News from the Uniform Shop
Uniform Shop Hours
Meadow Springs
- Monday 12.30 – 16.00
- Tuesday 8.00 – 12.00
- Thursday 8.00 – 12.00
- Friday 12.30 – 15.30
Halls Head
- Monday 8.00 – 9.00
- Thursday 14.30 – 15.30
Lost Uniforms
Please be mindful that all items of clothing MUST have your child’s name on it, this will not only reduce the risk of lost items, which result in additional costs for families but items can easily be returned.
Can you all please check your children uniforms for names, if the item is not yours, please return it to the school office ASAP, where we are able to give the item to the correct child, if you know the child please pass it on to the owner.
Exchange or Refunds on New Uniforms Items
We are always willing to exchange or refund new items purchased if they are the wrong size or if a parent has changed their mind. However, these items need to be:
- Returned with the original purchase receipt
- Still have the original tags attached or in packaging
- Be unworn/clean, as when purchased
- Un-laundered
Any item that is marked in anyway, whether it has been worn or not, will not be accepted for a credit or exchange for a different size or item. Your co-operation in this matter would be appreciated. There is no refund on any second hand items.
Dry Cleaning your Blazer
The purpose of this article is to provide some guidance and advice relating to the safe laundering and dry cleaning of your Frederick Irwin School Blazer.
The first rule is that blazers should never be home-laundered. Treat your blazer like any suiting jacket – which is dry clean only. Just like a suit, blazers have high quality fabric (containing wool) together with fusing and lining which must be professionally cleaned. A quality dry cleaner should be used where possible.
The above said, there are some dry cleaners that do not always dry clean in accordance with garment specifications. The primary complaint about dry cleaning is over-heating. When a blazer is over-heated, the fusing (used to make collars and the lapel maintain shape) will come away from the fabric and result in bubbles, a wave pattern or bulging. An experienced dry cleaner will know this and can prevent this from happening.
Frederick Irwin’s blazer manufacturer recommends using a larger-scale dry cleaner rather than small shopping center-based dry cleaners. Larger volume dry cleaners tend to be more professional and have experience with special garments. If you are in any doubt, do not be afraid to ask questions about the dry cleaner’s practices and knowledge.
Sound dry-cleaning practices will ensure your blazer will last longer.