NEPEAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

All school uniform will be purchased from Back to Basics School Wear (52 Cox Avenue, Kingswood ror online at http://www.backtobasicsschoolwear.com.au). Clothing purchased from other stores will not be acceptable. The compulsory school wear will consist of items of clothing from the following lists:

Primary (K–6) Girls• Maroon NCS Polo Shirt

worn with

• Tartan Shorts or Black Boot Leg Pantsor

• Tartan Dress• Black Microfi bre Track Pants• Fleecy Maroon V Neck Sweater (no longer

available for purchase)or

• Knitted Maroon NCS Jumperor

• Zip Up Microfi bre Sports Jacket

Primary (K–6) Boys• Maroon NCS Polo Shirt

worn with

• Black Cargo Shortsor

• Black Long Cargo Pantsor

• Black Microfi bre Track Pants• Fleecy Maroon V Neck Sweater (no longer

available for purchase)or

• Knitted Maroon NCS Jumperor

• Zip Up Microfi bre Sports Jacket

Secondary (7–10) Girls• White Cotton Blouse with Tartan Trim

worn with

• Tartan Skirtor

• Black Tailored Shortsor

• Black Tailored Long Pants• Knitted Maroon NCS Jumper

or

• Zip Up Microfi bre Sports Jacket

Secondary (7–10) Boys• Striped Cotton Shirt with Maroon Trim

worn with

• Black Tailored Shortsor

• Black Tailored Long Pants• Knitted Maroon NCS Jumper

or

• Zip Up Microfi bre Sports Jacket

Unisex Sport Uniform Years 3–12(to be worn on designated PE and Sport Days)

• Maroon NCS Polo Shirtworn with

• Black Sports Shortsor

• Black Microfi bre Track Pants• Zip Up Microfi bre Sports Jacket

Uniform Guidelines

NEPEAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Hats K–12(to be worn at all times whilst outdoors duringTerms 1 & 4)

• Maroon NCS Slouch Hator

• Maroon NCS Sports Cap

Additional Uniform (11-12) Seniors• May wear any item of their Junior Secondary

school uniform• Expected to wear NCS Sports Uniform on

designated sports days• Maroon shirt from Back to Basics (with the

word “SENIOR” added to the logo• Senior Jacket designed by class - may been

worn at any time

SocksNormal school days

• must be plain white or plain black only• no stripes, no fi gures, no logos, no lace etc.• approximately10cm of sock must be seen

above the top of the shoe• socks must be worn below the knee cap

In cold weather girls may wear plain black stockings/tights instead of socks. The stockings/tights must wrap around the feet.

Sport/PE Days• must be plain white or plain black only• no stripes, no fi gures, no logos, no lace etc.• short socks are ok• socks must be worn below the knee cap

Exception: Students may be asked to wear long maroon socks with white stripes which can be purchased from the uniform shop (Back to Basics) for sports such as soccer, netball, football and hockey. Worn up to the knee cap.

ShoesNormal school days

• plain, black and fl at• leather school shoes or fi rm joggers• enclosed (i.e. the top of the foot must be

covered)• sole must be thick enough to prevent harm

from stepping on a pin tack• laces, clips or Velcro are satisfactory.

Unacceptable: Shoes such as sandshoes or gym boots or converse boots or slip-ons or canvasshoes. Shoes that expose the foot in any way (i.e.girls leather toe and strap shoes).

Sport/PE days• sturdy sport shoes must be worn.• must have a supportive sole to assist with

physical activity• sole must be thick enough to prevent harm

from stepping on a pin tac

Uniform Guidelines

NEPEAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Elective lessons involving uniform variations Normal school uniform must be worn all day, except for during the elective lesson.

In Term 2 and 3:• Additional items for warmth; thermals, scarves, gloves, beanies and jackets may be worn providing

they are in a school colour and have no logos. An additional jacket may only be worn if theknitted maroon jumper, fl eecy maroon v neck sweater or zip up micro-fi bre (sports days) is wornunderneath. Additional items for warmth may only be worn to and from school.

• All items of clothing are to be worn in a neat and tidy manner and in line with the Uniform PolicyStatement and the Appearance Guidelines. No under layers should be visible.

• N.B. School colours are Maroon, Black and White only.

Appearance Guidelines

Students will endeavour to maintain their appearance so that it is presentable and professional in nature.These guidelines should be read in conjunction with the Uniform Particulars and any Subject special dressguidelines. For the sake of consistency, one female and one male teacher have responsibility to arbitrateany areas of confusion.

Body Piercing (except earrings) • Will be non-visible, tongue piercing is not allowed• Yrs11&12: One small nose stud is acceptable. Must be clear or skin coloured

Bracelets & Anklets• One plain bracelet may be worn (less than 10mm in width)• One plain anklet may be worn (less than 10mm in width)• One small dangling object from main bracelet/anklet is OK• Medical bracelets are OK

Earrings • Maximum of 2 on each ear• Only small studs or sleepers• Studs must be less than 5mm in diameter or diagonal• Sleepers must be less than 2mm thick and 15mm in diameter• No hoops, no dangling objects

Hair • Natural hair/natural coloured dyes are OK, e.g. application of red dye must result in natural red

tones• Whole hair should be the one colour – natural coloured highlights of close tone to rest of hair are

OK• No extremes, hair must appear neat and clean• Hair must remain out of eyes• Facial hair neat and trimmed

Uniform Guidelines

NEPEAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Hair Accessories • Small and plain.• Clips, scrunchies, bands, combs in a school colour (maroon, black or white) are acceptable

Make Up • Will not be noticeable• Yrs11&12:

– Subtle make-up is acceptable, natural tones only– No false eye lashes

Nail Polish• Will not be noticeable• Subtle nail polish is acceptable, natural tones only• No stick-ons or shellac nails

Necklaces• Plain and thin (less than 10mm thick) only. Will be worn against skin• One small dangling object only• Medical necklaces are OK• No chokers

Rings• Maximum of 3 total• Must be less than 5mm high

Skirts• Length must never appear higher than 10cm above the middle of the knee

Swimmers• Board shorts and rash shirts are OK• A shirt for sun protection must be worn at all times, unless competing in a race• Speedos and swimming costumes will only be visible whilst competing

Underwear• Will be non-visible

Wrist Watches• One only. No beeps – unless for important appointments only (e.g. BGL testing)• Smart watches will not be worn to school

Questions? Other Items• See the male or female teacher responsible for uniform before wearing

Appearance Guidelines