The Purpose of the Dress Code is to:
- Allow all students to feel equal and to prevent bullying and competition on basis of clothing
- Ensure students’ appearance reflects the expectations of their school community.
- Strengthen the spirit of community within the school.
- Ensure all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities.
- Prepare students for the expectations of workplaces.
- Encourage students to present themselves appropriately for a particular role.
The purpose of the Student Dress Code is to outline Viewbank College’s requirements for student dress and appearance and to provide information about uniform purchase and support, dress code implementation and exemption processes.
This dress code has been developed by Viewbank College’s School Council in close consultation with our school community to ensure that it respects the rights of individual students whilst reflecting the values and interests of our community.
The following expectations are in place to ensure that students represent the College with pride and recognise them as an integral part of the College.
- Students are expected to wear the designated Viewbank College uniform appropriately and to present a neat appearance during College hours, when travelling to and from school and when students are engaged in required out-of-school hours College activities that require uniform.
- To support a student to be able to wear the correct uniform, parents/carers are asked to oversee:
- The purchasing of uniform items.
- The clear naming of clothing items.
- The cleaning of the uniform ready for wearing every day.
- Jewellery, if worn:
- Must be minimal for safety reasons.
- Ear and Face Piercing/s: small sleepers or studs only for safety reasons.
- Hair:
- Dye/colouring to be in natural tones.
- Longer than shoulder length to be tied back for safety reasons.
- Non-Uniform Long and Short – sleeved tops:
- Plain white garments may be worn under shirts and dresses if they are not visible.
- The College Sport and Physical Education uniform can be worn to school if the student has a scheduled Physical education practical class.
Communication from a parent/carer is required if a student is not able to wear complete uniform for a brief period of time. A uniform pass must be obtained at the start of the day from the House Leader at the Middle or Senior School Office.
Uniform Items
General Uniform
- Viewbank College Soft-Shell Jacket
- Viewbank College Jumper
- Viewbank College Dress
- Viewbank College Skirt
- Viewbank College Trousers
- Navy Pants
- Navy shorts
- Viewbank College White Shirt, short or long sleeve, with College logo
- Black leather Shoes (See acceptable shoes guide)
- Socks (white or navy above ankle, no commercial logos)
- Tights (black or navy with skirt only).
Sport & Physical Education Uniform
- Viewbank College Navy Sports Shirt with College logo
- Navy Sports Shorts
- Navy Tracksuit Pants
- Plain White Socks, above ankle, no commercial logos
- Runners or Sports Shoes (see recommendation below)
- Navy Viewbank Cap or Wide-Brimmed Hat (College hats can also be worn at recess or lunchtime)
Optional Uniform Items
- Religious Headwear: White, blue or black in colour
- Viewbank College School Bag (backpack)
- House beanie and/or scarf
- Viewbank College Blazer
- Special Event Garments
Special Event Garments
Occasionally, special events within the College organise additional uniform items for purchase (garments such as jackets, t-shirts, hoodies or jumpers).
- The garment is not to be worn underneath the blazer or soft-shell jacket.
- The garment may be worn as a part of the school uniform for a period of 2 weeks prior to the event and 1 week post the event.
Year 12 Bomber Jackets
The Senior School team organises the design, purchase and delivery of the Year 12 Bomber Jackets. Every effort will be made to ensure the jackets arrive early in the year. The jackets are to reflect the school colours (navy, maroon, yellow) and ‘nicknames’ are to be checked by the Senior Staff Team to ensure they are appropriate. During ‘Official College Events’ including assemblies the Blazer or Soft-Shell jacket is to be worn in place of the Bomber Jacket.
VET Uniform
Some VET courses may require students to wear a uniform to their VET class. Only students who are enrolled in the following trade related courses are permitted to wear their VET protective clothing to Viewbank College on the day that they have their VET class: Carpentry, Plumbing, Automotive, Engineering, Electrotechnology, Integrated technologies.
The clothing should be clearly identifiable as their VET uniform. All other students must wear their full Viewbank College uniform to school on the day of their VET class.
Religious & Cultural Considerations
Viewbank College is aware that some students may wish to observe religious and cultural requirements while also complying with the school dress code. The College will discuss these requirements with students and parents or carers to ascertain their cultural and religious significance and how they might be accommodated within the school’s dress code policy.
Acceptable Shoes Guide
The below guide is designed to assist in the purchase and wearing of appropriate shoes in the school environment. These examples are not comprehensive, and we ask that prior to purchasing shoes if you are unsure if they will be acceptable or not to please contact the Assistant Principal for the Middle School or Senior School to confirm suitability. The acceptable school guides below are designed to provide students with options depending on their activity levels throughout the day, whilst also maintaining a dress standard appropriate to the formal uniform. This has been prepared and advised by Podiatry at RMIT University (2024).
Uniform Suppliers
Uni Hill Store
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5 Janefield Drive, Bundoora VIC 3083
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