UNIFORM

Students are looking great and especially our new students. Our Year 9 students look to the older students and take a lead from their example, so here are some reminders below to help keep everyone on the same page.

Our uniform provides plenty of options for students to wear what feels comfortable for them. We do ask that they wear it well and correctly.

Some reminders:

SOCKS – are plain black or blue. NO LABELS.

SHOES – are plain black or brown and made of polishable ‘leather’.

SANDALS – are plain black or brown. They must have a back strap for the ankle. Sandals cannot be worn in technology rooms or science labs.

JEWELLERY – one stud, or keeper in each ear. A watch. Pounamu or bone taonga may be worn. Any necklaces of sentimental value should be worn inside the blouse/short/dress.

HAIR – tidy, and of a natural colour, i.e. not blue, fire engine red, green or purple. Any length is acceptable but in technology rooms, hair should be tied back for safety reasons.

SKIRT/DRESS LENGTH – hems should be 4cm above the top of the knee cap.

TROUSERS AND SHORTS – may be worn by ALL students.

HOODIES AND T SHIRTS – are not part of our uniform.

JACKETS - check out the new soft shell jacket. https://rhs.uniformgroup.co.nz/product/jacket-softshell---new/xx6007btim.aspx It is a very comfortable, warm and smart addition to the choices of outer garments.

Undergarments - students are wearing all sorts of things under their uniforms, making their uniform look untidy. The jersey, cardigan and jacket are there for warmth. Polypropylene items must be either short sleeved or worn under a cardigan/jersey.

The Board of Trustees will be undertaking a uniform review this term. This will look at our current uniform and seek feedback on that as well as respond to concerns expressed about hair colour, facial hair. For the moment, boys must be clean shaven.

We have a number of ways to help you with uniform. Please contact Julia Malcolm (03 3118888 ext 2003 or email mmj@rangiorahigh.school.nz) for any help with uniform.