The schools policy was developed in conjunction with the school parents and citizens' association (P&C) and allowed opportunity for school community input in the final decision making of the policy.
The wearing of school uniforms by students at James Erskine Public School will assist the school community in:
- Defining our identity for the school within its community.
- Developing students' sense of belonging to the school community.
- Providing an opportunity to build school spirit.
- Enhancing the health and safety of students when involved in school activities.
- Promoting a sense of inclusiveness, non-discrimination and equal opportunity.
- Reinforcing the perception of the school as an ordered and safe environment.
- Increasing the personal safety of students and staff by allowing easier recognition of visitors and potential intruders in the school.
- Promoting positive community perceptions of public education.
- Making school clothing more affordable for families by eliminating the risk of peer pressure to wear fashionable and expensive clothes.
The uniform shop
The James Eskine Public School uniform shop is run by the P&C.
Opening hours:
- Tuesday and Friday mornings 8:30am to 9am
- Thursday afternoons 2.30pm to 3pm.
Download the uniform price list (PDF 67KB) for further information.
Our uniform
Girls summer uniform
- Summer tunic/white polo shirt
- Maroon microfiber shorts
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Girls winter uniform
- Maroon slacks
- Long or short sleeved white polo shirt
- V-neck jumper of bomber jacket
- Cap or bucket hat
Boys summer uniform
- White polo shirt
- Maroon microfiber shorts
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Boys winter uniform
- Maroon long pants
- Long or short sleeved white polo shirt
- V-neck jumper or bomber jacket
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Sports (Years 3 to 6) summer
- Sports polo
- Microfiber shorts or dedicated sports short
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Sports (Years 3 to 6) winter
- Sports polo
- Microfiber track pants
- Plain white socks/long school sock
- Cap or bucket hat
Kindergarten to Year 2 sportswear summer
- White polo shirt
- Maroon microfiber shorts
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Kindergarten to 2 sportswear winter
- White polo shirt long or shirt
- Maroon microfiber track pants
- Plain white socks
- Cap or bucket hat
Daily shoes
All students must wear black, leather upper shoes with black shoelaces. Black jogger style is acceptable as long as it meets Work Health and Safety (WH&S) standards and is a black leather style upper. This is a compulsory WH&S requirement on all school sites.
When sport occurs, white sports shoes with leather uppers and sports uniform are to be worn WH&S requirements still need to be met.