V Neck Jumper with College emblem (optional)
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Summer Dress (to the middle of the knee – when standing)

  • Blouse – White short sleeve overlay shirt with College emblem (optional)
  • Shorts – Navy tailored (optional)
  • Socks – Above the ankle, white cotton / nylon or Knee-hi’s, white
  • Shoes – Plain black leather uppers, flat soles, low heels, lace up style or T bar shoes (Flat ballet shoes are not permitted)

College Blazer
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Navy Rain Jacket with College emblem
(optional – to be worn over the blazer) – in wet weather only

College navy cap

All students are urged to wear this item outdoors in summer months to give protection against the sun. Students are encouraged to own an umbrella for wet weather.

V Neck Jumper with College emblem (optional)
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

  • Trousers – Grey – tailored pleated pants OR College Shorts, grey tailor waisted – ALL trousers/shorts are embroidered with PCC
  • Shirt – White, short sleeve, open neck style, soft collar with College emblem OR white short sleeve overlay shirt with College emblem
  • Shoes – Plain black leather uppers, flat soles, low heels, lace up style

  • Socks – grey (above the ankle or walk socks to be worn with shorts)
  • Belt – Black

College Blazer
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Navy Rain Jacket with College emblem
(optional – to be worn over the blazer) – in wet weather only

College navy cap
All students are urged to wear this item outdoors in summer months to give protection against the sun. Students are encouraged to own an umbrella for wet weather

V Neck Jumper with College emblem (optional)
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Winter Skirt (to the middle of the knee – when standing)

  • Navy or black Opaque Stockings / navy or black tights (NO Socks permitted under or over tights)
    OR
  • Slacks – Navy tailored pleated pants with side pockets
  • Belt – Black
  • Socks – Black or navy
  • Blouse – White with College emblem
  • College Tie - Navy with College logo
  • Shoes – Plain black leather uppers, flat soles, low heels, lace up style or T bar shoes (Flat ballet shoes are not permitted)

College Blazer
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Navy Rain Jacket with College emblem
(optional – to be worn over the blazer) – in wet weather only

Scarf
– Navy with College emblem (optional)
Gloves – Plain navy (optional)

Beanie (Optional - to be worn Term 2 & 3 only) - Navy with College emblem

V Neck Jumper with College emblem (optional)
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

  • Trousers/Shorts – Grey – tailored, pleated pants OR College Shorts, grey tailor waisted – ALL trousers/shorts are embroidered with PCC
  • Shirt – White, long sleeve (to be tucked into the trousers)
  • College Tie - Navy with College logo
  • Shoes – Plain black leather uppers, flat soles, low heels, lace up style
  • Socks – Grey or black – above the ankle
  • Belt – Black

College Blazer
Maroon (Years 7 – 9)
Navy (Years 10 – 12)

Navy Rain Jacket with College emblem
(optional – to be worn over the blazer) – in wet weather only

Scarf – Navy with College emblem (optional)
Gloves – Plain navy (optional)

Beanie (Optional - to be worn Term 2 & 3 only) - Navy with College emblem (optional)

Rugby Top (optional) - Vertical stripe

Polo Top - Navy with House Colour panels

Shorts - Navy with maroon trim

Tracksuit (optional) - Track pants & top with maroon trim

College Bathers (optional) - (Compulsory for members of the College swimming squad)

College Rash top (optional)

PE Fleecy Lined Jacket (optional) - Navy & Maroon with College emblem – to be worn only with Sports Uniform, over the Tracksuit Top, Rugby Top or Polo top

Socks – White or College - above the ankle socks

College navy baseball cap

Footwear – Cross trainer or running shoes – appropriate to the activity

Navy Rain Jacket with College emblem
(optional – to be worn over the blazer or on allocated PE days over the Tracksuit or Rugby Top) – in wet weather only
At no stage does the PE jacket replace the College blazer.

Senior Students: Students who are undertaking studies in Physical Education, VCAL, CommRec or Outdoor & Environmental Studies are required to possess the full College sports uniform.

Please ensure that footwear worn with the College sports uniform is appropriate to the activity and is in keeping with the College Student Dress Code. For health and safety reasons students need to be wearing runners / cross trainers that support their feet, not Futsal shoes or slip on canvas shoes.
Please refer to the pictures before purchasing footwear items.

Students are not permitted to wear the PE uniform on non PE days.

All Academy Uniform purchases can be made online or in-store at Academy Uniforms in Thomastown.

To order visit: Academy Uniforms

    Orders can be sent to the College or your home address.

    Please note: Academy Uniforms will no longer hold a store onsite at our College.

    Academy Uniforms
    238 Wolseley Place, Thomastown
    Ph: 9460 8011

    Uniform Requirements

    All students are required to own and wear the prescribed Penola Catholic College uniform.
    Uniforms should be kept clean, pressed and mended, and shoes must be kept clean and polished. Frayed trouser / tracksuit hems are not permitted.
    All items of clothing, including shoes, should be clearly named.

    Students may choose to wear either the summer or winter uniform at any time during the year. This is with the understanding that the full uniform of choice is worn and that the two uniforms cannot be mixed. The college jumper cannot replace the blazer as the outer garment to and from school.

    Only regulation items of clothing purchased from the authorised College supplier may be worn at the College – (No non-College approved garments are to be worn.)

    This garment must be worn by all students in Terms 2 – 3 to and from the College. Students will also be required to wear the blazer for formal occasions such as assemblies, Masses, school photos, excursions etc. If the forecast temperature by the Bureau of Meteorology is 28° or above the blazer is not required and will be communicated to students prior to the conclusion of the day.

    Families and students are reminded that permitted school shoes to be worn with the summer or winter uniform are to be plain black leather uppers, flat soles with a low heel, lace up style or T bar. Some examples are provided below for your reference:

    Shoes not permitted include: ballet flats, black canvas lace ups, black runners, skate or street shoes including Nike Air Force. Families are urged to be mindful that some shoes are marketed as “school shoes” however do not meet the footwear requirements above.

    A reminder to students and families that the College Tie is required to be worn when wearing the long sleeve winter shirt. The College Tie can be purchased from Academy Uniforms or the online second-hand uniform shop.

    Every student new to the College will be presented with a College Pin. This is to be worn on the left lapel of the College Blazer. The only other pins that can be worn with the College Pin are ones authorised by the College.

    All students must have the navy blue Penola Catholic College back pack with the College emblem.
    The College bag may only be purchased from Academy Uniforms.

    For outdoor activities, students are required to comply with the College Sun Smart Policy.
    The sports uniform is to be worn on days when students have a double period P.E. If the College sports uniform cannot be worn; students must attend school wearing the College Uniform

    Students not in full uniform and without a uniform pass, will incur a detention. Repeated offences will result in the student being sent home to change.

    The college expects hair to be neat and tidy. Students hair should be off the face, shoulder length or longer needs to be tied back as specified by subject teacher. Dreadlocks, clip-on hair extensions, “Bali-style” braiding, corn rows (unless culturally appropriate), extreme differences in lengths between sides, top and back and ‘patterns’ or lines cut into the hair are examples of some prohibited hairstyles. Students are not permitted to shave their heads. A number 1 haircut is the shortest permitted. If ribbons, headbands or clips are worn, they are to be plain school colours.

    Un-natural hair colour is not permitted. Eg. Pink, purple, green or stark contrast in hair colour.

    The college reserves the right to determine what constitutes an unacceptable hairstyle or unnatural hair colouring.

    Boys are required to be clean shaven.

    • Hair ribbons or bands – navy, maroon or gold
    • Headbands – navy or maroon – girls only
    • One pair small ear studs or sleepers – to be worn one per ear lobe. Any additional piercings must be clear and flat
    • Eyebrows and nose piercings not allowed unless a clear flat insert
    • Small silver or gold cross on a matching chain
    • Items purchased as a result of fundraising may only be worn during the appropriate week. No other items of jewellery will be permitted - unauthorised items will be confiscated until the end of term.

    Students not in full uniform and without a uniform pass, will incur a detention. Repeated offences will result in the student being sent home to change.

    • Skivvies, t-shirts, hoodies etc. which can be seen though the white shirt or at the collar
    • No acrylic nails
    • Visible tattoos
    • Caps/beanies -other than prescribed College cap/beanie
    • Make up including false eye lashes/lash extensions that does not promote a natural look. The College reserves the right to determine what constitutes a natural look.

    Students are expected to wear the correct, prescribed items of uniform at all times. Breaches of the dress code will incur disciplinary consequences consistent with the Behaviour Management Plan.

    If, in emergency situations, a student is unable to be in uniform, a dated note signed by the parent/guardian, stating the emergency reason and requesting a uniform pass must be provided to the Year Level Coordinator before home group. Emergency items of secondhand uniform may be available for use temporarily by students out of uniform.

    In special circumstances some students may find difficulty meeting the uniform requirements. In these cases, the Principal’s Secretary should be contacted for an appointment with the Principal to discuss the circumstances and possible assistance.

    Second-hand Uniform and Textbooks:

    Penola Catholic College is no longer operating the Second-hand Uniform shop. All Second-hand Uniform and Textbooks will now be sold externally via:

    www.sustainableschoolshop.com.au

    Sustainable School Shop User Guide – Penola Catholic College

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