WARWICK State High School's strict uniform policy has again been met with mixed reactions at the start of this school year.

Students and parents alike have commented on what the restrictions will mean for the school and the students within it.

Focusing more on facial piercings, socks and hair ties, critics questioning the policy's impact on students' individuality were raised by many online.

Headspace care co-ordinator Travis Maguire says the policy may not be as detrimental as people may think.

"Individualism is important to a person of that age for self esteem and a sense of belonging. But in the context of a school they need to find other ways to express your own sense of style," he said.

Mr Maguire suggests students find individuality outside of their uniform.

"Joining a different club or participating in extracurricular activities can become part of an identity," he said recognising that issues may occur due to the diversity of the school.

Many also questioned how the policy will continue to effect families with limited means.

Symen Van Der Hulst who graduated from Warwick High last year is one of those individuals.

"I had two detentions in my time," he said, after he was reprimanded for stripes up the side of his only pair of winter track pants.

"I'd rather go cold in winter than get in trouble," stating he simply could not afford another pair. He did however agree with the school's ban on flat caps.

Warwick State High School principal Cheryl Bullion encouraged families with difficulty meeting uniform requirements to contact the school to discuss the matter.

"Genuine issues of difficulty are provided with assistance, we can also lend uniform items to students who have genuine difficulty.

"Wearing of the complete school uniform is an indication of a student's self-respect and pride in the school."

Second-hand clothing options continue to be available at Warwick State Hight School.

Mother of one past and one present WSHS student, Jackie Mikkelsen has seen a lot of resistance to the movement.

"You can just see that a lot of controversy has been surrounding this in the past few days," she said, reminiscing how she once had to shine her shoes before school.

"I don't have an issue but I think the school needs a little guidance with these things.

"As the saying goes pick fights big enough to matter and small enough to win."