Uniform

Uniform Expectations

An outward sign of success

All students are required to wear the regulation school uniform. Students must arrive at and leave from the College correctly dressed in full uniform. If the uniform is worn in public places outside of school hours, it must be worn complete and correctly.

Name Tags

All clothing and accessories must be clearly labelled with your son or daughter’s name.

School Bag

All students must have the MacKillop Catholic College backpack.

Dry Season / Winter Wear

In cooler weather, students may wear a plain long sleeve navy poly/cotton fleecy V-neck pullover or navy zip jacket.

Jewellery

The only jewellery permissible is a watch, ear studs/sleepers (one stud/sleeper per ear) and a religious medal on a simple neck chain. Only with written permission of the Principal is a signet ring which has historical or sentimental value permitted. No nose rings are acceptable.

Hats

All students must wear the College hat when travelling to or from the school, participating in any College excursion or function, outdoor sporting activity or any other outdoor activity outdoors. The College hat is a compulsory part of the uniform. A “no hat no play” policy is in place.

Out of Uniform Procedure

All students out of uniform must present a permission note to their teacher, dated and signed by their parent/guardian, which explains why the item of uniform is not being worn.

Casual Days

Casual days are held occasionally to raise funds for worthy causes such as Caritas Australia. No singlets, midriffs or thongs are permitted on these days. Parents are reminded of the College’s Sun Smart Policy (available on our website), and are asked to supervise the selection of clothing worn on these days. The regular uniform school hat is a compulsory item to be worn every day of the school year including casual clothes days.

Hair Policy

Short hair should be neat and tidy.

Hair longer than the collar, for both males and females, must be neatly tied back with a blue, grey, ochre or navy hair tie.

Extreme hairstyles and dying of hair are not permitted.

The principal reserves the right to decide matters of interpretation of what is appropriate in such matters as grooming, hairstyles, casual clothes etc.

The MacKillop Uniform

Boys

EVERYDAY DRESS (MONDAY TO THURSDAY)

Shirts

Blue male short sleeve College shirt.

Shorts

Dark navy poly/viscose drill, above knee rugger shorts.

Shoes

Completely black leather lace-up shoe or jogger. No colour trim is allowed.

Socks

Navy fold-down ankle socks. Socks must cover the ankle.

Hats

Navy microfibre cricket style or bucket hat.

Tie

Navy College tie for senior students – compulsory for special events, optional for everyday use.

Girls

EVERYDAY DRESS (MONDAY TO THURSDAY)

Blouse

Blue female short sleeve College blouse

Shorts

Dark navy poly/viscose drill, above knee shorts.

Shoes

Completely black leather lace-up shoe or jogger. No colour trim is allowed.

Socks

White fold-down ankle socks. Socks must cover the ankle.

Hats

Navy microfibre cricket style or bucket hat.

Tie

Navy College tie for senior students – compulsory for special events, optional for everyday use.

Sports Uniform

The sports uniform may be worn all day by students who have a compulsory P.E. subject on that day. For P.E. elective subjects, students are to bring their sports uniform to school and change into it at the start of the P.E. lesson and back into their formal uniform at the end.

Shirts

Dark Navy unisex polo shirt in breathable polyester fabric, 50+ UV rating, panelled design with striped collar and College logo.

Shorts

Navy microfibre short, with silver side panels, college name right hand side, and logo left leg.

Shoes

Sports joggers/runners

Socks

White fold-down socks. Socks must cover the ankle.

Hats

Navy microfibre cricket style or bucket hat.

If a student has chosen PE as an elective, it is advisable that two sports uniforms are purchased.

SWIMMING CLOTHING FOR ELECTIVES, CAMPS AND THE SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Our policy for swimming clothing at MacKillop takes into account the high importance of sun safety in our region. Whilst swimming, students are to wear full piece bathing suits or rash vests/T-shirts and board shorts. Thongs may be worn at the pool only. Whilst not swimming, students must ensure they are wearing sunscreen, a T-shirt and a hat.

House Colour Uniforms

On Fridays, at sporting carnivals, and at other special events, such as the MacKillop Feast Day and inter-house sporting carnivals, students are required to wear their house sports uniform. This is similar to the regular sports uniform but with a shirt in the colours below, and is available from the uniform shop.

Confalonieri: Green
McGrath: Blue
Hurley: Gold
McCormack: Red

Footwear

Formal footwear is to be completely black, closed in, laced shoes. Sports footwear may include black or coloured joggers. Footwear must meet standards of safetly for certain subjects including Industrial Technology, Food Technology and Science.

Special Uniforms

MacKillop Catholic College Band Uniform

At events where our student musicians are representing our College, the band uniform will be worn. This included the MacKillop Catholic College musician vest and is supplied as required by coordinating staff.

Special Sporting Uniforms

Our sports teams for Rugby, Basketball and various other sports where our College is represented have their own uniforms, which may change year by year and have variations for different age groups and competitions. These are to be purchased, worn and maintained as directed by the coordinators of each respective sport.

Representational Formal Uniform

This is a more formal uniform consisting of long trousers and a dress jacket which is supplied by the College on an as-required basis to students representing our College in official or formal capacities.