PLC Uniform Handbook

Location and Hours

PLC uniforms are available for purchase from our Uniform Shop, which is located at the PLC Lighthouse.

Purchases can be charged to your School account. Visa, MasterCard and EFTPOS are also accepted.

Contact Details

Email uniformshop@plc.wa.edu.au

Phone (08) 9460 6243

Location Ground Floor, PLC Lighthouse, 2 McNeil Street Peppermint Grove

Normal Shop Hours - Term Time

Tuesday and Thursday 12.30 pm - 4.30 pm

Wednesday 8.00 am - 1.30 pm

First Monday of each new term 8.00 am – 4.00 pm

Personal Presentation

The PLC uniform, with its Black Watch tartan, proudly links the College to its Scottish heritage and is an emblem of the College’s identity.

The uniform is a sign of identity with the College and should be worn with pride. Each student is expected to be properly attired in full uniform, either school or sport uniform, whilst at school, travelling to and from school, and when representing the College at external functions and events.

Students are expected to take pride in their personal appearance, to be neatly attired and well groomed.

Uniform Policy

» Blazers must be worn as the outer garment in public, if warmth is required.

» Scarves and gloves are not compulsory, however, if worn, the scarf must be the Black Watch tartan.

» On all public occasions, including walking in streets and shops and on public transport (including ‘special’ buses), students in Year 3 and above are to wear the panama in summer.

» The skirt is to be knee length.

» Shoes are to be black leather and polished.

» Coloured nail polish, fake nails, and makeup are not permitted.

» Students who do not follow the School Uniform Policy risk being given an afterschool detention.

Hair

» Hair that is touching the collar or longer must be neatly tied back.

» Hair that is obviously streaked, tinted or dyed, or is a colour not natural to the student, is not acceptable.

» Hair accessories are to be a white or multi-ribbon or white scrunchies (summer) and navy, tartan or multi ribbon or navy scrunchies (winter).

» Clips or combs must be tortoise shell or matching the hair colour.

» Extreme and untidy hairstyles are not permitted.

Jewellery

» Wrist watches are permitted.

» Medic Alert bracelets or necklaces are permitted.

» Students may wear one small sleeper or small plain (not stones), round gold, silver or pearl stud in the bottom of the lobe of each ear.

» Sleepers – should be no larger than 12mm in diameter. Studs – 5mm diameter.

Tights

» In Terms 2 and 3, Senior School students wearing skirts are expected to wear black tights.

» If a students’ tights are laddered or have holes in them, the student will be asked to purchase a new pair from View Street, McNeil Street or Boarding Reception.

» The Uniform Shop also keeps a supply of tights which can be purchased throughout the day.

Labels

» All clothes are to be clearly labelled with the student’s name and House on them.

» All bags are to have student names and a tag on them to make them easily identifiable.

Formal Occasions

Blazers and ties are required for formal occasions, such as assemblies and excursions, unless informed otherwise.

Early Learning

Pre-Kindergarten -

Pre-Primary

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

Pinafore or Black Watch formal shorts

Junior polo top

PLC socks

Navy sandals or

Single strap, T-Bar or laced black shoes

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Pinafore or Black Watch formal shorts

unior polo top or white long-sleeved top

Cardigan

Black knee-high socks or black tights

Single strap, T-Bar or laced black shoes

Sport Uniform

Sports hat

Polo top

Navy shorts

Long-sleeve rugby top

Navy polar fleece jacket

Track pants

Sport shoes

Boys

The sport uniform is the daily uniform for boys.

Please note that the sport uniform can be worn in place of the formal uniform for PreKindergarten, Kindergarten, and Pre-Primary students.

Junior School

Years 1 - 2

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

Pinafore or Black Watch formal shorts

Junior polo top

PLC socks

Navy sandals or single strap, T-Bar or laced black shoes

PLC backpack

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Pinafore or Black Watch formal shorts

Junior polo top or white long-sleeved top

PLC cardigan

T-Bar or laced black shoes

Black knee-high socks or black tights

PLC backpack

Sport Uniform

Sports hat

Navy shorts

Sports top

House top (to be worn on Fridays and other special House events)

Track top

Track pants

Navy polar fleece jacket

Sport shoes

PLC sports bag

Swimwear

Rash vest and swim shorts or one-piece bathers

Bathing cap

Junior School

Years 3 - 6

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

Panama

Black Watch skirt or Black Watch formal shorts

White blouse

Tie (compulsory for formal occasions)

Blazer

PLC socks

Plain black leather lace-up or Mary Jane shoes

White or striped ribbon, white scrunchie

Student name badge

PLC backpack

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Beret

Black Watch skirt or Black Watch formal shorts

White blouse

Tie (compulsory for formal occasions)

Blazer

Jumper

Plain black leather lace-up or Mary Jane shoes

Black knee-high socks or black tights (if wearing a skirt)

Navy, tartan or multi ribbon, navy scrunchie

Student name badge

PLC backpack

Sport Uniform

Sports hat/cap

Navy shorts

Sports top

House top (to be worn on Fridays and other special House events)

Track top

Track pants

Navy polar fleece jacket

Sports shoes

PLC sports bag

Swimwear

One-piece bathers

Bathing cap

Years 7 - 12 Senior

School

Summer Uniform (Terms 1 and 4)

Panama

Black Watch skirt, Black Watch formal shorts or Black Watch trousers

White blouse

Tie (compulsory for formal occasions)

Blazer

PLC socks

Plain black leather lace-up or Mary Jane shoes

White or striped ribbon, white scrunchie

Student name badge

Backpack

Winter Uniform (Terms 2 and 3)

Beret (optional )

Black Watch skirt or Black Watch trousers

White blouse

Tie (compulsory for formal occasions)

Blazer

Jumper

Scarf (optional)

Plain black leather lace-up or Mary Jane school shoes

Black tights (if wearing a skirt) or black socks (if wearing trousers)

Navy, tartan or multi ribbon, navy scrunchie

Student name badge

PLC backpack

PLC Sport Uniform

Sports hat/cap

Navy shorts

Sports top

House top

Track top

Track pants

Sports shoes

PLC sports bag

Swimwear

One-piece bathers

Bathing cap

PLC Inter-School Sport Uniform

Sports hat/cap

Navy shorts

PLC sports top

PLC inter-school top

PLC track top

PLC track pants

Sports shoes

PLC sports bag

PLC hoodies can be worn to and from school in Winter, but not during school hours.

Year 12 girls may wear their Leavers’ hoodies from Mid-Term Break in Term 3 until the end of the school year. They can wear it before/after and during the school day. While travelling to and from school, girls must wear the PLC blazer as their outer garment.