In accordance with the Workplace, Health and Safety legislation students are expected to wear shoes that comply with the guidelines for safety reasons. Shoes must have leather uppers and must cover the top of the foot. Students who wear inappropriate footwear (eg. thongs, sandals, ugh boots, backless shoes, ballet slip ons) will not be permitted to enter the playground during the breaks and some classrooms (eg. Science, TAS and Art) due to workplace health and safety rules. Teachers will provide alternative work in subjects for which leather shoes (including leather uppers) is mandatory.
Department of Education Work Health and Safety requirements regarding shoes
In the absence of any medical certificate, the Personal Protective Equipment requirement is not negotiable. A parent signing a disclaimer provides no protection for the Department. The student and parent need to re-evaluate participating in the subject.
