Uniform and dress code
The Uniform and Appearance Policy reflects these principles:
- Learning
- Respect
- Safety
- Belonging
We care about our school community and our image and reputation in it. Our reputation is smart, innovative, professional and aspires to be world class.
Every member of our Academy community must accept responsibility for our image and fostering a positive reputation in the corporate, and wider community.
Our uniform, how we wear it and conduct ourselves in public sends a very important message about our standards and values as individuals and as a learning community.
Our high standard of presentation and protocols associated with our uniform apply at all times when representing the Academy and includes attendance at off-campus activities and at participation in Griffith University programs.
Uniform policy details
- Minimal jewellery should be worn for safety and hygiene reasons
- Religious symbols must not be visible
- Earrings should be simple studs or sleepers (one pair in earlobes only)
- Visible jewellery in piercings, not in the ears, should be removed for school hours
- Hair should be less than shoulder length or be able to be tied back for practical work environments, formal events and school photos
- Hair should be well groomed and presentable as is suitable for a professional work environment
- Hair accessories in Academy colours are encouraged
- No make-up is encouraged for both sexes
All Uniform Items are to be purchased from the Uniform Shop, which is located on the lower level of the Information Services Centre.
Out-of-uniform policy and procedures
In exceptional circumstances if a student is unable to wear the complete designated uniform they must report to Executive Services with written documentation from a parent/caregiver.
This will be monitored closely and non-compliance to these principles and protocols underpinning the guidelines will be referred to the Head of Department Global Learners.
Attendance
Students of the Academy are enrolled full time and they are expected to attend each Academy day in its entirety. Students are expected to attend all timetabled classes, lectures and tutorials. Approved absence from the Academy may occur as a result of:
- Illness;
- Participation in an Academy approved event or activity;
- Other circumstances as approved by the Principal.
When a student is absent from the Academy the parent/carer should notify the Administration office by email at admin@qahs.eq.edu.au or telephone on (07) 5510 1137. If it is expected that the student will be absent for more than two days, prior notification would be appreciated. Illness that interferes with assessment must be reported in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines.
Refund policy
Should a student leave prior to the end of the school year, the International
Baccalaureate (IB) fees will be refunded on a pro-rata bases calculated on a 40
week school year. The Student Resource Scheme (SRS) fee refund will be calculated on the
participation fee paid, including a pro-rata return of the Government textbook
and resource allowance received by the school, less the cost of consumed
materials and the replacement cost of scheme items that are lost or negligently
damaged or not returned.
Policy Documentation
Published documents outlining additional policies of the Academy (published 2021) can be read below: