As advised in the April 2017 newsletter the Cotswold School Board have decided to change our school uniform code from the current broad brim style to a NAVY bucket style hat.

Either style of hat can be worn in 2018 with the bucket hat being phased in during 2017/18. The Board have agreed that for safety of all students the cord MUST BE REMOVED to avoid the hat becoming a choking hazard.

In order to comply with our school’s Sunsmart status all school hats must have at least a 6cm brim. These hats are available at Mainland Uniforms, Wairakei Road.

We would appreciate your assistance by ensuring your child’s hat has had the CORD REMOVED and that it has been NAMED. Sunhats are compulsory during Terms 1 & 4. All pupils who do not have a sunhat will be required to sit on the veranda on the east side of our school hall.