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.
It is not the School’s responsibility that a student who spends money in breach of the uniform code has to further spend more money in order to remove or correct this item. It is advisable that students and parents contact Administration to see whether the item is permitted before having the procedure.
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
School-approved blue short sleeved untucked shirt with logo. Older-style shirts must be tucked in. This style is in the process of being phased out. (No undershirt or singlet to be visible.)
Shorts
School-approved grey shorts with straight front and elasticised back.
Jumper
School-approved long sleeved, v-necked, navy blue jumper with logo. Vests are also available.
Soft-shell Jacket
School-approved long sleeved, zippered, navy blue soft-shell jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain grey socks that are to be folded and sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up shoes (with bow on top and no other colour markings). No boots allowed. There must be at least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy, Year 1 and 2 only.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
Shirt
School-approved blue long sleeved or short sleeved shirt with logo, with a top button. All shirts must be tucked in during Terms 2 & 3. (No undershirt or singlet to be visible.)
Tie
School-approved blue tie. To be worn with the shirt top button done up, and tie correctly in place.
Trousers
School-approved grey trousers with straight front and elasticised back.
Jumper
School-approved long sleeved, v-necked, navy blue jumper with logo. Vests are also available.
Soft-shell Jacket
School-approved long sleeved, zippered, navy blue soft-shell jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain grey socks that are to be folded and sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up shoes (with bow on top and no other colour markings). No boots allowed. There must be at least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy, Year 1 and 2 only.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
Dress
School-approved blue dress with logo (hem must reach the knee).
Blouse (Optional)
School-approved blue short sleeved blouse with logo and tie. (No undershirt or singlet to be visible.)
Culotte (Optional)
School-approved navy culotte with 4 pleats that can be worn with the blouse (hem to reach just above the knee).
Jumper
School-approved long sleeved, v-necked, navy blue jumper with logo. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Soft-shell Jacket
School-approved long sleeved, zippered, navy blue soft-shell jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain white socks (not 'sport ankle' sock style) that are to be folded and sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up shoes (with bow on top and no other colour markings). No boots, platform soles, raised heels or buckled shoes allowed. There must be at least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy, Year 1 and 2 only.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
Hair
Hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black. They must be plain, simple and functional.
Tunic
School-approved tartan tunic with two inverted pleats back and front (hem must reach the knee).
Shirt
School-approved blue long sleeved or short sleeved shirt with logo, with a top button.
Tie
School-approved navy blue crossover tie.
Jumper
School-approved long sleeved, v-necked, navy blue jumper with logo. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Soft-shell Jacket
School-approved long sleeved, zippered, navy blue soft-shell jacket with logo.
Stockings
Plain black stockings (40-80 denier), not ribbed.
Socks
Plain white socks (not 'sport ankle' sock style) that are to be folded and sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up shoes (with bow on top and no other colour markings). No boots, platform soles, raised heels or buckled shoes allowed. There must be at least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Velcro shoes are optional for Kindy, Year 1 and 2 only.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
Hair
Hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black. They must be plain, simple and functional.
Shirt
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport shirt with logo.
Shorts
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport short with logo (hem should reach the mid thigh).
Pants
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport pant with logo.
Jacket
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain white sport socks that sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Sport shoes that are lace-up, soft soled and non-marking.
Shirt
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport shirt with logo.
Shorts
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport short with logo (hem should reach the mid thigh).
Pants
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport pant with logo.
Jacket
School-approved navy blue, red and white sport jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain white sport socks that sit above the ankle.
Shoes
Sport shoes that are lace-up, soft soled and non-marking.
Jewellery
Jewellery (including bracelets, necklaces, bands, chains and rings) is not part of school uniform and is not to be worn. Plastic spacers may be worn in earlobe piercings only.
Watches are to be plain, simple banded and have time functions only. Watches are not to have SMS, call making, internet connection or video recording capabilities.
One medic alert item can be worn if need be.
Nose piercings are not to be worn.
Earrings
Students are permitted to wear only one small (maximum size 3mm), plain gold or silver stud in the earlobe.
Make-up
Make-up which produces an artificial appearance or draws attention to the individual will not be tolerated and the student will be asked to remove the make-up. Coloured nail polish or patterned nails are not to be worn to school.
Hairstyle
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. The acceptability of any hairstyle is at the discretion of the School Administration.
School Hats
The following applies to school hats:
Swimwear
Modesty is required when wearing swimmers for any school activity. Students must only wear single-piece swimmers.
School Bags
Avondale School supplied bags are compulsory. Students in K-2 require a homework wallet. These can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
Out of Uniform Procedure
Where a child needs to wear a non-uniform item (eg. shoes wet from constant rain) the School requires parents/guardians to send a note of explanation. This should be given to the Class Teacher. Uniform items need to be replaced within one week.
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.
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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