Our uniform dress code reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instills recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equality, health and safety, and financial constraints are also factors that contribute to the establishment of the Dress Code.

A few reminders for our families includes:

• The Dress Code applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school, and when students are on school excursions and activities.
• Female students may wear one pair of small, simple stud earrings or sleepers (one per earlobe).
• Makeup, cosmetics, nail polish and false nails are not permitted. Hair accessories must be simple and in school colours only.
• The only hats that are acceptable are the St Matthews school hats available at the Midford Uniform Shop. Consistent with our Sunsmart Policy, hats must be worn outside at all times.
• Shoes should be black, polishable, traditional style lace up with a moderate heel. Infants students may wear velcro fastened shoes. Joggers may be worn only with the sports uniform
• Repeated breaches of the Uniform Policy may result in exclusion from school activities and/or representative opportunities for students.