Uniform is about habit

Schools have long used uniforms as a way of creating a sense of belonging. ‘Uniform’ is such a great word, as it can operate as a noun, a verb and an adjective. Uniformity in schools is often necessary, less so in thinking and learning, and more so in behaviour and the following of accepted social norms. Our aim is for students to be wholly independent in the management of their gear, and what they need to wear each day.

We expect students to know what days they have their PE lesson, and come wearing their sports uniform. Every student we speak to can tell us exactly what they need to be wearing, all the way down to white ankle socks. Being prepared for this the night before is the next step.

For Year 6, this means being able to tie their tie themselves, storing it in the same place every afternoon when they get home, and wearing it every day. Being in an incomplete or wrong uniform is not mum or dad’s fault, so feel free to let them know that from your end as well!

Sometimes all it takes is some tweaks to make a difference. We would love to see every student in white ankle socks with their sports uniform, everyone with socks pulled up when wearing their formal uniform, shoes that are entirely black, the correct Ascot jumper and every Year 6 in a tie. For safety, long hair should be tied back and earrings should be studs only.

Being prepared for the day is about forming good habits. Success in life is more about consistency than anything else. Our dress code is about the building of positive habits around organisation and presentation and most importantly, belonging. Here’s to uniform uniforms!

The sports uniform is acceptable on the following days:

• Prep – every day
• Years 1/2/3/4 – Wednesday and Thursday
• Year 5 - Friday
• Year 6 – Monday and Friday (sports shorts and senior shirt or sports shirt)

Habit is a cable; we weave a thread each day, and at last we cannot break it.” - Horace Mann

Cheers

Cindy and Simone