Uniforms
Lauriston Girls’ School - Handbook
School Uniform at Lauriston
At Lauriston, our uniform is more than the clothes our students wear.
From the moment they first put the uniform on, each student becomes part of Lauriston and belongs to a community rich with history and the possibilities of a great future to come.
The respect our students feel for themselves and each other is clear from the neat and orderly way that each girl presents herself. Every student who wears our uniform does so with pride; from top to toe, they become ambassadors for Lauriston and go forth into the world knowing they carry with them the support of all students and staff.
By wearing the same uniform, our students can push beyond barriers that might otherwise separate them and work together to get the best experience from their time at Lauriston. Freed from the distractions of what to wear, the uniform is an important part of distinguishing learning time from the rest of a student’s life and allows them to put their education before all else.
2025/2026 Transition of Uniform Items
At the end of Term 4 2025, the transition period for the following items will come to an end, with the new items being compulsory in 2026.
Felt blazer
Woollen jumper
White collared dress
Skirt with dark navy thread
Twill blazer
Woollen jumper with crest
Blue and white collared dress
Skirt with blue thread
Can be worn throughout the year
Can be worn throughout the year
Term 1, 2026
Term 2, 2026
If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the uniform requirements, please don't hesitate to contact the Uniform Shop at uniforms@lauriston.vic.edu.au
How to Purchase Items
Lauriston is fortunate to offer families both online and on campus retail opportunities throughout the year and will also deliver items to class for the younger year levels. Proceeds from the sale of the uniforms are directed back into school programs.
Prep – Year 4: dropped off at the classroom.
Year 5 – Year 12: to be collected from the Uniform Shop.
The Uniform Shop is located between the Moreton Bay Fig Tree and the Refectory Café. During the term, both the Uniform Shop and the Second-Hand Uniform Shop are open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Appointments for new students must be made by contacting Uniform Shop Manager, Jane Fox on (03) 9864 7569 or via uniforms@lauriston.vic.edu.au.
Current families can purchase items online via the Uniform Shop website, and the uniform items will be packaged for your daughter’s collection. If purchasing items in the on campus Uniform Shop, please note that there is EFTPOS only, no cash or AMEX is accepted.
Uniform Guidelines
Students must be in full, correct uniform each school day. Blazers must be worn with the winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. The blazer is optional in Terms 1 and 4 but must be available for all School Assemblies. The summer uniform is worn Terms 1 and 4; the winter uniform is worn during Terms 2 and 3. There is a two-week transition period at the beginning of each term
All students must travel to and from Lauriston wearing full school uniform unless permission has been granted to do otherwise. When travelling to and from Lauriston, the school jumper may not be worn as the outer garment. In Terms 1 and 4, Prep – Year 8 must wear the school hat to and from Lauriston Depending on the date of change to winter uniform, students may be required to wear their school hats with their summer uniform for some part of Term 2.
The uniform is to be clean, in good repair and brown shoes polished regularly. All items should be marked with the student’s name as Lauriston takes no responsibility for lost articles.
School skirts and dresses are to be no more than five (5) centimetres above the knee.
Full school sports uniform must be worn for PE lessons and sport activities. Only bags with the Lauriston crest are to be carried.
Hair, Makeup and Jewellery Guidelines
• No student is allowed to wear makeup.
• Students may wear colourless nail hardener only.
• The only jewellery allowed is a wristwatch and a single pair of silver or gold studs, or small pearl earrings. Studs may be worn on any part of the ear. Drop-down earrings, hoops or sleepers are not permitted.
• Nose piercings or piercings on any visible part of the body are not allowed and students will be asked to remove them. Clear or flesh-coloured nose studs are not to be worn.
• Students should have a natural hair colour. Bright hair colours are not acceptable.
• Students whose hair falls below collar length must have it tied back.
• Navy ribbons to be worn only. No white ribbon.
Physical Education Uniform – Junior School
If Junior School students have a sport or PE class before, during or after school, students are permitted to wear their sport uniform for the whole day. Students are expected to wear their full school uniform on days that they do not have sport or PE classes.
Physical Education Uniform – Senior School
We hope to maximise class activity time in Physical Education classes whist still upholding a range of guidelines that were implemented to improve uniform standards
Students are required to wear correct sport uniform for all physical education classes and sporting activities, including appropriate headwear during Term 1 and 4; in accordance with their timetabled classes as outlined below.
• Period 1 & 2 PE – Students come to school in school uniform and will get changed into PE uniform before roll call. Students will change back into school uniforms at recess. This means that unless students have a sporting commitment before school, they must arrive in full academic uniform.
• Period 3 & 4 PE – Students change into PE uniform during recess and will change back into school uniform at lunchtime.
• Period 5 & 6 PE – Students change into PE uniform during lunch and change back into school uniform before leaving the school grounds.
• As most of the Years 7 and 8 students participate in GSV (in contrast to a select group of year 10 – 12 students), Years 7 and 8 students may wear the sport uniform all day on Thursday (GSV sport day).
• Students that have PE in Periods 1-4 and then a sport commitment at lunchtime can stay in their PE uniform until the end of lunch. This means that students must change into academic uniform before Period 5.
• Students that have a lunchtime sporting commitment and another after school can remain in their PE uniform for period 5/6.
• Students that have three or more PE/sporting commitments throughout the day and attend all sessions can stay in their PE uniform all day. This must be approved by the Year Level Coordinator prior to the day. We will document this, so all academic staff are aware. The PE uniform needs to be correct and in line with the LGS PE/Sport Uniform Guidelines (i.e. No hoodies, Howqua fleece, black shorts, black socks, incorrect tracksuit pants etc.)
• Years 10 – 12 will be expected to get changed following GSV morning training sessions and before afternoon matches.
• All students will be required to be in their full school uniform for all formal assemblies. Should Physical Education follow a formal assembly (Monday period 6), students will be allocated time at the commencement of their Physical Education class to change into their Sport uniform.
• Students that have sport training before school, including rowing, will be able to wear their PE uniform to school but must get changed into their school uniform immediately after their training.
• At the conclusion of the school day, students will be given time prior to any competitive matches to change into their sport uniform. At the conclusion of GSV sport matches, students may go home in their correct sport uniform.
Junior School Uniform
LGS Junior Shorts or
LGS Backpack
LGS Library Bag
LGS Reading Wallet
Prep to Year 2 only
LGS Sports Bag
Years 3 to 6 only
LGS Woollen Jumper with Crest
LGS Junior Blazer
Optional Prep to Year 2
Compulsory Years 3 to 6
LGS Play Hat
Navy Smock
Brown Leather Shoes
LGS Athletic Shorts
Optional for Year 5 and above
LGS School Polo
LGS ¼ Zip Jumper
LGS Fleece Pant
LGS Jacket (optional)
LGS Bathers
Optional Prep to Year 2
Compulsory Years 3 to 6
White Socks
Hockey socks for Hockey and Soccer (Navy)
Mouthguard (Hockey, Soccer, Basketball and Water Polo )
LGS Dress or
LGS Short Sleeve Blouse and Shorts
LGS Junior Straw Hat
Ecru Ankle Socks
LGS Tunic or LGS Pants Prep to Year 4
White Skivvy with Crest Prep to Year 2 only
LGS Skirt or LGS Pants
Year 5 and 6
LGS Long Sleeve Shirt
Years 3 to 6 only
LGS Tie
Years 3 to 6 only
Ecru Ankle Socks or
Navy Tights (with skirt/tunic)
Navy Socks (with pants)
Senior School Uniform
LGS Senior Backpack
LGS Sports Bag
LGS Woollen Jumper with Crest
Years 7 to 11 only
LGS Year 12 Jumper
LGS Junior Blazer
Years 7 to 8 only
LGS Senior Blazer
Years 10 to 12 only
Brown Leather Shoes
LGS Athletics Shorts/ LGS Bike Shorts
LGS School Polo
LGS House Polo
LGS Bathers and House Swimming Cap
LGS Jacket (optional)
LGS Dress or LGS Shorts and LGS Short Sleeve Shirt
Ecru Ankle Socks
LGS Junior Straw Hat
Years 7 to 8 only
LGS Skirt Or LGS Pants
LGS Long Sleeve Shirt
LGS Tie
LGS Year 12 Tie
Ecru Ankle Socks or Navy Tights (with skirt)
LGS Fleece Pants (optional) Navy Socks (with pants)
LGS ¼ Zip Jumper (optional)
LGS Compression Pants (optional)
LGS Long Sleeve UV Top (optional)
LGS Cap
White Socks
Sport Uniform
The Lauriston Sport Uniform Policy outlines Lauriston’s expectations regarding the wearing of the Lauriston Sport uniform. We believe that wearing the Lauriston Sport Uniform correctly encourages a sense of belonging and pride in representing Lauriston in Sport.
Lauriston expects high standards of presentation of its students and sport is no exception. The items listed are the official sports uniform for Lauriston and must be worn by students when participating in School physical e ducation lessons, sport training and competition. Consequences will be given to students not properly presented in the correct sport uniform.
All Lauriston badged items are available to be purchased from the Uniform Shop. Some sports require specific training, competition or safety equipment. These may need to be purchased in addition to the standard uniform.
Requirements for Specialised Sports – Senior School
Sport
Lauriston House Sport (Compulsory)
AFL
LGS House Polo
LGS House Swimming Cap
LGS AFL Jersey
LGS long Navy Football Socks
Mouthguard (compulsory)
Football Boots (recommended)
Basketball LGS Basketball Singlet
Mouthguard (recommended)
Cross Country LGS Sport Singlet/ LGS Long
Sleeve UV Top
LGS Athletic Shorts/Lauriston Bike
Shorts
Diving LGS Bathers
Hockey LGS Hockey Shirt
LGS Long Navy Hockey Socks
Shin Guards
Mouthguard (compulsory)
Netball LGS Netball D ress
Purchased by the Participant
Sport Item Issued by School Purchased by the Participant
Rowing
LGS Cap/Visor
LGS Zoot Suit
(Competition Years 10 to 12)
LGS Long Sleeve UV top
LGS Bike Shorts
Soccer
LGS Soccer Shirt
LGS Long Navy Football Socks
Shin guards
Mouthguard (optional)
Soccer Boots (recommended)
Snow Sports
Swimming
Track & Field
LGS Multi Long Sleeve Top (Cross Country)
LGS Compression Tights (Cross Country)
LGS Karbon Jacket (Optional, leased through LSSA)
LGS Bathers
LGS White Swimming Cap
LGS Sport Singlet/ Lauriston Long
Sleeve UV Top
LGS Athletics Shorts/Lauriston
Bike Shorts
Competition Spikes
Water Polo
LGS Bathers
LGS Swimming Cap
Mouthguard (compulsory)
CRICOS No. 00152F
Primary Years Course Code: 015713K
Secondary Years Course Code: 005356J
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