GUILDFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL UNIFORM GUIDELINES Guildford Grammar School Uniform Guidelines Statement The school uniform is an important part of the School’s culture and reflects the value we place on traditional standards of excellence whilst being innovative, creative and forward thinking. The appropriate uniform must be worn by students at all times when they are representing the School, this includes when travelling to and from school (including exeats) and when attending inter-school functions or designated internal school functions such as plays or concerts. Students are expected to wear their uniform in such a way as to show pride in being identified with the School. Australian and overseas boarders are not required to wear the School uniform when travelling to the homes of guardians or parents who reside outside of the city of Perth. Context Students must wear the approved school uniform of the season during the school day, the school week and the school term. These periods are defined as follows: • The school day ends after students return to their Hall for boarders and for day students when they arrive home. • The school week ends when those involved in school sport, Students should be aware that the appearance of the school d) socks are worn to the appropriate height whether as players, officials or spectators, have fulfilled their uniform depends to a large extent upon how it is worn - its e) footwear is worn at all times cleanliness, its fit, its state of repair and the bearing of its wearer. commitments (see also sports clothing general rules). f) black leather lace-up dress shoes are the only style permitted • The school term ends when students have arrived home. a) shirts are properly tucked in in Years 3-12. No sneaker or skater style shoes. b) shorts, skirts and dresses are at the permitted length g) velcro, predominantly white trainers are worn in Kindergarten c) shoes are polished to Year 2. 2 Guildford Grammar School Uniform Guidelines Guiding Principles discretion of the School Captain and Head of Senior School. Preparatory School Kindgergarten – Year 2 students may be allowed to remove ties on very hot days at the discretion of the Head of Preparatory School. • The uniform has been designed to maximise student comfort and encourage active • Formal uniform with the school tie is learning and play. required when representing the School and • Students are permitted to wear items from for certain special occasions. the Kindergarten – Year 2 uniform list across • In wet weather, students are permitted the school year. either to wear a black or blue raincoat, or • Bucket hats are compulsory and a No Hat to carry a black or school umbrella. In the No Play policy is strictly applied. interests of safety, students cycling to school may wear a yellow raincoat. Years 3-12 • The school cap may be worn with the sports uniform in Senior School. It must be worn • Winter uniform is compulsory for Terms 2 properly and may only be worn outside. and 3. • Broad-brimmed hats are compulsory in • Summer uniform is compulsory for Terms 1 Preparatory School. and 4, although Year 12 students may wear • The formal broad-brimmed hat in the Senior winter uniform in Term 4. School is optional but encouraged with the • Students in Years 3 – 12, are required to acadmeic uniform. Everyone wear their blazers to and from school every • At various times throughout a student’s bring their own computer bag which can be day during the winter terms and on formal a sleeve or satchel – no backpacks. secondary schooling they may receive • Only approved school bags and backpacks occasions. additional ties which relate to sporting purchased from the Clothing Shop are to be • All uniform items with the exception of • Students may wear school knitwear as well, involvement, tours and the like. These ties used by students to carry requirements to school and sports shoes are available in the but not instead of, the navy blazer. Students are not to be worn as part of the school and from school. Clothing Shop. may take their blazers off whilst at school. uniform. The only ties permissible to be • Only the approved school book satchel may • All uniform items must be clearly named to • Senior School students may be allowed worn other than the House tie or School tie be used to carry books between classes facilitate the return of lost property clothing to remove ties on very hot days at the is the Honour tie or Prefect tie. (Senior School). Students are permitted to to the right students. 3 Guildford Grammar School Uniform Guidelines Winter – Terms 2 and 3 Summer – Terms 1 and 4 • A blazer must be worn to and from school • Navy knitwear is unisex and students can and at Parade, Assembly and formal events chose which items they wish to wear. Older and as instructed in Terms 2 and 3 style grey knitwear may only be worn by • Navy knitwear is unisex and students can senior boys chose which items they wish to wear. Older • Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all style grey knitwear may only be worn by times senior boys • Ties are worn with shorts and shirts. Either • Shirts and blouses must be tucked in at all the tie or cross tie can be worn with the top times button done up • Ties (tie or cross tie) must be worn with the • Summer dresses are to be worn fully top button done up buttoned and are to sit no less than 2 cm • Skirt length must be no more than 2 cm above the knee above the knee • House pins are to be worn with summer • Navy tights are to be worn with a skirt (socks dresses, not ties optional in the Preparatory School) • Navy-trimmed white socks are to be worn • Trousers and shorts must be well fitted and with the summer dress not tight • Grey school socks are to be worn with shorts • Grey school socks are to be worn with for both male and female students trousers and shorts for both male and female • Formal hats can be worn in summer in the students Senior School with the academic uniform. • Hats can be worn in winter Caps are only worn with the sports uniform. Uniform Transition In 2018 the Guildford Grammar School uniform entered a period of transition. From this time new uniform items began to be purchased from the Clothing Shop. Old uniform items may continue to be worn until new ones are needed. The School recognises students may wear a combination of old and new items during this transition period. (The exception is older style grey knitwear, which can only be worn by senior boys and can no longer be purchased). 4 Guildford Grammar School Uniform Guidelines General student appearance Hair and make-up Jewellery • All students are to have natural, neat and • With the exception of wristwatches and clean hair. medical alerts, no item of jewellery may be • Boys’ hair must be short and should not worn at any time as part of the School dress extend beyond the collar at the back, or for sport. beyond the eyebrows at the front or past • Girls may wear a small single gold or silver the top of the ears and must not be styled stud or sleeper in each ear lobe only (no to fall forward towards the eyes or face. coloured stones are permitted). • Boys will be clean shaven always. • Certain symbols of religious or special • Girls with short hair should ensure it is significance may be permitted at the neat and does not fall across the face. If discretion of the respective head of School. hair is below the collar it must be tied back If permitted this must be worn under the with neutral or navy elastics and/or navy uniform. headbands or ribbons. Tattoos • Students are not permitted to attend school with “novelty” styles including mullets or • No visible tattoos are permitted at any time. undercuts of any kind. • Hair must not be excessively gelled or Undergarments waxed. • It is to be noted that, in matters of hairstyle, • Underwear should not be visible under the the School remains the final arbiter. academic or sports uniform. Skin-toned or • Noticeable make-up is not permitted. white underwear is recommended. • No nail extensions, artificial nails or coloured • Girls wearing dresses are required to wear nail polish is permitted. navy boyleg briefs or bike shorts, for active play. 5 Guildford Grammar School Uniform Guidelines Sports Uniform - General Rules Drink Every student must have an individual container for drink during sports • During any normal school day, students wear PE uniform to PE classes only. Students are not Container fixtures. This requirement is necessary for reasons of hygiene. permitted to wear PE clothes to any other classes. • Appropriate sporting shoes are to be worn, these should include a non-marking sole. Inter-School Students who are selected in school teams must wear the listed sports Matches uniform which should be kept in good condition. • Students are not to wear casual skate/surf style shoes (e.g. Vans). Shoes must be designed for sporting use. Preparatory School students in Years 4 – 6 wear sports uniform (with navy • Velcro trainers are acceptable up to and including Year 2. polo) to and from school on Thursdays and when travelling to represent the School in any sporting activity. This includes full school tracksuit in Terms 2 and 3. 1. Students must train in appropriate school uniform items. 2. Alternative club jumpers and assorted clothing is not permitted. Senior School Students returning home by public or private transport after weekday sports training wear either the uniform of the day or the core 3.