I was told by a few people that Public schools can't actually stop children from attending their school regardless of what they're wearing. I was concerned too because DD won't have all of the 'proper' school uniform. I am buying most of her things from target/big w which are still school colours, but without the emblem on them. She will still be wearing the same as the other children just without the school 'logo' (and many others wear the same). It was going to be ridiculously expensive otherwise.
Thanks 3lm, thats what I was hoping. DH was gobsmacked when he saw the invoice from the clothing shop. I plan on buying her winter uniform from target/big w, with only a couple of pieces from the uniform shop.
Coming from teacher background, granted I havent taught in a few years. And being from the country where there were uniform shops and the uniform expectations were only strict in the rivate and independent schools. I wasnt prepared for the strict uniform guidelines at this school, or the inability to shop around for the best uniform. I was even a little disappointed that I couldnt make DD's dress lol. (But dd is insisting that I make her her library bag which is a nice lift )