UNIFORM GUIDE
UNIFORM POLICY AND EXPECTATIONS
RATIONALE
Hillcrest Christian College aspires to build a culture which aligns all community members to the vision, mission and values. Our students are seen as ambassadors for the College and the uniform is the most visible symbol to identify students. It is a community expectation that all students take pride in their appearance and ensure their uniform is worn in a respectful manner during school activities to positively reflect our College values.
In the Virtual Learning Community, the uniform is to be worn whenever students are engaging in online learning, where they are visible to other staff and students. This ensures a standard of dress appropriate to virtual learning activities, as well as building community within the online environment. Students are also required to wear the VLC uniform when attending on-campus or in-person, school-related activities, unless otherwise stated.
The VLC Uniform Expectations have been designed to provide all Virtual Learning students and parents/carers with the specific requirements of the College uniform across Prep to Year 12. This is to ensure all students understand our uniform expectations and present to the Virtual Learning activities each day in the correct attire.
It is the responsibility of all staff, students and parents/carers to be aware of the uniform standard and policy at the College and for parents/carers to provide the correct uniform for their child.
The Uniform Expectations are divided into the following sections for ease of reference:
• General Uniform Expectations
GENERAL UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
The College uniform is to be worn correctly at all times on College grounds, on the Virtual Learning platform, and while worn in public. Students are to be well-presented with their shoes kept clean, shirts well-maintained and hair neat and tidy. Students are not to wear casual clothing under their uniform that is visible.
Hats
Students are to:
Wear the College hat when in the sun, while participating in on-campus activities. It is also highly recommended that students wear their hat when in the sun during activities that form part of the at-home, virtual learning program; for example, Health and Physical Education activities
Wear the College hat when attending College events with an outdoor component, such as sport carnivals and camps
Shoes and Socks
It is optional for VLC students to purchase the College sport socks. Sport shoes and white socks are to be worn with the VLC uniform when attending in-person College events. No ballet flats, slip-on, casual or skate shoes are to be worn. Sport shoes may be chosen specific to performance requirements. All sport shoes should be ‘non-marking’ when using College facilities.
Personal Grooming
A high standard of personal dress and grooming is required when participating in the Virtual Learning program,
Hair
Hair is to be kept neat and tidy. Extreme hairstyling, including shaving of the head, dyeing or bleaching of the hair, is not permitted. Constant, natural hair colour must be maintained, with significant contrasts in length of hair not permitted. Hair should be kept off the face so it is not an obstruction during learning activities.
Girls – Red, navy and maroon hair accessories are permitted. These are available to purchase from the Uniform Shop if required. Plain metal clips and elastics matching hair colour are also permitted. If hair is collar length or longer, it must be tied back during virtual learning activities.
Boys – Hair is to be conservative, with no colouring or extreme styles. Boys are to remain clean-shaven. Sideburns are not permitted.
Please note, when participating in on-campus or face-to-face meet-ups, special care should be taken to ensure hair is neat, tidy and conservatively-styled.
Jewellery
When engaging in on-campus or face-to-face events, jewellery (other than a watch or medical ID bracelet) is not to be worn for safety reasons. Girls may wear small, neat earrings. No other visible piercings are appropriate.
Sunglasses
Students are permitted to wear sunglasses while on-campus; however, they should not be outrageous in style or worn inside.
Makeup
Makeup is not permitted while students are engaged in Virtual Learning activities. Students may wear clear lip balm, as required. Fingernails are to be kept clean, short, neat and tidy. Tattoos (temporary or permanent) and henna are not permitted.
Sport – Interschool Sport and Sport’s Development
Students participating in on-campus Sports Development (Year 3-4) must wear their House shirt, sport shorts and bucket hat, as well as sport shoes and white socks.
Students participating in the Inter-School Sport competition (Years 5-6) must wear their VLC navy sport uniform on designated ISS training and competition days, including bucket hat, sport shoes and white socks.
When attending House Carnivals (eg. Swimming, Athletics, Cross Country), VLC students must wear their House shirt, sport shorts and bucket hat, as well as sport shoes and white socks.
Excursions
A College hat is to be worn on all excursions, on-campus enrichment days, social meet-ups (when outdoors) and to camp, unless parents/carers are notified otherwise.
Swimwear
Students representing the College in interschool swimming events must wear the College swimmers, available from the Uniform Shop.
At other events, it is preferred that:
• Boys wear navy blue or black speedos or shorts, and a rash shirt as necessary
• Girls wear the College one-piece or a navy one-piece. Shorts and/or a rash shirt may be worn over the top of the swimmers, if required.
Riding Bicycles
A regulation helmet must be worn when riding a bicycle either to or from the College or during designated College bicycle activities.
Uniform Guidelines Outside of College Hours
When students are on College grounds outside of regular school hours, the expectation for uniform and personal presentation remains as outlined in this policy for normal College hours. When students are in their VLC uniform, but off-campus (except in their own home), they are seen as ambassadors for the College and it is an expectation for them to take pride in their appearance and actions to positively reflect College values.
FREE DRESS GUIDELINES
Free Dress Days are conducted occasionally as fundraisers. If attending an on-campus event where there is a Free Dress Day, the following expectations regarding students’ attire is to be observed:
• Students may wear conservative attire (T-shirts that have negative slogans or images will not be permitted)
• Students may not wear colour in their hair
• Shorts/skirts must be an acceptable length
• No bare midriffs, low necklines, singlets or strappy tops
• Boys may not wear earrings
• Closed footwear should be worn at all times.
CONSEQUENCES
Any uniform breaches will be addressed in line with College Community Expectations.
IDENTIFICATION LABELS
All school clothing, shoes, equipment, personal items and sporting equipment worn/brought to the College campus must be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
ALINTA APPAREL UNIFORM SHOP
The Uniform Shop is located on the Hillcrest Christian College Home Campus at 21 Bridgman Dve, Reedy Creek. You will find the shop just past the ‘Cow Shed’. Parents/Carers and students can make individual appointments if you require assistance purchasing the uniform. You can also order online, or make appointments for uniform fittings, at www. alintaapparel.com.au
Uniform Shop trading hours are Monday to Friday 7:00am –9:00am.
Trading hours during the school holidays will be advertised on the Hillcrest Uniform Facebook page.
You can shop in-store as a self-serve option. We provide samples to try on, with the exception of swimwear, for hygiene reasons.
The Uniform Shop accepts cash, MasterCard, Visa and EFTPOS.
For further information, please contact the Unform Shop on: Phone: 07 5522 0629 Mobile: 0488 711 717 (after hours) Email hillcrestcc@alinta.com.au
Second-Hand uniforms are also available for purchase at the
Hillcrest Christian College Sports Uniform
Hillcrest Christian College Sports Uniform
VLC UNIFORM
When participating in the Virtual Learning program, students must wear the VLC-branded sport shirt or Hillcrest House shirt and Hillcrest sport shorts. When involved in outdoor, in-person activities, the College bucket hat must also be worn. A tracksuit jacket is to be worn with the VLC uniform in cooler weather, and optional tracksuit pants, as well as sport socks, are available to buy. The House shirt will need to be worn if students attend sport carnivals.
GIRLS BOYS
Hillcrest Christian College Sports Uniform
VLC UNIFORM
• Navy / Numbered sport shirt
House shirt
Girls shorts
CO-CURRICULAR UNIFORMS
Students wishing to participate in on-campus co-curricular teams such as Sports or Performing Arts may be required to purchase the Hillcrest Knights (Sports) or Performing Arts Uniforms. Ordering of co-curricular uniforms are available after registration.
Boys Sport Shorts
Hillcrest
COLLEGE SWIMWEAR
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES
Small Backpack Medium Backpack
Library Bag (Kindy - Year 2)
Hillcrest Christian College Hair Accessories
Hillcrest Christian College Hair Accessories
Hillcrest Christian College Hair Accessories
Year 1-4 - Formal Uniform Only Maroon
Pre-Kindy
Year 5-12 - Formal Uniform Only
Large Backpack
