Uniform Policy

Uniform Policy
Rationale
The uniform of Seymour College is symbolic of our traditions and our values. Each student at Seymour
is expected to have pride in and take care of her uniform.
The uniform is to be worn at all times except on designated casual clothes days. Students must ensure
that they wear their uniform in accordance with the College policy, and that all items are kept in good
order and clearly named.
The College uniform consists of:

The Early Years uniform

Formal Summer uniform

Formal Winter uniform

Physical Education uniform

Specific Sports uniforms
While there is no stipulation as to the timing of the wearing of summer or winter uniforms, it is generally
expected that the summer uniform is worn in Terms 1 and 4 and the winter uniform is worn in Terms 2
and 3. Students may choose to wear the summer uniform in Terms 2 and 3 when the estimated
temperature is 25°C or above (as recorded on the SOCS home page).
The College uniform is designed in a manner which is sensitive to the particular needs of different age
groups within a school context. The inclusion of specialised items is to ensure functionality and
wearability for different activities while minimising the number of different items required.
Uniform Committee
Matters related to the College uniform are managed by a committee which consists of the Deputy
Principal, Director of Marketing & Communications, and the Seymour Shop Manager. Also the Director
of The Early Years, Heads of Junior, Middle and Senior Schools, as relevant. A committee convenor
from this group is identified annually.
All activities of the Uniform Committee must be reported to and sanctioned by the Principal.
According to the matter under consideration, the Uniform Committee will seek the involvement of
various groups such as the Old Collegians Association, the PE/Sports Faculty, SRC.
Uniform Changes
All items of uniform must be approved prior to any alteration to the current uniform list or the inclusion
of new items.
All changes to uniform must follow the processes outlined in this College policy (refer to Proposed
Uniform Changes or Additions form, attached).
Changes must consider affordability, comfort, ease of care, and must be appropriate to the activity and
meet the high expectations of presentation, and branding policies of the College.
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Uniform Policy
Special Occasion Items
On occasions, there may be a request for a special item of uniform eg Pedal Prix uniform, special event
windcheaters, year level jumpers.
A written proposal for any such additions to the uniform must be presented to the Uniform Committee
convenor, following the same process as for Uniform Changes (refer to Proposed Uniform Changes or
Additions form, attached).
Special Occasion Items must be appropriate to the activity and meet the high expectations of presentation
and branding policies of the College.
Items that are approved as Special Occasion Items are only permitted to be worn for the occasion for
which they are designed. For example, a Year 5 Jumper is only to be worn during the year of supply. A
special sporting uniform is only to be worn for that sport.
Uniform Suppliers
Samples and quotes for all new and changed items must be sought from three suppliers as
recommended by the Manager of the Seymour Shop.
Uniform Exemptions
In the event of extenuating circumstances, a student may apply to the Head of School for a uniform
exemption (eg wearing of a signet ring of significant importance). If this exemption is granted, the
student will be given a signed form to keep in her school diary.
Casual Days/ Camps/ Excursions
Clothing and footwear must be suitable and appropriate for school wear and must allow complete and
safe participation in the designated activities of the camp, excursion or school day. The Head of School
will address any concerns with a student and/or their parents before participation can continue.
Non-Compliance
Non-compliance with uniform regulations will result in the student being asked to undertake a
community service task. Should three infringements occur within the one school year, a student will be
required to do an after school detention. Repeated non-compliance will attract more serious
consequences.
The Heads of School may elect to give a detention without a student accruing three ‘infringements’
where a student is intentionally disobeying the expectations stated in the uniform policy.
Non-regulation items, eg jewellery, will be confiscated and placed in an envelope which is then kept at
the Head of School office until the return has been authorised by a parent, or for one term from the
date of confiscation. It is the student’s responsibility to reclaim items at the end of the term.
Sun Safety
In the summer months, approved headwear must be worn for PE lessons and for outdoor sports. For
girls in Foundation to Year 5, approved headwear must be worn during recess and lunch.
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Proposed Uniform Changes or Additions
To be completed in full, and is to be accompanied by a sketch of the proposed uniform item.
Forward to the Uniform Committee Convenor, for discussion with the Principal.
ITEM
Change/
Addition
PROPOSED BY
Date
/ /
Compulsory/
Optional
RATIONALE
eg Update, New Sport,
Special Occasion Item
SUGGESTED
INTRODUCTION
DATE
Sketch
Attached
DETAILS OF PROPOSED ITEM CHANGE
PURPOSE
eg Senior A&B Soccer,
etc (may be same as
Rationale)
WORN BY
eg Junior Primary,
Middle School, Senior
A&B Soccer, etc
NO. STUDENTS
WHEN
eg Formal, PE, Sport
Practice, Sport Match, etc
WORN WITH
eg Rugby Top, Sport
Skirt, Trackpant, etc
OTHER
INFORMATION
Please add
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