Students are expected to wear the full and correct uniform and to be well groomed AT ALL TIMES, including while travelling to and from school.

Girls Year 9 and 10

Skirt / Shorts / Trousers - Regulation BHS navy wrap around mid-length skirt. BHS fitted shorts or BHS fitted trousers.

Blouse - Regulation BHS pale green short sleeved blouse with slits at sides and contrast trim, worn out over skirt, shorts or trousers.

Jersey - Regulation dark green v-necked jersey with BHS crest.

Socks / Tights - Navy socks or tights.

Shoes - Traditional school-style leather lace-up black shoes.

Jacket - Optional regulation navy BHS rain jacket or other completely plain navy rain jacket - not a 'puffer' jacket. Not to be worn inside.

Scarf - Optional BHS regulation scarf.

Beanie - Optional plain navy or plain dark green - no logos.

Boys Year 9 and Year 10

Shorts / Trousers / Skirt - Regulation BHS shorts or BHS trousers or BHS navy skirt.

Shirt - Regulation BHS pale green short sleeved shirt with slits at sides, worn out over shorts, trousers, or skirt.

Jersey - Regulation dark green v-necked jersey with BHS crest.

Socks - Regulation BHS socks with striped trim.

Shoes - Traditional school-style leather lace-up black shoes.

Jacket - Optional regulation navy BHS rain jacket or other completely plain navy rain jacket - not a 'puffer' jacket. Not to be worn inside.

Beanie - Optional plain navy or plain dark green - no logos.

Physical Education Uniform

Compulsory for all Year 9 and 10 students, and those doing Physical Education in Year 11. Any combination of the following items may be worn. Students are expected to wear suitable footwear including sports socks and sports shoes. Only the top and shorts are available from the uniform shop. Track pants can be purchased from any retailer, e.g. Otago Sports Depot. The warm-up top and sports hoodies are available through the PE department. Cultural hoodies are available through the Performing Arts department.

Top - Regulation BHS short-sleeved PE top.

Shorts - Plain navy Canterbury shorts.

Trackpants - Plain navy Canterbury trackpants.

Warm Up Top - Regulation BHS long-sleeved sports warm up top.

Hoodie - Regulation BHS zipped or non-zipped sports or cultural hoodie.

Girls Year 11, 12 and 13

Skirt / Shorts / Trousers - Regulation BHS tartan wrap around mid-length skirt or BHS fitted shorts or BHS fitted trousers.

Blouse - Regulation BHS white short-sleeved blouse worn out over skirt, shorts or trousers. White long-sleeved blouse worn tucked into skirt, shorts or trousers.

Jersey - Regulation dark green v-necked jersey with BHS crest.

Tie - Regulation BHS navy tie.

Blazer - Regulation BHS blazer.

Socks / Tights - Navy socks or tights.

Shoes - Traditional school-style leather lace-up black shoes.

Jacket - Optional regulation navy BHS rain jacket or other completely plain navy rain jacket - not a 'puffer' jacket. Not to be worn inside.

Scarf - Optional BHS regulation scarf.

Beanie - Optional plain navy or plain dark green - no logos.

Boys Year 11, 12 and 13

Trousers / Shorts / Skirt - Regulation BHS trousers or BHS shorts or BHS navy skirt.

Shirt - Regulation BHS white short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirt worn tucked into trousers, shorts or skirt.

Jersey - Regulation dark green v-necked jersey with BHS crest.

Tie - Regulation BHS navy striped tie.

Blazer - Regulation BHS blazer.

Socks - Plain navy or black under long trousers. Regulation BHS socks with striped trim to be worn with shorts.

Shoes - Traditional school-style leather lace-up black shoes. Year 13 boys may wear black leather "dress" shoes.

Jacket - Optional regulation navy BHS rain jacket or other completely plain navy rain jacket - not a 'puffer' jacket. Not to be worn inside.

Scarf - Optional BHS regulation scarf.

Beanie - Optional plain navy or plain dark green - no logos.

Non Uniform Dress Code

At times, for example on occasional non uniform days to raise money to support a charity, students are permitted to wear mufti, within the constraints of the non uniform dress code. Year 13 students are permitted to wear non uniform on most Wednesdays, unless they are representing the school at an event with visitors or offsite. A copy of the non uniform dress code is available at the bottom of this page.

General Uniform Information

• The school reserves the right to make decisions on the acceptability of uniform items worn and holds these items at the office (including jewellery) if worn to school.
• Students are expected to wear the full and correct uniform and to be well groomed AT ALL TIMES, including while travelling to and from school.
• Items other than those listed above are not acceptable.
• Hair - extremes in colour and/or style are not acceptable. If a student's hair length is beyond the collar, it should be tied up/back for the sake of safety.
• Navy blue jackets or the school blazer are the only jackets to be worn around school.
• Girls skirts must be knee length.
• Shoes must be clean and polished.
• All items must be clearly named.
• Jewellery - students may wear one small, plain stud (up to 5mm diameter) or keeper in each ear. No other items of jewellery are to be worn (other than a wristwatch). All facial piercings are prohibited at school or while representing the school.
• Make-up is not to be worn to school
• Students are to be clean shaven
• School badges may be worn on the school jersey/blazer.
• A white v-necked undergarment may be worn for additional warmth. If this is long-sleeved it must be covered by the school jersey.
• During wet weather students may wear a navy blue outer shell or parka.
• The school blazer is to be worn by all senior students at all formal occasions, such as school assemblies. Note: Blazers will be available when Year 10 students represent the school.