Uniform Expectations

The students of Santa Sabina College identify themselves in both the immediate and larger community by willingly wearing the College uniform with pride and respect. Students are required to adhere to the College’s Uniform Guidelines at all times. As the semester draws to a close, you may be considering new uniform purchases or making alterations to existing uniform items. May I remind you of some of our expectations, so that your daughter meets our Uniform Guidelines, acknowledged by students and their families on page 25 of the College diary:

Length of uniform

The Uniform Guidelines state:

• Students wearing the College dress or skirt are not permitted to shorten the length. Dresses and skirts are to reach the middle of the knee. 

Please take this into account when purchasing new dresses and skirts. If your daughter’s dress or skirt does not adhere to this point, please ensure alterations to lengthen the garment are made over the coming weekend. Students will be asked to purchase a new skirt or dress if they are unable to comply. 

Jewellery

The Uniform Guidelines state:

• The only jewellery permitted to be worn is a watch, the College lapel cross and one pair of plain sleepers or studs (silver, gold, clear stone or small pearl) for pierced ears which need to be placed in each lower earlobe in matching positions. 

Make-up and nails

The Uniform Guidelines state:

• Make-up, false eyelashes, false nails including acrylics, any nail polish including shellac or SNS and ink markings are not to be worn. 

We would appreciate you discussing these points with your daughter, so that we can work in partnership to foster a sense of belonging and pride. In the coming weeks, the College will be holding uniform inspections. Families will be notified if their child does not meet our expectations. Time will be provided for a student to rectify any issues, however, please be aware that if these issues are not rectified in the agreed time, students will be sent home from school in order to rectify the situation. 

Elise Whiley
Dean of Pastoral Care