At Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School, students wear their uniforms with pride. Our uniform reflects our school values and helps foster a sense of belonging, equality, and school spirit. Families are asked to ensure students attend school in the correct uniform and maintain our grooming and presentation standards.
Boys Uniform (Prep to Year 6)
Dress Uniform
• Mother Teresa checked shirt
• Navy Mother Teresa shorts
• Striped navy Mother Teresa socks
• House-coloured hat
• Mother Teresa jacket
• Mother Teresa tracksuit pants
• All-black closed-in shoes (no coloured logos)
• Mother Teresa backpack
Sports Uniform
• House-coloured shirt
• Navy Mother Teresa shorts
• Striped navy Mother Teresa socks
• House-coloured hat
• All-black closed-in shoes (no coloured logos)
Girls Uniform (Prep to Year 6)
Dress Uniform
• Mother Teresa checked blouse
• Navy Mother Teresa skort or navy Mother Teresa shorts
• Striped navy Mother Teresa socks
• House-coloured hat
• Mother Teresa jacket
• Mother Teresa tracksuit pants
• All-black closed-in shoes (no coloured logos)
• Mother Teresa backpack
Sports Uniform
• House-coloured shirt
• Navy Mother Teresa skort or navy Mother Teresa shorts
• Striped navy Mother Teresa socks
• House-coloured hat
• All-black closed-in shoes (no coloured logos)
School Skort Requirements
To maintain a professional and comfortable learning environment, all school skorts must be no more than 10cm above the knee.
For workplace health and safety reasons, any student whose hair extends below the collar must have it tied back, regardless of gender.
Approved hair accessories include:
• School hair accessories available through School Locker
• Plain light blue, dark blue, or white hair ties
Hairstyles
Student hairstyles should reflect the values and standards of Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School. The following are not permitted:
• Mohawks
• Tracks or undercuts
• Dreadlocks
• Bali braids
• Mullets
• Rat tails
• Fade shaves
• Shaving patterns
Artificial hair colouring, including bleaching, is not permitted. There should be no dramatic differences in hair length, such as closely shaved sides with significantly longer hair elsewhere.
Please note that the school Leadership Team determines the suitability of new and emerging hairstyle trends.
Students may wear:
• Sleepers or stud earrings
• A watch
• A necklace of religious or cultural significance
For safety reasons, parents should be aware that necklaces may pose a risk during play and sporting activities.
The following are not permitted:
• Additional jewellery
• Make-up
• Fingernail polish
• Coloured hair
• Tattoos
The following items are not considered part of the school uniform:
• White sneakers or joggers
• Leggings (footless tights)
• Stockings
• Scarves
• Gloves
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is committed to student wellbeing through a range of Sun Safe practices.
No Hat, No Play
Students must wear their school hat during outdoor activities. Any student who does not have their school hat will be required to sit out of play.