School Uniform

Students at St John the Apostle wear a school uniform.

Purchasing the school uniform

All school uniform items, except shoes, are available at the school Uniform Shop. Run by the Community Council and staffed by parent volunteers, our Uniform Shop is always very helpful, supporting parents by providing the right uniform items at affordable prices. Prices are available in our Uniform Information Pack 2023 (April Edition) from the Front Office and in the Qkr app. Most school uniform items are also available from inside Lowes at Westfield Belconnen.

The Uniform Shop also has a range of second-hand uniform options also remain available for purchase. These items are only available for in-person purchase at the Uniform Shop.

When purchasing uniforms the preferred method of payment, whether off or on site, is via the Qkr app.

The Uniform Shop is open on Friday mornings from 8.30am to 9.30am during the school term. Other open times aare advertised via the COMPASS app.

Questions for the clothing pool can be emailed to stjohnsclothingpool@gmail.com

The St John the Apostle Primary School Uniform

SUMMER (Terms 1 and 4)

Ordinary Uniform: Worn on the three ordinary school days each week.

Shirts & Shorts Option

• Short sleeve sky blue polo top with school logo
• Dark navy gabardine shorts
• White socks (girls)/Navy socks (boys)
• Black polishable leather shoes
• Maroon polar fleece jacket with school logo
• Navy bucket hat with school logo

Dress Option

• Maroon check ACT Catholic Primary School summer dress
• White socks
• Black polishable leather shoes
• Navy bucket hat with school logo

Sport Uniform: Worn on the two nominated sport days each week.

• Short sleeve navy blue polo with sky blue accent and school logo
• Dark navy microfibre shorts (available for boys and girls)
• White socks above the ankle
• Joggers

WINTER (Terms 2 and 3)

Ordinary Uniform: Worn on the three ordinary school days each week.

Shirts & Pants Option

• Long sleeve sky blue polo top with school logo
• Maroon polar fleece jacket with school logo
• Dark navy gabardine long pants
• White socks (girls)/ Navy socks (boys)
• Black polishable leather shoes
• Navy bucket hat with school logo (not required in June and July)*

Dress Option

• ACT Catholic Primary School winter tunic
• Maroon polar fleece jacket with school logo
• Long sleeve sky blue polo top with school logo
• Navy blue tights or ankle length socks
• Black polishable leather shoes
• Navy bucket hat with school logo (not required in June and July)*

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• Scarves, coats, beanies and gloves worn by students are all to be dark navy blue.

• Hair is neat and tidy, and is to be natural hair colours. Long hair (at or past shoulder length) must be tied up using maroon, navy or other hair accessories that match the school uniform colours. Hair ties can be natural hair colours.

• All students are required to use the maroon school bag with the school logo.

• Socks are to cover the ankles.

• Simple watches can be worn. Please note that smart watches fall under the Catholic Education Student ICT Acceptable User Agreement and students and use of smart watches will be subject to the restrictions, and consequences for misuse, of any personal ICT device brought to school, e.g. mobile phones.

• Simple earrings (studs) may be worn. Necklaces, bracelets or other jewellery is not permitted, unless discussed with the Principal.

• Children are encouraged to come to school with sunscreen applied. Sunscreen will also be available for student use in each classroom.