School uniforms damaged in floods

Everything Uniform employee and Toolooa High School student Breanne Acworth with uniforms available at Everything Uniform.

Jen Tybell

SCHOOLS’ back on Monday, but not everyone will have uniforms to wear.

The Observer has heard Gladstone State High School is having issues supplying uniforms for new students because of Brisbane floods affecting supplies.

However, Everything Uniforms owner Lisa McKeough said they had plenty of supplies for other schools in the region.

Gladstone High School uniforms are sold through the school, as are Chanel College and other catholic schools.

Central Queensland Regional Director Wayne Butler said some Gladstone State High School uniforms were damaged in Brisbane due to flooding.

“The extent of the damage is yet to be confirmed by the supplier,” he said.

“If the damage is substantial and stock can not be salvaged, it is unlikely new Gladstone State High School shirts will be available for the start of school.

“In this case, students who do not have Gladstone State High School shirts can wear alternate shirts to school in plain white or yellow. This modification to the uniform will remain in place until sufficient stock is available to students.

“School shorts are currently available from the uniform shop.”

Mr Butler said students who already have a uniform were expected to wear the uniform to school.

“The school will be communicating this information to parents and the community through its website,” he said.

“If parents have any questions about uniforms, they are encouraged to contact the school to discuss.”