Rivermount College prides itself on the behaviour and presentation of all students on campus and in our local community. A uniform worn correctly and with dignity embodies the spirit and values of our College community. All Rivermount College students are expected to present themselves professionally and must be appropriately attired and groomed when wearing the uniform.
Please refer to the Rivermount College Personal Appearance and Uniform policy for standards and expectations regarding the correct wearing of formal and sports uniform along with special requirements for specialist teams and activities. All items can be purchased through our Retail Centre with a selection of quality second-hand items also available.
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Students are required to wear the correct College uniform on all school occasions and while travelling to and from the campus. All items of the uniform must be clean, current style, in good condition and correctly fitted. Items that are worn, faded and damaged must be replaced immediately.
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Our policy clearly details the expectations and standards of students with respect to presentation and attire. Students that do not comply with the requirements will be given an appropriate consequence, and may be requested to remove, replace, repair or adjust uniform items and correct their personal appearance. Repeated infringements may result in confiscation of an item, the issuing of a detention and the request for a Parent/Guardian meeting.
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The College uniform must be worn in its entirety as defined in this policy. The Formal and Sports Uniform must not be worn in combination. Students must ensure that the correct hat, socks and shoes are worn with the appropriate uniform.
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If a student is unable to wear an item, or items of uniform due to health or injury, permission from the College Principal must be obtained in writing. Where a religion mandates the wearing of certain clothing, or a symbol of religious significance is requested to be worn, the College Principal will consider the request and provide permission based on individual circumstances.
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Students must be appropriately presented, on campus and when travelling to and from the College. This applies to all expectations relating to hair, makeup, jewellery, accessories and personal grooming.
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When a student is unable to attend school dressed correctly, a Uniform Pass should be obtained from the relevant Head of School and must be kept on the student for the duration of the approved period and produced at request from a staff member.
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Secondary Formal Hat
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The College has introduced a more affordable and durable formal hat for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The new Polybraid hat will replace the current Akubra style. Polybraid is a tough material ideal for the rigours of the schoolyard, and it retains its shape, is fade-resistant, and is easy to clean. The new hat will cost significantly less than the current Akubra and will be compulsory for all new Secondary students. Akubra Hats will transition out at the end of 2025. Girls will remain with a navy hat and boys with a grey hat.
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Lower Primary Girls Formal Uniform
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The navy dress is replaced with the new uniform consisting of navy culottes and a tailored light blue blouse with cross tie. New students commencing in Year 1 to Year 3, along with all Prep students, will be required to purchase the new style for 2025.
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Boys Formal Shirts
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For the correct wearing of the new Jack shirts, please refer to the Uniform Policy. Year 4 to Year 12 students are reminded that the new style Jack shirt can be worn out with shorts and pants in Term 1 and Term 4 only. In the winter terms and at any time that a tie is worn, this shirt must be tucked in.
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Girls Formal Shirts
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The new formal shirt style for Years 4 to 12 features a tailored cut with no bottom band. The older style shirt will transition out in 2026.
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Swimming Caps
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Commencing in 2025, swimming caps will be compulsory for all students when using the College Pool, including lessons, training, and competitions. Caps are available for purchase from the Retail Centre.
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Jewellery
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From 2025, students will no longer be permitted to wear hoop or sleeper style earrings. Due to safety reasons, a small, plain stud will be the only permitted earring. The stud may be gold or silver and must not have a coloured stone, pearl or other adornments and is to be worn in the bottom of the ear lobe. No jewellery, other than a plain watch or medical alert tag is permitted to be worn.
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Hair and Make-up
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Please refer to the policy for full details
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RETAIL CENTRE BOOKINGS
The Retail Centre will be open for appointments only from Monday 6 January 2025 to Friday 24 January 2025. During this period, families are required to schedule a time using the booking system on the Back to School portal where a list of trading hours is available. Bookings are now open to families.
For small purchases, please book a 15-minute appointment and a 30-minute appointment for uniform fittings. One appointment should be made per student. Please note that during peak trading hours, a waiting period may apply, and we request that families ensure that any cancellations are communicated to the staff in advance of the scheduled appointment. Your patience and cooperation during this busy time are requested.
For any questions regarding Booklists and Uniforms for 2025 please contact the Retail Centre via email at retailcentre@rivermount.qld.edu.au or by phone on 3287 0075.
GROOMING AND PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS
The expectations for grooming include personal presentation, hair, makeup and jewellery and are the same for each day regardless of the uniform worn and the activity that the student engages in. These expectations apply to free dress days, excursions and camps.
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Hair
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All students must present with clean, neat, tidy and appropriately styled hair. Styles must not be radical, exaggerated or extreme. Hair must be of a natural colour with no extreme colours or dyes permitted. A small amount of styling product is permitted to control hair. Hairstyles and cuts must be conservative and at no time interfere with the correct wearing of the College Hat. Hair ties are limited to the College colours of blue, green, yellow and white only. Hair pins and elastic bands are to be a natural colour. Hair elastics are not to worn on the wrist. Claw clips and oversized accessories such as JoJo bows are not permitted. Unconventional hairstyles including, but not limited to, shaving of the head, mullets, rat’s and horsey tails, flat tops, mohawks, undercuts, steps, razored and extreme variations in length are not permitted. Hair must always be kept off the face and away from the eyes and must be neatly and securely tied up when the length reaches the collar of the shirt. Long fringes must be tied back, and strands of loose hair are not permitted around the face.
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Cosmetics and Make-Up
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Students are not permitted to wear makeup and nail polish. This includes eyeliner, mascara, heavy foundation, tanning products, lipstick, blush, eyeshadow and bronzer. Nails must be kept short, clean and free of polish. If students are wearing foundation this should be kept natural, minimal and the preference is for a light BB cream that blends with the skin tone. Please note that primary school students cannot wear foundation or BB cream.
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Jewellery
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The College expectation is that no jewellery, other than a plain watch, medical alert tag, and one set of small, plain, gold or silver studs (no stones, pearls, colours or embellishments) to be worn in the bottom ear lobe only. Necklaces, bracelets, earrings (other than a simple stud), anklets, rings or any other kind of jewellery is not permitted to be worn due to safety reasons. Any request to wear a religious or cultural necklace, such as a cross, must be approved by the College Principal and if approved it must not be visible.
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Body Piercing and Tattoos
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No body, face or tongue piercings are permitted. Tattoos of any kind, permanent or temporary are not permitted. Any piercings must be removed and attempts to cover or disguise piercings will not be accepted. Writing or drawing on any part of the body is not permitted.
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