As I noted in the last newsletter, two common requests for our uniform have been:
- the option of shorts for girls and
- greater flexibility throughout the year in response to the weather, rather than a strict summer and winter uniform.
We have been working with our uniform supplier towards this goal, and I am pleased to announce that from late 2026, we will introduce girls’ shorts as an option in Secondary School.
To accommodate this in Years 7–10, an all-year-round skirt, alongside a blouse, available in both short and long sleeves, will also be introduced. These items will eventually replace the summer dress, winter tunic, and winter shirt, which may continue to be worn up until the end of 2029. While we would like to have these new items available earlier than late 2026, this is the timeframe the supplier has advised us of.
While we are also keen to introduce a similar K-6 option for girls, we have not yet found a suitable solution that does not complicate the girls’ uniform with too many different items. We will continue to work on this and are likely to seek further feedback from parents and students.
Years 7-12 All-Seasonal Uniform
These changes will enable greater seasonal flexibility for both boys and girls. Students will be able to choose between long and short pants, as well as long and short-sleeved tops, throughout the year. A defined “formal” uniform will apply for particular occasions, such as school photos, school representation, and other formal events. More details will be provided in due course.
School uniform is an area where community opinions are wide and varied, and any change can attract both approval and dissatisfaction. Nonetheless, I believe these changes will represent a positive step forward, providing girls with greater choice and comfort, and giving all students the flexibility to dress appropriately for both the weather and their own thermal sensitivity.
Mr David Stonestreet
Principal