Uniform expectations.

Attached is a full uniform list for Junior, Middle and Senior School students. Please read these lists carefully and ensure you adhere to them.

Spot uniform checks will be run throughout the year. House points will be awarded to students who are wearing their uniform well, and a detention card will be given to those with uniform infringements. 

Please read these reminders carefully:

• Kilt length must be below the knee

• MS/SS tunics should be mid-calf length and must be worn with a white shirt and tie

• White ankle socks should cover the ankle; trainer socks are not acceptable

• Navy or black crew socks (not white) are to be worn with trousers. Students are not to wear sports socks which leave the ankle exposed 

• Trouser length must cover the ankles when standing 

• Trousers must be purchased from the U-Shop's approved range

• Columba hoodies and/or tracksuit jackets are not to be worn unless you are wearing sports uniform. They are not to be paired with kilts or uniform trousers.

• The Columba College winter jacket and scarf are not to be worn in class, assembly or chapel.

• Hair that reaches past the collar must be tied back; half-tied back styles are not permitted. Hair must not be let free when in public while you are wearing Columba College sports or school uniform.

• Hair must be one tone in colour and natural in appearance. Ombre colouring or significant streaking of contrasting or noticeably different colours is not permitted.

• Hair ties and clips should match the hair colour. Navy-blue or green ribbons may be worn. Black Watch tartan ribbon and scrunchies are available from the school office

• Students are not allowed to wear any make-up; students wearing make-up will be given hypoallergenic, alcohol-free wipes and asked to clean their faces

• False eyelashes and eyelash extensions are not permitted at school

• Students wearing nail varnish will be given nail varnish remover and asked to remove it immediately

• No jewelry is permitted except for a discreet watch. Students can wear one plastic keeper earring in each ear. Wearing band-aids over earrings is not permitted

• Students may apply for a uniform slip if they wear a pendant with religious or cultural significance under their clothing; this must still be removed during PE and sports for health and safety reasons

• Blazers must be worn and buttoned when walking in public or taking public transport while wearing Columba College school uniform

• Shoes must be black, leather lace-ups or T-bar sandals. Shoes must be polished and in good condition

• Backpacks are to be stored in locker bays, not brought to classrooms

It is recommended that all items of clothing are clearly named.