Sport uniform and other dress

Sports uniform

Physical Education class

Years 9 and 10 students wear the compulsory PE uniform (official black top and shorts) during Physical Education classes. Students studying Sport Science in Years 11-13 are also required to wear this uniform for class.

Sports training and fixtures

For sports training, students must wear the compulsory bumblebee-striped training top and black PE shorts.

When an additional layer is required, students must wear one of the following school-branded tops:

  • school jacket
  • tracksuit jacket
  • school hoodie

Students may wear the school tracksuit pants instead of PE shorts when appropriate.

For sports fixtures, students must wear the specified uniform for their sport.

Sports travel

When travelling to and from a sports exchange, students must wear the formal school uniform.

For other away sporting fixtures, students must wear either their team uniform or an appropriate school-branded sports uniform. 

  • PE shorts or tracksuit pants; and
  • a jacket, tracksuit jacket or hoodie when an additional layer is required
  • sports training footwear

Head wear

Only caps or sun hats stocked by the school shop may be worn.

Swimming

Footwear and adequate clothing must be worn when moving to and from the pool. Sports shorts and long beachwear/surf gear may not be worn in the pool.

School trips

For school trips, students must wear the uniform specified by the teacher in charge.

In most cases, students will be expected to wear the formal school uniform. For activities where this is not practical, such as fieldwork or activities involving messy work, students may be asked to wear a casual school uniform.

Casual school uniform consists of St Paul’s branded:

  • PE shorts or tracksuit pants; and
  • PE top, with jacket, tracksuit jacket or school hoodie as required

Examinations

Students must wear full grey uniform during the exam period when on site, including when attending tutorials and the exam.

Non-uniform for boarders

All boarders may keep a small amount of mufti at school. This must be in good condition, clean and smart. It is very important that all mufti be clearly named.

  • Housemasters will insist on a high standard of mufti
  • After dinner on weekdays, tidy mufti may be worn within the school grounds
  • Boarders may wear tidy mufti from after lunch on Saturdays and Sundays

Other

  • Students with sports commitments will be advised on a case-by-case basis and may wear the school tracksuit.
  • Students must wear the formal school uniform during the weekly formal dinner.