Student Dress Code 2026 

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.