Senior School, Term 1 Week 10 2025

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

As we approach the cooler months, we would like to provide families with clarity around the expectations for student uniform during Terms 2 and 3. At Pulteney, our uniform is more than just a dress code – it fosters a sense of belonging, pride and respect for ourselves and our School community.

The updated uniform ‘Lookbook’ will be sent to families this week and provides a clear overview of our winter uniform. This will also available via the Uniform Shop page on the Parent Portal and website, and we encourage all families to review it carefully.

We kindly ask for your support in ensuring students are wearing their uniforms correctly and in line with the School’s expectations from Day 1 of Term 2, and in reinforcing the School’s expectations, which are summarised below:

Key Term 2 / Winter Uniform Expectations

• Winter Uniform from Day 1, Term 2: To ensure consistency, all students are expected to be in full winter uniform from the first day of Term 2.
• Blazers: The formal Pulteney blazer is required for all students from Years 1 to 12 and must be worn to and from School each day in Terms 2 and 3. It is the primary outer garment for formal uniform and is also required for official events, excursions (unless otherwise advised), and assemblies.
• Presentation and grooming: Shirts must be tucked in, skirts no more than 3cm above or below the knee, and ties neatly tied with the top button fastened. Hair must be neatly presented and tied back if below the collar. Full appearance expectations are outlined in the updated guide.
• Footwear: Classic black school shoes are required. Shoes such as black Nike Air Force 1s or other black sneakers are not permitted with the academic uniform.
• Soft Shell Jackets and Puffa Jackets: These are optional on-campus garments that may be worn for extra warmth but must not be worn to or from School. They are not considered part of the formal uniform.

Please note that students in the Senior School are permitted to wear their “190” uniform as we continue our transition to our new uniform. However, a blazer must always be the outer garment when travelling to and from School.

At Pulteney, wearing the uniform with pride is an important part of student life—it reflects a sense of belonging, self-respect and connection to our School community. We believe that clear, consistent uniform expectations help minimise distractions, promote student focus, and teach lifelong habits of personal presentation.

Uniform Shop Holiday Hours

To support families in preparing for Term 2, the Uniform Shop will be open during the April school holidays.

Opening hours are:

Week 1
Monday 14 April to Friday 18 April – closed

Week 2
Tues 22 April 10am – 4pm
Wed 23 April 10am – 4pm
Thurs 24 April 10am – 4pm
Closed Fri 25 April (ANZAC DAY)
Mon 28 April 10am – 4pm
Tues 29 April 8am-5pm (SCHOOL RESUMES)

We thank all families for your continued support and cooperation as we work together to uphold the high standards of dress and presentation at Pulteney.

A reminder that co-curricular Special Interest activities such as Computer Club, Yoga, Craft Club, Textiles and Enterprise, Esports FUSE Cup and Climbing Club are scheduled to finish this week and will not run in Week 11. We look forward to seeing students back in Activities from Week 2 of Term 2.

Unfortunately, The Fuse Cup has been postponed due to the Queensland Hurricane. It will now run Term 2 Week 5.

Zac Savage
Head of Senior School