The School uniform is intended to give each student an identification with the School and is an important contribution to school tone. The wearing of uniform is a mark of loyalty to all that the School stands for and it assists student's identify with and pride in their membership to Avondale School. The School uniform permits students to be free from competition on the basis of fashion trends and minimises competition on the basis of socioeconomic status. It helps to teach students to abide by rules of uniform, grooming and appearance and assists Avondale School in presenting a consistent image in the community.
Summer uniform must be worn in Terms 1 and 4 and Winter uniform must be worn in Terms 2 and 3. Dates for optional Summer or Winter uniform will be determined by the Principal, according to weather patterns.
The wearing of full school uniform is required on all public transport travelling to and from school. Sports uniform is to be worn on regular sport days or swimming days.
Parents have a responsibility to ensure their children leave home each day correctly attired and that their grooming is of an acceptable standard. Students are responsible for their uniform whilst at school and staff will assist in this task. Please ensure that all articles are marked clearly with the student’s name.
It is expected that the school uniform will be worn with pride. Students are expected to be well groomed and neat and tidy in their appearance when in school uniform.
Students are not permitted to write on uniforms or bags, or get their uniform wet in water fights. Shirts must be tucked neatly into waistbands. The shorts or trousers should be worn to an acceptable level as intended by the manufacturer, not as hipsters. Girls' skirts should be knee length.
Where a child needs to wear a non-uniform item (eg. shoes wet from constant rain) the School Policy requires parents/guardians to send a note of explanation. This letter should be given to the Class Teacher. Uniform items need to be replaced within one week.
Full school uniform is expected at all times. Effort should be made to ensure uniform items are ready. “In the wash” should not be an excuse for being out of uniform. If students must come out of uniform, only the item that is not available should be substituted. This does not allow for the full sports uniform to be used in replacement for a single school uniform item. Non-uniform items should be as close to the original as possible, neat, modest and not drawing attention to the wearer. Please note that mufti-days or excursions do not negate school rules about jewellery.
The Principal, Heads of School and Assistant Heads of School have the final word on uniform. Students who drastically breach uniform grooming standards or continually disregard the School rules on uniform, including wearing the uniform inappropriately, will be:
Shirt
Sky blue short sleeved regulation shirt with emblem. Shirts must be tucked in.
Shorts
College grey gaberdine with straight front and elasticised back.
Jumper
Navy regulation jumper or vest with School emblem.
Socks
Grey, regulation school socks with turn down top.
Shoes
Black, polishable, leather, below ankle, lace-up school shoes. (no other colour markings)
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy only.
Hat
Navy blue school hat with School emblem. Slouch style.
Shirt
Sky blue long sleeved or short sleeved regulation shirt with emblem. All students must have at least one long sleeved shirt. Shirts must be tucked in.
Tie
Regulation boys’ tie, worn with the top button done up, and tie correctly in place.
Trousers
Tailored, long college grey in gaberdine or melange. Straight front, elasticised back.
Jumper
Navy regulation jumper or vest with School emblem.
Socks
Grey, regulation school socks with turn down top.
Shoes
Black, polishable, leather, below ankle, lace-up school shoes. (no other colour markings)
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy only.
Hat
As for summer.
Dress
Regulation dress (hem must reach the knee).
Skort
Optional skort that can be worn with the school blouse.
Jumper
Navy regulation jumper, cardigan or vest with School emblem.
Socks
White, regulation School socks with turn down top.
Shoes
Black, polishable, leather, below ankle, lace-up school shoes.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy only.
Hat
Navy blue School hat with emblem. Slouch style.
Hair
All hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black, and must be plain, simple and functional.
Tunic
Regulation plaid tunic (hem must reach the knee). Tunics are a compulsory winter item for all girls.
Shirt
Sky blue regulation shirt with emblem, long sleeve or short sleeve. All students must have at least one long sleeved shirt.
Tie
Regulation girls’ tie.
Slacks
School regulation. Optional
Jumper
Navy regulation jumper, vest or cardigan with School emblem.
Stockings
Plain black stockings (40-80 denier), no ribbed.
Socks
White regulation school socks, turned down at the top.
Shoes
Black, polishable, leather, below ankle, lace-up school shoes.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy only.
Hat
As for summer.
Hair
All hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black, and must be plain, simple and functional.
T-shirt
Regulation navy/red/white with School emblem.
Shorts
Regulation navy/red/white shorts.
Tracksuit
Regulation red/white/navy School track suit with zippered jacket in winter.
Socks
White rib sport sock, not low cut.
Shoes
Sports shoes (joggers) - soft soled and non-marking for all PE and sport activities. Soccer boots may be worn for soccer.
T-shirt
Regulation navy/red/white with School emblem.
Shorts
Regulation navy/red/white shorts.
Tracksuit
Regulation red/white/navy School track suit with zippered jacket in winter.
Socks
Plain white regulation socks or rib sport sock, not low cut.
Shoes
Sports shoes (joggers) - soft soled and non-marking for all PE and sport activities. Soccer boots may be worn for soccer.
Jewellery
Jewellery (including bracelets, necklaces, bands, chains and rings) is not part of school uniform and is not to be worn.
Earrings
Students are permitted to wear only one small (maximum size 3mm), plain gold or silver stud in the earlobe.
Hair
Hair must be of one natural colour, clean, neat, off the face and must not draw attention to oneself. Long hair may be required to be tied back. Hair accessories must be simple and functional in white, navy or black. Facial hair is not permitted. The acceptability of any hairstyle is at the discretion of the school administration.
School Hats
The following applies to school hats:
Swim Wear
Modesty is required when wearing swimmers for any school activity. Students must only wear single-piece swimmers. Bikinis are unacceptable.
School Bags
Avondale School supplied bags are compulsory. Students in K-2 require a homework wallet. These can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Uniform Over-Jacket
A regulation navy waterproof lined jacket is available for students to wear when the weather is wet and/or cold. The jacket is to be worn over the top of full school uniform (including the school jumper) or sports uniform on sports days. The jacket is not a replacement for any other part of the uniform and should not be worn inside.
This jacket is the regulation over jacket (if any are worn to school) for all Primary students. The jacket is only available through the Uniform Shop.
Mufti Day and Non-Uniform Events
Clothing that is worn on mufti days must at all times uphold the ethos, values and standard of Avondale School.
Students deemed to be dressed inappropriately may be required to rectify the problem by being:
School Uniform Outside of School Hours
It is expected that students wear full school uniform (including ties and shoes) when travelling to and from school, both in and out of school grounds; including bus stops, walking to and from school. When the school uniform is being worn, students still represent the school and it is appropriate for the students to still have respect for the School outside school hours by wearing the uniform correctly.
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