11. CHOICE OF UNIFORM

GUIDELINES ON THE CHOICE OF SCHOOL UNIFORM

1. General Requirement

All students must wear the school uniform in accordance with the official VIHS School Uniform Policy. Students are expected to comply with the prescribed uniform requirements on all school days.

2. Uniform Schedule

• Sunday and Monday: Students must wear the official school uniform.

• Tuesday to Thursday: Students may wear the approved activity uniform.

• Field trips, school activities and sports events: Students must wear the uniform or attire specified by the school for the respective event.

Students must follow any specific uniform instructions issued by the school, regardless of the regular uniform schedule. Such instructions will be communicated at least 48 hours in advance.

3. Uniform Excuse and Compliance Procedure

Students who are unable to wear the official school uniform on Sunday or Monday must obtain approval from the school office before attending classes in the activity uniform.

3.1 Requesting an Excuse

Students must:

1. Complete theStudent Compliance Record Form.

2. Report to the school office after completing the form.

3. Allow the office to verify the information submitted.

4. Obtain the Compliance Excuse Slip issued by the office before entering classes.

Submitting the form does not automatically grant permission to wear the activity uniform. Approval must be obtained from the school office.

3.2 Verification and Presentation of the Excuse Slip

The school office will verify the information provided in the form before issuing the Compliance Excuse Slip.

Students must present the slip when entering classes and whenever requested by a teacher. Students who require an excuse slip will not be permitted to enter class without the slip issued by the school office.

3.3 Maximum Excuse Period

Excuses granted through the Student Compliance Record Form shall not exceed 5 days per semester. Any request beyond this period must be referred to the school office for review.

3.4 Medical Reasons

For medical reasons, parents must email the school with supporting documents to request an exemption from wearing the official uniform. The school may request additional evidence where necessary.

3.5 Permanent Authorisation

Students with a valid reason requiring a long-term exemption from wearing the official uniform may be issued a permanent authorisation card in their name. The card will serve as evidence of the school's approval to wear the alternative uniform.

4. Teachers’ Responsibilities

Teachers are responsible for checking students’ Compliance Excuse Slips when required and ensuring that students have valid authorisation from the school office.

Students must present their slips whenever requested. Teachers should refer cases of non-compliance to the school office in accordance with the school's procedures.

5. Students’ Responsibilities

All students are responsible for:

• Wearing the correct uniform on the designated days.

• Following specific uniform instructions issued by the school.

• Completing the required form when unable to wear the official uniform.

• Obtaining approval and collecting the Compliance Excuse Slip before entering classes.

• Carrying and presenting the slip whenever requested by a teacher.

• Providing accurate information when requesting an excuse.

• Complying with the school’s uniform policy and related procedures.

6. Compliance Records and Follow-up

The school will maintain records of uniform violations and excuse requests. These records may be used to monitor student compliance and determine appropriate follow-up actions.

• Awards and privileges: Repeated uniform violations may affect students’ points in school awards and their eligibility for certain school privileges, in accordance with applicable school policies.

• Parental involvement: The school may conduct follow-ups regarding repeated violations, including discussions with students in the presence of their parents.

• Misuse of the excuse procedure: Students who repeatedly misuse the excuse procedure may have their right to request further excuses through the form restricted or withdrawn.

Students must understand that uniform compliance records will be maintained by the school and that repeated violations may result in further action.

7. Reference

For full details of the approved school uniform, please refer to the VIHS School Uniform Guidelines.

All students are expected to take responsibility for complying with the VIHS School Uniform Policy. Permission to wear an alternative uniform must be obtained through the prescribed procedure, except where the school has issued a specific instruction or authorisation.

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