At Wairakei School, our behaviour values of Aroha, Respect and Empathy include taking pride in who we are, our school and how we present ourselves. All children at Wairakei school are required to wear the correct uniform at all times.

Uniform

Term 2 is starting with a focus on children knowing the uniform expectation and knowing what things they can do to meet this expectation. Your child may speak with you about what they and other children are wearing. 

As a reminder, cultural tolerance and diversity are values to be celebrated. Wairakei is lucky to have a diverse community. There will be times where this uniform code will not apply in the interests of dignity and respect.

Thank you

Thank you to all those that ensure their child can meet our expectations. We appreciate this effort from our community.

Approved Items

You may wear items from this list.

Head

• Hair ties, headbands and scrunchies. Colours from the uniform navy - blue, black, white, gingham, red. Adornment free (no ears, bows etc).
• Stud earrings only

Tops & Dresses

• Anderson tartan pinafore paired with a navy or red skivvy and navy/black/white socks or navy tights
• Blue and white gingham dress paired with navy/black/white socks or navy tights
• Navy & red polo shirt (logo) *Only available from school office
• Original red polo (please move to new navy and red polo when replacing)
• Navy sweatshirt (logo) *Only available from Mainland Uniforms
• Navy ½ zip polar fleece (logo) *Only available from Mainland Uniforms

Pants

• Navy track pants
• Navy shorts
• Navy skorts

Shoes & Socks

• Navy, black or white socks
• Navy tights
• Footwear suitable for outdoor play, sport and fitness, comfort and safety

Sourcing Uniform

We have various second-hand items in the school office also. As indicated above some items may be purchased from the school and  Mainland Uniforms. Some generalised items are often carried at great prices through various retail stores e.g. Postie Plus, The Warehouse and KMart.

Support With Uniform

Please come and see us if you need support with purchasing uniform. We have many ways of helping people attain these items.

On those days when there’s a last-minute issue with uniform please let the school know through phoning, texting, emailing or written note. Your child’s clothing on these days needs to be as appropriate as possible. eg blue/black/dark, similar items, avoid pictures, avoid hoods.

If your child arrives at school in non-uniform items without explanation uniformed clothing may need to be borrowed from the school-owned supply. It would need to be returned at the end of the day.

We thank you for your support in this matter.

Hover over each photo to see what correct uniform items are being modelled.