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.
Students are required to wear the School uniform on all occasions unless special instructions have been given by School Administration. Protective clothing is required in Art, Technics, Design & Technology, Construction, Automotive, Food Technology and Hospitality classes. The principles of modesty, self-respect and respect for others are to be demonstrated by dress and decorum.
Summer uniform must be worn in Terms 1 and 4 and Winter uniform must be worn in Terms 2 and 3. Any deviation to 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 except when returning home after Sport days (see Sports Uniform). Sports uniform is required for all PE classes and sport activities.
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 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 continually disregard the School rules on uniform, including wearing the uniform inappropriately, will be:
Shirt
Sky-blue short sleeved school shirt for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. Shirts must be tucked in. (No undershirt, singlet to be visible.)
Trousers
College grey trousers in melange, with zipper, belt loops, not cord tied or full elastic waist, not corduroy. (Years 11 and 12 only)
Shorts
College grey shorts in gabadine, with zipper, belt loops. Not cord tied or full elastic waist. Not corduroy.
Belt
Plain black leather with a plain buckle.
Jumper
Long sleeved, plain, V-necked, navy blue with emblem. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Blazer
(Optional) Navy blue, silver buttons, with monogram.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
Socks
School grey socks to be folded and above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up (bow on top) shoes - no boots. (no other colour markings) At least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Hat
Boy's navy school regulation.
Shirt
At least one sky-blue long sleeved school shirt with a top button for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. Shirts must be tucked in. (No undershirt, singlet to be visible.)
Tie
Regulation tie, worn with the top button done up, and tie correctly in place.
Trousers
College grey trousers in melange, with zipper, belt loops, not cord tied or full elastic waist, not corduroy.
Belt
Plain black leather with a plain buckle.
Jumper
Long sleeved, plain, V-necked, navy blue with emblem. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Blazer
(Optional) Navy blue, silver buttons, with monogram.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
Socks
School grey socks to be folded and above the ankle.
Shoes
Black polishable school lace-up (bow on top) shoes - no boots. (no other colour markings) At least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Hat
Boy's navy school regulation.
Shirt
Regulation top with tie. (No undershirt, singlet, or spagetti strap tops to be visible.)
Skirt
Regulation navy skirt (hem must reach the knee).
Dress
Regulation dress for Years 7 - 10 (hem must reach the knee).
Jumper
Long sleeved, plain, V-necked, navy blue with emblem. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Blazer
(Optional) Navy blue, silver buttons, with monogram.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
Socks
Short white socks (not 'sport ankle' sock style) to be folded and above the ankle.
Shoes
Black, polishable, school lace-up (bow on top) shoes - no boots, platform soles, raised heels or buckled shoes. At least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Hat
Girl's navy school regulation.
Hair
All hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black, and must be plain, simple and functional.
Shirt
At least one sky-blue long sleeved school shirt with a top button for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. Shirts must be tucked in. (No undershirt, singlet, or spaghetti strap tops to be visible.)
Tie
Regulation tie, worn with the top button done up, and tie correctly in place.
Skirt
Tartan skirt, two inverted pleats back and front (hem must reach the knee).
Pants
School regulation. Must not be male pants.
Jumper
Long sleeved, plain, V-necked, navy blue with emblem. Vests and cardigans are also available.
Blazer
(Optional) Navy blue, silver buttons, with monogram.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
Stockings
Plain black stockings (40-70 denier) with no ladders or holes.
Socks
Short white socks to be folded and above the ankle.
Shoes
Black, polishable, school lace-up (bow on top) shoes - no boots, platform soles, raised heels or buckled shoes. At least a 10mm sole on the ball of the foot.
Hat
Girl's navy school regulation.
Hair
All hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black, and must be plain, simple and functional.
Shirt
Blue, red and white school regulation PE shirt.
Shorts
Blue school regulation.
Tracksuit
Blue, red and white school regulation.
Shoes
Joggers are to be lace-up, soft soled and non-marking.
Socks
Sport socks must be plain white and above the ankle.
Hat
Boy's navy school regulation.
Shirt
Blue, red and white school regulation PE shirt.
Shorts
Blue school regulation.
Tracksuit
Blue, red and white school regulation.
Shoes
Joggers are to be lace-up, soft soled and non-marking.
Socks
Sport socks must be plain white and above the ankle.
Hat
Girl's navy school regulation.
School Hats
During Term 1 and Term 4 students must carry their school uniform navy hat at all times during lunch times and wear it when outside of covered areas.
School Bags
Avondale School supplied bags are compulsory. These can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
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.
Public display of tattoos will not be tolerated.
Female Students
Hems on dresses and skirts must reach the knee cap. Shirts should be tucked in to the waistband (winter) or over the skirt (summer). No undergarments such as t-shirts or singlets should be visible.
Male Students
Shirts must be tucked neatly into waistbands so that the belt line is visible from all angles. The pants should be up to an acceptable level. Shirts may be out on the field or courts during recess and lunch breaks, but must be tucked in neatly before crossing back over the road to the academic side of the School. No undergarments such as t-shirts or singlets should be visible.
Clothing Under Uniform
Articles worn under Winter uniform shirts (t-shirts/singlets/underwear) should be white with no writing or colour. Sleeves of t-shirts should not be visible, nor should the neck of the t-shirt be seen in the V-neck of Summer shirts. The bottom of t-shirts/singlets/underwear should not be visible.
Sports Uniform
Sports uniform with lace-up joggers is compulsory for all PE and sports activities. Sport socks must be plain white and above the ankle. Students are to change into PE uniform prior to PE class and change after class. Shoes must be soft-soled and non-marking for use on the courts and in the Multi-Purpose Centre. Sport socks must plain white and above the ankle. Students are to wear a school regulation hat and sunscreen protection while participating in outdoor recreational activities. Full sports uniform (not a mixture) may be worn home on Sport days only.
Swim Wear
Modesty is required when wearing swimmers for any school activity. Students must only wear single-piece swimmers.
Year 12 Jerseys
Each year the Year 12 class have the option to order and purchase a personal jersey to mark the end of their school careers. This is done with the help of the Year 12 Coordinator. A smart design is encouraged using the school colours of blue, white and maroon. Depending on the design, students may be permitted to wear the jersey to school at the discretion of Administration.
Out of Uniform Procedure
Full school uniform is expected at all times. Any student who is unable to wear the uniform for any specific reason must report to the Office to obtain a uniform sticker. Uniform stickers will only be issued under exceptional circumstances and only when a letter containing an acceptable explanation from the a parent/guardian is presented. Students will be issued with a uniform sticker which must be worn all day. Students who fail to report for a uniform sticker will be disciplined. Uniform processing is open from 8.25 am - 8.40 am. After that time a student is considered late to school and must report to the Office for a Late Pass. The Office can process those who are late and they can provide a uniform sticker.
Should circumstances be that a student is unable to provide a note for being out of uniform, they are to report to the Office and offer an explanation. They will be issued with a sticker and a uniform penalty. This involves the student completing a written activity for 10 minutes in the Detention Room at lunchtime. The student has then paid for the uniform sticker, taken responsibility for being out of uniform and will not need to remember to bring a note. Failure to report to the Detention Room for a Uniform Penalty results in a Detention.
Effort should be made to ensure uniform items are ready. 'In the wash' is not 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.
Hairstyle and Grooming
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.
Mufti Day and Non-Uniform Events
Clothing that is worn on mufti days, non uniform excursions and non uniform school events 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 with the exclusion of hats indoors (ie. buses, cars, shops). 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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