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.
For the full policy please click here.

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

REFUND POLICY FOR OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES (updated 31st August 2026)

As parent/carer consent for student participation is obtained prior to the activity taking place, refunds will generally not be provided for student non-attendance. However, where parents/carers are able to provide medical evidence or other legitimate evidence for their child not attending an event, they may apply in writing to the school for consideration of a refund.

Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 14 days of the activity, unless otherwise approved by the Principal. Legitimate evidence may include a medical certificate, compassionate grounds, family emergency, or other documentation accepted by the Principal.

Any refund request will be assessed by the Principal or delegate and will be subject to the recovery of costs by the school. Refunds are subject to the cancellation and refund conditions imposed by external providers, venues and transport operators. Once provider cut-off dates have passed and costs become non-recoverable to the school, no refund will be payable unless otherwise determined by the Principal or delegate.

If the school cancels an activity, any recoverable payments will be refunded or credited to families. Where costs have already been committed and are not recoverable, the school will communicate this to families.

Where a refund is approved, payment will be made via EFT into the nominated bank account. Refunds of less than $30 may be credited to the student account and applied to other school charges as directed by parents/carers.

Students participating in high-cost camps, excursions or other school activities are required to adhere to the relevant behaviour expectations, participation agreements and excursion/camp contracts. Where a student is withdrawn from, excluded from, or unable to attend an activity due to a breach of the school’s behaviour expectations or excursion/camp contract, no refund of deposits or payments will be provided unless otherwise determined by the Principal or delegate.

Where a student is required to return early from a camp or excursion due to behaviour, parents/carers may be responsible for any additional costs incurred.

Parents/carers will be informed, where possible, of any non-refundable deposits, provider cut-off dates and cancellation conditions before payment is made.