Student Dress Code Statement
The Mount Marrow State School is a full uniform school. The School Uniform is regarded by the school community as being important in its role in encouraging a sense of self-esteem, belonging and self-discipline in students.
The Mount Marrow State School Dress Code is designed to:
- Give students a sense of purpose that lends itself to the process of learning in our educational environment
- Ensure our students are easily identifiable
- Cater for elements of safety, comfort, climate, modesty, cost, efficiency, social equity and activity
Expectations
All students are expected to observe the details of correct attire and must be wearing the complete school uniform unless advised otherwise. Students should present in a neat and tidy manner at all times, including on their way to and home from the School. This high standard will ensure that our students continue to represent themselves and the School in an outstanding way.
School uniform:
- Official Mount Marrow State School Polo Shirt
- Year 6 students may wear the senior shirt for the current year only
- Black Mount Marrow shorts or black unisex shorts
- Black shoes
- White socks
- Black or purple hat – legionnaires, bucket or broad brim
- Sunsafe rashie (long sleeve preferred) is required for swimming
Winter Uniform:
As above plus the following-
- Black tracksuit pants
- Plain black jumper / black zip up jacket
Other items students may wear:
- Mount Marrow Way armbands earned that year
- Black stockings or tights under the school uniform (white socks do not need to be worn if the tights/stockings have a 'foot')
- Black or purple beanie, scarf and glove in winter months, outside of the classroom
- Black hijab, yarmulke or turban if required for religious reasons
Hair and Makeup
All students at Mount Marrow State School are to be well groomed and the following must be adhered to:
- Hairstyles must be neat, clean, tidy and well-maintained
- Students with long hair must have it tied back and are encouraged to use a a purple or black hair tie
- It is unacceptable for hair to be coloured or dyed a bright or non-natural colour (unless it is a temporary colour for a sporting event)
- Extreme hairstyles such as mohawks, rats' tails etc. are not permitted
- Accessories are not permitted (including, but are not limited to, bandanas, other brightly coloured headwear, fashion head bands etc.)
- Eyeliner, eye shadow, mascara and other makeup is not permitted
- Students may wear clear nail polish only
Jewellery/Accessories
Due to Workplace Health and Safety requirements, jewellery is restricted to one pair of stud or sleeper earrings (one in each ear) and a watch. Rings, necklaces, nose studs/rings or other body piercings are not permitted. Junk jewellery is not permitted. Watches must not be capable of recording or communicating with other devices.
Purchasing Uniforms
The Mount Marrow State School Polo Shirt, hats and branded shorts are available from the Mount Marrow State School uniform shop. Black shorts, white socks, black jumpers and black tracksuit pants can be purchased from major retail stores.