Uniform Policy
It is school policy and community expectation that children wear the official school uniform. The community adopted a policy of compulsory school uniforms in 1989. Uniform policies help promote equal participation on the basis of their sex, religion, culture, disability and gender identity. When students wear a school uniform, they feel included in our school community.
Setting a dress code can:
- Promote a shared sense of inclusiveness, identity and pride, allow students to feel equal, and enhance the profile of the school in the wider community.
- Assist school community in defining an identity for the school
- Develop students’ sense of belonging to the school community
- Provide an opportunity to build school spirit
Dress code should reflect the current values and requirements of the school community, enhancing the health and safety of students when involved in school activities.
School uniform is the required official dress for all students on school days and when attending school excursions and functions. The school colours are royal blue and white. Please ensure that your child wears the correct attire.
During the change of seasons, the cool mornings are usually followed by a warm sometimes hot, sunny day and children do run the risk of overheating if overdressed. Parents are reminded to be mindful to dress their children appropriately.
Uniform Shop Operations (2025 Onwards)
- Uniforms can now be purchased at Lowes, Westfield Chatswood, near Hawkers’ Lane.
- The online shop can be found at Lowes Online – Chatswood Public School Uniform
Uniform Guidelines
The uniform guidelines for Summer, Winter and Sports can be found at Chatswood Public School Uniform.
The Summer Uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4. Students change from summer to winter uniform by latest Week 2 of Term 2.
The Winter Uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3. Students change from winter to summer uniform by latest Week 2 of Term 4.
Parents’ discretion can be used if the weather is unseasonably warm (or cold) at any given time.
Parents are reminded to not overdress your children as they run the risk of overheating. Please ensure that children are adequately dressed to play outside in the mornings, recess and lunchtime. The classrooms are cooled/heated and teachers will be asking students to remove excess layers when they come to class if they have been overdressed.
Hats
The school has a year-round “No Hat – Play in the Shade” policy in place. Students without a uniform hat are required to remain in a supervised shaded area during outdoor activities.
Second Hand Uniforms Donation
Announcements during the school year will be made by the P&C for the collection of outgrown CPS uniforms. If you have uniforms that are current style, clean, and in good condition (normal wear and tear accepted), please consider bringing them along for donation. These donations will support the P&C’s second hand uniform shop, providing affordable options for families and raising funds for school improvements.
Parents are requested to remove any name tags prior to donation to prevent any confusion over ownership after the sale.
Where Do the Profits Go?
The short answer is straight back to the students.
All the profit from the sales of uniform goes back into the school for the benefit of the school community. This enables the wonderful programs, events, facilities and purchasing of resources for the school. These profits also provide much-needed funds to the school to provide services, digital and play equipment that the students would otherwise go without.
Lost Property
As we are a very large school, it is strongly recommended to label all uniform items clearly and legibly with your child’s name (in full) and current class to ensure that they your child can easily locate and possibly find it in the event it does get lost.
There are also various lost property tubs throughout the school near your child’s class room.
For more information on lost property, please contact the school at Chatswood Public School – Contact Us