Uniform and Dress Code

General

At Bethel Christian School we require a high standard of dress and appearance of our students. In this matter we week parent cooperation. Students should, at all times including travelling to and from school, seek to dress and behave in such a way that will bring credit to themselves, their school and the Lord Jesus.

Any aspect of dress that needs clarification should be discussed with the Principal. Students must be always clean, neat, correctly dressed and groomed. If incorrect, incomplete or dirty uniform is worn without written permission then a uniform note will be sent to parents and must be signed and returned to school. Shoes must be kept polished and repaired.

Any T-shirt or singlet that is worn under the uniform should be plain and not visible. Any unacceptable item of adornment that is work to school may be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the term. All items of clothing and footwear must be clearly labelled.

Uniform Policy

Term One      -     Summer Uniform

Term Two      -    Summer/Winter Uniform as advised

Term Three    -    Winter Uniform

Term Four      -    Summer as advised

Parents and students will be advised of the changeover dates.

Uniform – Infants & Primary

Girls:

Summer Uniform

-          school check dress with white Peter Pan collar (available from school)

-          black lace up shoes (polishable)

-          white socks – ankle length

-          navy sloppy-joe (school crested, available from school)

-          navy legionnaires hat (years 3-6)

-          navy ‘baseball’ cap (years 5-6)

Winter Uniform

-          winter tunic and tie (available from school)

-          long sleeved sky blue blouse with Peter Pan collar (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          navy tights/white socks - ankle length

-          black lace up shoes (polishable)

Boys:

Summer Uniform

-          sky blue short-sleeved shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          grey shorts with full elastic waist (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          grey socks – ankle length

-          black lace-up shoes (polishable)

-          navy legionnaires hat (years 3-6)

-          navy ‘baseball ‘ cap (years 5-6)

Winter Uniform

-          sky blue long sleeved shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          long grey pants (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)

-          grey socks  - ankle length

-          black school shoes (polishable)

-          school tie (available from school)

Sport Uniform – boys and girls

-          navy shorts – long leg knit variety (available from school)

-          gold crested polo shirt (school crested, available from school)

-          navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school as for normal uniform)

-          plain white sports socks - ankle length

-           sports shoes – preferably white

High School

Girls:

Summer Uniform

-          white shirt with Peter Pan collar (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          Tartan knee length skirt (please see below for details)

-          navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)

-          white socks – ankle length

-          black lace-up shoes (polishable)

Winter Uniform

-          as for summer

-          black stockings or tights/white ankle length socks

-          sports tracksuit jacket

Boys:

Summer Uniform

-          white shirt (ONLY available from Lowes)

-          grey pants (long or short, ONLY available from Lowes)

-          navy sloppy joe (school crested, available from school)

-          black lace-up shoes (polishable)

Winter Uniform

-          as for summer

-          tie (available from school)

-          sports tracksuit jacket

Sports Uniform – boys and girls

-          navy shorts (long leg knit variety (available from school)

-          gold crested polo shirt (crested, available from school)

-          white ankle length socks

-          sports shoes, preferably white

-          tracksuit (available from school)

Girls’ skirts can be obtained from:  Troy Manufacturing

                                                                Shop 44, Sydney Street

                                                                St Marys.  2760.

                                                                Telephone:  9673.3503

Lowes, Mt Druitt has been advised of the uniform details and will be able to assist you with the purchasing of uniform. Note items available at Lowes should NOT be purchased from other stores as styles may be different.

Grooming

Girls:

1.        hair should be clean and neat and where necessary tied back so it does not fall in the face when leaning forward. Hair clips, ribbons or decorations must be yellow or blue. Hair longer than shoulder length must be tied up in an approved style for tidiness and health reasons. Styles of hair should be conservative and not bring undue attention to the individual or be unacceptable at a reasonable job interview. Hair must not be dyed or bleached.

  2.        make-up and coloured nail polish is not to be worn and fingernails are to be clean and neatly filed.

  3.        jewellery is not allowed to be visible with the exception of watches, simple signet rings and medical ID bracelets etc. A pair of ear studs or sleepers is permissible.

Boys:

1.        hair should be kept clean, neat and is not to extend beyond the collar and not be styled to the excess of fashion or detract from a reasonable job interview. Hair must not be dyed or bleached.

2.        fingernails are to be kept clean and neatly trimmed.

3.        jewellery is not permitted with the exception of watches, simple signet rings and medical ID bracelets, etc. Earrings are not permitted. If parents/students are in doubt as to particular hairstyles, the Assistant Principal should be consulted BEFORE having a questionable or trendy hairstyle.