Welcome Back to Term 3

21 July 2026

Welcome Back to Term 3

As students return for the second half of the school year, we remind our community of expectations regarding winter uniform, attendance, punctuality and student wellbeing to ensure a successful term ahead.

Mohammad Jafari
Assistant Principal –
Student Wellbeing

Dear Parents/Guardians and students,

We hope you enjoyed the holiday break and are coming back to school with renewed energy, focus and motivation.

As we begin the second half of the school, we appreciate your continued support in maintaining the high standards of presentation, punctuality, and attendance that are a hallmark of our college community. Students will continue to wear their winter uniform in term 3. As a reminder, I’d like to highlight the College’s expectations regarding uniform, attendance, punctuality, and mobile phone use.

Winter Uniform Expectations

Students are required to be in complete winter uniform on days they do not have Dance, Health and PE, and Outdoor Education (Years 10 – 12) lessons. They are expected to meet the following uniform and presentation standards:

Winter Uniform

· Blouse: White long-sleeve shirt

· Skirt: OLSH College navy skirt with red, green, and gold stripes (knee length) OR Pants: OLSH navy monogrammed pants

· Jumper: Monogrammed V-neck jumper

o Years 7–10: Navy

o Years 11–12: Navy or Red

· Hosiery: Navy opaque tights (minimum 60 denier) or navy knee-high socks

· Tie: Red tie (to be worn at all times)

· Blazer: Navy monogrammed blazer (Required for formal occasions and encouraged when travelling to and from school)

· Headscarf/Sleeves: Navy only

Footwear

All-black leather lace-up school shoes with black soles and black laces
· Sports shoes, fashion sneakers, boots, platforms, and canvas shoes are not permitted
· Sports shoes may only be worn on days when students have PE, Outdoor Education or Dance lessons

Hair

· Hair: Must be neatly presented in natural colours only

· Hair: Must be neatly presented in natural colours only
o Unnatural hair colours are not permitted

Jewellery and Appearance

Student are permitted:

· 2 small plain earrings in each ear (one may be a stud in the upper ear).

· 1 simple ring on each hand.

· A watch.

· A chain may be worn under the uniform out of sight.

· Medic alert bracelet or any other medical item.

Students are not permitted to wear makeup, including extended eyelashes, acrylic nails, and nail polish. Furthermore, facial piercing of any type is not permitted.

Attendance and Punctuality

School attendance is essential for students to not only pursue excellence in their studies but also to maintain relationships and feel a part of the school community. We remind students that they are full-time students, so they must make attendance a priority.

· Students should arrive by 8:40am

· Home Class begins at 8:45am

· Students arriving after 8:50am must sign in at the Front Office

· Arriving after 8:50am twice in one week will result in an after-school community service consequence

If students are absent or will be late, parents/guardians are requested to notify the school. If students arrive late or need to leave early during the day, parental permission must be given prior to this occurring, not on the day. The College may request a medical certificate for extended absences (more than 2 days) for medical conditions or illness. SACE students must submit a medical certificate to their teacher if they are absent on the day on an assessment item. In specific circumstances of extended absences due to medical conditions/illness or travel, parents/guardians must complete a ‘Principal Approved Application for Exemption from school’ form as required by the Government of South Australia. Application forms are available from the front office. Chronic absences may be reported to CESA and external agencies as mandated. Being present each day provides students with the best opportunity for academic success. Where possible, we ask that appointments be arranged outside school hours.