NHS Class of 2029 APPENDIX A: NOSSAL HIGH SCHOOL DRESS CODE IMPLEMENTATION
DOCUMENTATION
UNIFORM
The Nossal High School uniform has been designed to be distinctive, using a classic style with a contemporary feel.
School uniform is a visible sign of the school as an entity and the individual student's membership of the school.
Uniform policy is set by School Council and implemented by staff. Wearing our uniform symbolises both the wish to
belong to the school and pride in the school. Students who are enrolled at Nossal High School accept the responsibility
to wear the school uniform on all school days, when they are travelling to and from school and representing the school
out of hours. They should do so in a manner that brings credit to the school. Parents/carers also accept the
responsibility of supporting their children to ensure the correct uniform is worn at all times.
GENERAL UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
PSW is the official uniform supplier for Nossal High School. Second hand uniform items can be purchased from the PFA
Second Hand Uniform Shop throughout the year and/or at the PFA's annual Second-hand Book and Uniform Sale held
in early December. All uniforms must be embroidered with the Nossal High School emblem.
The blazer must be worn as the outer garment when:
• wearing the academic uniform (except on days of excessive temperature in Terms 1&4) when travelling
to and from school, irrespective of the mode of travel
• attending formal events including assemblies
• at other times as required by the school program or administration
Students wearing sports uniform must wear the spray jacket as the outer garment when;
• travelling to and from school, irrespective of the mode of travel
• attending formal events including assemblies
The Year 12 jackets may be worn as the outer garment when travelling to and from school, however the Nossal blazer
must be worn to all official school events including Speech Night and House Performing Arts Festival.
Under no circumstances is the jumper to be worn as an outer garment to and from school. Students are only permitted
to wear their jumper as the outer garment while in school.
Approved religious attire that falls outside of the general uniform guidelines may be worn throughout the entire year
in any of the school uniform colours. Long-sleeved and extra length dresses can be ordered from PSW at an extra cost
although there is up to a 12-week wait time.
Sports uniform may only be worn to and from school on days when students have timetabled practical Physical
Education classes.
Use of the Fitness Centre, sport training and Inter-house sports competitions, etc require students to bring their sports
uniform and change into and out of it.
Under no circumstances should
• the academic and sports uniform be worn together or mixed
• the winter and summer uniform be worn together or mixed (eg; tights must not be worn with the summer
dress, scarves must not to be worn with the summer uniform)
ACADEMIC UNIFORM
Summer Academic Uniform - Term 1 and Term 4
Students select from:
• Nossal summer dress/shorts, worn at a length of at most one visualised horizontal hand above the knee
• Nossal grey trousers
• Nossal shirt. Choose from:
o Short-sleeved Nossal shirt - may be worn untucked (in summer only)
o Long-sleeved Nossal shirt (either ecru or striped) - must be worn tucked in
• Nossal tie (optional with the short-sleeved shirt, compulsory with the long-sleeved shirt)
• Nossal jumper
• Nossal blazer (compulsory)
• Plain black anklet or knee-high socks (compulsory)
• Plain black leather lace up school shoes (no T-bars or slipper-style shoes)
Winter Academic Uniform - Term 2 and Term 3
Students select from:
• Nossal winter skirt/shorts, worn at a length of at most one visualised horizontal hand above the knee
• Nossal grey trousers
• Long or short-sleeved Nossal shirt (either ecru or striped) - must be worn tucked in
• Nossal tie (compulsory)
• Nossal jumper
• Nossal blazer (compulsory)
• Plain black anklet or knee-high socks or opaque black tights.
• Plain black leather lace up school shoes (no T-bars or slipper-style shoes).
Students are permitted to wear layers and long sleeve tops under their school uniform for additional warmth, as
long as these additional garments are not visible. Shirts are to be worn completely buttoned with the tie neatly
and correctly positioned.
SPORTS UNIFORM
All students are required to wear sports shoes with non-marking soles during Physical Education classes. Ankle
boots, t-bars, slip-ons or slipper style shoes are unacceptable due to the risk posed in causing injury. Nossal High
School Sports Uniform is as follows.
• Sports shoes with non-marking soles
• Nossal t-shirt
• Nossal rugby jumper
• Nossal micromesh shorts (the hem is not to be taken up)
• Nossal track pants
• Nossal spray jacket
• Nossal baseball cap
• Sport socks
Skins or other compression sportswear may be worn during sporting activities but must not be visible at times other
than during sport activities. They must not be worn to, from and around school.
Students are expected to wear the Nossal Sport Uniform or the Nossal-approved Competition Uniform (supplied
by the school) when they are representing the school in sporting competitions.
Students' Hair
• Hair must be neat and tidy at all times.
• Hair accessories must be black, rust or ecru coloured only.
• Extreme hairstyles or unnatural hair colours are unacceptable.
• Practical classes require students to completely tie all their hair back in either a ponytail or a bun, due to
safety requirements. This includes, but is not limited to Science, PE, Systems and Food Technology.
Accessories/Jewellery
• Jewellery must be simple, unobtrusive and appropriate to wear with the school uniform.
• A watch and small plain sleepers or studs, for those who have pierced ears, are acceptable items of
jewellery.
• A single nose stud may be worn.
• Long, dangling items, bangles, and the wearing of hand jewellery during practical classes is not permitted as
they are a safety hazard.
• Plain black scarves and gloves and plain black hats/beanies can be worn with either academic or sports
uniform in winter months (Terms 2 and 3)
• Hats with logos (other than the Nossal High school hat) are not acceptable; hats must be removed when
indoors.
Make-up and Nail Polish
• Nail polish and excessive make-up is not acceptable; Students will be asked to remove nail-polish/excessive
make up
School Bags
• Official Nossal High School bag: a black, monogrammed, ergonomically designed backpack.
OUT OF UNIFORM PROCEDURES:
Students who are unable to wear the correct school uniform are required to provide a note from home, indicating
the reason and the length of time needed to return to correct uniform. They should:
• Report to the designated staff member / Attendance Officer before the start of tutorial. This will be entered
onto Compass Chronicle (grey) and the student will be supplied with a school uniform from the storage
cupboard.
• Change into the appropriate uniform for the day using school-supplied uniform.
• Return the school supplied uniform to the designated staff member / Attendance Officer at the end of the
day or the following morning, labelled with their name.
• If, after reasonable attempts have been made for the return of the school-provided uniform, parents/carers
may be charged the cost of replacement.
Students who are unable to wear the correct school uniform and who do not provide a note from home, should:
• Report to the designated staff member / Attendance Officer before the start of tutorial. This will be entered
onto Compass Chronicle (grey) and the student will be supplied with a school uniform from the storage
cupboard.
• The student will be assigned a Nossal Service Duty.
• Change into the appropriate uniform for the day using school-supplied uniform.
• Return the school supplied uniform to the designated staff member / Attendance Officer at the end of the
day or the following morning, labelled with their name.
• If, after reasonable attempts have been made for the return of the school-provided uniform, parents/carers
may be charged the cost of replacement.
Teachers (tutorial, subject and duty) are to be vigilant in ensuring students are wearing the NHS school uniform
correctly. Students out of uniform need to be spoken to by the teacher, sent to the designated staff member /
Attendance Officer for school-supplied uniform, if required, and document the breach on Compass chronicle (grey).
Students wearing non-compliant uniform, including long sleeved tops under t-shirts, hoodies, caps etc will have the
clothing/item confiscated by the teacher.
If students have breached the NHS Dress Code on three separate occasions, parents/carers will be contacted by the
House Leader.
Further breaches will be referred to the Head of House and/or Principal class.
Dress code on Free Dress Days and at School Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics etc)
Dress code on Free Dress Days and at School Carnivals (Swimming, Athletics) should:
• promote a sense of identity and pride in NHS and should be consistent with the values of the school
associated with wearing the school uniform.
• ensure students’ appearance reflects the expectations of their school community.
• enhance the profile and identity of the school and its students with the wider community.
• enhance individual student safety and group security.
• ensure all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities.
• prepare students for the expectations of workplaces.
• encourage students to present themselves appropriately for a particular role.
The NHS Dress Code recognises that the school is a workplace environment. In alignment with the above guidelines
the following attire is not suitable for the school/workplace:
• revealing Bathers/Swimwear which are not suitable for swimming.
• thongs and footwear that is not enclosed as this poses a significant health and safety risk and slipping
danger.
• singlet tops as these do not provide adequate protection from the sun and potential sunburn.
• shorts/skirts that are more than one horizontal hand above the knee.
• tops that show bare midriff.
• t-shirts/sweaters/tops that have offensive images, languages or slogans.
APPENDIX B: ENROLMENT AGREEMENT EXCERPTS
NB: The Enrolment Agreement is distributed via Compass when the offer of a place is made. This appendix contains
only relevant excerpts from the current Compass enrolment portal for parents/carers. It is updated annually to ensure
that links, dates etc are accurate.
SCREEN 1
Introduction Statement
Welcome to the 20xx enrolment process for Nossal High School.
It is important as you work through the enrolment process that you visit our website for relevant enrolment information,
this can be found under the ‘Resources & FAQs’ tab on the 20xx Enrolment Information page, or use the following
link: https://www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au/parent-portal/2021-enrolment-documentation/
IMPORTANT NOTE: You must forward the following documents to the school, in person, via email
to enrolments@nossalhs.vic.edu.au or by mail to the Enrolments Officer, PO Box 1036, Narre Warren. 3805
• SIGNED paper copy of the “Enrolment Finalisation” form
• CERTIFIED copies of the student’s birth certificate, passport and/or current visa
• CUSTODY & ACCESS DOCUMENTATION IF APPLICABLE
• MEDICAL INFORMATION - Current Medical Action Plans & required medications - e.g Anaphylaxis, Diabetes,
Epilepsy, Asthma, Allergies.
You must complete the enrolment process by Wednesday 9 October or your
online access to this portal will expire and your child’s enrolment will be delayed.
SCREEN 2
School Uniform and Personal Property
SCHOOL UNIFORM
School uniform is a visible sign of the school as an entity and of the individual student's membership of Nossal High
School. Students will accept the responsibility to wear the uniform on all occasions in accordance with the school
rules and Uniform Policy in a manner which will bring credit to Nossal High School. It is important that you read and
acknowledge the Uniform Policy - see link below for details:
"We understand and agree that the school blazer must be worn to and from school (except on days of exceptional
heat) and that the jumper will not be worn as the outer garment."
https://www.nossalhs.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/NHS-Uniform-Dress-code-and-expectations.pdf
SCREEN 3
PERSONAL PROPERTY
"We understand and acknowledge that The Department of Education (DE) & Nossal High School do not accept liability
for any loss or damage to personal property, including bicycles brought to the school. We understand that personal
property belonging to the student is his/her responsibility and must be cared for and secured appropriately."
APPENDIX C: STUDENT UNIFORM AGREEMENT
The following agreement will be included in the 2025 edition of the Student Handbook and a short session
during iWeek (the annual induction program for new students) drawing their attention to the school’s
uniform requirements:
I confirm that I have been made aware of Nossal High School’s expectations of me in relation to
wearing the uniform, and what the school’s dress code is on free dress days and during other
events when the normal uniform (either academic or PE) is not being worn. I recognise that the way
I wear the uniform contributes to the reputation of the school, and I accept the responsibility for
wearing it correctly and in a way that brings credit to the school. This includes
• wearing my blazer with the academic uniform or my spray jacket with the PE uniform
whenever I am off campus (including times when I am being driven to or from school),
except on days of extreme heat
• only wearing my PE uniform on days when I have a practical PE class
• maintaining the length of either my shorts or my skirt at a level that would be appropriate in a
conservative workplace
o As a guide, I recognise that this would be no more than 8 – 10 cm (an adult handspan) above the knee.
I understand that if there is some reason why I can’t wear the correct uniform, I should provide
written advice about this to my tutorial teacher. I am aware that if I am having trouble maintaining
my responsibilities in relation to the uniform, I can talk to my tutorial teacher or my Head of House
and they will support me to find a solution to the issue.
Student name: _____________________________
Student signature: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
APPENDIX D: NHS OH&S ANNUAL CHECKLIST
NB: This checklist is signed by all staff annually following a briefing by the Chair of the Operations
Committee. This ensures that staff have an opportunity to reflect on their level of understanding of the
uniform and ask relevant questions or seek further information.
Workplace: Nossal High School Employee Name:
Date: Job Title:
General Induction (The workplace is to ensure that the above-named employee has been
provided with following information and/or instructions) Provided
Department Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Policy Yes
OHS Issue Resolution Flowchart Yes
The names of the Health and Safety Representative and Management OHS Nominee (if
applicable) Yes
Hazard, incident and near miss reporting procedures (eduSafe Plus) Yes
Information on employee support services (e.g., Employee Assistance Program and
Conflict Resolution Support Service). Yes
Location of amenities Yes
First Aid Procedures Yes
Introduction to First Aid Officer(s) and location of First Aid Rooms/Kits Yes
Emergency Procedures Yes
Introduction to Return to Work Co-ordinator Yes
Traffic Management Plan Yes
Chemical Register and associated Safety Data Sheets Yes
Introduction to Asbestos Co-ordinator Yes
Current Asbestos Management Plan and Asbestos Register Yes
Child Safe Policy and Standards (tick to acknowledge receipt of policy information) Provided
NHS Child Safe Policy Yes
NHS Child Safe Code of Conduct Policy Yes
Mandatory Reporting and Duty of Care (tick to acknowledge receipt of policy
information) Provided
Duty of Care Policy Yes
Mandatory Reporting Policy Yes
Conflict of Interest (tick to acknowledge receipt of policy information) Provided
Conflict of Interest Information (Includes DET Values, Conflict of Interest, other
employment, Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality) Yes
Mobile Phone Policy (tick to acknowledge receipt of policy information) Provided
Mobile Phone Policy Yes
Student Uniform and Dress Code Policy (tick to acknowledge receipt of policy
information) Provided
Student Uniform and Dress Code Policy Yes
Signatures
Employee – I acknowledge receipt of information
relating to:
• OHS Induction
• Child Safe Policy and Standards
• Mandatory Reporting and Duty of Care
requirements’
• Matters relating to:
• Conflict of Interest
• Student Uniform & Dress Code Policy
• Mobile Phone Policy
Signature:
Date:
Workplace Manager and/or Management OHS
Nominee - I certify the above-mentioned employee has
completed an OHS induction.
Signature: Date:
Name: Mr Joshua Blanchard
Position: OHS Management Nominee
APPENDIX E: THE CONSULTATION PROCESS
The school council should carefully consider the forms of consultation that will be undertaken in developing
or reviewing a dress code. Consultation may include:
• letters to parents/carers
• surveys
• information in newsletters
• public meetings
• student meetings
• focus groups
• information on the school website.
This consultation process should:
• explain the purposes of the dress code and the reason for any proposed changes
• guarantee opportunity for the viewpoints of parents/carers, teachers and students to be expressed.
The mechanism for consultation should be identified in the student dress code policy or,
alternatively, be recorded in school council minutes
• where appropriate, translate material into community languages, or employ an interpreter for
meetings
• outline any proposed changes to uniform supply arrangements
• provide for careful consideration of any information and viewpoints collected in the consultation
process before finalising the decision-making process
• seek out and consider the views of different groups within the school community (such as from
different cultural, religious or ethnic backgrounds or other groups that may have special needs)
• allow for careful consideration of the practicality of garment design, materials used in construction,
and the cost implications of proposed items
• provide a timeline for implementation of the dress code.
The school council must be able to demonstrate to its school community that it has considered the cost
implications of its selected school uniform and taken into account the ability of its parent population to afford
it.
Important: School councils should document their dress code consultation and development process as
evidence that they have consulted with their school community. The school council’s dress code
policies may be required as evidence or used by bodies such as Ombudsman Victoria in resolving
disputes
