Our uniform policy has been affirmed by our community and is valued as a way of showing our pride in our school and making ourselves visible in the community. However, it needs constant vigiliance form the 'Uniform Inspector' to make sure we keep up our standards!! Whenever these seem to be slipping she puts in an appearance.

Like all Year 7-8 students our Merrin Stars like to push against the rules in terms of what is and isn't ok to wear. If you could keep an eye out for nail polish, odd coloured socks, fluorescent shoes and the old chestnuts, "I'll get changed into my school shoes when I get to school . . ." It's getting colder, so checking out the winter uniform now will make sure they're ready for next term. We appreciate your support.

Any queries, please email the Uniform Inspector (Lesley Black) at lesleyblack@merrin.school.nz

Uniform
Stockists of the uniform:

• Mainland Uniforms
  511 Wairakei Road, Ph 360 3037
  or Cnr Ilam and Clyde Roads, Ph 351 7666
  

The wearing of a fully brimmed or legionnaire style hat is compulsory in Terms 1 and 4. Hats will be navy blue.

Boys in Summer

• Jade polo shirt
• Navy drill shorts
• Navy sweatshirt or wool jersey
• Navy socks or grey ankle socks
• Leather regulation school shoes or sandals (black / brown / navy)

Boys in Winter

• Grey shorts
• Grey knee socks with two navy bars
• Leather regulation school shoes (black)

• Navy pinafore / skirt / culottesPlain navy socks or white ankle socks
• Leather regulation school shoes or sandals (black/brown/navy)

Girls in Winter

• White or navy knee socks or tights
• Navy sweatshirt or wool jersey
• Leather regulation school shoes (black / navy)

The following items are optional extras to the correct uniform and do not replace it.

Trackpants - plain navy regulation
Trackpants are an optional item during Term 2 and 3: Not to be worn on formal occasions.

Senior Jacket - Years 7 & 8
A jacket can be ordered through the school office for Senior Students in Term 1.

Polar Fleece
These can be ordered through the school office in Term 1.

Jewellery/Hair/Accessories

• Children who choose to wear earrings will wear no more than one stud in each ear. Sleepers and dangly earings are not to be worn
• No jewellery or other adornments to be worn at school or on school trips.
• Hair accessories need to be navy, jade or McKenzie tartan in color.
• Hair colour should be natural colourings not beyond the normal hair colour range.

Our Second Hand Clothing store is open every Wednesday from 3 - 3.30pm in Room 21.