College uniform shirt is a business style shirt, complete with top button. Students may wear the college shirt in either shortsleeve or long-sleeve styles. Business neck shirt (College name on collar): must be worn with tie (tie must be worn with shirt buttoned to the top button) to be worn with blazer to and from school may be worn with jumper (with blazer) not to be worn with spray jacket College Tie Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with a tie. The College tie is a compulsory item when the business style shirt is worn. The tie is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. Page 2 of 12
PE Uniform The complete PE uniform (introduced in 2007) is as follows: official Sunbury Downs College navy blue shirt with stripes on cuff official Sunbury Downs College navy blue shorts with logo white sport socks runners, preferably white (non-marking sole) official (logo) tracksuit Please note: As of 2015 all students in Year 7-9 can wear the Sunbury Downs College PE uniform to and from school, on days when practical PE or Year 9 & 10 Dance are scheduled as a timetabled practical class. Students are not required to change on these days, unless they have a practical Technology subject on that same day, in which case black leather lace up footwear must be worn for those classes. Therefore if students have Technology on a scheduled PE day, they must bring the official full College uniform to change into. Students will not be allowed to participate in Technology subjects if they have not complied with this requirement. It is the student s responsibility to adhere to this guideline. No student may wear the school jumper with the PE uniform. Students are required to wear the full PE uniform for all PE practical classes. The College spray jacket will become part of the PE uniform, to be worn on top of the track suit or with PE uniform (logo polo shirt & shorts). The spray jacket may be worn with the Sunbury Downs College PE uniform travelling to and from school and during class. The Sunbury Downs PE Uniform is the only PE garment to be worn for PE and Dance Classes (Year 9 and 10 only). Students wearing non-approved clothing (without a uniform pass) will not be permitted to participate in scheduled PE or Dance classes. Sport - Interschool Sport Representing the College in Sport (separate to PE Classes) Students (Year 7-9) must wear correct College PE uniform when participating in inter-school Sport. Students (Year 7 9) may travel to and from school for Sport in the tracksuit (uniform). Year 10, 11 and 12 students who do not have PE Uniform must wear plain navy shorts/tracksuit/plain navy blue tracksuit top or College jumper and plain navy blue polo/ College Spray Jacket. The College will provide Sunbury Downs College jerseys for students to wear in inter-school teams such as soccer/football. This will be provided to the students prior to competing on the day. The interschool sport uniform will then be returned to the teacher in charge. College House Carnivals Students may wear one of the following when in attendance at the College Swimming and Athletics Carnival: House Colours which may include House T-Shirt and House Hat (Denim/Jeans are not allowed) PE Uniform Full College Uniform Page 3 of 12
Regular College Uniform As of 2015 Please note the following changes to the Uniform Details SDC 2015 document: All female students can wear white fold down anklet socks with the summer dress only All female students can wear the new College dress. The current uniform dress is in a transition phase and can be worn in the period of 2015-2018 The winter tartan skirt can only be worn with the black tights (Denier 40+) General Guidelines for the wearing of the College Uniform Uniforms should be worn in appropriate sizes e.g. not over size Students are expected to be neat in appearance at all times Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with a tie. The College tie is to be adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn Tie bars are to be the official Sunbury Downs Tie bar (this is an optional item) Buttons are to be done up on shirts and girls dresses Uniforms should be clean and in good repair as students are expected to maintain high standards of personal hygiene College trousers are to be worn with an appropriate hem. If this is torn, a new pair will need to be purchased, or appropriate repairs made Any specialist clothing required by a teacher such as safety boots and goggles for technology, and aprons should be worn by students for the duration of that class only and removed at the end of that class. Ties to be removed by students during practical Technology classes for safety. No garments from the regular College uniform list may be worn with the PE uniform except for the spray jacket which may be worn as an alternative to the College track suit top (refer to PE Uniform for guidelines). Other non-college uniform track suits are prohibited. Make- up and other changes to personal appearance Hair is to be worn in a neat and tidy manner at all times Extremes of hair style are not permitted. This relates to cut, colouring and length. (No excessive use of product that leads to matted hair and no extreme styles such as Mohawks, Dreadlocks, Rat tails, patterned cuts/colours, asymmetric, unnatural colours, disparate lengths or no. 1 buzz cuts). If hair must be coloured it is to be done in a natural hue. Hair may be coloured in non-natural colours for House Athletics Sports (only) or College Productions only with temporary colour (24 hours). Hair must be tied up clearly off the collar, face and ears (for practical classes e.g. Technology) Make-up, hair colouring and nail polish, if worn at all, should be unobtrusive and appropriate to the school environment e.g. transparent, clear, non-coloured nail polish is acceptable, black or brilliantly coloured nail polish is unacceptable Students enrolled at Sunbury Downs College must not display tattoos on any part of their body whilst wearing the full College Uniform or PE uniform. Page 4 of 12
Shoes Regulation school shoes must be worn when travelling to and from the College at all times. All students must wear traditional black leather lace-up shoes (heel: maximum 3cm height) The exception to this rule is when wearing the PE Uniform or during practical Technology classes where specialty footwear is required and is provided for by the College. College Bag The Sunbury Downs College bag is compulsory for all students. It is considered a component of the official Sunbury Downs College Uniform Accessories Acceptable accessories for both boys and girls are: one wrist watch one signet or claddagh ring only one plain silver or gold bracelet of a traditional style only up to two traditional ear studs or sleeper style earrings per ear. These must be plain gold or silver (no colours). Maximum diameter of sleeper is 10mm. Maximum diameter of stud is 3mm. Earrings must be worn in the earlobe only studs, rings or bolts (or any similar jewellery) are not to be worn in any other visible part of the body, including nose, eyebrows, tongue or lip tie bars are to be the official Sunbury Downs College Tie Bar jewellery is to be removed for PE classes and when it is a safety issue in Technology classes hair ties, hair bands etc. must be navy blue Yr 7-10, black Yr 11-12 College approved hats can be worn outside of school buildings. Non-approved hats are not permitted at the College and will be confiscated all articles of College uniform are to be clearly marked with the owner's full name. The use of name tags sewn on to clothing is highly recommended. The labelling must be on the inside of clothing in a discreet position so not to lower the quality of the uniform. The College will endeavour to return marked articles, which are found, to their owners; it will disclaim any responsibility for unmarked articles Grounds for the granting of an exemption from compliance The College Council will consider applications for exemption on the grounds that an aspect of the dress code: offends a religious belief held by the student and/or parents prevents the student from complying with a requirement of his or her ethnic or cultural background prevents students with disabilities from being able to attend school or participate in school activities on the same terms as other students. must be modified because a student has a particular physical or health condition. Please contact the College for further details of the exemption policy and procedures. Submissions of exemption are a matter of College Council for consideration. Submissions of exemptions must be submitted and discussed with the Assistant Principal and tabled prior to the March College Council meeting. Page 5 of 12
Out of Uniform & Consequences for Non- Compliance Students do not have right of entry to class if not in correct College uniform. If a student is out of uniform, he / she must have a parent note of consent. Students who are out of uniform must report to Roll Rack before going to class at 9:00am. Students out of uniform who present with the parent note before class will receive an Out of Uniform Pass. Students out of uniform without a parent note will receive a Coordinator s Detention. Students who are out of uniform with a parent note and have attended class, but have NOT attended Roll Rack at the start of the day to receive an Out of Uniform Pass, will receive a Principal s Detention. Non-compliance with the Uniform for a total of three times may result in suspension. Parents and families having financial difficulty with uniform compliance are advised to seek assistance from the Mini School Engagement, Wellbeing and Transition/Pathways Leaders. Confiscation All non-approved items will be confiscated i.e.: strike 1 = 24 hours, strike 2 = 1 week from date of confiscation, strike 3 = 1 Term from date of confiscation. No warnings are given. The College does not take responsibility for items that have been confiscated. It is the student s responsibility to comply with the Uniform. Page 6 of 12
Uniform Details 2015 Year 7 only 2016 Year 7 and 8 only 2017 Year 7, 8 and 9 only 2018 Year 7-12 Compulsory List # Garment Description Guidelines for Wearing 1 Traditional black leather lace up school shoes. 3cm heel maximum. Must be polished. 2 SDC Girls summer dress new with white collar2015-2018 (Phase in period) SDC new summer dress-white collar Recommended styles to be attached. No shorter than 5cm above the top of the knee when standing. To be worn with ankle length plain white socks (see 5). 3 SDC Girls skirt wool blend Sunbury Downs tartan. No shorter than 5cm above the top of the knee when standing. To be worn with opaque plain black tights - non-ribbed (Denier40+) (see item 7). 4 SDC Girls trousers long charcoal grey (with college ID-name). May be worn with blazer. To be worn with short white socks (see 6). 5 Girls plain white ankle length long socks, folded at top. Must be worn with summer dress only. Cannot be worn with Winter Skirt. 6 Girls plain white folded ankle socks (cover the ankle). Traditional folded ankle length plain white socks must be worn trousers. 7 Girls plain black tights - non-ribbed, opaque, thick, cotton elastene (Denier40+) 8 SDC Boys trousers long charcoal grey (with college ID-name). With belt hooks for boys. 9 SDC Boys shorts grey without cuff (with college ID-name). 10 Boys plain white short socks to be worn with shorts. No logos or markings. 11 Boys plain white short socks to be worn with long trousers. No logos or markings. 12 SDC Boy s business shirt white (with College ID-name on collar) long sleeve. Polycotton Midford with placard. 13 SDC Boy s business shirt white, (with College ID-name on collar) short sleeve. Polycotton. Midford no placard. 14 SDC Girls business shirt (with College ID name on collar) long sleeve, molyrayon, opaque white. 15 SDC Girls business shirt (with College ID name on collar) short sleeve, molyrayon, opaque white. Must be worn with Winter skirt. Cannot be worn with Summer dress. To be worn with black, grey or white socks by boys (see 11). May be worn with blazer. To be worn with short white socks (see 9). Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. To be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. Must be tucked in when worn with blazer. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with the tie. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. To be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with the tie. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. To be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. Must be tucked in when worn with blazer. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with the tie. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. To be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Shirts are to be fully buttoned when worn with the tie. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. 16 SDC College tie To be worn appropriately with long or short sleeve shirt. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. Page 7 of 12
17 Plain white crew neck T-shirt (to be worn as undershirt only). Must be absolutely plain, traditional style, and must not show below the sleeve, or below hemline. To be worn as undershirt only. 18 SDC Jumper royal blue v-neck, superwash wool (with College ID and logo) 19 SDC Jumper royal blue v-neck. Poly cotton (available for students allergic to wool). Place an order with suppliers. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform for PE Classes. May be worn with PE Uniform for Sport. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform for PE Classes. May be worn with PE Uniform for Sport. 20 SDC VCE jumper Black v-neck superwash wool, College logo. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform. 22 SDC VCE Jumper Black v-neck. Poly cotton (available for students allergic to wool), College logo. 23 SDC Blazer (with College ID-logo and trim). Compulsory 2015 onwards-phase in period-see above. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform. Blazer is expected to be worn with tie when wearing the short or long sleeve shirt and College dress. 24 SDC Sunbury Downs College Bag. Official SDC bag or plain navy blue backpack without markings / logos. Uniform Details 2015 Year 7 only 2016 Year 7 and 8 only 2017 Year 7, 8 and 9 only 2018 Year 7-12 Optional Details Garment Description Guidelines for Wearing 25 SDC Blazer Protector Raincoat (with College ID logo) To be worn over the blazer during wet weather coming to and from the College. 26 SDC College tie bar To be worn appropriately with long or short sleeve shirt. The College tie is adjusted to cover the top button and is to be arranged in the conventional manner in which ties are worn. 27 SDC Scarf dark navy blue for Yr 7 12, or plain black for Yr 11-12 or College Scarf (Year 7 12) 28 Gloves dark navy blue for 7 12, or plain black for Yr 11 12. Nil. 29 SDC Navy blue peaked cap with College ID centred. School name on the back. Nil. Strongly recommended for sun protection and may also be worn with PE uniform. To be worn centralised, peak facing forward. 30 SDC Navy blue broad brim hat with College logo and ID. Strongly recommended for sun protection and may also be worn with PE uniform. 31 Black Belt (optional). If belt is worn it must be plain black with plain silver or gold buckle. To be worn with boys trousers or shorts. Please note: SDC in the left hand column indicates garments that were designed specifically for the College and they all feature the College logo or College logo or College name except for the girls summer dress and girls winter skirt. Physical Education Uniforms (items 1 20 & 23 26 may not be worn with items 29 34 or vice versa) Exceptions see items 16/17 Page 8 of 12
32 SDC Spray jacket-navy blue & red with white & black stripes, shower proof; two third length, drawstring on waist: elastic on sleeves 33 SDC PE polo-shirt, Navy with SDC logo for boys and girls Stripes on sleeve cuffs and collar (new style). 34 SDC PE Shorts, Navy Blue for boys and girls, white writing on pocket. May be worn with PE uniform Not to be worn with College uniform Not to be worn over the Blazer Compulsory in Years 7 to 12 for PE Classes *. Compulsory in Years 7 to 12 for PE Classes *. 35 SDC Girls netball skirt, pleated with logo. Navy blue with College logo. Must be worn with Navy blue sports briefs. 36 SDC Approved navy blue track suit, with College logo and ID. Must be worn travelling to and from home with new PE uniform. 37 Gym shoes Must have non-marking soles. There is no specified gym shoe style. 38 Socks plain white socks Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. Please note: SDC in the left hand column indicates garments that were designed specifically for the College and they all feature the College logo or College logo or College name except for the girls summer dress and girls winter skirt. Uniform Details 2015 Year 8-12 2016 Year 9-12 2017 Year 10-12 2018 onwards -This uniform table listing does not apply Compulsory List This uniform table listing is from the 2007 Sunbury Downs College Uniform. In the three year transition phase in period to the 2015 Uniform, students may refer to this as a guideline to wearing the uniform. It is highly recommended that students as much as possible transition their uniform to meet the new Uniform which becomes compulsory in 2018. Below are details with respect to items that are affected during the transition period. # Garment Description Guidelines for Wearing 1 Traditional black leather lace up school shoes. 3cm heel maximum. Must be polished. Recommended styles to be attached. 2 SDC Girls summer dress - No shorter than 5cm above the top of the knee when standing. To be worn with girl s plain white knee length long socks, folded at top OR girl s plain white ankle length socks, folded at top. knee length plain white socks 3 SDC Girls skirt wool blend Sunbury Downs tartan. No shorter than 5cm above the top of the knee when standing. To be worn with opaque plain black tights - non-ribbed (Denier40+)(see item 7). or knee length plain white socks (see 6) 4 SDC Girls trousers long charcoal grey (with college ID-name). May be worn with blazer. To be worn with short white socks (see 5). 5 Girls plain white ankle length socks, folded at top. Must be worn with summer dress and trousers. Cannot be worn with Winter Skirt 6 Girls plain white knee length long socks, folded at top. May be worn knee length with winter skirt. Page 9 of 12
7 Girls plain black tights - non-ribbed, opaque, thick, cotton elastene (Denier40+) 8 SDC Boys trousers long charcoal grey (with College ID-name). With belt hooks for boys. May be worn with summer dress. 9 SDC Boys shorts grey without cuff (with College ID-name). May be worn with blazer. 10 Boys plain white short socks to be worn with shorts. No logos or markings. 11 Boys plain black, grey or white short socks to be worn with long trousers. No logos or markings. 12 SDC Unisex shirt, white Bermuda style short sleeve shirt (with college ID-name on collar). Open neck shirt for boys and girls. Straight A no placard. Must be worn with Winter skirt. Cannot be worn with Summer dress. To be worn with black, grey or white socks by boys (see 11). To be worn with short white socks (see 10). Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. May be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. Must be tucked in when worn with blazer. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Top button done up. 13 SDC Business shirt white (with college ID-name on collar) long sleeve business shirt. For boys and girls. Midford with placard. 14 SDC Girls shirt white, fitted style with darts, short sleeve (with college ID-name on collar). Open neck shirt for girls. Midford no placard. 15 Plain white crew neck T-shirt (to be worn as undershirt only). 16 SDC Jumper royal blue v-neck, superwash wool (with college ID and logo) 17 SDC Jumper royal blue v-neck. Poly cotton (available for students allergic to wool). Place an order with suppliers. May be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. Must be tucked in when worn with blazer. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Second top button done up when not worn with the College tie. May be worn with College tie and blazer. Shirt must not be visible below hem of jumper. When worn without an over-garment may be worn over waist line of trousers, shorts or skirt. Top button done up. Must be absolutely plain, traditional style, and must not show below the sleeve, or below hemline. To be worn as undershirt only. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform for PE Classes. May be worn with PE Uniform for Sport. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform for PE Classes. May be worn with PE Uniform for Sport. 18 SDC VCE jumper Black v-neck superwash wool, College logo. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform. 19 SDC VCE Jumper Black v-neck. Poly cotton (available for students allergic to wool), College logo. To be worn over shirt not instead of. May or may not be worn with blazer. May not be worn with PE Uniform. 20 SDC Sunbury Downs College Bag. Official SDC bag or plain navy blue backpack without markings / logos. Page 10 of 12
Uniform Details 2015 Year 8-12 2016 Year 9-12 2017 Year 10-12 2018 onwards -This uniform table listing does not apply Optional Items Garment Description 21 SDC Spray jacket-navy blue & red with white & black stripes, shower proof; two third length, drawstring on waist: elastic on sleeves. May be worn by students who do not have the PE tracksuit, to be worn with PE Uniform, instead of tracksuit during PE classes. Guidelines for Wearing May be worn with regular uniform or with PE uniform (not with PE Uniform to and from school from start of 2008, not with PE Uniform during school when not in PE Classes from start of 2008). Must not be worn over the Blazer 22 SDC Blazer (with college ID-logo and trim). Optional. Blazer must be worn with tie and long sleeve shirt. 23 SDC College tie. Optional. To be worn appropriately with long or short sleeve shirt. 24 SDC Scarf dark navy blue for Yr 7 12, or plain black for Yr 11-12 or College Scarf (Year 7 12) 25 Gloves dark navy blue for 7 12, or plain black for Yr 11 12. Nil. 26 SDC Navy blue peaked cap with College ID centred. School name on the back. Nil. Strongly recommended for sun protection and may also be worn with PE uniform. To be worn centralised, peak facing forward. 27 SDC Navy blue broad brim hat with College logo and ID. Strongly recommended for sun protection and may also be worn with PE uniform. 28 Black Belt (optional). If belt is worn it must be plain black with plain silver or gold buckle. To be worn with boys trousers or shorts. Please note: SDC in the left hand column indicates garments that were designed specifically for the College and they all feature the College logo or College logo or College name except for the girls summer dress and girls winter skirt. Page 11 of 12
College Blazers The College has purchased a range of College blazers for student use when representing the College e.g. student forums, debating etc. A $10.00 deposit will be required for use of the blazer (refunded to the student on return of blazer). Any damages or loss of garment will incur a repair or replacement fee. College Captains will be provided with a blazer (on hire for the year). The hire cost of the blazer is $30.00. Physical Education Uniforms (items 1 19 & 21 25 may not be worn with items 29 34 or vice versa) exceptions see items 16/17) 29 SDC PE polo-shirt, Navy with SDC logo for boys and girls Stripes on sleeve cuffs and collar (new style). 30 SDC PE Shorts, Navy Blue for boys and girls, white writing on pocket. Compulsory in Years 7 to 12 for PE Classes *. Compulsory in Years 7 to 12 for PE Classes *. 31 SDC Girls netball skirt, pleated with logo. Navy blue with college logo. Must be worn with Navy blue sports briefs. 32 SDC Approved navy blue track suit, with College logo and ID. Must be worn if travelling home in new PE uniform. 33 Gym shoes Must have non-marking soles. There is no specified gym shoe style. 34 Socks plain white socks Must cover the ankle and show at least 15cm above shoe line. Quality Controlled Document No. & Title V 1.0 Uniform Version 1.0 Author MO Owner MO Sunbury Downs College Approval Date 2011 Last Review 2011 Next Review 2017 Confidence to Achieve VRQA Minimum Standard Student Welfare Page 12 of 12