Dress code
The Rasmussen State School
dress code policy (PDF, 258) has been developed in consultation with parents and caregivers, school staff, students and the P&C Association.
The school community endorses, supports and expects students to be in uniform and that it isworn with pride by students at all times.
A uniform is an important part of the development of our school as we agree it presents the first (and often lasting) impression people form about our school and its students. The dress code assists our school community by:
allowing for the easy identification of our students on school premises and during regional sporting and cultural events and excursions, critical incidents, safety drills or evacuations.
promoting a sense of common purpose and belonging, consistency and unity in the daily activities of students.
reflecting the school's community expectations of student safety and is consistent with the Department of Education's
sun safety in schools procedure and sun safety policy (PDF, 821KB).
Hats
Rasmussen is an accredited SunSmart school. Students must have a slouch hat, legionnaire's hat or bucket hat for use in outdoor activities and play time. Preferred hat colour is black, green or yellow. Rasmussen bucket hats are available for sale at the tuckshop.
No hat — No outdoors play
Children who do not have a hat will be permitted to play under a roofed area, only.
Jewellery
The only jewellery permissible at school are the following items: wristwatch, sleepers, small stud in earlobes only, and medical identification if required. All jewellery must be removed during formal sporting activities, e.g. netball, swimming, football, soccer, hockey, etc. (This has been mandated by Workplace Health and Safety regulations). Students wearing jewellery other than permissible items will be required to remove it immediately or have clear accessories put in their place. This will include facial piercings like nose and lip. Supporter bands and wristbands are not permissible accessories for school.
Dress standard
It is expected that all students will have a neat and tidy appearance at all times. Undershirts (with the exception of winter months) or shorts which are visible while the uniform is being worn will be required to be removed. Hairstyles should be tidy and appropriate for primary school children. Brightly coloured hair is not appropriate for school, and is not an accepted part of the dress code. Make-up and nail polish are not permissible as part of the dress code. Inappropriate and unsafe garments include singlets, tank tops, sleeveless tops and imprinted items including logos or slogans.
Boys uniform
- Shirt — green and gold polo shirt with collar and school badge
- Shorts — black, no longer than the knees
Girls uniform
- Shirt — green and gold polo shirt with collar and school badge
- Shorts, skirt, skort — black