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Hi all

With approval from our School Council we have ‘tweaked’ our uniform policy. Please read carefully and pay careful attention to the highlighted sections.  This will take effect on Monday of Term 2.

Wedderburn P-12 College: Uniform & Appearance Guide

Belonging • Safety • Identity

The Uniform: Students may choose any combination of the following navy-based items.

Upper Body (With School Logo)

• Tops: Navy long or short sleeve polo with gold piping.
• Outerwear: Champion jacket, Padded vest, or Polar fleece (vest/jacket/half-zip).

• Year 12: Official VCE jumper.  Year 6/Year 9: Special Polo

   

Lower Body (Plain Navy)

• Options: Tracksuit pants (microfibre preferred), drill shorts, skort, or school dress.
• Note: Plain navy tights or tracksuit pants may be worn under dresses/skorts for warmth or modesty.
• Shorts to be appropriate length longer than mid-thigh as per sun smart policy. 

• No bike shorts or leggings permitted. 

   

Footwear & Socks

• Daily: Supportive runners or sneakers (predominantly one colour) with navy socks.

• Safety: Protective boots/shoes are required for Science, NCTTC and Tech classes (OHS).

   

 Accessories & Grooming

• Sun Safety: Navy broad-brimmed or bucket hat with logo (Terms 1 & 4).
• Winter: Navy beanie with school logo (Terms 2 & 3).
• Hair: For safety, hair below shoulder length must be tied back. Use navy, gold, or burgundy clips/ribbons.
• All undergarments that are visible need to be navy blue.

• Cultural Expression: Head coverings for religious or cultural reasons are welcome in any colour.

   

Financial Accessibility

• Support: If you need assistance with uniform costs, please contact the Wellbeing Team. We proudly partner with State Schools’ Relief to support our families.

School Council will review the cost and availability of uniform items annually to ensure the requirements remain accessible to all families in our community.

Kokoda Scholarship 

Kokoda Scholarship Winners

Albert “Knocker” Hayes Kokoda Scholarship Recipent - Jamie Penrose

Norman “Digger” Letts Scholarship Recipient – Aidan Wingfield

It’s a youth scholarship program is for Year 11 students (mainly in Gippsland and other Victorian regions) that funds them to:

• Travel to Papua New Guinea 
• Trek the Kokoda Track (a physically demanding WWII trail) 
• Learn about Australia’s military history, especially the Kokoda campaign 

The program is designed to be educational, leadership-focused, and life-changing.

Successful applicants:

• Complete a multi-day trek (around 8–9 days, ~120–140 km) through jungle terrain 
• Are assigned a local soldier from their region and carry their photo during the trek 
• Visit key battle sites and Bomana War Cemetery to honour fallen soldiers 
• Reflect on the experience and make a personal commitment about their future 

After returning, students often:

• Become “Kokoda ambassadors” for about a year 
• Speak at schools, RSLs, and community events about what they learned

Purpose of the scholarship

The program aims to:

• Teach young Australians about the sacrifices of WWII soldiers 
• Build resilience, leadership, and character 
• Strengthen connection to local history (many soldiers came from regional Victoria) 
• Give students a challenging, perspective-changing experience