Policy

Belmont Intermediate School students are required to wear a common uniform for the following reasons:

·     To create in each student positive feelings of ‘belonging’ and pride in the school.

·     To enable students to be identified as part of Belmont Intermediate School in and out of the school grounds.

·     To eliminate peer pressure brought about by comparisons resulting from differing socio-economic backgrounds.

·     To enhance the image of the school.
 
·     To provide suitable clothing for school activities.
 
Implementation of the Policy
 
The Principal shall ensure the following: -
 
·    The required uniform is listed in the Prospectus – a copy of the uniform regulations is attached
·    Standards of uniform are maintained throughout the school year
·    Students will be required to wear full uniform on all school outings unless an exemption is given by the Principal
·    Temporary departures from the uniform code must be supported by a note from home and brought to the Principal
·    The physical education (PE) uniform will be worn by all students for all physical education, fitness and sporting events
·    Uniform requirements are reviewed annually and the Board will conduct a full review of the suitability and appeal of the uniform every five years.
 
Review
 
-   Principal/BOT
-   Survey
-   2012 (Full review every 5 years)

Approved by Board of Trustees at its meeting on 27th October 2010
 
 
Chairperson
Uniform Regulations
 
* Belmont Intermediate School uniform must be worn to and from school and for all school functions.
* Items that are not part of the school uniform may not be worn. Singlets must not be visible.
* Long socks must be worn up.
* The sports uniform is to be worn for all physical education lessons and sports events.
* Uniforms must be neat and tidy at all times. All items should be clearly named.
* For safety reasons only the following jewellery may be worn:
*  - a wristwatch
*  - single set of plain studs (gold or silver) for pierced ears – no markings, stones or engraving.
  
Uniform Items
 
Jersey
Navy blue v-neck jersey with Belmont Intermediate School (BIS) logo
 
Shirts
Boys – Short sleeved pale blue button up shirt
Girls – Short sleeved pale blue button up blouse
 
Shorts
Boys navy blue drill shorts poly / cotton
 
Skirts
Navy blue with fine check
 
Socks
Short or long dark navy socks with pale blue and red bands
BIS regulation socks may be worn by both sexes
During winter girls may wear black or navy blue tights
 
Footwear
Plan black sandals with heel strap or
Plain black low heeled polishable lace up shoes (no boots, sports shoes or skate shoes) or (girls) - Black low heeled polishable shoes with either laces or a single strap, e.g. Mary-Jane style shoes. NB: ballet pump style shoes are not permitted
 
Sports uniform
Unisex navy dry fit shorts
Red dry fit v-neck shirt (with Belmont Intermediate School on the reverse)
 
Miscellaneous
Plain navy blue cap or bucket hat           
Hair ties (school colours)
 
Optional
Navy blue jacket – blue with red piping and BIS logo