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, Technology, Design & Technology, Construction, 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.
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
School-approved blue short sleeved untucked shirt with logo for Years 7 - 10. Year 11 and 12 students wear the same style in white. Older-style shirts must be tucked in. This style is in the process of being phased out. (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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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).
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 (40-80 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.
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.
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 carry their school-approved navy blue hat at all times during lunch times and wear it when outside of covered areas.
School Bags
Avondale School supplied bags are compulsory. They can be purchased from the Uniform Shop.
PROPEL have a compulsory industry bag, regulation with logos.
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.
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.
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.
Swimwear
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. A smart design is encouraged using the school colours of navy blue, red and white. 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 reason must report to the Office to obtain a uniform pass. Uniform passes will only be issued under exceptional circumstances and only when a note/email containing an acceptable explanation from the a parent/guardian is presented. Students will be issued with a uniform pass which must be worn all day on their wrist. Students who fail to report for a uniform pass will be disciplined. Uniform processing is open from 8.25 - 8.40am. After that time a student is considered late to school and must report to the Office for a Late Pass.
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. If a student comes to school wearing a non-uniform jumper, they will be given a loan uniform jumper for the day, if available.
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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