Uniforms

Merici College operates a uniform shop on the school premises. The shop is located at Merici College, 99 Limestone Avenue, Braddon. All uniform items are supplied to the College by PSW. Since 1990 PSW Pty. Ltd. has been one of Australia’s leading direct-to-school suppliers of quality School Uniforms for primary and secondary schools. PSW Company Mission is to create schoolwear customers who are so satisfied with the range, quality, service and value that they will choose PSW brands as their first preference and will recommend them to others. PSW Pty Ltd is in the business of putting smiles on the faces of (parents and) students.

THE MERICI UNIFORM IS NOT BE DEFACED IN ANY WAY AT ANY TIME.

Hair is to be tidy at all times. Extreme styles and colour changes are not acceptable. It is recommended hair below shoulders be tied back.
Make-up is to be discreet and nail polish is to be of neutral shade. While at school, the only alternative clothing, which should be worn, is the sports uniform for PE and Dance and correct attire for Hospitality.
Jewellery Students may wear a simple ring, bracelet, a silver or gold chain necklace, and a maximum of two pairs of small sleeper/studs in the lobe of the ear only.
Ribbons and scarves to be in school colours.
No other items or piercings are permitted and students will be asked to remove these.
Parents will be contacted if uniform breaches are persistent.

To order uniform items, families can either visit the uniform shop or place orders online at https://shop.merici.act.edu.au. Please visit www.merici.college to find the online purchasing portal.
Please note that the shop is cashless. Payments can be made by EFTPOS or on student ID cards.

The uniform shop will be open Tuesdays 8-11am, Thursdays 3-5pm SCHOOL TERM ONLY.

Additional information about our uniform requirements

To find the College Uniform Policy and Requirements, please click here. Please note that tights/leggings can be worn for Year 7-10 PE classes, dance classes and Year 11 and 12 Sport and Recreation activities, such as rockclimbing. They cannot be worn to and from school, on excursions, retreat days or any other activities outside of these already mentioned.

All enquiries to uniform@merici.act.edu.au or Jane Rosewarne, telephone 6243 4118.

New Uniform Transition

The transition to new items of school uniform has now been completed. All pre-2020 uniform items are void. This includes PE sports polos and tracksuits.

Blazers

Blazers are available from our College uniform shop. Previously purchased blazers from the former manufacturer will still be permitted to be worn through to the end of 2024. However, all students are required to purchase the new styled PSW blazer. The blazer is a compulsory uniform item in Terms 2 and 3 to and from school.The blazer is also to be worn at significant school events throughout the year.  It is an optional item in Terms 1 and 4. The school jumper and/or vest are additional clothing items for extra warmth.

Puffer Jacket

The Puffer jacket is available for purchase at the Uniform Shop. This is an optional uniform item which DOES NOT replace the school blazer. Students are allowed to wear the puffer jacket during school hours.

Co-curricular Sport Hoodie

The co-curricular hoodie is not to be worn during school hours and is not part of the uniform. The hoodie can be worn to co-curricular sports and training. If worn at school, this item will be confiscated until the end of the school day.

Undergarments

Undershirts are not to be visible or be worn under short sleeve shirts.

Uniform requirements for Years 11 and 12

• Pleated navy skirt regulation length and style – knee length or below knee
• College white blouse
• Opaque black tights or plain white fold-over ankle socks or higher
• Sturdy lace-up plain black polishable leather school shoes which cover the whole foot (no Mary-Jane style shoes, no ballet slippers, no heels greater than 4cm and no backless shoes, no buckles, no boots).
• Ribbons and scarves to be in school colours (navy gold, maroon, black, white)
• Same as Summer uniform plus Merici navy vest or pullover
• Opaque black tights
• College blazer (compulsory) to be worn to and from the College.
• Puffer jacket (optional item which DOES NOT replace the school blazer. Students are allowed to wear the puffer jacket during school hours.
• College school bag (compulsory)
• Regulation navy trousers
• Sturdy lace-up plain black polishable leather school shoes which cover the whole foot (no Mary-Jane style shoes, no ballet slippers, no heels greater than 4cm and no backless shoes, no buckles, no boots).
• Ribbons, scarves, beanies and gloves to be in school colours (navy gold, maroon, black, white). Scarves, beanies and gloves to be worn ONLY to and from school due to very cold mornings and late afternoons – NOT to be worn during the school day.

Uniform requirements for Years 7-10

• Summer Dress – knee length or below knee
• Navy College shorts
• College short sleeved blouse
• College navy wool jumper
• Plain white fold-over ankle socks or higher
• College blazer (optional for Terms 1 and 4)
• College school bag or satchel (compulsory)
• Sturdy lace-up plain black polishable leather school shoes which cover the whole foot (no Mary-Jane style shoes, no ballet slippers, no heels greater than 4cm and no backless shoes, no buckles, no boots).
• Ribbons and scarves to be in school colours (navy gold, maroon, black, white)
• Winter wool skirt- knee length or below knee
• College blazer (compulsory for Terms 2 and 3) to be worn to and from the College.
• Puffer jacket (optional item which DOES NOT replace the school blazer. Students are allowed to wear the puffer jacket during school hours.
• College white blouse
• Opaque black tights
• College navy wool jumper
• Regulation navy trousers
• Sturdy lace-up plain black polishable leather school shoes which cover the whole foot (no Mary-Jane style shoes, no ballet slippers, no heels greater than 4cm and no backless shoes, no buckles, no boots).
• Merici College school bag (compulsory)
• Ribbons, scarves, beanies and gloves to be in school colours (navy gold, maroon, black, white). Scarves, beanies and gloves to be worn ONLY to and from school due to very cold mornings and late afternoons – NOT to be worn during the school day.

Sports uniform requirements

• College sports shirt
• College PE shorts
• College sports tights (optional) Please note: Tights/leggings can be worn for Year 7-10 PE classes, Dance classes and Year 11 and 12 Sport and Recreation activities, such as rockclimbing. They cannot be worn to and from school, on excursions, retreat days or any other activities outside of these already mentioned.
• Plain white fold-over ankle socks or higher
• Suitable sports shoes
• College tracksuit (compulsory for all Year 7 to Year 10 students and Senior PE)
• College cap or wide brimmed hat
• Ribbons, scarves, beanies and gloves to be in school colours (navy gold, maroon, black, white)

SPORT UNIFORM ITEMS CAN NOT BE MIXED IN WITH THE REGULAR SCHOOL UNIFORM

School Shoes

For Workplace Health and Safety reason, school shoes must be lace up polishable black leather, cover the whole foot and have a sole with a minimum thickness at the front of 1cm and at the bacvk have heel height no higher than 4cm. No Mary-Jane styles, trendy skate wear, canvas think soled shoes, or shoes with buckles are acceptable at any time. As in previous years, Merici College participates in the Athlete’s Foot Canberra School Rewards Program. The Athletes Foot will donate $5 from every shoe sold when Merici is mentioned in sale transactions.  Please follow Athlete’s Foot Shoe Guide to find more information and images of acceptable styles.