Purpose
Kolbe Catholic College is committed to ensuring a respectful learning environment that is safe, positive and supportive for all students at the College.
All students of the College share a responsibility to maintain the College’s reputation by wearing the College uniform correctly, as outlined in this policy. Students are expected to uphold all College’s policies and procedures at all times.
Scope
This policy applies to all Kolbe Catholic College students.
The application of this policy is not limited to the College site and College hours. It extends to all activities and events that are College-related and when representing or acting on behalf of the College. It also applies to when travelling to and from the College, and all places in between.
Whilst wearing the college uniform, regardless of the location, time or setting, all students are expected to adhere to the uniform regulations in full.
Uniform Regulations
For a complete and current list of college uniform expectations, please refer to the Kolbe Catholic College Uniform Guide below.
Uniform Exemptions
For any student that cannot adhere to the uniform policy and regulations in full, due to health, medical, gender incongruent or religious reasons, please contact Deputy Principal – Students, as soon as possible, for further guidance.
Breach of the Policy
Students who breach this policy may be sanctioned by the respective Year Level Leader, Director of Students, Deputy Principal – Students, or College Principal as deemed appropriate.
In cases of serious or persistent breaches of the policy the KOLBE CATHOLIC COLLEGE STUDENT BEHAVIOUR POLICY outlines the consequences for student misbehaviour. The Kolbe Catholic College policies and procedures for Suspension, Negotiated Transfer of Students, and the Kolbe Catholic College Expulsion of Students outline the management of suspension and expulsion, and appeals processes.
Contact for Enquiry
Deputy Principal - Students
SUMMER UNIFORM (Terms 1 & 4 ONLY)
Male
Monogrammed summer shirt (not tucked in)
Tailored grey shorts
Grey College socks
Black leather lace-up school shoes
Blazer optional
Red jumper optional
College cap recommended outdoors (not to be worn indoors)
Female
Summer dress (must be worn at or below the knee) OR
Monogrammed summer shirt (not tucked in)
Tailored grey shorts
College ankle socks or plain white socks
Black leather lace-up school shoes
Blazer optional
Red jumper optional
College cap recommended outdoors (not to be worn indoors)
WINTER UNIFORM
Male
White long sleeve shirt (with or without monogram) tucked in
College tie (worn properly with top button done up)
College trousers
Grey College socks
Black leather lace-up school shoes
Blazer is compulsory to and from school and at formal occasions
Red jumper optional (not to be worn as the outer garment)
Female
Winter skirt OR trousers
White long sleeve shirt (with or without monogram) tucked in
College tie (worn properly with top button done up)
College ankle socks OR plain white socks OR navy tights
Black leather lace-up school shoes
Blazer is compulsory to and from school and at formal occasions
Red jumper optional (not to be worn as the outer garment)
SPORT UNIFORM
House Polo top
Sport shorts OR track pants
Sports Jacket
Plain white or College ankle socks
Runners/sports shoes (non-marking soles only)
College rugby top optional
College cap recommended for PE/sport in Terms 1 & 4
The Sport Uniform may be worn to school only if Sport/HPE/ or Dance is timetabled
ACCESSORIES & GENERAL GUIDELINES
Bags
College-approved bag only (laptop bags do not replace this)
Shoes
Black leather lace-up shoes (no canvas, runners, or fashion shoes)
Socks
No branded, invisible, or coloured socks
Grey College socks (boys)
Plain white or College ankle socks (girls)
Beanies & Scarves (Winter Only)
College beanie and scarf only
Beanies must be removed indoors
Scarves Not to be worn during physical/practical activities
Spray Jacket
May only be worn over blazer in wet weather
Cannot replace blazer or sport jacket
Jewellery & Make-Up
No visible makeup or nail polish
Only a watch and one silver/gold sleeper or stud per ear
No visible facial piercings (clear plugs or coverings not allowed)
Small religious necklaces allowed but should be worn under uniform
Hair
Neat, clean, and kept off the face
Hair is required to be tied up for practical subjects such as Food, Wood Technology, Science and HPE
No unnatural colours or styles (e.g. dreadlocks, mohawks)
Facial hair must always be neat, tidy and trimmed.
Other Notes
No visible undergarments or non-uniform items
Blazer must be outermost layer (not jumper or spray jacket)
Uniform must be worn correctly at all times, including off-campus
Non-compliance requires a written note from parent/guardian
Our Uniform supplier is Academy Uniforms Craigieburn
71 Potter Street, Craigieburn VIC 3064
Kolbe Catholic College is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the Traditional Owners who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years.
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