From the Executive Deputy Principal
Uniform Matters
At the end of every year, Year 7 through to Year 11 Students, Parents and Guardians are asked to attend to College uniform expectations in time for the commencement of the following school year. New families to the College are informed of requirements associated with uniform prior to enrolment acceptance. Uniform expectations are not negotiable, and all students are regularly reminded of this at their year level assemblies, through written and electronic communication, and conditions are clearly stipulated in the Student Planner.
Further to this, I recently addressed all students and staff at the Term 1 College Assembly about uniform standards, and I thank those parents who reached out to support this address, after having followed the assembly via the shared livestream link. Students were reminded that uniform expectations apply at all times – whilst students are travelling to and from school, when representing the College at external events or occasions, and during the course of the school day whilst on campus.
A great emphasis was also placed on students complying with requests from staff to address their uniform (shirts tucked in, hair tied back fully, and blazers on during morning and afternoon commutes or other gatherings such as assemblies), and to uphold requests even once out of the staff member’s line of sight. It is not acceptable for students to undo and dishevel their appearance in regard to their uniform, once they have exited the College gates of an afternoon.
Students were reminded that their uniform is linked to College identity, a sense of community and belonging and is representative of having pride in their school. Students were reminded that it is a privilege to wear the St Monica's College uniform, rather than an entitlement and therefore as a member of this College and conditions of enrolment, expectations must be adhered to. Uniform does matter at St Monica’s College.
Uniform Expectations:
❖ Only regulation items of uniform purchased from the authorised College supplier may be worn to school
❖ Students must have the approved St Monica’s College school bag
❖ Make-up and nail polish may not be worn to school. False eyelashes are not permitted. Students unable to rectify the matter at school, will be sent home to address the situation
❖ Male students must present clean-shaven at all times. Facial hair is not permitted. Failure to comply will result in students being required to shave at school or they will be sent home to address the concern
❖ Shirts must be tucked in at all times whilst on campus unless engaging in physical play, and whilst travelling to and from school
❖ Jewellery is worn at owner's own risk. Students are permitted to wear one earring, stud or sleeper only in each ear; a watch; religious medal on a chain. No other jewellery is permitted
❖ Facial piercing is not permitted. This includes transparent piercings ❖ Canvas and casual shoes are not permitted
❖ The College Pin is to be worn by all students on the left lapel of the College blazer
❖ Students must ensure their hair is neat and tidy at all times. Male students must ensure hair is no longer than the top of their shirt collar. No male student may tie hair back whilst in uniform. Female students must tie their hair up or back, using blue or gold accessories only
❖ Extreme hair colours and styles are not acceptable, including any unnatural hair colours and shaving hair using a blade below a number 2
❖ For outdoor activities, students are encouraged to use sunscreen
❖ All items of uniform and other possessions must be clearly labelled
❖ The College blazer is the only outer garment permitted for all students and must be worn to and from the College daily
❖ Jumpers are not to be tied around the waist at any time
❖ Sports uniform is to be worn only on days when students have P.E. or practical sports lessons. Full tracksuits must be worn to and from school. P.E. shorts are not to be worn to and from school. Students are not permitted to wear skivvies or t-shirts beneath the P.E. polo shirt. Plain white singlets may be worn under the polo top provided they are not visible
❖ Track suit pants must not trail on the ground or be worn rolled or twisted
❖ Black socks are not permitted to be worn with shorts (P.E or otherwise) or with dresses
❖ Full College uniform is to be worn by all students every day. In exceptional circumstances, if a part of the uniform cannot be worn, the appropriate Year Level Leader must be notified
❖ Blazers must be worn each morning whilst travelling to school (or full tracksuit if P.E day). On extreme weather days, Campus Leaders may call for no blazers required in the afternoon
❖ Dress/skirt lengths are appropriately maintained throughout the course of the year, according to College standards. Thank you to all those who have commenced the year following these requirements. Miss P Di Maria Executive Deputy Principal
Thank you to all those who have commenced the year following these requirements.
Miss P Di Maria
Executive Deputy Principal