Uniform

Uniform Requirements

Waimea College expects all students to take pride in their appearance and dress neatly at all times as they are representing the school.

Marking of Clothes & Personal Gear

Every item must be clearly named. Every care is taken to minimise the possibility of loss of property and to encourage honesty in pupils, but the College will not be held responsible for losses.

Waimea College is seeking to be inclusive by having a range of uniform options for students to choose from. Students can choose from the following options:

Shirts, Blouses, Tops

• White school blouse – long or short sleeves (a plain white undergarment may be worn underneath)
• White regulation polo shirt (a plain white undergarment may be worn underneath)

Skirts, Shorts, Trousers

• Regulation tartan skirt worn on the knee
• Black long dress trousers
• Regulation mid-grey shorts

Jersey, Vest, Blazer, Jackets

• Regulation blazer
• Regulation woollen jersey
• Regulation woollen vest
• Plain black zip up weatherproof jacket or vest (hip length) with or without hood

Shoes, Socks

• Black tights
• White ankle socks
• Regulation grey socks with green and gold top
• Approved black polishable closed toe shoes to be worn winter and summer (socks or tights must be worn with these)

Other

• Plain black or green cap or bucket hat (optional)
• Plain black scarf (optional)

Formal Functions

• Available for Senior Leaders and Year 13 students
• Groups representing the College at formal functions wear formal uniform, which is a tie, white shirt and blazer, and either skirt or black trousers

Physical Education

• Sports shorts and top or tracksuit
• Gym shoes

Workshop/Art/Food Technology/Science Laboratories

• Apron or overall
• Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times

Jewellery

• Students may wear plain studs or sleepers in pierced ears. Jewellery must meet Health & Safety Expectations.