School Uniform
Future Students
Preston High School’s uniform is categorised as either academic or sports uniform. Students may wear any of the Preston High School uniform items made available to them, however they are not permitted to wear a blend or mix of academic and sports uniform. There are no gender-based restrictions and uniform items may be worn trans-seasonally.
Purpose for our uniform code
- To promote a sense of identity, pride and cohesion in the school.
- To allow all students to feel equal preventing bullying or competition based on clothing.
- To ensure students’ appearance reflects the expectation of their school community.
- To strengthen community spirit enhancing the profile and identity of the school in the wider community.
- To enhance individual student and group safety.
Dress Code
All garments must be worn as intended by the designer. Items should not be rolled, hemmed, sewn, or cut to alter their appearance, fit, or function.
Sports uniform
Sports uniform should be worn on the day of sport classes and special events such as interschool sports. If a student attends interschool sports training in the morning, they must change into their academic school uniform before the commencement of classes.
Shoes
Black leather school shoes are the only permitted shoe (except for PE classes). This excludes black leather runners, skate shoes, slippers, dance shoes or street shoes.
Socks
Socks must be plain black or white socks with no logos.
Undergarments or thermals
Students are permitted to wear undergarments and thermals provided they are a black or white colour.
Clothing Accessories
A school bucket hat, cap, beanie, scarf, tie and backpack are featured on the uniform supplier’s website. Hats for sun protection such as the cap should be worn outside.
Jewellery
Jewellery must not include drop earrings. Necklaces and bracelets that may tangle in machinery or equipment are dangerous and should not be worn.
Religious, cultural & sensory requirements
If a student requires modifications to the standard uniform for recognised religious purposes, these will be accommodated upon agreement with the school Principal. Whenever possible, relevant fabrics should match school colors and/or be purchased from the school’s uniform supplier.
Dress code commencing from 2026
To ensure clarity of expectations. This Code is about:
- Preparing students for workplace expectations.
- Promoting a sense of identity, ‘kingfisher pride’ and cohesion in the school.
- Allowing all students to feel equal and preventing bullying and competition around clothing.
- Ensuring students’ appearance reflects the expectations of their school community.
- Enhancing individual student and group safety.
- Ensuring all students are dressed safely and appropriately for school activities.
Where to purchase
Preston High School’s uniform supplier is Noone Imagewear, a local supplier of exceptional uniforms. In addition to a store in Ivanhoe, an on-site shop is available for fittings on Wednesday afternoons. Families can also shop online for home delivery or click-and-collect.
Preston High School is registered with Sustainable School Shop, an organisation that facilitates the purchasing and selling of second-hand books and uniforms. To purchase or sell second-hand Preston High School uniforms, click the link below.