SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY – 2008

The McKinnon Secondary College community regards the uniform as an important aspect of the College image and general philosophy. Students are expected to wear it with pride and self respect. A note from a parent is always required if students are not in correct uniform (to cover a short period only) and a uniform pass may be issued (if the reason if accepted).

GUIDELINES

• All students are expected to have uniform items clearly and permanently labelled.
• Hair styles should not be extreme and long hair should be tied back.
• Only navy blue, red or white hair ribbons/ties are permitted.
• Students are expected to be clean shaven.
• Jewellery should not be obvious or extreme. Facial piercing is not acceptable. Ear sleepers/studs must be small and unobtrusive.
• Cosmetics and make-up should not be obvious.
• Girls skirt to be no more than 10cm above the knee.
• All items of uniform must be kept clean and in good condition at all times. Shoes must be cleaned and polished.
• On boys shorts and trousers only a plain black leather belt can be worn.

Outer garments: Years 7-9 - the ONLY acceptable jacket is the navy school nylon jacket embroidered with the college emblem. This cannot be worn in classrooms, but can be worn in the yard and to or from school. Only the school jumper to be worn in class.

Years 10-12 - Senior School navy wool jacket or blazer with the College emblem. These can be worn in classrooms. The Year 7-9 jacket is not permitted in Senior School.

College bags: Students are expected to use the approved McKinnon Secondary College bag in Years 7-9 but a plain black/navy bag may be used in Years 10-12. There is also a McKinnon S.C sports bag for sport gear only.

College cap:A McKinnon Secondary College cap is available from the uniform suppliers. Students in Years 7-10 should wear a cap during outdoor PE and sport. A plain navy wide-brimmed hat is the only other hat which is acceptable.

Scarves:Scarves must be plain navy blue with logo. The scarf can only to be worn in class for periods 1 & 2 in the mornings plus in the yard and to and from school.

Summer

• College gingham frock
• Navy socks
• College pullover
• Black leather standard lace up school shoes (low heels, no buckles)

Winter

• College 'McKinnon Tartan' skirt (compulsory)
• Approved McKinnon College pants (optional)
• College pullover
• *White standard shirt
• A plain white T-shirt may be worn underneath the shirt in Winter
• College tie (done up to the neck button)
• Navy tights or blue socks
• Black leather standard lace up school shoes (low heels, no buckles)

Summer and Winter

• * White short-sleeved or long sleeved standard shirt
• ** 'College Grey' standard school trousers OR'College Grey' standard shorts (with belt loops)
• College pullover
• Black socks (with long trousers) OR short (10cm above heel) 'College Grey'/black socks with shorts
• Black leather lace up standard school shoes (not runner type)
• College tie done up to neck button
• Plain black belt to be worn with shorts or trousers
• A plain white T-shirt may be worn underneath the shirt in Winter

* College shirts must be tucked in at all times

** Fashion brand trousers or shorts are not acceptable

Sport/Physical Education - both boys & girls

• Navy shorts or long trackpants with logoRunners
• Red polo shirt with school logo White Socks
• Navy P/E Rugby top with school logo/stripes Towel
• Plain navy tracksuits only College cap

* Students without PE uniform cannot participate

SCHOOL UNIFORM SUPPLIER 2008

MCKINNON UNIFORM SHOP ON-SITE

(House at the east end of the Assembly Hall)

In February 1999, the school opened an on-site uniform shop. The current supplier is FASHION CLUBWEAR, a Melbourne manufacturer of quality schoolwear. The supplier will pay a generous commission to the school on ALL items sold in this shop. Parents cannot purchase uniforms from the Canterbury office of the supplier. New and second-hand uniforms are sold through the on-site shop.

NORMAL HOURS FOR THE ON-SITE SHOP (in the Korean House behind the Assembly Hall)

Tuesday morning - 8:15 am to 11:15 am (3 hours)

Friday afternoon - 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm (3½ hours)

1st Saturday of each Month – 9.30am to 12 noon (2½ hours)