Uniforms

Girls

Royal Blue jersey

Catholic School's pinafore

White blouse or white polo shirt short sleeve

White or navy socks

Black or brown leather shoes

Optional Extra - Term 1and 4. Black or Brown leather Roman type sandals

Hair Accessories: Navy, black or maroon ribbons and elastics (no fancy clips)

Jewellery: Small stud type earrings may be worn (no rings or bracelets)

Winter Options

White or Navy skivvy

Long sleeve white blouse

Navy tights or plain fleece tracksuit pants

Royal Blue polar fleece - for outdoors only, this is not to replace the jersey

Navy Jacket with school logo - available at The Warehouse Mosgiel

Boys

Royal Blue jersey

Grey shorts

Grey shirt or Grey polo shirt short sleeve

Grey socks

Black or brown leather shoes

Optional Extra - Term 1 and 4. Black or Brown leather Roman type sandals

Winter Options

Grey Long sleeve shirt or Navy skivvy

Winter grey shorts

Navy Blue plain fleece track suit pants

Royal Blue polar fleece - for outdoors only, this is not to replace the jersey

Navy Jacket with school logo - available at The Warehouse Mosgiel

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Sports Uniform

The purpose made St Mary’s School sports uniform is available from the school office. It includes a matching top and shorts, the total cost for both pieces is $50.00 as the PTA have subsidized these.

Sunhat Policy

School policy states all pupils and staff are required to wear a royal blue sunhat (bucket or aussie style) during terms 1 and 4 while at School. These can be purchased from The Warehouse.

The Uniform is the standard one for Catholic primary schools and available at The Warehouse Mosgiel, Arthur Barnett’s, Lithgow’s Men & Schoolwear, Christchurch (03-348-6165)

A second-hand Uniform Pool is run, enquiries to the office.

Monogrammed jerseys and tops are available fromThe Warehouse Mosgiel.

There is an opportunity to have jerseys purchased elsewhere monogrammed once a year, or as required. There is a small charge for this.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL CLOTHING IS CLEARLY NAMED

Pupils are expected to be correctly attired at all times. It is acknowledged by the Board of Trustees that from time to time items of uniform will not be able to be worn, for reasons of repair etc. This is understood but a note explaining the reasons for this happening and the time frame is required.

Uniform Dress Code

A School uniform provides standardisation in respect of appearance and equality. It identifies the children as pupils of St Mary’s School.

Wearing a uniform helps develop pride in appearance, school identity, and allows the learning process to proceed without reference to undue fashion consciousness.

The following clarifies the expectation with regards to uniform.

Appearance and Standard of Dress

Pupils are expected to be in correct uniform during school hours, to and from school.

Students are also expected to keep themselves and their clothing clean and tidy, and to present a good image of themselves, to the community.

Under garments should not be visible.

While there is a set summer (Terms 1 and 4) and winter (Terms 2 and 3) uniform there is flexibility in the wearing of each uniform depending upon weather conditions. This will be at the discretion of the Principal.

Hair

Hair must be clean, tidy and needs to be safety restrained at all times.

Hair style should be reasonable, simple and natural in colour. Extremes of style or colour are discouraged and the Principal shall be the final judge of what is allowed.

Jewellery

Small stud type earrings may be worn in the earlobes (no rings or bracelets)

No visible body piercing is permitted.

Only badges issued or approved by the school may be worn.

A watch is the only other item of jewellery allowed to be visible.

Makeup

Makeup and coloured nail polish is not permitted.

Safety Vests

Students are issued with safety vests and are to wear their safety vest to and from school, on walks during school hours, and it is school policy that students wear safety vests when biking to and from school.

Sunhat Policy

School policy states all pupils and staff are required to wear a royal blue sunhat (Bucket or Aussie style) during terms

1 and 4 while at School.

School Blues

Blues are awarded for high level of achievement. They are worn under the monogram on their jersey.

It is acknowledged by the Board of Trustees that from time to time items of uniform will not be able to be worn, for reasons of repair etc. This is understood but a note explaining the reasons for this happening and the time frame is required.