Years 12 & 13 are in many ways a transition to the more independent nature of university life. At Discovery College, our approach is to treat our Senior students more like adults, with the expectation that they will behave more like adults. Students in Year 12 and 13 are therefore granted certain privileges that are not given to younger students. With privilege comes responsibility. Senior students must behave responsibly and with maturity at all times, in particular when not being directly supervised by staff. This is particularly important in a through-train school where inevitably Senior students are viewed as role models for students in Years 1-11. If a student, a group of students, or a whole year group behaves in an inappropriate way, the College reserves the right to suspend or withdraw completely any or all of the privileges outlined below.

Non-uniform

Senior students do not need to wear school uniform, but need to abide by the Senior Students Dress Code. Any student who breaches the dress code may be sent home to change into more appropriate attire. If this occurs, the student is responsible for catching up on missed work. A student who repeatedly breaches the dress code may lose any or all privileges.

Hair

Hair can be worn down, with the exception of lengths that pose a health safety risk. Hair on or below the shoulders must be tied up as required for health and safety reasons during certain classes such as P.E., science, design technology. Subtle hair colours or dyes are permitted.

Shirts and tops

Strapless or see-through tops are not acceptable. No offensive logos are allowed, and are to be determined at the discretion of the College (e.g. swear words, racist slogans, violent graphics, advertising logos for alcohol, smoking, or illegal drugs).

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Skirts and shorts

Length must be appropriate for school.

Footwear

Wedges, thin heels, stilettos, flip-flops, slides and crocs are not acceptable for safety reasons, e.g. tripping or slipping on stairs; covered toes in DT/Science as required (sometimes essential for Science practicals).

Makeup

Subtle makeup may be worn, alongside nail polish. Students will be asked to remove any excessive makeup.

Jewellery

Jewellery may be worn, with the exception of those that could cause potential harm to the student and those around them. Jewellery that could be hazardous to student safety should be removed for P.E., design subjects, and other activities where they could potentially be a hazard. Excess jewellery (to be determined by the school) should also be removed for official school photos. The school is not responsible for the loss of these items, and is not bound to try and retrieve them if lost.

Piercings and Tattoos

Piercings are acceptable, unless they are offensive or pose a safety risk (to be determined at the discretion of the College). Tattoos must not be visible.

Physical activity

A change of clothes is required as appropriate for activity; appropriate non-marking footwear as per other year levels.

House events

Senior Students must wear House colours to all House events - where possible, students are encouraged to wear the official House shirts.