Uniform

La Salle Academy Is proud of our school uniform and how It Is easily Identifiable within our community.  Adherence to and correct application of our uniform policy has many benefits as listed below:

Cohesion and Equality

School uniforms mean that all students wear the same clothing, helping to level out the playing field. This removes any preconceived ideas about what to wear, allowing for greater group cohesion and commonality. As a result, uniforms demonstrate a clear message of equality.

Group Identity

Seeing their peers wearing the same uniform as them also encourages students to develop a stronger concept of group identity.

Increased Safety

School uniforms help teachers and school staff identify who is a student and who isn’t, even from a distance. This makes it easier for them to keep students safe and away from unauthorized areas. Likewise, staff and students can soon identify anyone on the school grounds without a uniform as an outsider or possible intruder by their lack of uniform.

Dress Code Equality

If we were to allow students to wear their own clothes to attend school, this creates the need for a long list of unacceptable clothing variations that staff must check for every day.

Reduced Potential for Bullying

One of the biggest benefits of school uniforms is how it can cut down on this kind of bullying for those students who cannot afford the latest trends in shoes and clothing.

Streamlined Morning Preparation

School uniforms should assist parents trying to get their students ready for school as there are no decisions to make.   

Safe and Practical

School uniforms will ensure that students meet the Workplace Health and Safety requirements in specific departments like Technology, Food Technology, Science and Visual Arts.

Less Distracting Learning Environment

Looking at what other students are wearing or worrying about what they’re wearing can be a big distraction for students. And when fashion trends and keeping up with their peers in the style stakes becomes more of a priority than paying attention in class, a child’s progress could easily suffer.

Dress for Professional Success

School uniforms encourage students to learn the importance of dressing for success and are thought to contribute in a positive way to their attitude and behaviour in school.

What not to wear! 

Shoes with the formal uniform:

Joggers, jogger type shoes, desert boots, work boots, high tops, ballet slippers, boat shoes are not acceptable. 

 

Undershirts that are any colour other than white are not permitted and students will be asked to remove them. 

 

Uniform items that are not school issued – ie. black shorts, black jackets are not permitted

 

No facial piercings:  Nose, Eyebrow, Lip or Tongue piercings are not permitted.

Large Bar Ear Piercings are not permitted.

Spacer type earrings are not permitted.

Coloured plastic beads or Leather necklaces or bracelets are not permitted.