Uniform

Asquith Girls High School is a uniform school. Our students wear the uniform with pride and comply with our community's expectations. Students are expected to be in correct uniform and comply with WH&S everyday.

JUNIOR Uniform (YEARS 7-10)

1. Asquith check skirt or Asquith green trousers.
2. White AGHS blouse (long or short sleeve) with green trim collar.
3. Asquith green V-neck jumper and/or green school blazer with school crest.
4. Russet tie, optional for everyday wear but must be worn on formal occasions and/or when representing the school.
5. Black closed in lace-up leather school shoes with plain white ankle socks, beige or black coloured stockings.
6. Optional – Black woven coat and black scarf.

SENIOR Uniform,  (YEARS 11 & 12 ONLY)

1. Asquith green wool/polyester blend skirt with four inverted pleats or Asquith green trousers.
2. White AGHS blouse (long or short sleeve) with green trim collar.
3. Asquith green V-neck jumper and/or green school blazer with school crest.
4. Russet tie, optional for everyday wear but must be worn on formal occasions.
5. Black closed in lace-up leather school shoes with plain white ankle socks, beige or black coloured stockings.
6. Optional – Black woven coat and black scarf.

SPORTS UNIFORM (YEARS 7-12)

1. White AGHS School design polo shirt.
2. Green shorts of Asquith design.
3. Green hat of Asquith design.
4. School tracksuit (optional for cooler weather).

Please note:

• Sports uniform must only be worn during PE classes, not to and from school.
• In Years 9, 10 and 11, students have sport on Monday and only then may they wear their sports uniform all day on Monday.
• Sports uniform is also worn on special sports days such as Swimming and Athletics Carnivals and Games Days. 
• Black ‘leggings' or ‘tights' are NOT part of the PE uniform.

ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE CLEARLY NAMED

 HAT POLICY

The wearing of a school cap is compulsory for all outdoor PE and sport lessons.  Free sunscreen is available to staff and students at any time throughout the school day from the PDHPE staffroom and during outdoor lessons

PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Technology & Applied Studies (TAS): in all Food Technology classes students are required to wear a white apron and cap. These are available from the school clothing pool. Students must also wear black, closed-in, leather lace up shoes for safety in all technology rooms.

Visual Arts:  Students are required to wear protective covering of clothes, eg: old shirt or apron.

Science:  Students are required to wear black, closed-in, leather lace up shoes must be worn in science labs for safety. Protective clothing is also required during experiments.

ASQUITH GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT:

LOWES at HORNSBYstocks new summer and winter uniforms, blouses, wool blend jumpers and russet ties. Asquith green trousers and blazers must be ordered from Lowes. The uniform is also available online from Lowes.

SCHOOL CLOTHING POOL does not sell new items sold by Lowes. It sells second hand items that have been donated. It does sell non-wool jumpers for students who may be allergic to wool products. Parents/caregivers are invited to inspect the stock available.

UNIFORM POLICY 

Asquith Girls High School community has voted overwhelmingly to support of the wearing of a school uniform, this includes wearing black, closed in, lace up school shoes.

It is the responsibility of every parent who chooses Asquith Girls High School to work within the agreed parameters of the school, especially with regard to the wearing of school uniform.

If your daughter has a genuine reason for not wearing school uniform on an occasion, please send her to school with a handwritten and dated explanation. This is to be presented to a Deputy Principal before school to have a blue uniform exemption note issued.

Consequences

Students who fail to wear correct school uniform and do not have appropriate authorisation will be issued with a Uniform Infringement. Three infringements will lead to an after school detention. Any student, who persistently chooses not to wear the approved school uniform, including PE/sport uniform, will not be allowed to enjoy the full range of benefits and extra opportunities available at the school.

Such students will no longer be allowed to:

• Represent the school in any activity, including performance groups
• Go to school discos, including those operated by Asquith Boys High School
• Participate in any other out of hours activity
• Be nominated for, participate in or continue in any school leadership position

Please Note: Students may wear a watch, stud earrings, a signet or plain ring and one silver or gold chain with the uniform. Excessive makeup is inappropriate and should not be worn.