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 to wear the correct uniform to the school each day and are to ensure it is maintained and in good condition. They are expected to maintain a high standard of dress, always wearing the school uniform in a neat and tidy manner. This includes travelling to and from school, at the school, at formal school functions and on all excursions (unless stated otherwise).
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.
Protective clothing is required in Art, Technology, Design & Technology, Construction, Food Technology and Hospitality classes.
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. Students are not permitted to write on uniforms or get their uniform wet in water fights.
Please ensure that all articles are marked clearly with the student’s name.
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. Non-compliance with these uniform requirements may result in:
Shirt
School-approved blue short sleeved untucked shirt with logo for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. (No undershirt or singlet to be visible.)
Trousers
School-approved grey trousers, with zipper and belt loops. Not cord tied or full elastic waist, and not corduroy.
Shorts
School-approved grey shorts, with zipper and belt loops. Not cord tied or full elastic waist, and not corduroy.
Belt
Plain black leather with a plain buckle.
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.
Blazer (Optional)
School-approved navy blue blazer with logo and silver buttons.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo. The hat must be worn during Term 1 & 4.
Shirt
School-approved blue long sleeved or short sleeved shirt with logo, with a top button done up for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. The school-approved untucked short sleeved shirts with logo are optional. However, 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 zipper and belt loops. Not cord tied or full elastic waist, and not corduroy.
Belt
Plain black leather with a plain buckle.
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.
Blazer (Optional)
School-approved navy blue blazer with logo and silver buttons.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo. Optional during Terms 2 & 3.
Blouse
School-approved blue short sleeved blouse with logo and tie for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. (No undershirt or singlet to be visible.)
Skirt
School-approved navy skirt (hem must reach the knee).
Dress (Optional)
School-approved dress with logo for Years 7 - 10 (hem must reach the knee).
Culotte (Optional)
School-approved navy culotte with 4 pleats for Years 7 - 10 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.
Blazer (Optional)
School-approved navy blue blazer with logo and silver buttons.
Year 11 and 12 students are encouraged to wear a blazer. School Prefects are required to wear a blazer.
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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo. The hat must be worn in Terms 1 & 4.
Hair
Hair accessories must be navy blue, white or black. They must be plain, simple and functional.
Shirt
School-approved blue long sleeved or short sleeved shirt with logo, with a top button for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. School-approved short sleeved shirts with logo are optional. All shirts must be tucked in. (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.
Skirt
School-approved tartan skirt with two inverted pleats back and front (hem must reach the knee).
Pants (Optional)
School-approved grey female pants, with zipper and belt loops. Not cord tied or full elastic waist, and not corduroy. Must not be the male trousers.
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.
Blazer (Optional)
School-approved navy blue blazer with logo and silver buttons.
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), 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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo. Optional during Terms 2 & 3.
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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
Shirt
School-approved navy blue, red and white polo shirt with PROPEL logo.
Shorts
School-approved black chino shorts with PROPEL logo.
Trousers
School-approved black chino trousers with PROPEL logo. Plain black belt if needed (but not required).
Soft-shell Jacket
School-approved long sleeved, zippered, navy blue soft-shell jacket with logo.
Socks
Plain black socks that 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.
Hat
School-approved navy hat with logo.
School Hats
During Term 1 and Term 4 students must wear their school-approved navy blue hat at all times during recess and lunch times, including in shaded areas.
School Bags
Avondale School supplied bags are compulsory.
PROPEL have a compulsory industry bag, regulation with logos.
Hairstyle and Grooming
Hair must be of a natural colour, should be neat, clean and kept clear of the eyes and off the face. Obvious multiple colours in the hair are not permitted. Extreme hairstyles such as undercuts, tracks, steps, spikes, mohawks, mullets, wedges, rattails, dreadlocks or similar, and cuts less than a #2 blade are not permitted. Long hair may be required to be tied back.
Hair accessories must be simple and functional in white, navy or black. Hair accessories are not to be worn on the wrist.
Facial hair must be short, neat and evenly trimmed.
While the acceptability of any hairstyle is at the discretion of the Principal, all students are expected to abide by the Policy as a condition of enrolment.
Jewellery
Jewellery (including rings, bracelets, necklaces, chains, anklets, and wristbands) is not part of school uniform and is not to be worn.
Students may wear one (1) pair of round plain gold or silver 3mm studs or 10-12mm standard size sleepers in the lower earlobes. Earrings are not permitted to be worn in other parts of the ear (eg. Helix, Tragus). One invisible plastic spacer is acceptable in each ear. Piercings concealed by a band aid are not acceptable. Placing jewellery (eg. spacer, studs) to maintain an opening in other visible body piercings (eg. tongue, nose, eyebrows etc.) is not permitted.
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. Please refer to the schools ‘Mobile Devices Policy’ for Smart Watches.
One medic alert item can be worn if need be.
Make-up
Students may wear makeup if it is natural in colour and discreet.
Nails are to be natural in colour and any nail polish used is to be clear. Nails are only to be natural, not artificial (eg. acrylic or gels). Nails should be a reasonable and safe nail length for general school activities and sport.
No visible tattoos are permitted
Face Masks
Face masks may be optionally worn or may be required to be worn by Government Health advice. Medical disposable face masks or reusable face masks may be worn. Reusable face masks must be a plain navy blue, white, blue or black solid colour without patterns or designs.
Sport Uniform
Students each have 2 assigned days each week where they are allowed to wear sport uniform. Sport Uniform should not be worn on any other day than the allocated day for your child's year level. Wearing sport uniform on a non-allocated day may result in disciplinary actions.
Clothing Under Uniform
Any articles of clothing worn under school uniform, such as T-shirts or skivvies, shorts, bike pants, etc. must not be visible.
Swimwear
Swimwear is to be modest and protective from the sun. Students are required to wear a rash shirt for all swimming activities except for participation in a competitive event. Board shorts are also to be worn for all swimming activities except for training and competition events (eg. excursions and camps). Competition swimwear needs to ensure modest coverage and should be a one-piece design for girls.
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 Stage 6 Coordinator. A smart design is encouraged using the school colours of navy, red and white. 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 always required. Any student out of uniform must report to the Office to obtain a uniform pass.
Uniform Pass Processing Times
8.25 – 8.40am: Students can obtain a uniform pass.
After 8.48am: The student is considered late and must report to the Office for a Late Pass and a uniform pass.
Consequences for No Parent Notification
If a student does not provide a note or email with 24 hours, they will receive a uniform penalty, requiring them to complete a written activity in the Detention Room at lunchtime.
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 sport 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 draw attention to the wearer.
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 are to dress modestly on ‘free dress’ days.
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.
The uniform described in this policy is compulsory for all students enrolling at the school.
The School Administration is the final arbiter regarding student deportment. Parents and students are expected to respect the rulings on these issues.
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