Allendale Primary School has a dress code. Acceptance of enrolment at the school is on the understanding that the school’s dress code will be adhered to. Uniforms are in the school colours of green and gold, they can be purchased from the school canteen and consist of a polo shirt with school logo, shorts or skirts in the summer with green tracksuits available for the colder months. Purchasing a school broad brimmed hat is a necessity, students without hats will not be allowed to move from under covered areas under our Sunsmart policy.
Change to School Uniform
2026 will see three changes to the APS school uniform:
- Black shorts, skirts and skorts will replace green ‘bottoms’ for summer uniform
- Black piping will replace the grey strip in the everyday APS polo shirt (to match the black bottoms)
- New faction polo designs will reflect new faction names (announced soon!)
Changing our uniform to a black short, skirt or skort is part of our commitment to maintaining high standards and a sense of belonging both inside and outside the classroom. Currently, students wear a variety of styles of green-coloured shorts to school, which devalues the function of having a uniform. At Allendale we are all on the same team and responsible for upholding team expectations, and our dress should reflect that.
Next year, black shorts, skirts and skorts will be available for purchase through our new uniform outlet, and the uniform policy will describe acceptable styles if families choose to source black bottoms from another store. Please note: bike shorts, cargo shorts and leggings will be unacceptable at school.
Our new faction t-shirts will include the Aboriginal artwork included in all school branding as a panel down the sides of the shirt, with the new faction names splashed across the upper back. It’s the same artwork you can see on our business plan, school canteen and staff polo shirts/badges.
To ensure a smooth changeover, a 12-month transition period will occur during which the current and the new uniforms will be acceptable.
I am hyper aware that the cost of living is at an all-time high and there is no expectation that all students are equipped with the new style uniforms from the first day of 2026. As you require new uniforms throughout the year, the new styes will be available for purchase and families can transition to the new style uniforms at their own pace.
A focus for next year is to match the high expectations we have for students in the classroom with the way they present themselves as members of the Allendale Primary School team. This means wearing full school uniform (current or new) every day. In 2027 green shorts, current style faction shirts and the APS polo with grey strip will be completely phased out.
Purchasing Uniforms in 2026
From January 2026 all APS uniforms will be purchased exclusively from Total Uniforms Geraldton, located on Northwest Coastal Highway. Uniforms will not be available for purchase at the school canteen or anywhere onsite at the school. Making this transition has many benefits including:
- Access to uniform shop 6 days a week in business hours
- Guaranteed stock in all sizes
- Access to fitting rooms and expert assistance
- Allowing staff to focus on improving canteen efficiency and processes
A price list will be available online in Term 4, it will list all the items for sale. These items will be considered official school uniform and will be detailed in the soon to be released APS Uniform Policy.
As a gesture of goodwill to the school, Total Uniforms has purchased the remaining current style uniform stock and will make this available at a reduced price to further ease the financial burden on families during this transition year. As I have mentioned, this current style uniform will be acceptable throughout 2026.
Thank you for the feedback regarding school uniforms earlier this term. Your input when making important school decisions is valuable, and I appreciate the time you took to complete the short survey about uniforms sent through Compass.
Chad Barnes – Principal