From the Deputy Principal

Uniform guidelines and expectations 

The Presentation values of respect, responsibility, relationships and resilience are the cornerstone on which we build our vision and underpin all that we do at St Mary’s College. On this note, the students are responsible for wearing their uniform correctly in line with the uniform guidelines. The way students present themselves in their uniforms is important, as it reflects their pride in both themselves and the school.

Please note the following expectations:

Formal uniform 

The uniform for students in Kindergarten to Year 2 is the College PE uniform. Year 3 to 12 students wear the full formal uniform to school.

• The blazer must be worn as part of the formal uniform to and from school, on formal occasions, in the Cathedral and for assemblies.
• Skirts, tunics and dresses are to be just before or at the knee.
• Brown school shoes are to be worn with the formal uniform and shoes should be clean and polished regularly.
• The blue bucket SMC hat must be worn when outside in the sun at lunchtime or during activities in Terms 1 and 4. Kindergarten students wear a red bucket hat.
• Scarves must be bottle green, sky blue or chocolate brown.

Sports uniform 

The PE uniform may be worn to school on PE days, or if the student has a Sports Pass, or when advised by the College. Students may wear the track suits pants, or shorts to and from school.

• Shoes worn with the PE uniform must be sports shoes (no street shoes).
• If a student does not have the full PE uniform, then the full formal uniform must be worn to and from school.
• SMC leggings may only be worn at training, PE lessons or games.
• The soft-shell jacket is part of the PE uniform and may be worn over the blazer to and from school, weather permitting, with the College Sport Shirt.
• The blue bucket SMC hat must be worn when outside in the sun at lunchtime or during activities in Terms 1 and 4. Kindergarten students wear a red bucket hat.

Hair 

• Hair should be off the face and tied back if it grows below the shoulder. It should be a natural colour without fashion extremes.
• Hair accessories include sky blue, chocolate brown or bottle green ribbons and hairbands. Fashion hairclips are not permitted.

Jewellery and piercings

• Students may wear a watch and two pairs of small plain metallic studs (max 5mm), or small plain metallic sleeper earrings worn parallel in the earlobes (no pearls, diamantes and/or gemstones). No other piercings are permitted.
• Bracelets, bangles nor necklaces are permitted except for a gold or silver chain holding a cross which is not visible.

Make-up

• Minimal make-up and natural nail/French nail polish is permitted.

Frequently asked questions:

Q. What if I am unable to wear the formal uniform? 

Parents and carers are to write a signed note of explanation in the College diary.

Q. Can I wear my school dress/skirt all year? 

Yes, SMC does not have specific terms for summer and winter uniform.

Q. When am I required to wear the College bucket hat? 

The bucket hat must be worn when outside at recess and lunch time in Terms 1 and 4.

Q. As a Senior School student, can I travel to school in my school shorts when wearing the HPE uniform? 

Yes, you may wear shorts to school. However, the skort is not to be worn to and from school.

Q. Is the blazer compulsory?

 Yes, students must wear their blazer to and from school and at other times as required.

Q. What is the expected length of the skirt or summer dress? 

Skirts and summer dresses must be to the knee or just above the knee.

Q. Are street shoes permitted with the HPE uniform? 

No, shoes worn with the HPE uniform must be sports shoes.

We thank parents and carers for supporting our uniform policy. House leaders, middle school and year level coordinators, directors and teaching staff monitor students regularly to ensure that uniforms are worn correctly each day. When students are not doing so, a uniform infringement will be issued. Multiple infringements will result in a lunchtime and/or afterschool reflection. 

Finally, and most importantly, learning improves when we minimise distractions. By getting the uniform right from the moment students walk out the front door, they can focus on the core business of school: learning. 

To view the full uniform policy, please click the link here: St Mary's College School Uniform Guidelines