Pulteney’s Uniform Shop

The decision to revamp our School uniform was driven by several key objectives:

One Pulteney: We aim to unify the School’s appearance across all levels while offering age-appropriate differences.
Modernisation: Our new uniform reflects the values of our community, modernising academic and sports attire while preserving Pulteney’s identity and reputation, particularly the navy blue legacy.
Inclusivity: We want every student to feel comfortable, regardless of their gender or background.
Sustainability: We are pioneering sustainable practices, becoming the first school in South Australia to introduce eco-friendly fabrics and finishes.
Cost-Effective: The new uniform aims to be more affordable for our community.

The new uniform available since Term 1 2024, offers a modern mix-and-match wardrobe that emphasises flexibility, comfort and sustainability. Notably, it provides more options for girls, including pinafores, skirts, pants, and skorts, all designed with eco-friendly fabrics.

The transition period will span three years. It begins at the commencement of the school year in 2024 and concludes at the end of Term 4, 2026. During this period, students may wear either the current uniform or the new uniform but not a mix of both on any given day. The current uniform will be phased out by the end of Term 4, 2026. All students must wear the new uniform from Term 1, 2027.

For those who have not yet seen example pieces of the uniform, a ‘look book’ and pricing information is viewable as PDFs below.

Some elements of the sports uniform will arrive first, followed by the core summer uniform range. These items will be the first available for purchase. Some items will potentially be available for purchased during the summer break, ahead of the commencement of School in Term 1, 2024.

When items become available, families will be able to purchase in person at the Uniform Shop (33 Gilles St, Adelaide). It is recommended that families do go in to check the sizing and be fitted if necessary.

The School will transition away from uniform purchases on the QKR! App later this term and families will be able to purchase current uniform items and later new uniform items via Dobson’s online store. Further information about this will be provided in due course.

Yes, the Uniform Shop will continue to offer the existing range of uniform until the new uniform becomes available or is sold out.

Students finishing schooling at Pulteney in 2024 can wear the current academic uniform.

The Uniform Shop is no longer taking second hand uniforms to sell. Dobson’s will have a link for selling pre-loved and information soon.

For those interested in second hand uniforms, there is a Pulteney Facebook parent swap and sell ‘Pulteney Grammar School pre-loved Uniform’ for second hand uniforms also.

Street address:  33 Gilles Street (corner Symonds Place), Adelaide SA 5000

Phone: 08 8216 5538
Email: pulteneyshop@pulteney.sa.edu.au

The Uniform Shop sells all current school uniforms, hats and sports uniform and offers a comprehensive range of sizes. Made to measure service is also available on most garments for students with a particular requirement. As this can require a longer period of manufacture, we recommend ample time be given to cater for items that are made to measure, particularly when there is a season uniform change.

A 30 minute appointment should be made for all new uniform fittings.

If your child is commencing during school Term please make an appointment by calling the shop on 8216 5538.

We recommend you leave all garment tags in place on new items of clothing so you can exchange them prior to school commencing, if necessary.

We look forward to meeting you and helping you with all your uniform requirements.

Please see above for Pulteney’s new uniform price guide.

Dobsons offer the most flexible refund, return or exchange program in the industry. Our aim is total customer satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we will exchange or refund any current uniform. Please return it to us at the Uniform Shop immediately. We will refund or exchange any current uniform item subject to its return being unworn, unused and unwashed in its original condition and packaging upon presentation of original invoice. Returns or exchanges may be returned in person or by post. As Dobsons is not liable for the loss of an item returned we recommend that you return by registered mail. For items that have been worn and the issue is minor, Dobsons will provide a free repair within 3 business days receipt of the goods into our manufacturing facility.

Dobsons’ Change of Mind Policy does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law and you have consumer guarantees that cannot be limited by us. If your product is in poor condition, different from its description, then you may be eligible for a refund, exchange.

If you have purchased a product with a major fault, you have the right to ask for your choice of a replacement or refund. If you purchased a product with a minor fault, we can choose to give you a free repair instead of a replacement or refund. Further information is available at https://www.accc.gov.au/consumers/consumer- rights-guarantees/repair-replace-refund

At Dobsons, we are happy to offer you a refund or exchange for change of mind on full price merchandise via the Uniform Shop. Subject to the Consumer Guarantees outlined below, merchandise returned for change of mind within the above timeframes can be returned for an exchange or full refund subject to the following conditions:

• Proof of purchase is accompanied with the returned merchandise;
• The merchandise is unworn, unwashed, unused and in its original condition with all tags intact.
• Any discounts received at the time of purchase will be carried over

Dobsons change of mind policy does not apply to the following merchandise:

• Hats, caps, Swimwear, Hair Pieces, Hosiery and underwear.
• Due to hygiene reasons, swimwear, hats, caps, hair pieces, hosiery and underwear are unable to be returned for change of mind so we ask that you kindly choose your options carefully.

Personalised items (named or altered) cannot be returned for a refund or exchange for change of mind.

With the changeover to Pulteney’s new uniform, the Uniform Shop is no longer taking second hand uniforms to sell. Dobson’s will have a link for selling pre-loved and information soon.

For those interested in second hand uniforms, there is a Pulteney Facebook parent swap and sell ‘Pulteney Grammar School pre-loved Uniform’ for second hand uniforms also.

**All articles are to be clearly named**

Formal wear (compulsory)

• one ninety long sleeve shirt
• one ninety tie
• Official Pulteney navy blazer
• White crew socks
• Stone trousers with dark brown leather shoes (fully enclosed, not suede)
• Stone skirt (not more than 3cm above or below mid knee) with black leather shoes (fully enclosed, conservative heel, not suede, slides or ballet flats are not acceptable)
• Brown belt
• School hat (to be worn at recess and lunch during Terms 1 and 2).

Optional

• one ninety navy jumper
• Navy vest with school crest
• Plain navy or plain cream scarf
• Plain navy gloves
• Navy pants with black leather shoes (fully enclosed, conservative heel, not suede, slides or ballet flats are not acceptable)

Additional wear 

• one ninety polo shirt
• Stone shorts
• one ninety navy jumper
• Plain navy or plain cream scarf
• Navy gloves
• School bag with crest
• one ninety polo shirt
• Navy skirt
• Navy vest with school crest

During Terms 2 and 3 one ninety students are to wear their formal uniform for the entire day on days when they attend Chapel and/or Assembly.

Year 12 students are not to wear their ‘leavers jumper’ on days when formal uniform is required.

COVID-safe measures are currently in place, and whilst these measures remain in place, students are permitted to continue to wear their sports uniform on days when they have sports practice before or after school. They may also wear their sports uniform for the duration of the day on days when they have PE lessons.

Compulsory

• White sports polo
• Navy sports shorts
• White sports socks (plain white or with navy Pulteney trim)
• Running shoes (predominately blue, grey or white is preferred)
• Pulteney tracksuit jacket
• Sports cap

Other

• House top

Optional

• Pulteney tracksuit pants
• Pulteney rugby top
• Sports skirt
• Navy sports bag