Kardinia International College

Uniform Policy

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Kardinia International College’s uniform defines our identity and provides a sense of community and belonging. Our uniform provides flexibility across a range of activities and conditions.

Students are expected to wear the College uniform with respect, pride and dignity. We request that students be mindful of the College’s expectations when wearing the College uniform and that parents and / or guardians support the College by complying with these guidelines.

General Appearance

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While in Kardinia International College uniform whether at the College or off campus on excursion, or travelling to and from the College, students wear the College uniform neatly and completely and are expected to adhere to the following;• Students in Years 7-12 must wear their full school uniform, including

the College blazer to and from school every day unless the Melbourneforecast temperature is 28°c and above, when students are excused fromwearing their blazer. Students may not wear their College jumper to andfrom school without their blazer.

• Senior Students may also wear their full college sport uniform to/fromschool and throughout the day on the day of their timetabled sportafternoon, which will be either Tuesday or Wednesday.

• All students have the option of wearing either Summer or Winter uniformthroughout the year.

• Girls may choose to wear the boy’s Summer or Winter uniform, as analternative to the girl’s uniform. If this option is chosen, the entire uniformmust be worn.

• The white shirt must be tucked in at all times.• Only plain white t-shirts may be worn under the College shirt.• Ties must be worn neatly covering a fastened top button.• Girls kilts, and dresses should be no higher than the knee and no longer

than mid-calf.• Trousers should break on the shoe.• Navy tights are worn under kilts.• White socks are worn with Summer dresses and shorts.• Black socks are worn under long trousers• Ankle socks are not acceptable• School shoes must be black, lace-up leather shoes. T-bars are not

permitted.• Scarves and gloves must be navy blue, royal blue or maroon only.• All students use the official Kardinia International College bag, as

recommended by the Chiropractic Association.• All uniform items should be clearly marked with the students’ name and

House/Tutor/Learning Group.

Jewellery

Make-up and Hair

Year 12 specific

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• Students, may wear a single, small pair of plain silver or gold studs or sleepers in the ear lobe. No other piercings are permitted.

• With the exception of watches, no other jewellery is permitted.

• Makeup, nail polish and acrylic or gel fake nails are not to be worn.

• Hair colour should be clean and natural in appearance.

• Hair should not be extreme in style (e.g. dreadlocks and mohawks are unacceptable).

• Hair should be neatly tied back and off the face if longer than the collar.

• Boys must be clean-shaven.

• Year 12 blazers are distinguished by braiding, which is compulsory.

• Year 12’s also have the option of purchasing the Year 12 College jumper.

Sport / PE

Sun Protection

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• Students must wear the College sport and PE uniform for physical education practical classes and weekly sport.

• Senior Students must change into the specified clothing before the start of physical education activities, and then change back into their regular school uniform at the next break.

• Junior Students undertaking sport or PE on a given day are expected to wear their sport or PE uniform to and from school. Students are not expected to change uniforms once at school. Exceptions to this rule may occur during special events, and parents will be notified if this is the case.

• Students who participate in inter-school sport may be required to purchase specific items relevant to the sport.

• Senior Students may not, wear their sport uniform to/from school on days with timetabled physical education classes except when the day coincides with their weekly sport afternoon.

• All students must wear a College broad-brimmed hat while at sport, or outside at recess and lunchtime, during Terms 1 and 4.

• Students are encouraged to wear sunscreen and sunglasses outside.• Students may bring a water bottle to class.

Senior School Academic Uniform

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Year 7 - 12 College Blazer

Year 12 School Jumper (Year 12 only)

College Braided Blazer (Year 12 only)

Maroon College Jumper

Summer dress Winter Kilt

White Long Sleeved Collared Shirt

Black Trousers

College Tie

White short sleeved shirt

Black Shorts

College Sports / PE Uniform

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College Sports Polo

College Tracksuit Pants (optional)

Royal Blue Sports Short with College Logo

House Short Sleeved Sports Shirt

College Rugby Top

Sport Socks

College Sports Spray Jacket

Sports Uniform (all year levels)

Junior School Academic Uniform

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Foundation to Year 6 College Blazer (Year 6 only)

Maroon College Jumper

Winter tunic or kilt

College crossover tie (girls only)

Navy Primary Jacket with School Crest optional (FY to 4 only)

Summer dress

White long-sleeved shirt with Peter Pan Collar (girls only)

Black Shorts –button on the sides (Years 3-6 optional)

White Peak Collar Short Sleeve Shirt

WinterWhite Long Sleeve Shirt (boys only)

Blacks trousers double knees – elastic backBlack shorts with elastic back

SummerWhite short sleeved shirt with College emblem (FY to 2 only)

College Tie (Year 3-6 boys only)(Year FY-2 winter only)

Maroon College full brim hat with emblem

Junior School Academic Uniform

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Royal blue shorts with College logo

College Hat

Kardinia Grove Black Work Shorts (optional)

Kardinia Grove polo

College Cap

Kardinia Grove Black Work Pants (optional)

College Tracksuit pants

College Rugby Top

College Sports Socks

College Sports Spray Jacket

Farm footwear (boots)

Kardinia Grove Students – Year 5 only

Uniform Suppliers

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College Uniform items can be purchased at: • Bellarine Uniforms:

Ph: 5221 9199 162 Moorabool Street, Geelong.

• Rushfords Schoolwear:Ph: 9741 3211 1/13 Barnes Place, Werribee.

• Second Hand School Specialists:Ph: 0422 402 458 21b Fairlie Street, Hamlyn Heights.

• Second Hand School Supplies:

• Stick Up Iron-On Labels:

Ph: 5229 7766 9 Star Street, Geelong.

Ph: 1300 995 281 www.stickup.com.au

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From the Chairman

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www.kardinia.vic.edu.auPost: P.O Box 17, Geelong VIC, Australia 3220Tel: +(613) 5278 9999. Fax: +(613) 5278 9529

Email: kardinia@kardinia.vic.edu.au