SCHOOL UNIFORM AND APPEARANCE POLICY Feb 2017 1. GENERAL: APPEARANCE OF PUPILS We urge parents to assist us to uphold the good name of our school by enforcing our dress code both at school and in public places. It is the duty of teachers to correct pupils who are incorrectly attired and it becomes very embarrassing for all concerned when a child has to be corrected in public. To avoid this please ensure that your child is dressed in the full, correct school or sports uniform, including footwear, at all times. It must also be clean and neatly worn. HAIRSTYLES: BOYS Hair must be kept neat, tidy, clean and brushed at all times. The principle behind these guidelines is that hairstyles should be appropriate and compliment the formal attire of school uniforms as judged by the management of the school and should not draw attention to oneself: Hair colour must be the original, natural colour. No contrasting highlights, peroxide, dyes or colour rinses are permitted. When fringes are combed forward, the fringe must be above the eyebrows (at least 1cm above) and if the fringe is combed over it may not touch the ears. Hairstyles should be neat and tapered and may not touch the collar or ears. Boys may wear corn rows. Afro hairstyles may not exceed 3cm in length. Natural braiding is acceptable. The following is not acceptable: Shaved patterns or steps. Beads may not be added to the end of braids/corn rows. Undercuts accentuating the contrast between thick and thin hair. Hairstyles with tails or Mullets at the back or on the crown of the head. Heads shaved shorter than a number 2. Uncombed hair Gel may only be used in styling the hair, no wet looks or spikes are permitted. Boys must be clean shaven daily. HAIRSTYLES: GIRLS Hair must be kept neat, tidy, clean and brushed at all times. The principle behind these guidelines is that hairstyles should be appropriate and compliment the formal attire of school uniforms as judged by the management of the school and should not draw attention to oneself: Hair colour must be the original, natural colour. No contrasting highlights, peroxide, dyes, colour rinses or coloured braids are permitted. When fringes are combed forward, the fringe must be above the eyebrows (at least 1cm above). All long hair touching the collar of their blouse must be tied back. Loose strands of hair and long fringes must be clipped back or held back by an Alice band. If a side pony is worn the girls must ensure that hair is clipped back properly. No more than 2 pony tails. Any hair accessory must comply with HPS colours eg: white, black,green, brown or tartan.
All girls have to attend swimming lessons during PE and for this it is compulsory that all wear swimming caps. Girls need to take cognisance of this when choosing an up style or having braided hairstyles. No beads or coloured decorations are permitted at the end of the braids. Afro hairstyles may not exceed 3cm in length. Natural braiding of the hair is permitted. Girls may wear corn rows. MAKE UP No make-up may be worn. This includes eyeliner, base and mascara. No eyelash extensions. No permanent make up. Only clear lip ice is permitted. No coloured or frosted lip ice/lip gloss is permitted. Nails must be trimmed to a reasonable length and cleaned. No coloured nail varnish, French manicures or nail art is to be worn. This applies to fingers and toes. Only learners that have applied, submitted relevant supporting documents and received the necessary permission from the School Governing Body, may deviate from these regulations for religious and cultural reasons only. JEWELLERY Girls may only wear silver or gold stud earrings to school. GENERAL SCHOOL UNIFORM Track suit pants may not be worn without track suit tops. Sandals may not be worn with track suit pants. Track suit tops must be zipped up at all times. Sleeves of track suit tops and jerseys may not be pushed up. Jerseys and track suit tops may not be tied around waists or shoulders. Black skins should not be visible under the Green Quantec Sports Shorts. Underwear and/or vests should not be visible under the School Shirts (neck and / or sleeves). is only worn on the day that your child does PE. On the days that they do extra-mural activities they are to come to school dressed in full school uniform (unless it is also a PE day) and bring their extra-mural requirements with them, e.g. costumes/towel/cap/relevant sports shoes and socks/ PE uniform / Sports kits. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: All Pupils must come to school dressed as detailed below, on timetabled PE days, to save changing time. On the days the JP children do PE they may come to school dressed in their PE kit but MUST wear SCHOOL SOCKS AND SHOES NOT sports socks and sports shoes. Terms 1 and 4: Costumes, towels and swimming caps must be brought to school on PE days. Terms 2 and 3: Track suits may be worn over PE kit. Pupils may wear green or black rash vests for swimming. FOOTWEAR Grade 1 7: All children should have brown regulation school shoes. Girls: green with white trim ankle socks Boys: long khaki school socks with green and burgundy stripes Brown regulation sandals are an optional extra and may be worn during the summer months Socks may not be worn with sandals. Takkies must be clean and presentable and always worn with socks. School shoes must be worn if takkies non-compliant. Secret socks are not permitted with takkies.
Grade R: Children may wear either brown, regulation sandals OR takkies (velcro preferred) Boys and girls must wear Grade R green with white trim socks if wearing takkies WINTER UNIFORM Sandals are not allowed to be worn in winter. Closed Brown School shoes must be worn by Grade 1 7 children. Takkies worn by children in Grade R. Girls may wear ribbed green tights. SUN HATS: COMPULSORY (ALL) The wearing of regulation sun-hats is compulsory. Times when this protective headgear must be worn include Physical Education lessons, tea/lunch breaks and after-school sport. Green hats/peaks and white cricket hats are available from the Uniform Shop. Children not complying may be excluded from playing at breaks and participating in sports. We urge parents to apply sun protection cream before school daily to neck, arms, legs and face. Application later in the day will be the responsibility of the pupils. Please help your children to become aware of the dangers of the sun s rays and teach them to be sun-wise, and to take all necessary precautions before going outdoors. It is extremely difficult for the school to enforce the hat rule without support from the home ~ please assist. Senior Primary: regulation school CAP or HAT compulsory every day of the year Junior Primary: Two regulation floppy hats required (no caps), one to remain at school for breaks and the second to be carried back and forth for sport SPORTS KIT: EXTRA MURALS / MATCHES The wearing of regulation sports kit is compulsory for all after school sport. Children will not be permitted to borrow kit from each other. Pupils who do not have the full regulation kit will not be allowed to participate. Swimming kit includes a towel and swimming cap. Pupils representing the school against other schools are expected to be good ambassadors for HPS in their general conduct, sportsmanship and the wearing of regulation uniform. COMPULSORY SCHOOL SATCHELS / SPORTS BAGS: Pupils are only allowed to use the Hillcrest Primary school bags / sports bag (available from the uniform shop), or unbranded plain green or black bags. No other bags are permitted. The uniform shop sells a selection of regulation school bags: Large satchels, Small satchels, Small wheelie bags, Large wheelie bags, and a Green sports bag. LABELLING PERSONAL ITEMS Please ensure that ALL your child s/ren s personal belongings are clearly labelled in indelible ink, i.e. all clothing, school bags, lunch boxes, juice bottles, stationery, sports equipment, musical instruments, etc. Spot checks will be done from time to time. The school will not be held responsible for lost items. UNIFORM SHOP A private Uniform Shop is located in the Senior Primary Section of the school. Opening hours (school terms) are Monday Thursday 12:00-14:30, and Fridays 12:00-13:00. Most items are available from this shop, but parents are at liberty to use any retailer stocking the HPS uniform. For enquiries please contact Colleen Kilfoil (082 573 1726). You can also purchase certain items from GEM Schoolwear.
2. GENDER AND GRADE/PHASE SPECIFIC: GRADE R: Girls Green or Red Grade R School T-Shirt Tartan Skorts Green Ankle Socks Brown Sandals OR Black Velcro Bata Toughee Takkies HPS Sunhat Green or Red Grade R School T-Shirt Green Quantec Sports Shorts Swimming Costume (full plain black) GRADE R: Boys Green or Red Grade R School T-Shirt Quantec Green Shorts Green Ankle Socks Brown Velcro Sandals OR Black Velcro Bata Toughee Takkies HPS Sunhat Green or Red Grade R School T-Shirt Green Quantec Sports Shorts Swimming Costume (plain black) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ JUNIOR PRIMARY: Girls Green Blouses with Trim Tartan Skorts Green Ankle Socks Brown School Shoes Brown Sandals HPS Sunhat House T-Shirt Green Sport Shirt Green Quantec Sports Shorts Swimming Costume (full plain black)
JUNIOR PRIMARY: Boys Bottle Green School Golf Shirt Khaki Shorts Long Khaki Socks Brown Velcro Sandals Brown School Shoes HPS Sunhat House T-Shirt Green Sport Shirt Green Quantec Sport Shorts Swimming Costume (plain black) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SENIOR PRIMARY: Girls Green Blouses with Trim Tartan Skirts Green Ankle Socks Brown School Shoes Brown Sandals HPS Sunhat/Peak House T-Shirt Green Sport Shirt Green Quantec Sport Shorts Ankle / Long Green with Stripe Sport Socks Swimming Costume (full plain black) SENIOR PRIMARY: Boys Bottle Green School Golf Shirt Khaki Shorts Long Khaki Socks Brown Velcro Sandals Brown School Shoes HPS Sunhat/Peak House T-Shirt Green Sport Shirt Green Quantec Sport Shorts Long Green with Stripe Sport Socks Swimming Costume (plain black)
3. OPTIONAL EXTRAS The following items are all available at the Uniform Shop. Grade R Junior Primary Senior Primary Book Bag Book Bag Book Bag Costume Bag (house colour) Costume Bag (house colour) Costume Bag (house colour) Hair Accessories (Girls) Hair Accessories (Girls) Hair Accessories (Girls) Lunch Cooler Bag Lunch Cooler Bag Lunch Cooler Bag Money Bag Money Bag Money Bag School Towel School Towel School Towel Sun Protection Rash Vest L/S Sun Protection Rash Vest L/S Sun Protection Rash Vest L/S Art Apron Art Apron Attachable Wheels for School Bag Attachable Wheels for School Bag Chair Bag Chair Bag Hall Cushion Hall Cushion Long Green with Stripe Sport Socks Long Green with Stripe Sport Socks Pencil Bag Pencil Bag Polar Fleece Blanket (Green) Polar Fleece Blanket (Green) Raincoat Raincoat Ribbed Tights (Girls) Ribbed Tights (Girls) Sport Bag Sport Bag Swim Skins Swim Skins ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPORTS KIT 1 st team kits are usually sponsored annually. The coaches will advise dress codes as required for each sport code All other teams in all age groups should follow the table below for their dress codes for practice and matches. Squad swimmers should wear their black school costume for PE. Sports Code Green Quantec Shorts Green PE Shirt Long Green Socks Stripe Green Ankle Socks Stripe Shorts Match Shirt Tartan Trim Green & Stripped Rugby Jersey Green Riding Shirt and Black Skins JP Extra Murals SP Practices Athletics Badminton Cricket Cross Country Hockey MTB Netball Rugby Soccer Softball Tennis This Policy has been ratified by the SGB on 09.05.2017. Athletics Vest