Nurioopta High School is pleased to introduce our new school hats – an important addition to our uniform that supports student wellbeing and school pride.

The introduction of school hats reflects our commitment to sun safety and aligns with the SunSmart and Cancer Council SA guidelines for schools. These guidelines highlight the importance of protecting young people from harmful UV exposure, particularly during outdoor activities and in the months when UV levels are high.

By introducing a compulsory hat as part of our uniform, Nuriootpa High School is supporting students to establish lifelong sun-smart habits while ensuring they are better protected during the school day.

The new hats have been developed by the student community, with student voice playing an important role in the process to ensure the item is both practical and reflective of the student body. Local supplier Bandicoot Clothing, have supported the design process and will produce the hats locally.

The hats have been produced by local supplier Bandicoot Clothing, supporting a local business while delivering a quality product for our students.

For the remainder of the 2026 school year, students are strongly encouraged to wear the new school hat during outdoor activities. From 2027, school hats will become a compulsory uniform item to be worn during outdoor activities in Terms 1 and 4, including recess, lunch and any outdoor lessons (i.e. P.E., outdoor education etc).

“The introduction of our new school hats is a positive and practical step forward, reflecting our commitment to student safety and the value we place on student consultation and local partnerships,” said Principal, Mr David Marino.

Hats can be purchased from the uniform shop for $20 (plain brim) or $25 (Nunga print brim) or ordered via the Spriggy Schools app.

Alongside the new hats, a full range of updated school uniform items will soon be available to purchase featuring the new school logo. A ‘phase-in’ period of six years will apply to enable families to maximise wear of existing items and avoid pressure on household budgets. Students may, therefore, continue to wear uniform items with the old logo and/or new logo, including hats, over the coming years.