Winter Uniform

Please prepare for your child to be in correct WINTER uniform!

We thought it timely to remind everyone of the College's uniform expectations for winter and ask for your support in ensuring your child wears their uniform well and with pride.

This looks like:

GIRLS - WINTER (TERMS 2 & 3)

College striped skirt, length just on the knee
College grey trousers or shorts
White College long sleeve shirt, tucked in
Purple College jumper
Grey tights or long grey college socks
College tie, to be worn so that it covers the top button of the shirt, button done up
Black, lace up, polishable leather school shoes
Black, unadorned belt (with trousers only)
College blazer

BOYS - WINTER (TERMS 2 & 3)

College grey trousers or shorts
Purple College jumper
College long grey socks
White College long sleeve shirt, tucked in
College tie, to be worn so that it covers the top button of the shirt, button done up
Black, lace up, polishable leather school shoes
Black, unadorned belt
College blazer

BOYS & GIRLS - SPORT

College sport shirt (short or long sleeve option)
College sports shorts
College sports socks
Sports shoes
College grey soft-shell jacket (only to be worn with Sport Uniform or to and from school if raining)
College tracksuit pants
College sports rugby jersey
College peaked hat
Note: runners must be worn in the gym at all times

BOTH BOYS & GIRLS - OUTER UNIFORM

College gloves and scarves (grey) - available from Bob Stewart Uniform Shop
College grey soft-shell jacket (only to be worn with Sport Uniform or to and from school if raining)
College School Bags (compulsory) - available from Bob Stewart Uniform Shop
College umbrella (black)
Hair scrunchies/ribbons (College colours)

All items must be clearly marked with the owner's name. Names should be sewn to each garment.

Uniform items must be in good repair at all times - damaged items will need to be replaced.
Uniform must be clean, neat and in good condition.
The length of the skirt must be such that it should rest on the middle of the knees.
The hem of pants must sit against shoes, not rolled up inward or outward, nor cropped or hemmed above the ankle.
Students attending excursions where they are required to wear their sport uniform must either wear their tracksuit pants or their college sports shorts. They are not permitted to wear bike shorts.
Blazers must be worn when travelling to and from school except in Terms 1 & 4 when it sufficiently hot to wear shirts/dresses only.
Sport uniform must not be worn to and from school unless PE is in their schedule for that day or they are attending an excursion where sport uniform is required. Items of academic uniform and sport uniform should not be worn together.
Undershirts under any of the uniform be it academic uniform or sport uniform must not be visible in any way. They must not show through under white school shirts nor have any logos that can be seen through a shirt. No long sleeve undershirts are permitted.
The grey soft shell jacket and the college grey cap are items from the sport uniform and may only be worn with sport uniform. Caps are to be worn outdoors only.
Hair must be neat. Shoulder length or longer hair should be tied back neatly with college colour ribbons or ties of the same colour as the student's hair.
Boys must be clean shaven at all times and have a neat and tidy hairstyle.
Scarves and gloves may be worn with the winter academic uniform. Please note that the scarves and gloves must be the kind purchased only from either Bob Stewart Uniform Shop (if in new uniform) or in the past from the General Office (if in old uniform). No fingerless gloves or any other derivatives of scarves and gloves are permitted.
Jewellery, obvious makeup and coloured nail polish must not be worn with the uniform. A single plain silver, gold or stainless steel stud or sleeper in each ear lobe is permitted. Teachers will ask students to remove any incorrect jewellery and confiscate inappropriate jewellery to give to the Year Level Student Managers for students to collect after school. Uniform sanctions will apply.
School Bags: the BSC backpacks are a compulsory item and must be free of graffiti and stickers. The backpacks and the Year 7 issued tote bags are the only bags permitted.
Ties must be worn and worn appropriately - collar done up to top button and knot of tie against that button.
Shirts are tucked in, both for boys and girls, regardless of whether they are straight or wavy cut. For winter shirts are long sleeved only.
Blazers to be worn as the outer most garment to and from school. If it is raining the green spray jacket or new soft shell jacket may be worn to and from school only (with the respective version of the uniform).

Please help us to support your student by making sure they have the correct uniform. We thank all parents and students who have supported the college as we transition into the new uniform and to all who have respectfully adhered to the uniform policy.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the College.

Poncho can be worn in inclement weather over correct uniform

The College has taken on feedback from parents, our suggestion to parents and students who feel that perhaps the soft shell isn’t rain resistant enough in particular for students who ride their bikes is to use a clear plastic poncho over correct college uniform.

The below options are available from Kmart and Kathmandu, both for under $10.

Bob Stewart Uniform Shop

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GENERAL OFFICE IS NOT THE UNIFORM SHOP.

The on-site uniform shop is run by the Bob Stewart Uniform Shop company and is independent of the college. Any inquiry about the store needs to be directed straight to the shop itself.

Please also note that students cannot pay at the uniform shop with their Compass Card.

You can, however, purchase uniform online here: http://www.bobstewart.com.au/products/brighton-secondary-college

All orders are to picked up from the store during the hours below:

ON SITE STORE | CLOSED DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

NOTE: New scarves are now available in store for $14.95

Contact Information:

Phone: 03 9036 7383

Email: brightonsc@bobstewart.com.au

Trading hours:

Monday: 8:00am - 2:00pm

Wednesday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm (closed term 3)

Friday: 12:00pm - 4:30pm

BENTLEIGH STORE

466 Centre Road Bentleigh, 3204

Phone: 03 9036 7384

Web: www.bobstewart.com.au

Email: bentleigh@bobstewart.com.au

Normal Trading Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Saturday: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Items ordered at the Bentleigh Store can be collected from the Campus store at your request.

OR

You can now also shop online at www.bobstewart.com.au and choose

click and collect available or delivery for $14.95

Uniform FAQ's

Please see below for a revised list of some frequently asked questions about the transition to the new uniform.

Q: Can students wear the current sports top with the new tracksuit pants?

A: Yes.

Q: Will the blazer have to be worn when it is really hot?

A: No, although during terms one and four, the expectation will be that if a student requires another layer of clothing on cool days, the blazer must be the outer-most garment.

Q: What if my son’s shorts or pants become too short during 2020, do I then have to purchase the whole new uniform?

A: No. Until the end of the transitional period (Dec. 2020) new grey shorts and pants may be worn with the older white shirts.

Q: Does my child have to wear the blazer if she/he rides a bicycle to & from school?

A: Yes. If a student requires another layer of clothing on cool days, the blazer must be the outer-most garment. It may be removed on warm days whilst cycling.

Q: Will the blazer have to be worn at lunch time or when moving between classes?

A: No, but if a student requires another layer of clothing on cool days, the blazer must be the outer-most garment.

Q: If it’s raining, can the spray jacket be worn over any uniform, including over the blazer, on the way to & from school?

A: Yes, the new soft-shell jacket with the new uniform, or the old green spray jacket with the old uniform, may be worn as the outer-most layer only if it is raining.

Q: Will year 12’s be allowed Bomber Jackets from 2019 onward?

A: Yes

Q: Can I still use a functional working old grey schoolbag if I am in the new uniform?

A: Yes, until the end of 2020.

Q: If I am buying new a uniform, do I need to buy new sports uniform too, and vice versa?

A: No. A student may wear the old PE/PASE kit and the new summer/winter uniform, or vice versa, until the end of 2020.

Q: My child’s blazer is on back order – what should I do and what can they wear in the interim?

A: Your child may wear the college jumper in the interim, but we would ask that parents provide their child with a brief note which explains the situation.

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