Introducing our new uniform collection
From old to new: making the change work for you It’s time for our families to start thinking about when you would like to swap over to the new Pymble uniform, now that all items in the new range are available to purchase from 12 October 2026. Your daughter’s three options are:
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Swap over to the new uniform anytime during 2027 and 2028 (the transition period).
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Swap over to the new uniform for the first day of Term 1 2029 (when the new uniform becomes compulsory for all students).
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Continue to wear the old uniform until she either grows out of it or graduates in 2027 or 2028 (the transition period).
Uniform changeover guide The following guide is based on maximum use of core items in the new range and greatest cost-efficiency for families in each year group.
YOUR DAUGHTER’S SUGGESTED CURRENT YEAR CHANGEOVER YEAR Kindergarten
Start of Year 1 2027
Our College Uniform Shop staff are here to help you manage the change from the old uniform to the new collection.
Year 1
Start of Year 2 2027
Year 2
Start of Year 3 2027
Year 3
Start of Year 4 2027
Year 4
Start of Year 5 2027
Year 5
Start of Year 7 2028
Year 6
Start of Year 7 2027
Year 7
Start of Year 9 2028
Year 8
Start of Year 9 2027
Year 9
Start of Year 11 2028
Years 10 and 11
No need to change to new uniform unless you want to.
Should you need assistance, please contact our College Shop Manager, Mrs Jan Stewart on +61 2 9855 7745 or collegeshop@ pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
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Junior School 2
OPTIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL DRESS
OPTIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL PANTS
KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 4 SHIRT
YEARS 5 AND 6 SHIRT
OPTIONAL JUNIOR SCHOOL DRESS
Junior School – Core Uniform CORE UNIFORM The core Junior School uniform is designed for active girls to run and play, pairing style with comfort. It includes: • White hat • Navy tailored blazer with Black Watch Tartan lining • Black Watch tartan skort with adjustable waistband • Short navy socks with red trim for summer • Long navy socks with red trim for winter • Scarlet hair ribbon with Pymble logo • Black, leather, low heeled lace-up school shoes. Girls in K-2 may wear school shoes with velcro straps. KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 4 • Short-sleeve shirt with rounded collar for summer • Long sleeve shirt with rounded collar for winter • Black Watch Tab style tie for winter YEARS 5 AND 6 • Short-sleeve shirt with pointed collar for summer • Long-sleeve shirt with pointed collar for winter • Traditional Black Watch tie for winter Our updated blazer is a compulsory item for all girls to wear to and from school in winter or on cold days. The white Pymble hat and scarlet hair ribbons must be worn all year. Girls can choose to wear summer or winter shirt to suit the weather in the first two weeks of Term 2 and in the final two weeks of Term 3.
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KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 4
YEARS 5 AND 6
SUMMER
SUMMER
WINTER
WINTER
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Junior School – Optional Items
OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS FOR ALL JUNIOR SCHOOL GIRLS: • Updated dress with embroidered Pymble crest • Tailored pants with a subtle bottle-green check • Jumper • Navy scarf • Hijab These items are optional and may be chosen to suit individual preferences and comfort.
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CORE RANGE YEARS 5 AND 6
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Secondary School 2
OPTIONAL SENIOR SCHOOL DRESS
MIDDLE SCHOOL SHIRT
UPPER SCHOOL SHIRT
SENIOR SCHOOL SHIRT
Secondary School – Core Uniform CORE UNIFORM The core Secondary School uniform is trans-seasonal and can be worn from Year 7 to Year 12. It includes: • White hat • Navy tailored blazer with Black Watch Tartan lining • Black Watch tartan skirt • Short navy socks with green trim • Traditional Black Watch tartan tie • White hair ribbon with Pymble logo • Black leather lace-up school shoes MIDDLE SCHOOL • Short-sleeve striped shirt for summer • Long-sleeve striped shirt for winter UPPER SCHOOL • Short-sleeve white shirt for summer • Long-sleeve white shirt for winter SENIOR SCHOOL • Short-sleeve white shirt with navy trim for summer • Long-sleeve white shirt with navy trim for winter The core Secondary School uniform must be worn on Speech Day and when representing the College. Our updated blazer is a compulsory item for all girls to wear to and from school in winter or on cold days. The white Pymble hat and white hair ribbons must be worn all year. Girls can choose to wear summer or winter shirt to suit the weather in the first two weeks of Term 2 and in the final two weeks of Term 3.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
UPPER SCHOOL
SUMMER
SUMMER
WINTER
WINTER
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Secondary School – Core Uniform SENIOR SCHOOL SUMMER
WINTER
The Senior School blazer features addtional scarlet and white striping on the sleeves. A conversion kit is available from the Uniform Shop to update your existing blazer.
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Secondary School – Optional Items
OPTIONAL UNIFORM ITEMS FOR ALL SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRLS: • Updated dress waist tabs and embroidered Pymble crest • Tailored pants with a subtle bottle-green check • Jumper • Navy scarf • Hijab • Tote bag for carrying items between classes • Navy tights for cooler months
TOTE BAG
These items are optional and may be chosen to suit individual preferences and comfort.
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Transition Timeline 2026 – Term 4 All new uniform items available for purchase.
UNIFORM EXPECTATIONS REMINDER 3 Hat worn out of school grounds 3 Natural hair colour only
2027 First transition year.
3 Hair neatly tied back with a scarlet ribbon (Junior School) or white ribbon (Secondary School) 3 One plain stud in each earlobe 3 No other jewellery
2028 Second transition year.
3 Sentimental jewellery must not be visible 3 No make-up 3 No false eyelashes
2029 – Term 1 All students must wear complete uniform.
3 No nail polish 3 No false nails 3 Skirt/dress length on the knee 3 Pymble Ladies’ College school backpack
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Fabric, manufacturing and recycling New fabrics have been meticulously selected for quality, wearability and durability. A high percentage of natural wool woven with polymer means that all tailored items have stretch for movement and are comfortable to wear. • Shirts are made from BCI poly cotton – sustainably sourced cotton with two per cent stretch for comfort. • Skirts are a poly wool blend – recycled Polyester with Australian wool and two per cent stretch for comfort • Dresses are recycled poly viscose • Pants are lightweight poly wool with stretch The high-quality materials ensure that the uniform can be passed down to younger family members or onsold. This reduces our environmental footprint and minimises the financial outlay for our families whilst offering more choice and flexibility for our girls. We have carefully chosen a new manufacturing partner with Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) and Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) accreditation to ensure no child labour or slavery is used in production. All fabrics are also sourced sustainably and recycled materials used wherever possible. The College will provide a recycling option via the Uniform Shop where clean, used uniforms will be collected to be recycled and re-purposed.
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Frequently Asked Questions Why is the College updating the uniform? • Student requests for comfort, pants and improved fabrics • A streamlined collection that is trans-seasonal and can be worn year-round • A more sustainable and refined collection that is environmentally sensitive • A uniform that represents better value for money for parents over their children’s time at the College • An elevated aesthetic that positively represents the College and that students can wear with pride How have the uniforms improved? High-quality fabrics have been used for all items. The new blazer, jumper, dresses, skirts, skorts and pants are tailored in a superior and soft wool-blend material with elastane for stretch and comfort. The shirts are made from a superior cotton-blend fabric to correct the sheerness of the current shirts. Do we have to buy the new uniform immediately? No. The new uniform will have a two-year transition time to allow families to maximise the life and use of the current uniform. The new uniform will be required for all girls by Term 1 2029. Which pieces are compulsory for Junior School? The core Junior School uniform is trans-seasonal and is worn all year. It includes: • Skort • Navy socks with red trim (short for summer and long for winter) • Navy tailored blazer with Black Watch Tartan lining • White hat • Scarlet hair ribbon • White shirt Kindergarten to Year 4 (short-sleeved for summer and long-sleeved for winter) • Black Watch tab-style tie Kindergarten to Year 4 (winter only) • White shirt Years 5 and 6 (short-sleeved for summer and long-sleeved for winter) • Black Watch tartan tie Years 5 and 6 (winter only)
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Frequently Asked Questions Which pieces are compulsory for Secondary School? The core Secondary School uniform is trans-seasonal and worn all year. It includes: • Black Watch tartan skirt • Black Watch tartan tie (winter only) • Short navy socks with green trim • Navy tailored blazer • White hat • White hair ribbon • Middle School navy-striped shirt (short-sleeved for summer and long-sleeved for winter) • Upper School white shirt (short-sleeved for summer and long-sleeved for winter) • Senior School white shirt with navy trim (short-sleeved for summer and long-sleeved for winter) Which pieces are optional? The following items are available to suit individual preferences and comfort. • Pants • Dress • Jumper • Tote bags (Secondary School only) • Navy tights (Secondary School only) • Hijab • Scarf Can I mix and match parts of the current and new uniform? During the transition period, students are required to choose one of the two options: new or old uniform. The blazer and jumper are the only items that can be worn with the old uniform. Are there any changes to the Pymble hat and bag? No, the current Pymble white hat and school bag will remain the same. The white Pymble hat will be worn all year, in both winter and summer.
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Frequently Asked Questions Is the Pymble sport uniform changing too? Yes, the Pymble sport uniform will be updated by 2028. We will continue to update you on our progress. Has the College considered the cost impact on families? Yes, the cost to families has been carefully considered. The College has kept uniform prices stable for 10 years with no increases despite significant inflation and increased material and shipping costs. The updated core uniform for both Junior and Secondary School has been designed to be worn all year, which provides improved value for families. There is no obligation for families to purchase any optional uniform items. Additionally, the upgraded materials used in all items have been selected to improve quality and durability whilst being mindful of cost. This will extend the longevity of each piece and ensure they can be passed down to sisters in good condition. The two-year transition period gives parents time to prepare and plan for the purchase of the uniform and ensures that current pieces will be used for an appropriate amount of time. The current uniform pieces will also be sold through the Uniform Shop at a reduced price. Has the College considered ethical and sustainable fabrics and practices? We have carefully chosen our manufacturing partner who is SMETA and WRAP accredited, ensuring no child labour or slavery is used in production. Our fabrics are also sourced sustainably and recycled materials used wherever possible. What will happen to the current uniforms? The College is committed to minimising waste and optimising the use of the current uniform. A recycling option will be available at the Uniform Shop where clean, used uniforms will be collected to be recycled and re-purposed. This service will be available to all families who wish to use it.
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Frequently Asked Questions I have more questions, where can I get more information? Current families, please contact our Community Engagement team at communityengagement@pymblelc. nsw.edu.au. Future families can direct questions to our Enrolments team at enrol@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au.
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Price List Prices listed below for new uniform items are confirmed. Some items are not yet listed as pricing is still being negotiated to ensure the final prices are competitive and represent the best value for families. Updated pricing will be shared as soon as it becomes available. JUNIOR SCHOOL CORE UNIFORM
COST
White hat
$110
Navy tailored blazer with Black Watch tartan lining
$250
Black Watch tartan skort with adjustable waistband
$110
Short navy socks with red trim for summer
$10
Long navy socks with red trim for winter
$10
KINDERGARTEN TO YEAR 4 Short-sleeve shirt with rounded collar for summer
$45
Long-sleeve shirt with rounded collar for winter
$50
YEARS 5 AND 6 Short-sleeve shirt with pointed collar for summer
$45
Long-sleeve shirt with pointed collar for winter
$50
Traditional Black Watch tie for winter
$30
OPTIONAL ITEMS
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Updated dress with embroidered Pymble crest
$95
Tailored pants with a subtle bottle-green check
$120
Jumper
$90
Price List SECONDARY SCHOOL CORE UNIFORM
COST
White hat
$110
Navy tailored blazer with Black Watch tartan lining
$260
Black Watch tartan skirt
$130
Traditional Black Watch tartan tie
$30
Short navy socks with green trim
$10
MIDDLE SCHOOL Short-sleeve striped shirt for summer
$45
Long-sleeve striped shirt for winter
$50
UPPER SCHOOL Short-sleeve white shirt for summer
$45
Long-sleeve white shirt for winter
$50
SENIOR SCHOOL Short-sleeve white shirt with navy trim for summer
$45
Long-sleeve white shirt with navy trim for winter
$50
Senior School navy tailored blazer
$260
Senior School blazer conversion kit
$40
OPTIONAL ITEMS Updated dress waist-tabs and embroidered Pymble crest
$100
Tailored pants with a subtle bottle-green check
$125
Jumper
$90
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