What are the changes to student dress code policy?

The student dress code policy has been updated to help make uniforms more affordable. The update includes requirements that:

all student dress codes ensure uniform are affordable
uniforms do not include branded pants, shorts, skirts, skorts, leggings and socks.

When do schools need to change their local student dress codes to comply with the updated statewide student dress code policy?

The school council has reviewed the College Uniform Policy and removed branded “below the waist” items from the dress code.

From 2026, schools cannot include branded ‘below the waist’ items in their student uniform but they can continue to have branded tops including polo shirts, shirts, jumpers and jackets.

Students may continue to wear existing branded ‘below the waist’ uniform items until outgrown or worn out.

What about school dresses and skirts?

These items are not branded but customised and cannot be replaced with other items.

When did we review our Uniform Policy?

Throughout terms 3 & 4 the Uniform Sub Committee conducted surveys of parents and students, met with suppliers and reviewed the policy and presented the updated policy to School Council, which was endorsed in November.

What are the important changes for our school community?

Tracksuit pants

Can be the fleece in fabric
Must be navy blue
Must have elasticised waist and bottom leg cuff
Must not have logos. The only permitted logo is the College logo.
Must not have any external pockets
Are not leggings.

Academic Shorts

Can be tailored or loose cut
Must be plain navy blue academic or business style
Must have a zip and fastening
Must not have logos. The only permitted logo is the College logo.
Must not have any external pockets
Must not be shorter than 5 cm above the knee

Slacks/Trousers

Can be tailored or loose cut
Must be plain navy blue academic or business style
Must have a zip and fastening
Must not have logos. The only permitted logo is the College logo.
Must not have any external pockets

Sports Shorts

Can be stretch or microfibre and/or with a built-in brief
Must be plain navy
Must not have logos. The only permitted logo is the College logo
Must have an elasticised waist
Must not be shorter than 5 cm above the knee
Must not have external pockets
Bike shorts are not acceptable

Caps, Hats, Beanies and Scarves

Plain navy blue with College Logo
Plain navy blue with no logo
Scarves are to be no longer than 180cm

Second Hand Uniform

The College has a subscription to the Sustainable School Shop where second handbooks and school uniform can be bought and sold. Here is the link.

www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

There is also further information on the College website.

Greensborough College

Assistance purchasing uniforms

State Schools Relief provides support to families. Please contact the school if you would like to use this service.

Uniform Supplier

The College’s uniform supplier is Noone. There is a store on the school site and a store in Ivanhoe. Go to our website for more information including a price list.

College Expectations

All students are expected to follow the Student Dress Code. The Uniform Policy is included in this newsletter. It includes a table clearly detailing the requirements for each garment.

We ask families to partner with us to encourage students to have confidence and pride as an individual and as a member of the College community.

Please find a copy of our updated Uniform Policy at the end of this Issue.