Trinity Christian School Dress Code

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Parents are responsible for the dress of their children; however, the school reserves the right to call certain dress inappropriate. Scripture calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of our minds” rather than being “conformed to the patterns of this world” (Romans 12:2). Even our appearance can reflect our desire to honour God with our lives by redeeming culture rather than being absorbed by it. Please ensure that your children’s dress observes the following criteria.

SHIRTS AND TOPS

• Must have sleeves or shoulder straps at least 6cm in width.
• Must be long enough to be tucked in.
• Must be free of alcohol related or offensive slogans – Brand names are acceptable.
• Extremely tight-fitting shirts and tops are inappropriate.

PANTS

• Must cover underwear at all times (i.e. standing and sitting).
• Pyjama-style pants are not to be worn.
• Extremely tight-fitting pants are inappropriate.

SHORTS AND SKIRTS

• Length must be at least to the tips of the fingers with the arms hanging at the side.
• Spandex shorts are not allowed unless they are worn under a skirt to allow active play (i.e. climber).
• Extremely tight-fitting shorts and skirts are inappropriate.
  

ACCESSORIES

• Hats, bandannas and head bands must be taken off after entering the school building.
• For safety reasons we require that jewellery and earrings be close fitting.
• Make-up should be minimal if worn and applied ONLY at home.
  

FOOTWEAR

• Students must have suitable indoor and outdoor footwear.
  Outdoor footwear must be conducive to playground activities (e.g. “flip flops” and high heels leave the feet vulnerable to injury).
  Indoor footwear must be worn at all times. (REMEMBER: Each student needs a pair of non-marking shoes and socks for physical education.)
• Slippers are not appropriate footwear.

Students whose dress does not meet these criteria will be sent to the office to be given temporary appropriate clothing to wear for the day and the parents will be notified. Repeated offences may result in suspension from school.