Uniform
Students are expected to wear the full school uniform each day with PRIDE, including travel to and from school. The school is judged by students in uniform and their behaviour whilst in that uniform. Neat appearance in full and correct school uniform is essential. All clothing should be clearly labelled. The “School Locker” provides students with Macarthur Girls High School uniforms, shoes, technology (computers) and stationery. All can be purchased at the Macarthur Girls uniform shop or online.
In 2024, the Uniform Shop is open every Tuesday morning from 8am to 12pm and every Thursday afternoon 12pm to 4pm. Any changes to opening hours will be communicated with parents.
All years:
Check tailored skirt OR navy shorts (two styles available) and long tailored pants; each with a pale blue MGHS emblem.
Year 7-10
White short sleeve over blouse with collar with blue piping and school crest
Year 11-12
Pale blue short sleeve over blouse with collar with blue piping and school crest
Cultural Uniform:
Long check tailored skirt
Headscarf (hijab) optional, white or navy
Juniors:
White long sleeve over blouse with collar with blue piping and school crest
Seniors:
Pale blue long sleeve over blouse with collar with blue piping and school crest
Students must not wear long sleeve shirts underneath short sleeve blouses. If students require long sleeves, they must wear the MGHS white long sleeve blouse.
All students
Shoes: Black flat lace-up / enclosed plain leather school shoes NO boots allowed, NO Ballet Slippers
Socks: Plain white short socks or black pantyhose/tights
NO short stockings or long socks allowed NO leggings. If students are wearing leggings for cultural requirements, they are to wear a long skirt
Optional items
Jumper: School jumper (two available), microfibre jacket, cardigan with school crest
Blazer: Navy blue with school crest. If students are wearing a school blazer, the blouse may be tucked into their skirt
Year 12 Jacket: Term 4 Preliminary Year through HSC Year. A school blouse must still be worn underneath at all times
Winter Neck Scarf: To be purchased from School Locker only
Sport Uniform (PE, Sport and Carnivals):
Macarthur sports shorts
Yellow/blue short-sleeved collared shirt with crest
Sports shoes or joggers with light coloured soles (no canva shoes)
Sport tracksuit, school sport cap (may also be worn outdoors with the summer uniform)
School swimming costume and cap
Rash shirt
The Sports Uniform is NOT to be worn to school unless prior permission has been granted
School Bag
Sturdy bag free of graffiti. The school bag must protect all equipment. Backpacks (with two shoulder straps) are the most suitable school bags. These bags put less strain on spinal development. Handbags are not appropriate for school use.
Additional Considerations
The following items are optional but may be worn:
a watch
a plain cultural or religious chain (must be tucked inside school blouse)
one simple ring
sleeper or stud earrings (nothing bigger than a 5 cent piece)
clear sun protection lip balm may be used
The following items may NOT be worn at any time:
make-up, including eyeliner, eye shadow, lipstick or fake eyelashes
acrylic nails
fashion, open-topped shoes, thongs, sandals or ballet slippers
leggings and footless tights
short stockings or long socks
beanies
non-school neck scarves
hooded jackets or jumpers
blankets
Hair should be kept tidy and back off the face. In practical subjects such as PDHPE, Science and TAS, all students are required to wear their hair tied back. Ribbons or headbands should only be navy blue or white.
The sport uniform including sports shoes should not be worn as a school uniform or under the school uniform. Students who are persistently out of uniform may be subject to a Wednesday afternoon school detention.
Out of Uniform
It is recognised that on occasion a student may be unable to wear some parts of, or the entire correct uniform.
Notes from parents indicating the reason must be given to the Deputy Principal before school to receive a uniform ‘pass’. A uniform pass will be issued to the student and must be shown to any teacher, on request during the day.
Failure to follow these procedures will result in detention. If there is a long term issue, parents should notify the school directly, asking to speak with a Deputy Principal or the Head Teacher Girls Wellbeing so that an appropriate solution can be found. If students attend school out of uniform wearing items that pose health and safety risks, such as open toed shoes, parents/carers may be called to bring appropriate clothing to the school.