Our school uniform instils a sense of unity, builds on the school spirit and enhances school pride. It also upholds the fact that individuality and self-expression do not lie in designer clothes but within each individual.
Karratha Senior High School has a prescribed dress code that is compulsory. The school uniform is only available from Karratha Senior High School.
Students who, due to religious or financial reasons, are unable to wear the full school uniform, must gain an exemption in writing through their Student Wellbeing Coordinator at the beginning of each term.
Uniform Dress Code – Compulsory
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- Students in Years 7 – 10 wear navy blue and red school polo shirts with the school logo. Year 11 and 12 students wear the navy blue and white school polo shirt. The school jacket/jumper, or a ‘Country Week’ top may be worn in winter.
- Students are to wear the official navy blue shorts or navy blue pants which are only available at the High School
- For health reasons, students are encouraged to wear caps/hats when outdoors.
- For health and safety reasons, students must wear closed-in shoes.
- Students require a ‘Faction Shirt’ for all Physical Education classes.
- T- shirts under the school uniform are not accepted.
Excursions
Students attending school excursions must wear full uniform unless otherwise instructed.
Process for Students who arrive at school without correct school uniform
Students who present at school wearing non KSHS uniform are required to go to Student Services upon arrival at school to borrow a uniform. An orange slip will be given to the student to change in the last 5 minutes of the day.
Process for Students who arrive at school without correct footwear
- Contact home will be made for parents to bring shoes.
- If parents cannot be contacted or are unable to bring in shoes, students will be required to wear KSHS provided shoes and socks.
Refusal to borrow uniform/shoes is a breach of our schools expected behaviours and poses a health and safety issue. This will result in parent/caregivers being contacted to pick up the student or provide an appropriate uniform or footwear. If parents are unable to do this, the student will be placed on an all day withdrawal.
Exemptions for footwear
- Parents/guardians will be required to contact the school with a ‘one day’ exemption for their child.
- Additional days will require a medical certificate if they cannot wear shoes.
- Students with medical certificates stating that are not fit to wear enclosed shoes will not be able to participate in certain classes. A safe place will be provided for them to complete alternative work.
Uniform Shop Information
Uniforms are available from the front office during business hours.