St Stephen’s Catholic College is a conservative school. The expectation is that the uniform and grooming of all students reflects the College’s conservative ethos.
The College formal and pastoral uniforms are to be worn with pride by students of St Stephen’s Catholic College. The uniform has been chosen to be practical and attractive in order to enhance the dignity of each individual. This uniform is a sign that a student is a member of the St Stephen’s community, and the wearing of the uniform, as required, demonstrates pride in our College, respect for self and respect for others.
All aspects of the uniform (except shoes) are to be purchased from the retail store holding our uniform.
Uniform Supplier
Tina’s Fashion
209 Byrnes Street, Mareeba
Phone: 0456 867 777
Website: https://www.tinasfashions.com.au/
Pastoral Uniform
The school pastoral uniform for both boys and girls is purchased through the retail store holding our uniform. The pastoral uniform contains the College crest and colouring and is also embedded with the respective house colours.
Matching pastoral coloured hair-ties or ribbons can be worn by the girls when in pastoral uniform. College pastoral sports shorts should be an appropriate, loose fit and reach mid-thigh in length. Not to be rolled. (Please note: the new pastoral sports shorts are preferred).
Students are required to wear the school sports socks purchased through the retail store holding our uniform and any low-cut sports jogger.
Formal Uniform
Formal Uniform Description Years 7 to 9
| Formal Uniform: Girls (Years 7 to 9) | Formal Uniform: Boys (Years 7 to 9) |
|---|---|
| Blouse: Light beige tailored cut with deep hem and points at front with piping on sleeves and collar. | Shirt: Light beige, polyester-cotton, out-style junior shirt with piping on cuff. |
| Skirt: Tartan knee length skirt with inverted single pleat on both front and back. Skirt hem line must be covering the knee. As students grow, the hem line must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | Shorts: Navy blue dress shorts. |
| Shorts: Navy blue knee-length dress shorts. Short length must be just above the knee (<5cm above the knee). The hem length must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | Socks: Navy blue, standard school-length short socks. |
| Socks: Beige, standard school-length short socks worn with skirt and shorts. Navy-blue short socks with long trousers. | Shoes: Black, polished, lace-up, leather, low cut school shoes. No colouring or buckles. Heel height including sole should be between 2–3 centimetres. |
| Shoes: Black, polished, lace-up, leather, low cut school shoes. No colouring or buckles. Heel height including sole should be between 2-3 centimetres. | Jumper: Royal blue College jumper. |
| Jumper: Royal blue College jumper. | Hat: Navy blue with College name. |
| Trousers: Navy blue dress trousers to the ankle with navy socks. The hem length must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | *Optional Term 2 and 3 only: Navy blue dress trousers to the ankle. The hem length must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. |
| Hat: Navy blue with College name. | |
| *Optional Term 2 and 3 only: Plain black stockings (60+ denier). |
Formal Uniform Description Years 10 to 12
| Formal Uniform: Girls (Years 10 to 12) | Formal Uniform: Boys (Years 10 to 12) |
|---|---|
| Blouse: Light beige tailored cut with deep hem and points at front with piping on sleeves and collar with formal girls navy tie. | Shirt: Light beige, polyester-cotton senior shirt (piping on cuff) worn tucked in with navy blue dress shorts or dress trousers and a navy blue or black belt. |
| Skirt: Tartan knee length skirt with inverted single pleat on both front and back. Skirt hem line must be covering the knee. As students grow, the hem line must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | Shorts: Navy blue dress shorts worn with a navy or black belt. |
| Shorts: Navy blue knee-length dress shorts. Short length must be just above the knee (<5cm above the knee). The hem length must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | Trousers: Navy blue dress trousers to the ankle worn with navy blue, standard school-length short socks. |
| Socks: Beige, standard school-length short socks worn with skirt and shorts. Navy-blue short socks with long trousers. | Tie: Worn in terms 2 and 3 and for formal events. |
| Shoes: Black, polished, lace-up, leather, low cut school shoes. No colouring or buckles. Heel height including sole should be between 2-3 centimetres. | Socks: Term 1 and 4 long navy blue socks with two beige stripes or navy blue standard school-length short socks. Term 2 and 3 long navy blue socks with two beige stripes. |
| Jumper: Royal blue College jumper. | Shoes: Black, polished, lace-up, leather, low cut school shoes. No colouring or buckles. Heel height including sole should be between 2–3 centimetres. |
| Hat: Navy blue with College name. | Jumper: Royal blue College jumper. |
| Trousers: Navy blue dress trousers to the ankle with navy socks. The hem length must be adjusted to ensure the appropriate length. | Hat: Navy blue with College name. |
| Formal events: Tartan knee-length skirt or navy-blue long trousers or as instructed by senior leadership. | Formal events: Long trousers are mandatory at College events for boys in year 12 who have a leadership position. Year 10 to 12 students must wear long navy blue socks with two beige stripes with navy blue dress shorts. |
| *Optional Term 2 and 3 only: Plain black stockings (60+ denier). |
Additional Uniform Information
Year 12 students can only wear the school-approved senior shirt and senior jersey with sports shorts on a set day, as decided by the College. Senior jerseys can only be worn with pastoral uniforms unless instructed by senior leadership. Breaches of this will incur a consequence.
School Bag: Students are expected to have the St Stephen’s school bag, purchased through the retail store holding our uniform.
Hat Policy: Students are expected to wear the navy-blue hat to and from school each day. The hat must be worn during recess breaks. Hats must be clearly labelled on the inside with the student’s name.
Uniform Policy Statement: The College uniform reflects the conservative nature of the school. Hair and jewellery fashion change regularly, our standards DO NOT. The uniform and grooming policy is expected to be met in spirit and specifics.
Hair: Students are expected to have a natural colour or shade. Hairstyles are to be compatible with the uniform. Undercuts are not to be visible. Students are not permitted to have shorter than a ‘number 2’ clip. Hair is to be kept neat and tidy. Girls with hair that touches the collar
must have their hair tied back using white, beige, or navy-blue hair restraints. Long hair is to be restrained and not to fall across the face.
Boys’ hair must be a conservative cut, above the collar, tidy and not to fall across the face; hair ties/restraints are not permitted.
Boys must be clean-shaven. Final decision regarding appropriate hairstyles is at the Principal’s discretion.
Jewellery: Students may wear up to two small silver, gold, pearl or gemstone coloured earrings (<5mm in diameter) or gold or silver round earrings (<10mm in diameter) in each ear.
A plain fine metal neck chain with a Christian religious medal or crucifix attached is permissible. A watch and a medic alert are also allowable.
No other visible body jewellery is accepted, including piercings covered by band aids. No visible tattoos are permissible.
Other Uniform Aspects:
Any form of make-up including eyelash extensions, artificial nails and/or nail polish are not permitted.
In extenuating circumstances, if there is any alteration to the standard school uniform the student must provide a written explanation from a parent/carer to the home form teacher or head of house.
Continuous infringements will incur consequences.
Aerosol cans are not permitted at College, however, to maintain hygiene the use of roll-on deodorant is permitted.
All watch types are permitted. Watches must not be connected to cellular technology or Wi-Fi during school time.
Smartwatches must be removed during exams.
