BMGS UNIFORM POLICY GUIDE
BMGS UNIFORM
Blazers & School Bags
Blazers Years K-12
The BMGS blazer must be the outermost layer of the uniform and must be worn when arriving at and departing from school each day. Students may remove their blazers only when on campus, except during Term 1, when wearing the blazer is optional.
Blazers are required for all public events, excursions, and photo days when representing the school. Students without a blazer for these occasions may not be permitted to participate.
When in formal uniform, students must wear their blazer to all assemblies and chapel services, except during Term 1.
The all-weather jacket may be worn over the blazer only in cold or wet weather.
School Bags
BMGS School Bags are compulsory for K-12, and no other school bag is acceptable for use at school. The BMGS School Bag is durable, functional and comfortable. It is proven to reduce the incidence and severity of neck and back pain associated with carrying heavy loads.
BMGS School Bags are optional for Pre-K students.
School Shoes
School Shoes
Please note that it is compulsory for students to wear shoes that meet all Work, Health and Safety regulations.
School Shoes are to be formal style, fully enclosed, black leather (or leather-like), polished lace-up school shoes. Students in Pre-K and Kindergraten are permitted to wear shoes with velcro closures.
Soft leather, ‘sneaker-type’ shoes and open Mary Jane styles are not permitted. Students who do not wear the correct footwear will not be permitted to participate in lessons where their footwear will compromise their safety and may be excluded from other events.
Sport Shoes
For PE and sport, students must wear supportive sports shoes or joggers. Casual footwear, including Converse high-tops, canvas sneakers, slides, and slip-on shoes, is not permitted. White or predominantly white sports shoes are preferred.
Girls’ Mandatory Items
Pre-K
Girls in Pre-K wear sports uniform of gold polo shirt and navy shorts/skort and sneakers.
Hats
BMGS wide-brimmed hats are compulsory year-round for all students from Pre-K to Year 6. Wide-brimmed hats, bucket hats or caps are optional but encouraged for Years 7-12.
Years K-10
School lemon blouse (short or long-sleeve)
School tie
School skirt (mid knee-length) OR School navy trousers
School blazer (even when wearing items to supplement warmth)
- optional in Term 1
School yellow ankle socks or School navy tights (Winter Only)
Black school shoes (see page 5)
School backpack
Years 11-12
School white blouse (short sleeved)
School Tie or Prefect Tie (for Student Leaders and Prefects only)
School navy Senior skirt (at least knee-length) OR School navy trousers
School blazer (even when wearing items to supplement warmth)
- optional in Term 1
School white ankle socks or School navy tights (Winter only)
Black school shoes (see page 5)
School backpack
Pinafores/Skirts & Undergarments
Pinafores and Skirts
Pinafore attachments are optional for K-2 girls, and can be removed in warmer months.
Girls’ uniform must be hemmed at the knee, and then rehemmed to accommodate growth when the hemline is within 2cm of the top of the knee.
Skirts must be worn as designed and not folded over at the waistband.
Undergarments
Undergarments must not draw undue attention to the student.
Singlets/t-shirts are not to be visible, or the colour of it visible, under the school shirt. A white V-neck singlet that cannot be seen is the best option. All garments must be tucked in and not seen.
Long-sleeve t-shirts or thermals, for those students requiring extra warmth, are not to be visible at any time.
Boys’ Mandatory Items
Pre-K
Boys in Pre-K wear sports uniform of gold polo shirt, navy shorts ans sneakers.
Years K-10
School blue shirt (short or long-sleeve)
School tie
K-6 - School long grey trousers with School grey socks OR School grey shorts with School knee-high socks
7-10 - School long grey trousers with School grey socks and black leather(or leather-like) belt.
School blazer (even when wearing items to supplement warmth) - optional in Term 1
Black school shoes (see page 5)
School backpack
Hats
BMGS wide-brimmed hats are compulsory year-round for all students from Pre-K to Year 6. Wide-brimmed hats, bucket hats or caps are optional but encouraged for Years 7-12.
Years 11-12
School white shirt (long-sleeve)
School Tie or Prefect Tie (for Student Leaders and Prefects only)
School long grey trousers with School grey socks and black leather (or leather-like) belt
School blazer (even when wearing items to supplement warmth) - optional in Term 1
Black school shoes (see page 5)
School backpack
Sports
Uniform - Pre-K - 6
Sports
Uniform - 7-12
Sports Uniform - House Polos
Hair
Hair should be clean, neat and tidy. Hairstyles should be conservative and not cause undue comment due to its extreme nature. A small amount of styling product may be worn to control hair and not draw attention to it.
Spiky and/or shiny looking hair is not permitted and students who have frosted tips, two tones or hair dye in a fashion colour will be sent home and will not be permitted to return until the hair has been restored to its natural colour or style. At times, the student may be required to wear a hat until the issue is rectified.
Female Students
Female students must keep their hair off their faces and shoulders, regardless of the length of their hair. Hair must be completely and securely tied back, including long fringes and strips of hair. All hair accessories must be discreet and may only include the School colours. Hair elastics are not to be worn on the wrist.
Male Students
Male students must have hair that is evenly cut short. There should not be extreme variations in length. It should not extend below the eyebrows or touch the shirt collar.
Boys must be clean-shaven at all times and their sideburns must remain short.
Hairstyles not permitted include:
• Undercuts
• Steps
• Razored part lines
• Flat tops
• Spiked hair
• Rats-tails
• Mullets
Hair and Makeup
Hair Styles
Girls’ hair is to be neat, clean, of ONE natural colour, clear of the face and tied up or back if long enough to touch the collar. This is a WHS requirement.
The length and style of hair requires students’ hair to be neat, tidy, off the face, restrained from contact with other students and not expressing the excesses of current fashion. Styles that are NOT permitted, and would constitute an excess include:
• Sculpting and shaving - hair should not be cut or sculpted with hard lines, or completely shaved (unless medically necessary)
• Hair fades that are cut shorter than a Number 0 - fades must be blended
• Hair extending below the eyebrow and covering the eyes when unrestrained
• Hair extending below the top of the collar line - must be restrained
• Hair dyed unnatural colours. Hair is to look natural. Final adjudication on what may constitute ‘excesses of current fashion’ is determined by the Principal or their delegate.
Hair Accessories
Hair accessories for students, to aid in keeping hair off the face.
Girls’ hair restraints should not be overly conspicuous and must be dark blue, yellow or School plaid in colour (7 to Year 10 girls) and either blue or white (Year 11 and 12 girls). Black, dark brown or school colour hair elastics are permitted.
Facial Hair
Facial hair is required to be short and neatly trimmed. Students may be sent home where they do not comply.
Makeup
Years 7-12 clear sunscreen, clear lip balm and clear nail polish are acceptable. Students are permitted to wear a very light covering of makeup that is natural in colour and texture. It should not be overtly noticeable. Eye or lip liner, mascara, false lashes or extensions are not permitted. Acrylic/French tip nails are not permitted due to WHS issues.
Girls may wear a watch; one simple, plain ring; one pair of small gold or silver earrings (studs or sleepers only), one in each ear lobe (other piercings, regardless of location, are not permitted).
Boys may wear a watch, but are not permitted to wear any other jewellery or have any piercings.
Variations and Infringements
Variations Due to Unforeseen Circumstances
Should an unforeseen circumstance arise where a student is not able to present at school in the correct school uniform, a note MUST be presented with a reasonable explanation. Whilst grace will be extended to students in extenuating circumstances, a record of all variations will be kept to monitor and avoid frequent non-compliance.
Uniform Infringements - Senior School
If a student is out of uniform, the tutor will issue a Uniform Pass. ALL students out of uniform will be issued with a Uniform Pass and will return to class. Students cannot return to class without a Uniform Pass. If the student has a note from a parent/caregiver explaining their uniform, no further action will be taken.
If the student does not have a note from a parent/caregiver explaining their uniform, this will be recorded in the school database.
The relevant Tutor/HOH/Dean of Students will monitor the uniform over the year.
At the first infringement within a term, the student will incur a warning and a phone call to their parent/caregiver.
At the second infringement within a term, the student will report to the HOH at lunch for a Wellbeing Interview
(20 minutes involving a more in-depth conversation discussing BMGS Policy and Procedures regarding their uniform, and time off the playground). A phone call will be made to their parent/ caregiver.
At the third infringement within a term, the student will report to the relevant Dean of Students at lunch for a Wellbeing Interview (20 minutes involving a more in-depth conversation regarding their uniform, and time off the playground). A phone call will be made to their parent/caregiver.
At the fourth infringement within a term, the student will be issued an in-school suspension, where the student will be removed from the playground until the matter is corrected. This will be followed up by an after-school detention with the HOSS. If a student is aware that they will be out of uniform on a given day, and they have a note from a parent/caregiver, they are able to report to the Tutor and receive a Uniform Pass before school starts. Continued non-compliance will be regarded as sufficient reason for termination of a student’s enrolment.
Uniform Shop Mobile Phone Policy
Please note that in keeping with the BMGS Mobile Phone Policy, students are not permitted to use phones to pay at the Uniform Shop. Students will need to present a debit/credit card or cash for payment.
Contact Us Coming Soon
Location
Wentworth Falls Senior Scool Campus, adjacent to the school roundabout.
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Friday during Term time, 8am - 4pm
By appointment outside of Term time.
uniformshop@bmgs.nsw.edu.au
Phone
4757 9004
Ordering
Orders can be taken via email, and deliveries can be sent to the Springwood campus or picked up from the Uniform Shop or Senior School Reception.
Uniform Shop Online will soon be live! Look out for more information through Schoolbox in Term 1, 2025.
2024 BMGS UNIFORM POLICY GUIDE
Updated November 2024