Uniform
This uniform is COMPULSORY for Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 students at Melville High School.
All Year 13 students are able to wear mufti in accordance with the Senior Dress Code.
All Melville High School uniform items, except shoes, are available for purchase from the Student Services Centre during school hours. Similar items from other retailers are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Students are only permitted to wear clothing outlined in this uniform code.
Girls Uniform Items
Boys Uniform Items
Girls and Boys Uniform Items
Senior Dress Code.
Girls Uniform Items
SHIRT: Regulation white cotton button through blouse (short or long sleeved) OR Regulation white cotton polo
SKIRT: Regulation black
SHORTS: Regulation black Cargo
TROUSERS: Regulation long black
SOCKS: Plain black
STOCKINGS: Winter: black pantyhose
STOCKINGS: Winter: black pantyhose
No socks/stockings to be worn with sandals
Boys Uniform Items
SHIRT: Regulation white cotton button through shirt (short or long sleeved) OR regulation white cotton polo
SHORTS: Regulation black cargo
TROUSERS: Regulation long black
SOCKS: Plain black
No socks/stockings to be worn with sandals
Boys and Girls Uniform Requirements
JERSEY: Regulation
WIND BREAKER: Regulation
JACKET: Regulation
POLAR FLEECE: Regulation
VEST: Regulation
SHOES: Regulation plain black. No other coloured markings. Black laces only. Black sandals only, must have back heel strap. No jandals/boots.
JEWELLERY: Wristwatch, plain ear studs/sleepers in ears only. No other jewellery. Special taonga/cross must not be visible. No visible piercings.
HAIR: Male students must be clean shaven. Hair should be clean and tidy. No extreme hairstyle/colour - Principal’s discretion. Hair accessories to be plain school colours.
CAPS: Black cap only. No beanies.
SCARVES: Red, green or black.
PE Uniform Dress Code
TOP: Any plain red top with sleeves
PANTS: Any plain black pants
Should students wear non-regulation items to school, these will be confiscated by Senior Managament until the end of term. Reasonable care will be taken but no responsibility will be accepted.
Senior Dress Code 2010
Year 13 students at Melville High School are not required to wear school uniform.
The non-uniform dress code requires a clean, tidy and appropriate standard of dress at all times. Boys must be clean-shaven.
Examples of Unacceptable Wear
Damaged, dirty or stained clothing or footwear.
Backless footwear or jandals.
Excessive jewellery or makeup (including obvious body piercing).
Clothing with inappropriate or offensive logos, illustrations and/or language (eg alcohol advertisements)
Tight, brief or revealing clothing.
Singlets or cycle pants.
Beanies.
The Dress Code is subject to annual review. The school will make the final decision regarding suitability of dress.
Please remember that wearing mufti is a privilege, and students who abuse the privilege may be required to return to uniform.
We encourage students to take pride in their appearance and ask that parents support the school by ensuring that their son/daughter maintains a clean, tidy and appropriate standard of dress.