Return to school dates

Students in the following year levels are to attend on Tuesday 28 January:

• Year 5
• Year 7
• Year 11 (Buddies only)
• Year 12
• All new students across Years 8-11

All other students commence on Wednesday 29 January

Meeting places for Houses and Year levels were detailed in the Day 1 Letter emailed to all Iona families on Tuesday 14 January.

Information for all students

Please remember Iona College’s expectations in relation to personal presentation as we begin 2025. All students are expected to have an Iona College school bag and bring all their school equipment on the first day. 

College Primary and Middle Uniform (Year 5 – Year 9)

• Black leather shoes 

• Iona grey socks that are pulled up three-quarters of the way up the shin 

• Iona grey shorts 

• Black leather belt 

• Iona grey shirt 

• Iona cap or floppy hat 

College Senior Uniform (Year 10 – Year 12) 

• Black leather shoes 

• Iona grey socks that are pulled up three-quarters of the way up the shin 

• Iona grey shorts 

• Black leather belt 

• Iona white shirt 

• Iona tie 

• Year 11 and Year 12: Iona felt hat 

• Year 10: To receive Iona felt hat at a special House presentation 

• Optional: Long trousers with black, ankle-height socks or the standard Iona grey sock 

Haircuts 

From Day 1, haircuts are to be in accordance with College expectations:

• Hair must be above the collar at the back, no longer than half-ear at the sides, with sideburns also no longer than half-ear 

• The fringe must remain clear of the eyes and face 

• It is to be a graded, even cut no shorter than a No.2 blade. An ‘even cut’ means that shorter hair at the back and sides must be blended gradually into longer hair on top. Hair cannot be two distinct lengths (e.g. undercut styles are not permitted) 

• Layered cuts, use of hair ties, and tinting, colouring, streaking, etc., are not permitted 

• Gels or styling creams are not to be used. Radical shaping or styling of hair is not permitted 

• If a fringe is long enough to be tucked behind the ears, it is too long and must be cut 

• Mullet-style haircuts are not permitted. This includes faux or short-mullet styles where the fringe and back of the cut is shorter, with the side above and near the ears shaved or clipped 

Facial hair 

Students are to be clean-shaven at all times, including exam block. If this standard is not maintained, a student will be required to shave at school under the direction of their Mentor, Head of House or Year Level Coordinator. 

Tattoos 

Families and students are also reminded that regardless of age and cultural background, tattoos must not be visible at any time while a student is in uniform, attending College events or representing Iona in any capacity. This includes training for or playing sports.

Further information on Iona College’s expectations for uniform, behaviour and procedures can be found in the Parent Handbook. 

Mr Adam McPhee – Deputy Principal

Mr Ben Devlin – Dean of Senior Years

Mr Steven Hohn – Dean of Middle Years

Mr Peter Holmes – Dean of Primary Years

Mr Brayden Teece – Dean of Oblate Identity and Community