Parents/Caregivers

In line with Education Department policy:

• Busselton Senior High School does not allow mobile phones to be accessed by students at any time while they are at the School. These devices are banned for all students from the time they arrive, until the conclusion of the school day. Mobile phones are to be, “off and away all day”.
• Students should be discouraged from bringing their mobile phones to school, however, if a parent provides their child with a mobile device for safety reasons, they must ensure that the phone is not to be accessed over the school day.
• Students will have an opportunity to hand their phones in at Student Services on arrival at school and retrieve them as they leave at the end of the day. Phones will be secured in a phone locker for the duration of the day. Students who choose not to take up this opportunity are solely responsible for the security of their phone and accept the risks associated with them being stolen and/or damaged.
• The consequences for any student found recording, distributing or uploading inappropriate images or videos of students, parents or staff on school premises is SUSPENSION.

If a student is found to be using their mobile phone contrary to the above, their phone is to be confiscated and deposited at student services. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Uniforms

Busselton SHS are proud of the identity of our school uniform. Our distinctive blue, gold and white are well recognised within the local community and we encourage our students (with the support of their families) to wear the uniform with pride.

The Busselton Senior High School Dress Code Policy meets the requirements of recommended policy of the WA Department of Education and State Government legislation. Any future alteration or modification of the Dress Code will require community consultation.

THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE

• Sets a clear, acceptable and consistent standard of dress for all students and parents
• Fosters and enhances the public image of the school
• Assists in building school and team spirit
• Ensures students are safely dressed for specific school activities
• Encourages equity among students
• Prepares students for work, as many work places have dress and safety codes
• Allows for easy identification of intruders into the school during the school day

MODIFICATIONS TO DRESS CODE

• Students who, for religious or health reasons, may need to modify the school dress code are
  required to make an appointment with the Principal or a designated staff member. Staff will
  be informed of any student granted a modification to the dress code
• Garments bearing brand names, logos and stripes (e.g. Adidas, Nike) are NOT allowed
• Board shorts, thongs etc. are NOT allowed

Refund Policy

Parents or guardians of students are given clear and comprehensive details of Busselton Senior High School excursions and incursions. As your consent for the participation of your child is obtained prior to the event taking place, the school will not refund charges if your child does not attend. The only exception is if your child presents a medical certificate covering the date of the activity, or approval is obtained from the Principal or Associate Principal.

Excursions and incursions have fixed costs which are divided between the number of students attending and it is not possible to recoup the shortfall of money from other students. Other than the above exceptions, the school is unable to refund part or all of the cost if a student is absent on the day.

This policy reviewed and approved by the School Board 23 February 2021.