They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40:31
Barker Uniforms
Barker Uniform
School uniforms are an important part of the experience of any school. They provide us with a sense of time and place.
They help our mind to focus on the work that we have at hand and the uniform also helps us to learn. From the earliest years in the life of the School we have celebrated the colours of red and blue. They were selected by our founder, the Reverend Henry Plume. So across the generations these colours of red and blue have been iconic in the Barker experience.
The following uniform standards apply to all students in the Junior School, Middle School and Senior School.
Students are expected to wear their uniform neatly and appropriately as seen in the photographs on the pages that follow. If a student fails to do this consistently, any staff member may issue them with a uniform detention monitored by the Student Services Team. This involves the student reporting to a member of the SST every morning and afternoon for five days with correct uniform.
Uniform
• Tie and top button done up
• Shirt tucked in
• Shoes clean and polished
• Trousers to the ankle
• Skirt length to the knee
• Regulation school socks
• Blazer as outer garment off campus in Terms Two and Three
• Jumper not to be worn as outer garment off campus at any time
• Items of sports uniform and school uniform not to be worn together
• Full school uniform worn to every class (except PDHPE)
• Full school uniform including blazer worn to all school activities held in the evening, including parent-teacher interviews, plays etc.
• Sport uniform may be worn off campus before or after school sport training
• Barker bag or backpack only, to be left in locker during the school day
Jewellery
• Bracelets, necklaces and rings are not permitted for any student
• Nose studs and plastic studs are not permitted for any student
• Girls may wear one pair of studs or sleepers in the earlobes
• Jewellery worn for religious or health reasons must be approved by the Head of Middle or Senior School
Hair
• Conservative cut, style and colour
• Neat presentation
• No unnatural colour eg blue, green or pink
• For boys: above the collar, not over eyes or ears, clean-shaven
• For girls: above the collar or tied back using neutral, blue or red hair tie/ribbon
Makeup
• No foundation
• No eye make-up, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara and fake eyelashes
• No nail polish or fake nails
• No blush or coloured lipstick
• Students who wear makeup will be sent to the SST or Deans to have it removedThe uniform is a symbol of our learning community, our past, our present and our future and the red and blue BC insignia continues to be worn with pride by generations of students.
The School is judged by members of the wider community by the general standard of each student’s dress and appearance. Students are thus expected to understand, appreciate and comply with the dress regulations of the School.
Students are required to attend school with their clothes clean and pressed and their shoes level-heeled and polished. Shirt buttons must be done up and ties worn properly in place.
Junior School Uniform
The Baggy Blue Cap for boys or navy Plume hat for girls is worn in public at all times by students in Years 3 - 6.
Hair should be neat, well-groomed and cut in a conventional way.
For boys their hair should be no shorter than a “Number 2”, be above the collar, not over eyes or ears and to the satisfaction of the Head of the Junior School.
For girls if hair is long (beyond shoulder length), it must be tied back using combs or clips and Plume red or navy coloured ribbons.
No full head bands are allowed.
No nail polish, make up, jewellery (other than watches), Barker badges, and one pair of single plain sleepers or studs may be worn (for girls). Necklaces, bracelets and rings are not permitted, even if family heirlooms.
Regulation School uniform must be worn complete and not worn with other nonuniform items of clothing. Casual pullovers may not be worn nor may rugby jumpers.
All items, except shoes, are available at, and should be purchased from, the Plume Store at the School. Clothing items purchased from local retail stores may not be acceptable.
If alterations are necessary, they are the responsibility of the parents/guardians.
Junior School students, Years 3 to 6, wear their PE uniform to school in Terms 1 and 4 and their full tracksuit to and from school in Terms 2 and 4 on their sports training day (Tuesday Y3 & 4, Thursday Y5 & 6), on their PDHP lesson day and any other special sporting occasion as notified by the School.
All items of clothing must be marked with a woven name tape or permanent marking ink.
Stated School Functions
Regulation School Uniform must be worn to all functions connected with the School unless permission to do otherwise is given by the School in a specific instance.
Note: Children are not to wear non Barker items of clothing as part of the School uniform.
Pre-K to Year 2
The design of the Pre-K to Year 2 uniforms reflects a trans-seasonal approach. The designs are practical, versatile and allow for layering. Given our longer summers and milder winters, the uniform for our youngest students is both age appropriate and fit for purpose, whilst allowing parents a choice of garments best suited to their child. A sun safe bucket hat with the BC insignia completes the uniform.
The core items for the new Pre-K to Year 2 uniform are as follows:
• Polo dress (girls)
• Polo shirt
• Shorts
• Navy socks: these are not Barker branded and therefore can be purchased externally
• Black shoe: either a black Velcro combination sneaker shoe or velco school shoe for Pre-K and Kindergarten students
• Year 1 and 2 students should wear black leather lace up school shoes and predominantly white sandshoes for PE classes and sport
• Bucket hat with BC insignia: this is a sun safe hat to be worn during play
• Raincoat: yellow raincoat with BC insignia
• School Bag: regulation Barker Prep sized bag with crest
• Art Smock
Optional Pre-K to Year 2 uniform items
• Track pants for cooler months
• Jumper with zipper for cooler months
• Long sleeve t-shirt with BC for cooler months
• Short sleeve vest for cooler months
• Navy tights in cooler months: these are not Barker branded and therefore can be purchased externally
Pre-Kindergarten to Year 2 Sports Uniform
Terms 1 to 4
Sports Bag: Navy nylon haversack
Sports Shirt: House polo shirt (various colours)
Shorts: Navy microfibre shorts with BC insignia
Sport socks: White ankle socks
Year 3 to Year 6 Boys’ Summer and Winter Uniform
Boys’ Compulsory Uniform Items
• Blazer: The blazer is compulsory to wear in Term 2 and 3 when travelling to and from School
• Shorts: charcoal
• Shirt: Unisex short sleeved
• Jumper: Red, with blue and gold trim
• Baggy Blue Cap: Cap is worn in public to and from School
• Tie: Blue with red BC all over
• Sock: Barker - grey sock with blue/red stripe
Boys’ Optional Uniform Items
• Trousers: charcoal
• Shirt: Unisex Long sleeved
• Vest: Red, with blue and gold trim
• Scarf: Unisex scarf (choice of two colours)
Sports Uniform - Unisex
• Summer: The full Barker tracksuit (top and bottom) may be worn in cooler weather
• On sports day in Term 1 and 4:
» Sports Shorts
» Sports Polo
» Hat This uniform is also brought to School on the day of your child’s PE lesson.
• Winter: To be worn on sports day in Term 2 and 3
» Full Barker Tracksuit with jacket and pants zipped up
» Sports Shorts (underneath)
» Sports Shirt (underneath)
» Hat
Year 3 to Year 6 Girls’ Summer and Winter Uniform
Girls’ Compulsory Uniform Items
• Blazer: The blazer is compulsory to wear in Term 2 and 3 when travelling to and from school
• Dress: Twin Stripe
• Jumper/Cardigan: Red, with blue and gold trim
• Socks: white anklet
• Stockings: Navy blue
• Plume hat: To be worn in public to and from school
BUcket
Junior School Junior School
Navy Blue Shorts
Shorts
Barker Socks
BAGGY BLUE
Striped Shirt
Unisex Blazer
Plume Felt Hat
Girls’ red knitwear Vest, pullover and cardigan
Long sleeve shirt
Blazer TIE
Striped Dress
Pinafore
Long Sleeve Shirt
Long charcoal pants
Boys’ red pullover knitwear
Junior School Uniform
Girls’ Optional Items
• Shirt: Unisex short and long sleeved
• Tunic: navy blue
• Long pants: navy blue
• Shorts: Only to be worn in Terms 1 and 4
• Vest: Red, with blue and gold trim
• Tie: Blue with red BC all over to be worn when wearing the Tunic, pants or shorts
• Scarf: Unisex scarf (choice of two colours)
Sports Uniform - Unisex
• Summer: The full Barker tracksuit (top and bottom) may be worn in cooler weather
• To be worn on sports day in Term 1 and 4
» Sports Shorts
» Sports Polo
This uniform is also worn to School on the day of your child’s PE lesson.
• Winter: To be worn on sports day in Term 2 and 3
» Full Barker Tracksuit with jacket and pants zipped up
» Sports Shorts (underneath)
» Sports Shirt (underneath)
» Hat
PDHPE
Sports Shirt: Red PE polo with BC insignia
Shorts: Navy microfibre shorts with BC insignia
Sport socks: White ankle
Sports Shoes
Sports Cap: bucket hat with BC insignia or cricket hat
Sports Uniform
Specific sports uniform requirements are available from Plume Store
All Sports
Tracksuit: Barker red tracksuit with BC insignia
Sports Bag: Navy haversack. Please note: No other sports bag may be used.
An appointment should be made for a full uniform fitting, particularly at the beginning of an academic year.
House Activities
The respective House polo will be worn for all House competitions.
Travelling to and from sporting events during school:
In summer, students may travel to and from matches in their full sports uniform. In winter, students may travel to and from matches in their full sports uniform provided they wear their full school tracksuit.
Student spectators on Saturday, wear their school uniform, sports uniform or full school tracksuit.
Students attending after match functions on School grounds, must wear their full tracksuit.
Middle School Uniform
Middle School Girls
Compulsory Items
Twin striped dress
Suggest a minimum of 2 dresses are purchased
White ankle socksthese are not Barker branded and therefore do not need to be purchased through the Plume Store.
Navy tights will be worn with the dress during Term 2 and 3
Blazerworn in Terms 2 and 3
One only
PE Uniformnavy PE shorts and red PE shirt
Red tracksuit top and pants - one set
Suggest 2 of each House shirt for PE lessons and training
Girls’ Optional Uniform Items – not essential
Red jumper or cardigan or sleeveless vestThese will be worn through to Year 12
Striped skirt with long sleeve white shirt and Middle School tie in Term 2 and 3
Navy tights worn with the skirt
Middle School Boys Compulsory Items
Charcoal long pantsThese will be worn through to Year 12
Suggest minimum 2 pairs of pants
Short sleeve white shirt with BC - new style.
The shirts are the same through to Year 12.
Suggest minimum of 3 shirts.
Boys’ Optional Uniform Items - not essential
Navy jumper or sleeveless vestThese will be worn through to Year 12
Long sleeve white shirt with BCworn Terms 2 and 3 only with long pants.
The shirts are the same through to Year 12.
Navy long pants to be worn with long sleeve white shirt and Middle School tieTerms 2 and 3
Navy shorts - Terms 1 and 4 only with white shirt and tie
Blazerworn in Terms 2 and 3
One only
Middle School tie
Suggest 2 are purchased
Barker striped grey socks - will also be worn through Senior School
PE Uniformnavy PE shorts and red PE shirt
Red tracksuit top and pants - one set
Suggest 2 of each House shirt for PE lessons and training
Charcoal shortsworn in Terms 1 and 4
Scarf
Scarf
Middle School
Girls’ Compulsory
Uniform
Middle School
Boys’ Compulsory
Uniform
Optional Items
Short Sleeve Shirt
Tie
Striped grey Socks
Unisex Blazer
Unisex Blazer
Twin Striped Dress
Charcoal Long Pants
Knitwear
Long Sleeve ShirT
Charcoal Shorts
Girls’ red knitwear
Vest, pullover and cardigan
Vest and pullover
Short Sleeve Shirt
Navy Long panTS or shorts
Striped skirt
Middle School Sport Uniform
Travelling to and from sporting matches
In summer, students may travel to and from matches in their full sports uniform.
In winter, students may travel to and from matches in their full sports uniform provided they wear their full School tracksuit.
Tennis players may wear either their blazer or tracksuit with their sports uniform.
Students attending after match functions must wear their blazer.
During the football and rugby seasons at home and away games, all Junior, Middle and Senior school students must wear either full School uniform or full School sports uniform, including the tracksuit after 1.00pm if they are not acting as a reserve in a particular game.
Collection of students after sport training
From time to time it may be necessary to conduct sports training off-campus. Students may be collected from the outside venue by a parent/guardian, or make their way directly home, if the Director of Sport - Operations has been advised in advance.
Sports Specific Uniform Requirements
All Sports
Tracksuit: Barker tracksuit with BC insignia
Sports Bag: Navy haversack. No other sports bag may be used.
House Sports
House Polo: As per allocated House
House Shorts: Navy microfibre sport shorts with BC insignia. Please note: Only the Barker sports cap and cricket hat may be worn with sports uniform.
PDHPE
Sports Polo: Red with BC insignia
Shorts: Navy microfibre sport shorts with BC insignia
Sport Socks: White ankle
Sports Shoes: No specified colour
Cap: BC insignia
Hooded Jumper: BC insignia - optional me Stor
Senior School Uniform
Shirts Three minimum
Jumper One only
Blazer One only
Pants/ Skirts/ Shorts Two minimum
Socks
Tie/Scarf One
White short sleeve shirt with navy trim on sleeve
Long sleeve white shirt (winter)
Red jumper or cardigan, or sleeveless vest
Striped blazer
Navy skirt Long navy pants (winter) Navy shorts (summer)
Navy tights (winter) & white socks (can be purchased externally)
Senior School tie Scarf
White short sleeve shirt with BC on pocket
Long sleeve white shirt (winter)
Navy jumper or sleeveless vest
Striped blazer
Charcoal long pants
Charcoal shorts (summer)
Barker grey striped socks
Senior School tie Scarf
Senior School Senior
School
White Short Sleeve Shirt
White Short Sleeve Shirt
Boys’ Navy Knitwear
Striped blazer
Charcoal Long Pants
Socks
Girls’ RED Knitwear Long Sleeve ShirT
Long Sleeve White Shirt
Short SLeeve Shirt
Senior School Sports Uniform
Boys and Girls
Sport uniform
Suggested Quantity
PE uniform Two Navy PE Shorts Red PE shirt Can be worn to PE classes and training
House Shirt One House shirt
Tracksuit One Red tracksuit pants Red Tricore jacket or 1/4 zip or hoodie
Cap One Red sports cap with BC insignia
Sports bag One Red with school crest
Can be worn to PE classes and training
Students may spectate in their tracksuit
No other sports bag to be used
Uniform expectations outside the classroom
Wearing of Hats
The wearing of hats by students in the Secondary School is optional, but students are encouraged to seek protection from harmful solar radiation. A Barker cap is available for students to purchase from the Plume Store.
Sun Protection Guidelines
Barker College recognises that the nature of the climate of Sydney creates health and medical risks associated with excessive exposure to the sun. The School accepts a responsibility to educate its students on such matters and to adopt and implement policies and practices to lessen the risks.
Education Program
The PDHPE Department maintains an ongoing program of education on sun protection and related issues, and implements practices to guide students in sun protection.
PDHPE teachers and sport coaches strongly encourage students to use sunscreen where appropriate. A supply of sunscreen and sunscreen dispensers are maintained in key locations (eg Sports storeroom) for the use of students who have forgotten their own.
Shade
The School provides shaded and undercover areas for student use during breaks. Shade trees are, where possible, maintained as an important part of the landscaping plan.
Clothing
For relevant activities students are encouraged to wear sun smart clothing e.g. Long-sleeved cricket shirts. The School makes available such items as part of the uniform.
Plume Store
All uniform items can be purchased at the school uniform shop known as the Plume Store
Location: 25 Clarke Road, entry from Marillian Ave
Telephone: 9053 2876
Email: plumestore@noone.com.au
Term Trading Hours
Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 4.30pm
Online Store
Parents can shop online if that is more convenient. www.noone.com.au/school/barker-college/shop
Payment: Cash or Credit Card