General Uniform Information: Explanatory notes
All regulation St Peters uniforms are compulsory wearing as pertaining to the relevant activity or season.
- Students are expected to wear their uniform correctly and with pride, this includes out of school times when in the public view.
- Students are to wear the required formal uniform including hat when travelling to and from school unless an exemption is granted by the Head of Secondary/Deputy Principal.
- PE uniform is to be worn to all PE and HPE classes and sports practices unless otherwise advised by the teacher in charge
- The pullover can be worn on colder days with summer uniform; not tied around the neck or waist or with the sleeves pushed up
- House sports (bucket) hat is worn on the maroon SPLC side during breaks while outside and it is worn for inter-house competition in reverse showing the house colour
- Approved cocurricular uniforms must be worn appropriately to the activity
- On excursions or when attending appointments, students are to wear formal uniform unless exemption is granted by the Deputy Principal. In either case, hats are expected.
Sunglasses
In support of sun safety, students may wear sunglasses during lengthy (one lesson or more) outdoor activities. Mirrored or reflective sunglasses are not acceptable and sunglasses are not to be worn indoors. The College takes no responsibility for lost sunglasses.
After hours
Students may wear PE uniform or training clothes home after 5.00pm. There is to be no mixing and matching of uniform and non-uniform clothing or formal and sports clothing.
Hats
| Students are to wear the hat to/from school, on school grounds and between classes. |
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Lower Primary School (Prep-Year 3) Boys and girls wear the Aussie Mate. |
Upper Primary, Junior High and Senior School (Years 4-12)
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Students are to wear the formal or sports (bucket) hat to/from school as required matching the uniform. Hats are to be removed whilst indoors and may be removed in private vehicles or on public transport.
Students riding bicycles to/from school are to wear the appropriate and approved bicycle helmet. Students attending functions during the year (e.g. sporting events or other school activities in formal uniform) are required to wear the formal hat.
Hats are to be maintained in a good condition. The Sports (bucket) hat is to be worn during outdoor PE/HPE classes and other sporting activities, including inter-house competitions. No other form of headwear is to be worn.
Blazers
During the winter uniform period, blazers are to be worn to and from school when in formal uniform, to Chapel and at all times when students are in uniform off school grounds. Blazers will be required for some other designated functions as directed.
Bags
The St Peters school bag is to be used to and from school. The school sports bag is to be used for PE/HPE and when representing St Peters off school grounds. For carrying books between classes, the school carry bag is to be used.
Socks/stockings/tights
School socks (grey for boys, white with
Shirts
Boys’ shirts are to be tucked in. The top button is to be done up when worn with a tie.
Ties
Students must correctly wear the school tie to and from school and during the school day.
Ties are worn by Years 4 - 12: during Term 2 & 3 and other special occasions.
Ties and top buttons are to be done up when it is compulsory to wear them. Ties may be required for formal and/or special occasions (e.g. presentation mornings and evenings) and students will be notified of this requirement. Students may be declined entry without a tie.
Other requirements
Girls
• Dresses (old uniform) and skirts must be no higher than the base of the knee;
• Flesh coloured or white underclothes must be worn with all uniforms;
Boys
• Regulation black leather belt with silver buckle must be worn. No studs or large buckles allowed;
• Boy’s singlets or T-shirts worn as undergarments must be plain white.
Grooming
Fingernails
Acrylic nails and other cosmetic enhancements must not be worn at school. Where such items are going to be applied for a specific personal occasion, we ask that parents contact the Head of Secondary/Deputy Principal to discuss the matter prior to the event.
Hair
Students are to keep their hair neat, clean and tidy. Extreme haircuts and hairstyles are not allowed. Hair is to be a singular, natural colour. Hair should be brushed or combed to maintain a neat appearance. Gel should not be used for hair sculpting.
The Principal and/or Head of Secondary/Deputy Principal are the final arbiters on what constitutes an extreme hairstyle or hair attracting undue attention.
Should a student wish to have a hairstyle significantly different to the natural shape or lay of their hair, permission must be gained from the Principal and/or Head of Secondary/Deputy Principal before the style is adopted.
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·To be clean shaven before the start of school each morning ·Sideburns are not permitted past the bottom of the ear and need to be neat and trimmed ·Length of hair must be no less than a No. 2 blade ·Hair is to be out of the eyes, not below the bottom of the collar and not below the bottom of, or covering, the ear | ·Shoulder length hair must be tied back and kept out of the eyes ·Plain maroon or plain white ribbons/headbands/bows are to be used or plain combs that are maroon, white, clear or match the student’s hair ·Scarves, beads or other forms of head dress are not to be worn |
Jewellery
Only the following items will be allowed:
- a watch;
- a gold or silver chain holding a cross which cannot be seen; and
- girls only may wear a pair of small plain gold or silver matching studs/sleepers, though Senior School girls are permitted to have a clear/colourlessstone in their studs. There must only be one earring per ear and in the lower part of the lobe.
Jewellery should create no safety concern.
Make-Up
Students are not to wear any make-up unless approval via relevant documentation from a medical practitioner and discussion with the Head of Secondary/Deputy Principal has been granted.
Piercings
Students are not to have any body piercing (aside from earrings – see Jewellery) that is visible and draws attention. Nose piercing, multiple ear piercing and any other facial piercings are not acceptable under any circumstances at St Peters. Clear studs are not to be worn.
If a student or family wishes to discuss this requirement for cultural reasons they may do so through the relevant channels although it is very unlikely that the College will deviate from this code.
Tattoos
In general, tattoos are not acceptable for St Peters students. Exceptions may be made when the tattoo has a genuine cultural significance to the student. In this case, students must ensure the tattoo is appropriately covered during school hours, whilst in school uniform and during any school-related activity.