Dear Parents and Carers,

Uniform Expectations Moving Forward

At St Kevin’s, we believe our school uniform plays an important role in helping students feel a sense of pride, belonging, and equality. It also helps create a calm and focused learning environment where children can thrive.

We understand that in the past, supply chain issues made it difficult for some families to access parts of the school uniform. Because of this, we’ve been flexible in our expectations. However, we’re pleased to share that these issues have now been resolved. With our move to Lowes, uniform availability has improved significantly.

As we move towards the end of Term 3, we kindly ask for your support in ensuring students wear the correct school uniform each day. This includes appropriate footwear, school colours, and any items outlined in our uniform policy. Please ensure children are not mixing summer and winter uniform items or making individual decisions about what to wear. Consistency in uniform helps maintain a sense of fairness and reduces distractions or comparisons among students. It also supports staff in applying expectations fairly and avoids confusion or unnecessary conversations about what is or isn’t acceptable. As the weather warms, we will advise when students may transition to the summer uniform.

If you’re unsure about any part of the uniform or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office—we’re here to help. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students look and feel their best.

Today is moving day, and our Year 3–6 students are excited to be settling into their new classrooms. This move also includes the creation of a diverse learning area in the former Year 4 classroom, which will support a range of student needs. From early to mid next week, our administration team will temporarily relocate to the old Year 3 classroom until the end of the year. This shift will allow for the renovation of our current admin space and the connection of the old and new buildings—making St Kevin’s a more accessible site. Once complete, staff and visitors will be able to move from the new front office to the Infants block without using stairs. Similarly, visitors requiring accessibility will be able to use the lift to reach our primary classrooms without encountering any steps.

The release of the first stage of our building project is an exciting milestone, and we’re looking forward to unveiling our newly renovated playground by the end of October—hopefully just in time for the warmer weather!

God Bless

Kim Hogan

Co-Principal / Assistant Principal