CSC Uniform & Policy Information

Rationale:
A uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of the Dress Code.

Policy Statement:
Craigieburn Secondary College aims to develop a code to meet everyone’s individual requirements, styles or needs. The College dress code promotes the good image of the school within the community and encourages students to uphold and enhance that image, as well as meeting community expectations and health and safety standards. Craigieburn Secondary College will:

• Communicate the dress code to the school community
• Assist families having difficulties with uniform costs
• Ensure that measures used to enforce the dress code are consistent with the Effective Schools are Engaging Schools – Student Engagement Policy Guidelines and the College’s Student Engagement policy.

Comply with obligations under the Human Rights and Anti‐Discrimination Legislation ‐ Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 1995 by:

• Treating students equally
• Not treating students differently because of personal characteristics
• Upholding human rights requirements.

Aim:

• To promote equality amongst all students.
• To further develop a sense of pride in, and identification with our school.
• Empower students by fostering a group identity.
• To provide durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment.
• To maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community.
• To support the student code of conduct.

Uniform Support via State School Relief Fund

In the past we have provided students with a voucher that could be redeemed at PSW. However, over time the gap between the cost of the item and the amount of vouchers has grown wider. So, to ensure support goes further for families, very important changes are being made.

Each voucher will have a value of $85. There will now be a limit of 1 voucher per application every 6 months. A maximum of 2 vouchers per student/per calendar year, these vouchers will be valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Vouchers can be used to purchase items at PSW. Download the CSC Uniform price list here (1.11.23)

For state school relief support please contact our Community Liaison Officer on 9308 1144 and refer to the compulsory school diary for more uniform information.

Acceptable Footwear

Black leather or suede school shoes (no logo) are worn with full school uniform on non-PE Days. On PE scheduled days ONLY, runners may be worn with complete CSC PE Uniform. Refer to the compulsory school diary for more uniform details or see the year level office.

We encourage our families to visit the PSW website for all your uniform needs and to chat directly with customer service. (Photo Credit: PSW 2024)