Uniforms Grade 7
New Uniform 2025
From Term 2, 2023 changes in the interest of simplicity, durability and affordability are being introduced to The Grove's School Uniform. NEW As and extra warm layer, a Grove soft-shell jacket may be added to the uniform throughout the year, outdoors and in class.
New uniform items will be on sale at the school uniform shop from April 2023. A phased introduction over a period of 21 months will allow families to get reasonable use out of items they already own.
Phase 1: April 2023 - December 2024
Learners may wear either the NEW uniform or the OLD uniform. Uniforms may not be MIXED . Remaining stock of the old uniform will still be sold, but at much reduced prices with the understanding that they may only be worn until the end of 2024.
Phase 2: January 2024 onwards
All sport matches must be played in the NEW sports uniform. For sport practices and PE, Learners may wear either the NEW sports uniform or the OLD sports uniform. Uniforms may not be MIXED .
Phase 3: January 2025 onwards
Only the NEW uniform may be worn..
NEW WINTER UNIFORM
Option 1
Blue dress
Navy-blue knee-high socks or tights
Black school shoes
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge or Grove Grade 7 jacket
Option 2
Grey shorts or long grey trousers
White shirt (open-neck short sleeves)
Navy-blue knee-high socks
Black school shoes
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge or Grove Grade 7 jacket
NEW SUMMER UNIFORM
Option 1
Blue dress
Short navy-blue socks
Black school shoes or black school sandals (with no socks)
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge or Grove Grade 7 jacket
Option 2
Grey shorts
White shirt (open-neck short sleeves)
Short navy-blue socks
Black school shoes or black school sandals (with no socks)
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge or Grove Grade 7 jacket
NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION and SPORTS KIT
Navy Grove golf shirt (new)
Navy shorts or skort
Long navy-blue socks with yellow tops
Training shoes/takkies
Grove hat/cap
Grove tracksuit top or rain jacket (optional)
Grove tracksuit pants (optional, in winter)
SWIMMING
Black swimming costume - speedo or swimmers
Rash vest / black bather / Grove sun-suit (optional)
Grove swimming cap or plain black cap
NOTES
Grade 7 sweatshirt may not be worn when representing the school outside of the normal school day.
For all school sports and matches, the PE uniform is to be worn. There may be specific additional uniform requirements for first team matches.
All learners must wear their uniform to school. PE uniforms must be brought to school, and changed into when needed.
Shoes worn for PE and school sports should be simple and functional.
In winter, learners can wear navy or black beanies and gloves for travelling, but these items must be removed when entering the school.
Other
Art apron or a loose garment that covers the whole uniform (purchase at school shop)
Grove rain jacket (optional) (purchase at school shop)- Poncho or Anorak
School bag (compulsory) (purchase at school shop)
Cooler bag (optional) - nice to have to keep lunch cool on hot days(purchase at school shop)
Wet-bag (Compulsory) (purchase at school shop)
OLD WINTER UNIFORM
Option 1
Blue dress
Navy-blue knee-high socks or tights
Black school shoes
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge/Grove Grade 7 sweatshirt (not to be worn when representing the school outside of the normal school day or when a formal uniform option is required)
Woollen Grove scarf (optional)
Option 2
Grey shorts or long trousers
White shirt (open-neck long sleeves)
Navy blue knee-high socks or short white socks
Black school shoes
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge/Grove Grade 7 sweatshirt (not to be worn when representing the school outside of the normal school day or when a formal uniform option is required)
Grove school tie (optional)*
*NOTE: When a learner is representing the school and is expected to wear a tie, loan ties will be made available
Option 3
*NOTE: This informal uniform is not to be worn when representing the school outside of the normal school day (for example, during quizzes, chess tournaments, eisteddfods, choir festivals, etc.)
Full tracksuit/Grove Grade 7 sweatshirt
White Grove golf shirt (long or short sleeves)
Long blue or short white socks
Black school shoes
Grove hat/cap
Woollen Grove scarf (optional)
OLD PHYSICAL EDUCATION and WINTER SPORTS KIT
Blue shirt with yellow collar
Navy shorts or skort
Long navy-blue socks with yellow tops
Lace up training shoes/takkies
Grove hat/cap
Grove tracksuit top or rain jacket
Cross Country events: Blue shirt with yellow collar, blue shorts or skort, yellow top socks
Netball, Soccer and Hockey matches: Blue shirt with yellow collar, blue shorts or skort, yellow top socks
OLD SUMMER UNIFORM
Blue dress
White socks
Black school shoes or black school sandals (with no socks)
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge
OR
Grey shorts
White shirt (open-neck short sleeves)
Navy blue knee-high socks or short white socks
Black school shoes or black school sandals (with no socks)
Grove hat or cap
Navy jersey with school badge
OLD PHYSICAL EDUCATION and SUMMER SPORTS KIT
Blue shirt with yellow collar
Navy shorts or skort
Long navy-blue socks with yellow tops or short white socks
Lace up training shoes/takkies
Grove hat/cap
Cricket matches: White Grove shirt, blue shorts or skort, yellow top socks, Grove hat/cap
Tennis matches: White Grove shirt, blue shorts or skort, short white socks Grove hat/cap Grove hat/cap
Swimming practice and events: Black swimming costume, Grove swimming cap
Other
Art apron or a loose garment that covers the whole uniform (purchase at school shop)
Grove rain jacket (optional) (purchase at school shop)- Poncho or Anorak
School bag (Compulsory) (purchase at school shop)
Cooler bag (optional) - nice to have to keep lunch cool on hot days(purchase at school shop)
Wet-bag (Compulsory) (purchase at school shop)