Introduction

All students from Kindergarten to Year 12 must wear The Friends’ School uniform as prescribed for the  relevant section of the School. The School Shop, through Midford, is the only authorised retailer of The Friends’ School uniform and stocks the full range of uniform items with suitable formal shoe options. 

Every student is different, and the size and fit of garments do vary throughout the range so it is important  that new students attend the Shop for a fitting. Appointments are also required for existing families who  have a student moving into Year 5 who will need to be fitted for their formal uniform. 

Fitting appointments will be offered during peak times, in late Term 4 and in January and are booked and  managed online. More information is provided on the following pages of this booklet. 

Other important information: 

• The Shop is unable to accept cash payments. 

• Payment methods available are EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard, Amex or debit card. 

• Payment is required in full at time of purchase. 

• All prices are subject to change without notice. 

• All prices are inclusive of GST. 

Back to School Preparation 

The Back to School period has been planned in accordance with information available at the time of publication. Should it be necessary to alter any part of the process or schedules, updates will be published  on the School website. 

Midford

Since Term 4, 2023, the School Shop has been managed by an external provider, Midford.

Midford is an Australian family-run business that has provided schools with quality school wear since 1946. Midford academic uniforms, sports uniforms and accessories are of excellent quality and value. They have robust and strong business and quality-assurance processes in place at their Sydney-based offices and manufacturing facilities.  Midford currently partners with many schools around Australia, including leading Tasmanian schools, to provide manufacturing and retail management solutions.

Midford has comprehensive and strong values-aligned policies, guidelines and business practices that cover: Child Safety, Work Health & Safety, Data Protection, Quality Control and Working Conditions, Fabric Performance Specifications, Human Rights Policy and an Ethical Sourcing Code.  Midford has a local (Sydney) manufacturing facility, as well as adhering to strict sourcing and contract standards.  Midford work with QIMA (external audit and supply chain consultant who operates in 95 countries) to maintain a strong ethical standards code.

The School Shop does not stock or resell secondhand uniform.

Purpose & Concerns 

The Friends’ School is a coeducational Quaker school based on fundamental values such as the intrinsic  worth of each person, the recognition of ‘that of God’ in everyone, the desirability of simplicity and the need  to establish peace and justice. 

As a learning community, we are concerned for the academic, cultural, physical, social and spiritual  development of each person in our care. 

We seek to help our students develop into men and women who will think clearly, act with integrity, make  decisions for themselves, be sensitive to the needs of others and the environment, be strong in service and  hold a global perspective. 

We believe that these aims can best be achieved with the active support of all members of our School  community. 

Child Safety Statement 

A deep and continuing commitment to child safety is at the very core of The Friends’ School. Respect and  concern for each individual in the School’s care is driven by a foundational belief that there is that of God in  everyone. This is fundamental to Quakerism and The Friends’ School.  

We strive to develop a culture that promotes child safety and the prevention of harm, where all members of the community feel comfortable speaking up. We commit to seeking and listening to the voices of children and cultivating an environment that is nurturing, open and aware. 

All forms of abuse and neglect are in opposition to the School’s Purpose and Concerns. The School has an  enduring moral and legal obligation to report and act upon any concern counter to the wellbeing of children.