School Uniform

Swimming Togs

Swimming togs are needed for some school activities. We are happy with appropriate tee-shirts being worn over recognized swimwear, but this may be subject to the rules of the facility we go to. College girls’ swimwear must include board shorts, and girls’ midriffs must not be visible. Speedos for boys, if worn, must have board shorts over the top.

Make-up, Jewellery and Hair:

No jewellery is permitted other than a watch. This means, for example, that rings, ear rings and ear studs are not permitted. Boys’ hair must be cut short enough to be off the collar and off the ears. The length of girls’ hair must be clearly longer than the maximum permitted for a boy. Dyed hair is not permitted, and neither is make-up or nail polish.

General Notes about the Uniform

1. It is desirable to purchase all items, other than footwear, through the school. Parents may decide to purchase some items elsewhere, but they must be identical to the standard items. Cost effective second hand items are sold through the school.
2. The school’s supplier cannot provide 100% cotton polo shirts. The school to arrange the embroidery of the logo on polo shirts which were purchased elsewhere by parents.
3. All items above, except the scarf, described as ‘official’ have the school logo on them.
4. The combined height of heel plus sole of shoes or sandals, may be no higher than 5cm when measured at the very back.
5. Sandals must have a strap around the rear of the student’s ankle.
6. A student arriving at school towards the end of the year, or a student who has clearly outgrown his/her uniform may, by arrangement, be permitted to wear the uniform of the next group up.
7. The pinafore and skirts are made out of polyester viscose ‘Ancient Green Douglas’ tartan. Pure wool garments are available on request, but are much more expensive, and reasonable notice needs to be given for its purchase.
8. All dress shirts must be tucked in, and on formal occasions or school trips the staff may also require the polo shirt to be tucked in.
9. Ties and scarves are not mandatory during school hours at school, excepting any formal occasions or off-site events/outings, when the uniform is required.
10. Navy blue hats with a full brim are compulsory for primary students at lunch times in Terms 1 and 4 and are compulsory on many trips and activities. Hats are provided for each student at the beginning of the year, and families will be invoiced accordingly.
11. Please provide your own P.E shorts (in the colour specified above). Leggings or bike pants must be covered by looser fitting shorts. The length of all shorts should be closer to the knee than to the hip.
12. “Black polished dress shoes” does not include boots, nor does it include footwear with another colour visible above the ground, and neither does it include non-polishable surfaces such as suede.

Uniform Sales:

This service is available through the school office. The school seeks to make no profit through uniform sales but has a mark-up of approximately 10% to recover some of the operating costs. Items marked in italics on the previous page are items the school does not generally supply, however in some cases we can order them in. Otherwise you should purchase through the school to ensure uniformity, as any clothing looking different will not be permitted.

Field Trip Code

On field trips that normal school uniform is not appropriate, the P.E uniform code should be adhered to. For the lower primary classes, who do not have P.E uniform and for school camps the following guidelines should be followed:

• Wherever possible girls are encouraged to wear skirts.
• The length of skirts and shorts for all students, should be closer to the knee than to the hip.
• All leggings, bike pants and other tight fitting, form revealing clothing should be covered by a looser fitting piece of clothing.
• Shirts should have a well defined sleeve over the shoulder, above the arm, and under the arm.
• Midriffs should not be showing.
• Denim is permitted.
• Prints and slogans are allowed provided they do not compromise the Special Character of the school. E.g.: No mention of the stars of sports, rock music, film, or T.V., etc. Garments promoting alcohol are also not permitted.
• Students will be permitted to wear a single piece of jewelry such as a bracelet, brooch or necklace, but not an earring.
• We will be more flexible with hair decorations and hats, etc, as long as nothing is outlandish or deliberately intended to cause offense.