The great thing about a uniform is its uniformity. There are other ways to express individuality and creativity. Choosing to come to Rangi Ruru means choosing to wear the uniform correctly and with pride.

Students will return for Term 2 in winter uniform. Please ensure that all items are named, clean and in good repair, that skirt lengths are correct - just below the knee - and that they still fit. The winter shirts are designed to be comfortably worn buttoned at the neck and optional long pants can be purchased from our Uniform Shop. Shoes need to be cleaned – this is a skill for life, so please help your daughter to learn it.

If your daughter wants thermal layer for warmth, this should be white and not visible under the shirt. These are available through the shop for those ākonga feeling the cold. Pyjama pants under skirts are not ok. Please support us to rid the world of this trend.

The Rangi Ruru scarf is the only acceptable scarf for winter and must be removed indoors.

Whatever you may hear to the contrary, we have clear rules around wearing blazers. They are compulsory and are always worn in public. This includes to and from school, on school trips, in the mall, at the supermarket etc, as well as for formal occasions. If we are experiencing very warm weather, shirt-sleeves are an acceptable alternative or on rainy days, the navy school jacket or any plain navy or yellow raincoat are an optional garment. These may be worn to and from school when the weather requires it, or on sports trips and other school-related events where they are the agreed uniform wear. They are not worn inside and do not replace the blazer.

Juliet Collins
Deputy Principal