UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS
The correct uniform should be worn during school hours, when travelling to and from the College and when students are in engaged in any College related activities.
We ask that parents/caregivers and students assist and work with us as we seek to ensure that students wear the College uniform correctly and that the uniform is welllaundered and in good condition. Students who come to school or attend a Physical Education lesson without the appropriate items of uniform should have a note signed by a parent/caregiver or email communication to the Care Group teacher and/or Physical Education teacher explaining the reason. Items that are lost, stained, torn, defaced or ill-fitting will be required to be repaired or replaced. The uniform cannot be modified or altered in its appearance or form in a way that compromises the integrity of the uniform. This particularly relates to dress, skirt, shorts, trouser and shirt lengths. The College reserves the right to decide the appropriateness of all elements of the uniform requirements which includes a neat and tidy appearance and grooming.
The Endeavour College Student Engagement policy outlines responses to noncompliance regarding uniform and grooming. It is important to note that a student who presents at the College in breach of the uniform or grooming requirements will be managed in alignment with our Student Engagement policy.
Parents seeking exceptions or alterations to the uniform requirements for religious, ethnic, or cultural reasons, or due to student disability or health conditions should discuss this at the enrolment interview or must apply for in writing to the relevant Head of School (Middle or Senior), who will make decisions based on individual circumstances.
Students wear the summer uniform during Terms 1 and 4. The presentation uniform must be worn during Terms 2 and 3. Students may optionally choose to wear the presentation uniform during Terms 1 and 4. Students must always wear the complete summer or presentation uniform. They should not mix and match summer and presentation uniform items of clothing.
Unseasonal weather events may result in change to uniform expectations. This will be communicated by the College via email.
The Uniform Shop is open during the following hours for the purchase of new or replacement items.
MONDAY 8:00am – 11:30am
TUESDAY CLOSED
WEDNESDAY 1:00pm-4:00pm
THURSDAY CLOSED
FRIDAY 8:00am – 11:30am
Payment must be made at the time of purchase by cash or card. Other arrangements must be negotiated through Dobsons.
The following details are for guidance and clarification.
COLLEGE HATS
Students are required to wear a College hat in Terms 1 and 4 for UV (sun) protection when outside of school buildings during the day (includes recess and lunch). Students will be required to remain inside if they do not have a College hat and may be excluded from all outside activities until they obtain one. All hats must be clearly marked with the student’s full name and Care Group. Students are required to carry their hats with them throughout the school day as a general expectation of being prepared for the day. As a mark of respect, students should not wear their hats inside, including the classroom, meetings, Chapel or Worship.
WINTER SCARVES, GLOVES and HATS
Scarves and gloves must be plain and in the College colour of navy. Winter hats, such as beanies, are not to be worn with the College uniform.
HAIRSTYLES AND COLOUR
Hairstyles are often seen as an expression of individuality and can be influenced by fashion and trends. With this in mind, our general expectation is that hair be clean, neat and tidy and not extreme in style or colour.
Hairstyles are to be moderate. Extreme styles, including uneven cuts, lines and shaved heads, are not appropriate. Conservative graded haircuts and fades are acceptable. Short haircuts are to be the minimum of a number 1 blade or clipper size.
If hair is dyed, colours must be natural. Brightly coloured streaks, highlights or obvious variations in colours are not acceptable.
Haircuts, and/or colouring that do not meet school expectations will be managed as per our Student Engagement policy in the manner most appropriate for the situation.
Hair should always be off the face. It should not be hanging over the eyes. Hair that falls past the top of the collar or longer is to be completely tied back. Half-up hairstyles are not acceptable. Hair that is shoulder length may be secured with a headband. All hair accessories, including ribbons, must be un-patterned and navy in Colour.
We encourage students and/or parent/caregivers, if unsure, to seek guidance from the relevant Care Group Teacher or Head of Village before making extreme changes to a child’s hairstyle or colour.
FACIAL HAIR
Students are to be clean shaven.
Requests for cultural exemptions must be put in writing to the Head of School (Middle or Senior).
JEWELLERY
Students may wear
• a watch
• data-connected smart watches must be in aeroplane mode during the school day.
• a plain gold or silver-coloured chain, or a chain with a small plain cross around their neck.
• A maximum of two earrings in each ear. The earrings must be small plain gold or silver-coloured small studs or sleepers. Small gemstones are permitted.
• A ‘Medic Alert’ bracelet.
Please note that the following are not permitted to wear
• Chains with any emblems or pendants other than a cross.
• Drop earrings are not permitted.
• Chains which are made of leather, string or other solid materials
• Rings, bangles and bracelets.
• Visible body piercing (except for the ears).
Students wearing jewellery, other than that outlined above, may have items confiscated. Any confiscated items will be held for collection at the end of the day in the first instance and may be held until collected by the parent/caregiver if the student continues to wear the inappropriate items.
Students are encouraged to undertake any ear piercing only when there is sufficient time for healing in order to meet the given expectations. Covering with a Band Aid and clear studs are not acceptable and piercings that are concealed in this way will need to be removed.
MAKE-UP INCLUDING NAIL POLISH
Light foundation that provides sun protection is acceptable. It should be discreet, lightly applied and in natural tones.
Nails should be clean and of a length as would be expected for safe play, sport and learning (including artificial nails). Nail polish should be clear or French polished.
Other make-up including eye make-up, permanent make-up, lipstick, false eyelashes are not to be worn at school.
TATTOOS
It is currently unlawful in South Australia for a person to obtain a tattoo if they are under the age of 18 years (without parental permission). With this in mind, it is against College expectations for students to have any tattoos.
Visible tattoos are not acceptable for Endeavour College students. If students are tattooed, they must ensure the tattoo is covered by their uniform during school hours, when travelling to and from the College and during any College-related activity.
CULTURAL VARIATIONS
Cultural variations to the College uniform, including jewellery and facial markings, are ideally communicated on enrolment, or discussed with the appropriate Head of School.
SHOES
Students footwear includes:
• With the summer and presentation school uniforms – black lace up healed school shoes (leather/leather look) with black laces. Sneakers (including black leather sneakers such as Nike Airforce Ones), slip-on or canvas shoes are not acceptable.
• With the PE uniform – sport/athletic sneakers with suitable arch and heel support and cushioning. Canvas, slip-ons or ‘street’ shoes are not acceptable. It is suggested that consideration be given to colours that complement the Physical Education uniform.
WEARING OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM
Students will be advised of the specific days for Physical Education lessons and other occasions requiring their Physical Education uniform. On these days, students must wear their Physical Education uniform when travelling to and from school.
Physical Education uniform may be worn when:
• The student has a scheduled double Physical Education practical lesson
• The student has a weekly/on-going sport commitment – training or competition
• The student is competing in a sport carnival
• An excursion requires physical exertion (this will be indicated on the excursion consent form).
UNIFORM FOR SCHOOL EXCURSIONS
Students are to wear the correct summer or presentation uniform including the blazer when on excursions. Any exception, due to the nature of the excursion, will be advised by the staff member in charge. The information relating to uniform expectations will be included with the covering letter and permission/consent form.
BLAZER
The Endeavour College blazer is a compulsory item of the College uniform. The blazer (and Junior Jacket) is part of the College Presentation uniform and must be worn:
• when attending formal events such as:
o opening and Closing Services
o valedictory Service
o chapel
o assemblies – Middle/Senior/Whole College
• for excursions
• when representing the College
• when travelling to and from the College
Any lightweight garment worn under a shirt must be such that it is not visible when being worn with the uniform.
YEAR 12 COMMEMORATIVE JACKETS
The Year 12 commemorative jackets are to recognise and celebrate our Year 12 students. The jacket represents comradery and is seen as memorabilia; therefore, it is an optional item of clothing. It must not be worn in place of the blazer.
NON-UNIFORM DAYS
Non-uniform days are designed to allow students to come to the College in casual dress, in return for making a donation to a social justice group or charity. It is important that students consider their clothing choices for community and lesson appropriateness.
• On all occasions, student should dress using modesty, discretion and common sense.
• Students need to avoid extremely short skirts and shorts. The midriff should not be exposed. Shirts should cover the upper body including shoulders.
• Clothing should not have any slogans that are offensive to anyone.
• Appropriate supportive and enclosed footwear should be worn on any nonuniform day. Thongs and Ugg boots are not to be worn.
• During Terms 1 and 4, hats or caps are to be worn at recess and lunch times and for any other outside activity.
• Students should consider clothes that allow them to safely and actively participate in practical subjects (for example PE) on any non-uniform day.
If students choose to wear inappropriate clothing outside of the guidelines for a nonuniform day, parents/caregivers will be asked to collect students from the College for them to change into appropriate clothing. If parents/caregivers are not able to collect students, they may be required to stay in the Reflection Space for the remainder of the day.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR SPORT UNIFORMS
Endeavour College offers Community Sport, which is played weekly throughout the term. Students participating in Community Sport will be required to purchase the appropriate sports uniform for that sport. Sports uniforms for each sport will be available for purchase from the Uniform Shop. The purchase of extra-curricular uniforms will be communicated and advised by the Sports and Carnivals Coordinator.
Students representing Endeavour in one day carnivals at SACSA will be allocated an appropriate sports uniform for the sport from the College’s carnival uniform supplies. Uniforms will be distributed under the guidance of the Sports and Carnivals Coordinator or lead teacher on the day of the carnival. Students competing in carnivals will be required to wear the College Physical Education uniform to and from the event venue so that allocated uniforms can be returned to the lead teacher prior to leaving the event venue. Failure to return an allocated sports uniform at the completion of the carnival will result in the uniform being charged to the parents’ school account.
Uniform
All uniform items must be purchased through Dobsons via the onsite Uniform Shop (excluding shoes, grey socks, belts, stockings, navy socks and knee highs).
BOYS SUMMER UNIFORM
Worn in Terms 1 and 4
Shirt: Short sleeved navy blue and white striped shirt, embroidered with College name and logo. Shirt can be worn out.
Shorts: Long leg navy blue shorts.
Jumper: Plain ink navy jumper with College logo (optional). Shirt must be tucked in when wearing jumper.
Socks: White crew Endeavour College socks.
Belt: Black belt with a simple gold or silver buckle.
Shoes: Black lace up, healed school shoes (leather/leather look) with black laces – sneakers (including leather sneakers such as Airforce Ones), slip-on or canvas shoes are not acceptable.
Blazer: Navy blue with College name and logo. (The Junior Jacket can be worn instead of the blazer by Year 8 and 9 students until 2027).
College Hat: Navy blue with College name and logo, (required for Terms 1 and 4 only).
BOYS PRESENTATION UNIFORM
Compulsory in Terms 2 & 3, optional in Terms 1 & 4.
Shirt: Long sleeved navy blue and white striped shirt, embroidered with College name and logo. Shirt must be tucked in.
Trousers: Grey trousers.
Jumper: Plain ink navy jumper with College logo. Shirt must be tucked in.
Socks: Plain grey socks.
Shoes: Black lace up, healed school shoes (leather/leather look) with black laces – sneakers (including leather sneakers such as Airforce Ones), slip-on or canvas shoes are not acceptable.
Belt: Black belt with a simple gold or silver buckle.
Tie: The appropriate Middle or Senior College tie.
Blazer: Navy blue with College name and logo. (The Junior Jacket can be worn instead of the blazer by Year 8 and 9 students until 2027)
Scarf: Navy blue with College logo, (optional).
GIRLS SUMMER UNIFORM
Worn in Terms 1 and 4
Dress: Green dress with navy piping around collar and cuffs, (optional).
Length: to be worn below the knee by no longer than 10cms. Not to be worn above the knee. Dresses must have a hem.
Shorts: Long leg navy blue shorts, (optional).
Shirt: Short sleeved white shirt with navy piping and College Logo, (optional, to be worn with shorts)
Jumper: Plain ink navy jumper with College logo, (optional).
Socks: White crew Endeavour College socks.
Shoes: Black lace up healed school shoes (leather/leather look) with black laces – sneakers (including leather sneakers such as Airforce Ones), slip-on or canvas shoes are not acceptable.
Blazer Navy blue with College name and logo. (The Junior Jacket can be worn instead of the blazer by Year 8 and 9 students until 2027).
College Hat: Navy blue with College name and logo, (required for Terms 1 and 4 only).
GIRLS PRESENTATION UNIFORM
Compulsory in Terms 2 and 3, optional in Terms 1 and 4.
Skirt: Navy and green pleated tartan skirt, (optional). Length: to be worn below the knee by no longer than 10cms. Not to be worn above the knee.
Trousers: Navy blue (optional).
Shirt: Long sleeved white shirt with navy piping, embroidered with College name. Worn with skirt and trousers.
Jumper: Plain ink navy jumper with College logo (optional). Shirt must be tucked in when wearing jumper.
Socks: Navy tights/stockings or navy knee high socks. Navy knee high socks are only to be worn if the tops of the sock cannot be seen (with skirt). Navy socks (with trousers).
Shoes: Black lace up healed school shoes (leather/leather look) with black laces – sneakers (including leather sneakers such as Airforce Ones), slip-on or canvas shoes are not acceptable. Heels: The back of the heel may not be more than 2.5 cm from the ground to the leather.
Blazer: Navy blue with College name and logo. (The Junior Jacket can be worn instead of the blazer by Year 8 and 9 students until 2027).
Scarf: Navy blue with College logo, (optional garment, must be worn with the College shirt).
BOYS and GIRLS PE UNIFORM
Shorts: Navy sports shorts with College logo.
Shirt: Blue polo shirt with College logo.
Socks: White crew Endeavour socks.
Tracksuit: Navy College branded track pants.
Rugby Top: Navy with green and gold strips with college logo. (Must be worn with the PE shirt underneath, compulsory).
Jacket: Navy blue zip-up soft-shell jacket with yellow piping.
College Hat: Navy blue with College name and logo, (required for Terms 1 and 4 only).
Shoes: With PE uniform – sport/athletic sneakers with suitable arch support and cushioning. Please consider colours which complement the PE uniform. No canvas, slip-ons or street shoes are acceptable.