Senior School Dress Code Town Hall- FLT by Ravnit KAUR [12N2] https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv Please fill in this padlet as we present, thank you! en-us 2021-03-08 08:15:30 UTC 2021-03-10 00:25:27 UTC hello@padlet.com 1 - yes https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286406096 2 - ..... to maintain a professional learning environment + represent SIS in a positive way + non offensive to others.
3 - Agree
4 - Agree

What would you expect your teachers to wear?  Should they be allowed to express their individuality - strap tops, flip flops etc Would you like to see your teachers bare abdomen?

What about representing the school when we're out in the community.  ]]> 2021-03-09 08:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286406096 individuality appropriate to a school environment - to ensure the respect and comfort of all the community. hendersona15 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286413079 2021-03-09 08:36:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286413079 Explore the concept of Safety and what this means in the school environment. Not just physical safety. hendersona15 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286415028 2021-03-09 08:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286415028 I'm not sure professionalism is even a way to go? I'm not sure I could define this as there are so many different environments? pgardner https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286415056
A RESPECTFUL learning environment might be a better way to go.]]> 2021-03-09 08:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286415056 Clear, gender neutral, carefully considered. hendersona15 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286442707 2021-03-09 08:45:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286442707 The Do's could allow students to dress in anything!!!! They are very loose guidelines. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286450461 2021-03-09 08:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286450461 yes, I think it is about agreement and clear communication and understanding of the purpose and reasoning for the dress code. hendersona15 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286450649 2021-03-09 08:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286450649 The Do's can be interpreted in any way you like! They could also be applied to any dress despite the dress code. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286452870 2021-03-09 08:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286452870 Non-offensive to others (values/religious or political beliefs, etc) Preparing you for the work place. Able to function safely in the environment. Represents SIS in a positive light in the wider community. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286469944 2021-03-09 08:53:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286469944 It's a little general and could be difficult to 'enforce'. Maybe the language needs to change and we need to present it as something for which we expect students' support, a little like we ask students to sign an 'honour pledge' as opposed to an 'Academic honesty policy' to show that they are pledging to support what is in the policy. fcrouch https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286672504 2021-03-09 10:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286672504 Not sure that all tutors will be comfortable being the arbiters of this - and this is what has always scuppered previous Dress Codes! The downfall usually lies more in the inconsistent implementation of it rather than the code itself being flawed. How can this be addressed? Last time we tried by having one neutral arbiter - Ms. Sharman. But that has its own problems... fcrouch https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286677635 2021-03-09 10:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286677635 Need to get support from parents too - they can be another group that will help students make the right choices - like the peer group (other students) that was suggested. fcrouch https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286684273 2021-03-09 10:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286684273 Please make the final code something that is applied to Dress casual days too...important that we don't just suddenly allow a free for all for younger students and all these points and the rationale just get ignored...that would show the rationale (and the code) is not really embedded fcrouch https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286687370 2021-03-09 10:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1286687370 The visuals are a step in the right direction bushes1 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1287020001 They are more appropriate for where we are as a school now.

However they visuals are open to interpretation. Ideally we want to avoid anxieties for students and teachers.]]> 2021-03-09 12:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1287020001 The choice of language between tutors and tutees needs to positive and constructive (move to an agreement rather than a warning). bushes1 https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1287042129 The was talk of guidelines for teachers to help with these conversation - will these guidelines be shared with students?

Is there an opportunity for the senior student leadership team to take a role here?]]> 2021-03-09 12:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1287042129 Agree that the 'individuality' rationale needs some adjusting and linking with professionalism. It should be noted that, unlike other schools that may have a formal uniform for the IB years, SIS already permits very considerable individuality in its dress code. Something like 'appropriately professional whilst in line with your individual choices' might lead to a less conflicting position. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290381088 2021-03-09 23:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290381088 Professionalism does NOT need to mean very formal business attire. But it does mean ensure that students recognise that out in the world, like it or not, they WILL be judged by many on their dress code and they need to learn to dress in a way that is appropriate to their professional environment. Therefore, in a school context, professional means respectful, non-offensive and non-provocative. We need to balance any desire to permit individual expression against care that the dress code does not have the potential to offend or provoke others. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290385003 2021-03-09 23:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290385003 Overall, the gender neutral visuals are great. As before, please be very careful about how you articulate the 'individual' elements, which could be used as an excuse by students for almost 'anything goes' https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290389634 2021-03-10 00:00:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290389634 There are potential problems with students repeatedly changing outfits during the day if different subjects have different codes! Beyond that, it needs to be recognised that students have in the past challenged teachers who try to 'enforce' a code. Teachers will need training and a clear script for how to do this, and students must very clearly understand that this is part of teachers' professional duty and not something personal from the teacher. Tutors who 'enforce' are left vulnerable to criticism if others do not do the same, so consistency will be important. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290392045 2021-03-10 00:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290392045 If we can couple teacher training on the most sensitive and consistent way to do this with student understanding of the above, then this could work well. It would be great if there could be a student committee who would be part of this process. Agree that the language used is extremely important and that the conversation should lead to agreement not warning. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290445304 2021-03-10 00:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290445304 Any final decision will ultimately need to be taken through the School Council by the Principal before it can be deemed as 'agreed'. https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290449292 2021-03-10 00:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kaurr5/df3iqas44ncxcgxv/wish/1290449292