Mount Rowan Secondary College Council believes that a uniform reinforces in students a pride in their own appearance, instils recognition of themselves as an integral part of the school community, and assists in developing pride in representing their school. Issues of equity, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to having a compulsory school uniform.

Why wear a Uniform?

Reduce Costs to Parents

Over time, uniforms are cheaper than casual clothing and remove the competitive element potentially involved in designer casual clothes.

Safety of your Child

As a key element in meeting the Child Safe Standards uniform allows staff to easily identify students as members of the school community and therefore maximises their safety.

The uniform is designed to be compliant with the Health & Safety requirements in all areas of the school. This is especially important with regard to shoes which must be leather and polishable in order that students are able to undertake technology subjects. School shoes must be worn and not boots.

Positive Image

• A uniform presents a positive image to the community.
• A uniform creates a sense of pride and identity with Mount Rowan.

Uniform Rules:

1. Students must wear complete Mount Rowan uniform on all occasions including to and from school, unless officially notified by the school in writing.
2. Students who are out of uniform must:

• Bring a note of explanation indicating when they will be back in complete uniform.
• Obtain a uniform pass during the first period of the day.
• Wear ‘as close as possible’ alternative clothing.
• Students who are out of uniform (even with a note) may not comply with Health & Safety rules and therefore may be excluded from certain practical tasks.
• Please note, even when a student has a note for being out of correct uniform the school will attempt to put them in borrowed uniform for the day.

3. For all year 7-12 students, it is COMPULSORY to wear the Mount Rowan Sport Uniform for Physical Education and Sport classes.
4. Students are to bring their Sport Uniform in a suitable bag to class where they will be given time to change at the beginning and end of class.
5. All students should wear black leather lace up shoes in the style of a traditional school shoe.

SCHOOL FOOT WEAR:

Black polishable school shoes must be worn to school as part of the formal uniform. Boots are not acceptable.

  What is the Mount Rowan Uniform?

 Below is the Mount Rowan uniform list. Please read it carefully and select the items that best suits your child’s needs.

Shoes: Black polishable school shoes must be worn at all times with the formal uniform. Boots are not accepted.

It is the responsibility of the parents/guardians to ensure that students wear their correct uniform at all times.

WHEN ACQUIRING NEW UNIFORM, PLEASE ENSURE THE ITEMS HAVE THE MOUNT ROWAN LOGO. NO LOGO MEANS IT IS NOT MOUNT ROWAN UNIFORM.

School Uniform Suppliers:

PSW – Howitt Street, Wendouree

Lowes – Central Square, Ballarat

Crockers – Armstrong Street, Ballarat