As part of our 130 Years celebrations in 2025, we are pleased to share updates to the St Michael’s School Uniform following a two-year consultation process, with student voice at the centre of decision-making.
An update rather than an overhaul, we are refreshing select items based on community feedback, and phasing certain items out over a two-year period. Families are advised that students will be able to retain existing uniform items, mix old items with new items, and slowly purchase the updated items by Term 2, 2027.
Students graduating in 2025 or 2026 will not be required to purchase the new items, unless they wish to do so.
The Formal Uniform can be worn all year, and is compulsory throughout Terms 2 and 3, as well as for specified formal occasions. The updated St Michael’s Uniform is gender-neutral, ensuring it can be worn and passed down by all students.
The striped red and blue blazer, currently worn by ‘boys’ and distinctive to our School, honouring our heritage, will be worn by all students. It can be paired with pants, shorts, the updated skirt, or tunic. This blazer is designed to suit all shapes and sizes.
The current tunic and skirts will retain their design but will now be in a modern navy blue colour, aligning with the shorts and pants. An elasticized waistband has been added for improved comfort, as desired by our students.
The shirts will be streamlined, with one Formal Long Sleeve White Check Shirt worn by all students from Prep to Year 12. In line with the guiding principles of our uniform review, this approach ensures a modern, comfortable and contemporary look. The Blue Check Summer Uniform Shirt will remain as an option for all students in Terms 1 and 4, and can be worn with the new Navy Skirt, Trousers or Shorts. The White Check Shirt is always worn tucked in, whilst the Blue Check Shirt may be worn untucked.
Navy socks must be worn with the summer uniform, and navy socks or tights with the formal uniform. White sports socks must only be worn with the sports uniform.
A new uniform was introduced in 2024 for our Early Learning Centre students. It aligns with the current Sports Uniform and can transition into Junior years. Starting in 2025, all ELC students will be required to wear this new uniform.
An optional uniform item, all ages of St Michael’s will be able to purchase a puffer vest in time for winter. To support community spirit, staff and current parents of our School are invited to purchase the puffer vest for wear on-campus and at major community events.
The legacy ‘flag’ emblem will be replaced by the School Crest on Sports uniforms, and the ‘SMGS’ acronym will be added to the shorts, pants, and skirts. The old Sports Uniform stock will be phased out by our Uniform suppliers, Bob Stewart, by end of the 2024. New ‘Firsts’ uniforms for the Senior School will be launched in 2025 to coincide with our 130 Years celebrations.
The SHU Shop will continue to offer second-hand Core and Sports Uniform items. By the end of 2025, SHU will no longer stock the blue ‘girls’ blazer, current tunic, skirts, or legacy PE uniforms. All superseded stock will be forwarded to our Sustainability partners at Upparel or the Katalyst Foundation for textile recycling or charitable upcycling.
Can my child/ren wear a combination of Uniform editions during the phasing-in period?
Yes. During the phasing-in period, students may wear both updated and superseded pieces together. We recommend purchasing the updated uniform items when buying new pieces.
Will the new uniform be more expensive?
Our suppliers have ensured that cost increases for the new uniform items are kept to a minimum.
Can girls purchase the striped blazer from SHU, or inherit their brother’s, for example?
Yes. Current students are welcome to source a striped blazer second-hand, however, Bob Stewart will be ordering sizes and tailoring with all genders in mind. It is an individual choice based on comfort.
Ordering new uniforms
Respected family-run business Bob Stewart is our provider of all new uniform items and provides a high level of service to St Michael’s parents, from two uniform shop locations with extended opening hours. The St Michael’s Grammar School Uniform is available from Bob Stewart’s Albert Park and Malvern stores. Uniform items cannot be purchased through your St Michael’s account.
Bob Stewart Malvern East Store
Bob Stewart’s store in Malvern East is open six days per week for parents to purchase school uniform items. The store also offers extended opening hours, and easy parking options available. Address: 158-160 Waverley Road, Malvern East, VIC 3145 Telephone: +61 3 9036 7342 email: malvern@bobstewart.com.au Opening hours: This store is open during non-term time, but closed on public holidays. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm Thursday 8:30am – 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Bob Stewart Albert Park Store
The Bob Stewart store in Albert Park provides alternate opening days (remaining open during non-term time and Saturdays), with easier access and better parking for parents. Address: 119-121 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, VIC 3206 Telephone: +61 3 9036 7379 email: albertpark@bobstewart.com.au Opening hours: This store is open during non-term time, but closed on public holidays. Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 5:00pm Saturday 9:30am – 12:30pm
