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Uniform Guidelines

Hillcrest High School —

It is important that students wear the correct uniform, including their uniform shirts. Additionally, Birkenstocks or other 'slip-on' style sandals are not part of our school uniform. Our school uniform is outlined below:

Uniform

  • Navy dress school shorts, navy dress school trousers or skirt

  • School shirt or blouse (long or short sleeve)

  • School jersey or navy jacket – the sports hoodie is NOT a part of the school uniform

  • School cap or school beanie

  • Showerproof navy school jacket

  • Plain navy/black scarf

Footwear

  • Black Roman Sandals

  • Plain black lace-up school shoes with black ankle socks (NOT low cut/no show socks) or plain navy/black knee length socks

  • No ankle boots

PE Uniform

  • All students must be dressed in the school-sanctioned PE uniform (shirts and shorts).

  • In colder weather, the PE uniform should be supplemented with a black or navy blue thermal top or school sports hoodie

  • When lessons move off-site (e.g. swimming and fitness), we strongly recommend that students wear appropriate sports shoes (not school shoes) to protect against the cold, debris left on roads and footpaths, and hot surfaces during the warmer months.

  • A school cap for sun protection (we also recommend that students apply sunscreen prior to lessons)

  • A change of underwear, towel and plastic bag is recommended to be stored in a locker or brought to school on wet days.

Jewellery

  • One discrete necklace (hidden) or taonga

  • Multiple piercings are allowed in the ear but only studs not sleepers.

  • One nose stud allowed only (non studs will be removed for health and safety reasons)

  • No other facial piercings

  • No other jewellery is acceptable

Faces must be clean shaven unless not possible due to religious reasons where permission from home may be required. Parents must seek permission from the Principal for their student to have facial hair. It will be given for religious reasons only.

Uniform is purchased through NZ Uniforms, they are located at 244 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204. 

A small selection of second-hand uniforms are for sale at the school, please contact the school office to organise a time for this. 

If you are aware of students who require financial support to purchase uniform please contact Amber Ganley.