School uniform
The wearing of an official School uniform is compulsory at Port Hacking High. This was the unanimous decision of a public meeting of the school community and has been supported by the P & C and School Council.
Our uniform identifies the student with this school and gives the student a sense of belonging to the school population. Parents of new students are advised to provide their children with the school uniform as quickly as possible, so that they too can share this pride in the uniform and in the school for which it stands.
If there is good reason for a student to be out of uniform, a note should be brought from home stating the reason and the length of time involved. The student should report before school to the Deputy Principal to obtain an out-of-uniform pass for that day. Failure to keep to school rules may lead to detention.
Trousers and shorts should be at waist height and of neat appearance. Students should not wear make-up or jewellery other than a wristwatch, signet ring or studs/sleepers in pierced ears. Discreet religious symbols or medical tags may be worn. Hair should be clean and tidy. Extreme styles and colours are not acceptable.
The P&C and School Council decided unanimously in 2007 that all shoes worn by Port Hacking students must be fully enclosed black leather. The school socks (available at Lowe's) are compulsory. The wearing of sport uniform is allowed on Thursday (sports day). All articles of clothing and personal possessions should be labelled carefully, including shoes.
New items of uniform may be purchased from Lowes (Westfield Shoppingtown, Miranda). Parents are requested to ensure that when purchases are made, specific mention is made of the school name, as Lowes supports the school each year with a donation based on sales.
Claudine's (Caringbah) also has uniform supplies.
The Social Committee operates a school Clothing Pool where used items of uniform can be purchased at reduced prices. The Clothing Pool is open on the first Wednesday and third Monday of each month between 8.30 and 9.00 am in the School Foyer. Students with items of school uniform they no longer require and wish to donate to the school are asked to hand these items to Mrs Goddard at the Enquiry Counter so they may be added to the Clothing Pool.
Additional Uniform and Safety Requirements
Design & Technology
Students in Year 7 will actively participate in Design & Technology classes for 5 periods per fortnight. When working in specialist rooms, students must observe strict safety and hygiene practices by wearing a protective apron and sturdy shoes. Shoes made from soft material are not permitted. Aprons may be purchased from the front office for $6.00.
Department of School Education regulations state:
"Where a student's hair is of such length as to create a hazard in the practical workshop, the hair must be confined by a hair net or snood while the pupil is in the workshop.”
The school supplies safety eye protection which students must wear when operating machines.
Safety issues regarding use of equipment are addressed in class. Students are expected to conform to safety standards.
The Clothing Pool is open every Wednesday morning at 8.30 am.
