Uniform Standards
Our students wear smart, practical uniforms they can be proud of, and our Uniform Standards and Regulations help maintain a unified and respectful appearance across our campus.
Uniform Standards and Regulations
Primary Girls Uniform
Primary Boys Uniform
Secondary Girls Uniform
Secondary Boys Uniform
Sports Uniform (Unisex)
Other Uniform Items
Primary Girls Uniform
| Item | Description | How to wear |
|---|---|---|
| Dress | College issue tartan dress | To be worn between the bottom of kneecap and mid-calf. Please leave a generous hem. |
| Hat | College issue Primary hat | To be worn during outdoor play and outdoor classes. |
| Socks | College issue girls socks | To be worn so that navy stripe is visible. Please buy big enough so as not to look like anklet socks. |
| Dress shoes | Black lace-up leather school shoes of plain, conventional design (with heels a maximum of 2cm) and black laces. No buckles. No leather sport or street shoes. Prep to Year 2 may use velcro straps instead of laces. | Laces are to be tied firmly with a bow at the top. The backs must be firm enough so that they support the heel. Shoes must be in good condition and polished regularly. |
| Jumper | College issue navy jumper | Sleeves not to be worn pushed/rolled up or pulled down over the hands. |
| Scarf and gloves (optional) | College issue scarf and ink blue cotton blend gloves | Scarves and gloves are available from the uniform shop and are optional in Terms 2 and 3 only. Gloves are only to be worn with the jumper. No fingerless gloves allowed. |
| Stockings (optional) | Black stockings purchased at any retail store | To always be in good condition. Optional in Terms 2 and 3 only. |
Primary Boys Uniform
| Item | Description | How to wear |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt | College issue blue short-sleeved shirt | To be worn out (not tucked into the shorts) and the collar turned down. Sleeves are not to be rolled up. |
| Shorts | College issue shorts | Shorts are to be worn firmly on the waist and to the top of the knee. |
| Hat | College issue Primary hat | To be worn during outdoor play and outdoor classes. |
| Socks | College issue Primary boys socks | Do not fold over. |
| Dress shoes | Black lace-up leather school shoes of plain, conventional design (with heels a maximum of 2cm) and black laces. No leather sport or street shoes. Prep to Year 2 may use velcro straps instead of laces. | Laces are to be tied firmly with a bow at the top. The backs must always be firm enough to support the heel. Shoes must be in good condition and polished regularly. |
| Jumper | College issue navy jumper | Sleeves not to be worn pushed/rolled up or pulled down over the hands. |
| Belt (optional) | Black dress leather belt with simple silver buckle | Only applies to Primary boys who need to wear Secondary-sized shorts or trousers which require a belt. Available from the uniform shop. |
| Trousers (optional) | College issue trousers | Trousers are to be worn firmly on the waist and to the top of the heel. |
| Scarf and gloves (optional) | College issue scarf and ink blue cotton blend gloves | Scarves and gloves are available from the uniform shop and are optional in Terms 2 and 3 only. Gloves are only to be worn with the jumper. No fingerless gloves allowed. |
Secondary Girls Uniform
| Item | Description | How to wear |
|---|---|---|
| Blouse | College issue blouse | To be worn modestly with all buttons done up. |
| Skirt | College issue skirt | To be worn firmly on the waist with the length of skirt to be between the bottom of kneecap and mid-calf. Please leave a generous hem. Adjust waist by tightening buttons at back. |
| Hat | College issue Secondary hat | To be worn at all times when in uniform, except when inside. |
| Tie | YEARS 7-9 short College issue tie; YEARS 10-12 long College issue tie | Ties are to be worn neatly, with the collar turned over. If a jumper is worn, tie is to be tucked inside the jumper. |
| Socks | College issue socks | To be worn so that the navy stripe is visible. Please buy big enough so as not to look like anklet socks. |
| Dress shoes | Formal black lace-up leather school shoes of plain, conventional design (with heels a maximum of 2 cm) and black laces. No leather sport or street shoes or buckles. Must be polishable leather. | Laces are to be tied firmly with a bow at the top. The backs must always be firm enough to support the heel. Shoes are to be in good condition and polished regularly. |
| Jumper | College issue navy jumper | Sleeves not to be worn pushed/rolled up or pulled down over the hands. If worn, jumper is to be worn completely e.g. not as a scarf, arm warmers, or tied around the waist. |
| Scarf and gloves (optional) | College issue navy scarf and ink blue cotton blend gloves | Scarves and gloves are available from the uniform shop and are optional in Terms 2 and 3 only. They are to be worn with the jumper. No fingerless gloves allowed. |
| Stockings (optional) | Black stockings purchased at any retail store | Must always be in good condition (no noticeable holes). Optional. |
Secondary Boys Uniform
| Item | Description | How to wear |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt | Years 7-9 blue College issue boys shirt; Years 10-12 white College issue boys shirt | Shirts must be worn tucked in neatly and the collar must be turned down. Sleeves are not to be rolled up. |
| Shorts | Years 7-9 College issue boys shorts; Years 10-12 College issue boys shorts | Shorts are to be worn firmly on the waist and to the top of the knee. |
| Belt | Black leather dress belt with simple silver buckle | Available from the uniform shop. |
| Hat | College issue Secondary hat | To be worn at all times when in uniform, except when inside. |
| Socks | College issue Secondary boys long socks to be worn with the shorts. Short grey College issue socks may be worn with the trousers. | Long socks are to be worn pulled up and neatly folded over once only. |
| Dress shoes | Formal black lace-up leather school shoes of plain, conventional design and black laces. No leather sport or street shoes. Must be polishable leather. | Laces are to be tied firmly with a bow at the top. Shoes must be in good condition and polished regularly. |
| Jumper | College issue navy jumper | Sleeves not to be worn pushed/rolled up or pulled down over the hands. If worn, jumper is to be worn properly e.g. not as scarf, arm warmers or tied around the waist. |
| Tie | College issue tie | To be worn for designated events. Optionally worn at other times. If worn, the top button of the shirt must be done up with the tie knot sitting neatly on the button. |
| Trousers (optional) | Years 7-12 College issue trousers are optionally worn at any time throughout the year | Trousers are to be worn firmly on the waist and to the top of the heel. |
| Scarf and gloves (optional) | College issue navy scarf and ink blue cotton blend gloves | Scarves and gloves are available from the uniform shop and are optional during winter in Terms 2 and 3 only and are to be worn with the jumper. No fingerless gloves allowed. |
Sports Uniform (Unisex)
Please be aware of the new PE and Sports uniforms being phased in between 2023-2025.
| Item | Description | How to wear |
|---|---|---|
| Shirt | College issue sport polo shirt | Sport polo shirt is designed not to be tucked in and is to be worn with the top button undone. |
| Shorts | College issue sport shorts | To be worn at a length that finishes at the top of the knee. |
| Hat / Cap | Primary: College issue bucket hat; Secondary: College issue cap or bucket hat | To be worn at all times when in uniform, except when inside. If students are participating in rigorous sport that prohibits caps, 30+ sunscreen is to be generously applied to the face, ears and neck. |
| Socks | College issue sport socks | Students may not wear stockings or tights under their sport shorts. |
| Sports shoes | Predominantly white or light coloured (if possible) sports/jogger shoes with non-marking sole. Canvas, volleys, skate shoes, slip-on or high-top shoes are not appropriate. Specialist shoes for specific sports (e.g. soccer or basketball boots) may be worn at the time of participating in those sports. | Laces to be tied firmly with a bow at the top. Shoes to be clean and in good condition. |
| Sports jacket | College issue tracksuit jacket. Highly recommended in Terms 2 and 3. Non-regulation jackets and hoodies are not permitted. | May be worn all year as required with the sport uniform. |
| Sports track pants / trousers (optional) | College issue sport track pants | As above. |
| Sports team uniforms | College issue uniforms/attire are specific to each competitive sport | Team uniforms and tops must not be worn as part of the sport or formal uniform, and may only be used for their intended sport. |
Other Uniform Items
| Item | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bags | College issue formal school bag (available from uniform shop) is to be used by all students. Sport clothing and equipment is to be carried in the sport duffle bag or drawstring sport bag. The music bag is to be used if a student is studying an instrument or is involved in ensembles while at BAC. |
| Hair | A student’s hair is to be neat, clean, natural looking, and in good condition. Considering fashion trends, only conservative versions are permitted. Common sense should be exercised and an awareness of what is appropriate for the BAC context. It is the responsibility of students to be aware of these regulations and to insist upon adherence to them when visiting their hairdressers. Any student who does not comply with these guidelines, may be required to stay away from school until the style can be altered accordingly. If you are unsure about a particular style or cut, please seek advice from the College administration prior to making any change. More specific details regarding hair styles: If longer than collar length, hair to be tied back behind the head (not on top); should not cover or partly cover the face or eyes; appear natural in colour for your complexion; allow for both formal and sport hat to be worn consistently and correctly – level and just above the ears; hair needs to follow a consistent gradient between top, sides and back – no obvious undercuts; afros need to be even, neat and tidy; not faddish – for example no mullets, tracks, dreadlocks, unnatural extensions, rats tails, undercuts, unnatural variation in colour and contrast. These details may be updated, but the overall principle stated in the first paragraph applies. |
| Undergarments: underwear, singlets, t-shirts, shorts | Underclothing worn beneath the College uniform must be of a neutral colour and must not be visible. |
| Jewellery | Jewellery is not to be worn with the College uniform. The only exception: girls may wear one pair of small (<3mm) studs, one in each ear. These can be silver, gold, white pearl or clear diamante. |
| Makeup and nails | Makeup is not to be worn by Primary students. Female Secondary students may wear makeup if it is natural and discreet. Nail polish is to be clear and false nails should not be worn. |
| Tattoos | Tattoos should be covered at all times. |
| Standards for Free Dress days | GENERAL: Common sense and modesty are important when choosing your clothes for ‘free dress’ days, making appropriate choices for sun protection (we recommend students wear a hat). Clothing should be of 'smart' appearance and in good condition. Footwear should be shoes and socks (joggers, sneakers, runners or similar). Slip on shoes are not permitted (Secondary students may wear sandals with a strap across the back of the foot to distinguish them from slip-on shoes, but must wear closed in shoes for practical classes). Secondary students must wear sports uniforms for sports classes on free-dress days. Jewellery (apart from the standard studs worn by girls) is not to be worn on free dress days. BOYS: T-shirts or casual buttoned shirts for boys (no singlets). GIRLS: Dresses and blouses for girls should cover the shoulders completely or have wide straps (at least 6 cm). No strapless or thin-strapped attire permitted. Girls may not wear mini shorts, miniskirts or mini dresses. Make-up should be discreet and nail polish clear. |
| Safety equipment | Students must wear safety equipment as required by the College while using specialist classrooms and/or equipment. This includes but is not restricted to safety eyewear, aprons, safety gloves and dust jackets for workshops and labs; mouth guards, shin guards, helmets, face-masks (as required in sports such as softball). |
| Year 12 senior jersey | Year 12 students may wear their senior jersey with the College sport uniform only. |
Dress standards and compliance
Students at Brisbane Adventist College wear smart, practical uniforms they can be proud of. They are expected to maintain a high standard of dress, wearing the College uniform in a neat and tidy manner at all times.
Students are to wear the correct uniform to school each day and ensure it is maintained and in good condition. This includes travelling to and from College and when participating in College excursions (unless stated otherwise), and travelling to and from sporting events, including training.
Staff members will regularly check to ensure students are wearing the correct uniform in a neat and tidy manner. If students are unable to wear the correct uniform, or any part of it, parents are to provide a note of explanation. Students and parents are expected to prioritise having the correct uniform every day.
Secondary students who do not have complete and correct uniform are to collect a uniform pass from their form teacher at their form class in the morning.
Non-compliance with these uniform requirements may result in:
- a student not being able to attend class
- a request for a parent to bring the correct uniform item to the College
- the student being sent home
- the student being asked to stay at home until a suitable hair style/cut is established
