Uniform
Student Uniforms
McAuley Catholic College students are expected to show pride in the College by wearing the school uniform correctly. Wearing of a school uniform is important for several academic, social and safety reasons. Most importantly, wearing a school uniform promotes a sense of identity and respect for the school. Wearing a uniform encourages school spirit and a sense of belonging and pride. It removes competitiveness and class distinction in dress and lessens ‘financial’ barriers between students. In this regard, it can help to reduce incidences of bullying and peer pressure. Additionally, wearing a uniform creates a sense of orderliness throughout the school. It also models behaviour by helping students to prepare for when they leave school and may have to dress smartly or wear a uniform. For parents and caregivers, it cuts down on cost as well as providing protection against the harmful rays of the sun. Furthermore, a school uniform can improve learning by reducing distraction, sharpening focus on schoolwork and making the classroom a more serious environment, allowing students to perform better academically.
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
All students are expected to:
- Wear correct school uniform each day with pride.
- Label all uniform items with the student name
- Keep uniform items, including hats, free of graffiti or paint.
- Wear Sports uniform on Thursdays.
- Wear correct uniform when representing the College eg special events, sporting events and excursions
SCHOOL HATS AND CAPS
The College has a Sun-Protection Policy in which the dangers of exposure to the sun and the requirements of the school are pointed out. Students should wear hats or caps at all times when they are exposed to the sun. These can be purchased from the Main Office. There are 2 types to select from: blue cap and maroon bucket hat.
UNIFORM PURCHASES
Uniforms can be purchased from U-Design Sportwear and Schoolwear at the following locations:
Carney’s Shoes - Maclean - For enquiries please call – 66452334
COLLEGE UNIFORM - BOYS
SHIRT |
Junior – Blue (shirts may be worn as an out-shirt if shirt tail trimmed and hemmed) Senior – White short-sleeve (shirts may be worn as an out-shirt if shirt-tail trimmed and hemmed (Shirt to tucked in at formal events / occasions as requested) |
TIE |
Junior - striped Maroon / Royal Blue / White (worn only in Terms 2 & 3) Senior - plain Maroon with monogram. Compulsory Terms 2 & 3 (optional Term 1 & 4). |
SHORTS |
College Grey Shorts |
BELT |
Grey or Black |
SOCKS |
Junior – Long grey socks with MCC colour stripes Senior - Long White walk – pulled up |
SHOES |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sport shoes are only to be worn on Sport Days) |
JUMPER |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with monogram, Para Sport Jacket or Maroon Woollen College-Style Jumper |
CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. Available from College Office. |
JEWELLERY |
See statement on Jewellery |
HAIR |
Hair is to be well groomed and tidy. Long hair over the collar must be tied back. Extremes of hairstyle, including extremes of colours are not permitted. |
Boys must be clean shaven at all times |
SPORT / PE UNIFORM BOYS
If students do not have their correct sport uniform they are to wear normal uniform with a note of explanation from Parents and change into appropriate sport clothing or borrow spare items from the College.
TOP |
College Sports polo with monogram |
SHORTS |
Maroon Shorts |
SOCKS |
White ankle |
SHOES |
Sport joggers. Canvas shoes are NOT permitted |
TRACK PANTS |
Maroon (Optional - Sport Days Only) |
JUMPER / JACKET |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with monogram, Para Sport Jacket or Maroon Woollen College-Style Jumper |
CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. Available from College Office. |
COLLEGE UNIFORM - GIRLS
BLOUSE |
Junior - Honey Overblouse with Maroon piping Senior - White Overblouse with Maroon piping |
TIE |
Junior - striped Maroon / Royal Blue / White Senior - plain Maroon with monogram |
SKIRT |
'Crestalene' Garnet, knee length (Maroon bike p[ants may be worn under the skirt) |
SOCKS |
White ankle |
TIGHTS |
Beige or maroon (Optional) |
SHOES |
Black POLISHED leather lace-up with heel. Sandals, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted. (Sport shoes are only to be worn on Sport Days) |
JUMPER |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with monogram, Para Sport Jacket or Maroon Woollen College-Style Jumper |
CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat. Available from College Office. |
JEWELLERY |
See statement on Jewellery |
HAIR |
Hair is to be well groomed and tidy. Long hair over the collar must be tied back. Extremes of hairstyle, including extremes of colours are not permitted. |
SPORT / PE UNIFORM - GIRLS
If students do not have their correct sport uniform they are to wear normal uniform with a note of explanation and change into their sport clothing.
TOP |
College Sports polo with monogram |
SPORT SHORTS |
Maroon Shorts |
BIKE PANTS |
Maroon Cotton (Optional - PE Only) |
SOCKS |
White ankle |
SHOES |
Sport joggers, NOT canvas |
TRACK PANTS |
Maroon (Optional - Sport Days Only) |
JUMPER / JACKET |
Maroon 'Gotcha' with monogram, Para Sport Jacket or Maroon Woollen College-Style Jumper |
CAP/HAT |
Blue cap and/or maroon bucket hat (available from College Office) |
SWIMMERS |
One piece swimming costumes are to worn during sport lessons, swimming carnivals and activity days where swimming is an option. |
SCHOOL SHOES
Please take note of the attached diagram regarding the correct College school shoes. The shoes McAuley Catholic College students are required to wear need to be ‘school style’, that is black leather polishable, low-cut, lace-up shoes with a distinguishable heel on the shoe (not too big). The diagram outlines acceptable and unacceptable footwear.
Correct / Acceptable - Black, polishable, lace-up - School style (has a heel) - Low-cut and covered |
Incorrect / Unacceptable *Do not purchase these* - Flat-soled - Open upper (Mary-Jane style) - ‘Skate’ style, non-polishable |