 The Student's Council of Knox Community College took a decision some years ago to make it mandatory for students of the college to be dressed in uniform. This decision was based on the fact that as the student body comprises members from all socio-economic groups it was necessary to create a level playing field and make it impossible to determine economic status by dress and so prevent discrimination. This stand was approved by the administration of the college and the following code voted on and approved by students.
Students must wear the correct school uniform as set out in the school’s guidelines while on the premises and while traveling to and from School on any official school day. The uniform is a symbol of the School and as such should be worn with pride and kept clean and tidy.
- All students must comply with the dress code. Exceptions will be made on:
- Religious grounds
- Health grounds with the support of a medical certificate. However, each case will be judged on its own merit.
- Skirts must be worn knee length and they must not be tight.
- Shirts and blouses must be worn inside at all times.
- Shoes must be neat and clean and must be one solid colour.
- Trousers must be worn at the waist and must be neither tight nor baggy.
- Undergarments should not be conspicuous in colour neither should they be revealing.
- Only females are allowed to wear ONE pair of earrings which should be worn in the earlobes.
- Elaborate hairstyles will not be permitted. The emphasis should be on simplicity, tidiness, and neatness. Hair styles which distract or obstruct the view of others is discouraged. Hair ornaments must be limited to stipulated school colours. These should be functional and not decorative. Where hair extension are allowed, they must not be elaborate and should be neatly plaited.
- Males must wear simple low haircuts. No designs or styles deemed inappropriate by the school administration will be allowed. Persons claiming to be of a particular persuasion must declare this in writing to the principal on or before registration.
- Make-up for example, lipstick and eye shadow must not be worn.
- Where ties, epaulettes, crests or badges are required, they should be worn properly for the duration of the school day and while traveling to and from school.
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