Sport Uniform
The St Mary's College sport uniform: every item with Uniform Shop prices (sport polo $42, shorts $35, tracksuit top $78, House polo $38 and more), which days it may be worn, footwear and sock rules, carnival dress, team gear on loan, and where to buy.
The sport uniform is the same for Junior and Senior students and for girls and boys: navy and gold polo, navy shorts, navy sport tracksuit, white socks and predominantly white runners. It is worn on a student's timetabled PE or sport day only. All items are supplied by Noone Imagewear through the on-campus Uniform Shop and are not available elsewhere; generic navy shorts or tracksuits are not permitted.
Items and prices (Uniform Shop, 2026)
| Item | Detail | Price | Who needs it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport polo | Navy with gold panels, College crest | $42 | All students Prep–12 |
| Sport shorts | Navy microfibre, crest on hem | $35 | All students Prep–12 |
| Sport tracksuit top | Navy with gold piping, zip front, crest | $78 | All students (compulsory Terms 2–3) |
| Sport tracksuit pants | Navy, straight leg, zip ankle | $62 | All students (compulsory Terms 2–3) |
| House polo | Green (MacKillop), blue (Chisholm), gold (Polding) or red (Romero), House emblem | $38 | All students Prep–12 for carnivals and House Spirit Day |
| Sport socks | White crew, navy/gold band — 2 pack | $12 | All students |
| College sport cap | Navy, gold crest | $18 | Optional for sport; not a substitute for the wide-brim hat in Terms 1 and 4 |
| Navy wide-brim hat | Compulsory Terms 1 & 4 for all outdoor activity | $22 | All students |
| Sport rain jacket | Navy, lightweight, hooded | $65 | Optional |
| College swim cap | Navy silicone, crest | $15 | Swimming squad and carnival swimmers |
| Sport bag | Navy drawstring or duffel | $28 / $45 | Optional |
| Knee pads (volleyball) | Black | $22 | Volleyball players |
| Long navy hockey/soccer socks | Navy with gold band | $14 | Hockey and soccer players |
| Mouthguard | Not sold — see your dentist or a pharmacy | — | Compulsory for football, hockey; recommended for basketball and netball |
Prices are GST-inclusive and valid for 2026. Second-hand sport uniform in good condition is often available at the P&F Second-Hand Uniform sales, second Saturday of each term month 9:00–11:00am.
When the sport uniform may be worn
| Situation | Wear |
|---|---|
| Timetabled PE or Health/PE practical day | Full sport uniform to and from school (Junior); Senior students wear sport uniform to and from school on their PE day |
| Junior Friday interschool sport (Years 3–6) | Full sport uniform all day Friday, Terms 2–4 and Term 1 |
| Senior CSSA Wednesday sport | Team members wear sport uniform to school on Wednesdays during their season; non-team students wear school uniform and change for their activity |
| Before-school training (basketball, swimming, cross country) | Arrive in sport uniform, change into full school uniform afterwards unless it is your PE day |
| After-school training | Change into sport uniform at 3:25pm; travel home in sport uniform is permitted |
| Carnivals and House Spirit Day | House polo with navy sport shorts, tracksuit, hat |
| Saturday fixtures | Team playing kit with College tracksuit for arrival and departure |
| Any other day | Not permitted. Students in sport uniform on the wrong day receive a uniform notice under the Uniform & Grooming Policy |
In Terms 2 and 3, the sport tracksuit (top and pants) is worn over the polo and shorts to and from school; the navy blazer is not worn with the sport uniform. Senior students may not mix sport and school uniform items (for example, sport shorts with the school jumper).
Footwear
Predominantly white runners with non-marking soles, laced. Fluorescent or predominantly black runners, skate shoes, slides and Crocs are not permitted. Football boots, cricket shoes, spikes and hockey shoes are worn for training and games only and carried in a bag. Runners are replaced when the sole is worn through — check before each season.
Hair, jewellery and other rules
The general grooming rules apply at sport: hair below the collar tied back, one plain stud per ear (removed or taped for netball, basketball and football), watch removed for contact sports, no other jewellery. Nails must be short for netball and basketball. Sunscreen and hats are compulsory for outdoor sport in Terms 1 and 4 under the SunSmart Policy.
Team gear on loan
The College supplies and retains ownership of playing kit: netball dresses and bibs, football guernseys, soccer strips, basketball singlets, hockey and volleyball shirts, cricket shirts and caps, and athletics singlets. Kit is issued at the start of each season, washed at home, and returned at the last game. Replacement charges apply for lost items: guernsey/strip $85, netball dress $70, bib set $120 (team), singlet $45.
Junior School notes
Prep to Year 2 students wear the sport uniform on their PE day and for Friday PMP. The tracksuit pants replace long grey trousers on sport days in winter. Name every item in permanent marker — Junior lost property fills a box each week; see Lost Property.
Buying and fitting
- Uniform Shop (on campus, near the Hall foyer): Tuesday 8:00–11:00am, Thursday 1:00–4:30pm, first Saturday of the month 9:00am–12:00pm in term. Manager: Mrs Lisa Trần.
- Online via the Parent Portal (Uniform Shop → Sport) with pickup from the Shop or delivery to the student's classroom (Junior) or Homeroom (Senior).
- Sizing samples are available to try on; children aged 4–16 sizes and adult XS–3XL.
- Exchanges within 30 days with tags attached.
Contact
Uniform questions: Mrs Lisa Trần, Uniform Shop, (03) 9555 0100. Sport dress rules: Mr Luke Ferraro, sport@stmaryswc.vic.edu.au (Senior) or Mr Daniel Ruiz, juniorsport@stmaryswc.vic.edu.au (Junior).