Uniform Requirements

All students are to wear the uniform with pride, including shirts tucked in for boys, and the tie is to be worn correctly (at the base of the collar). All uniform must be purchased through the school uniform shop unless stated otherwise. Parents purchasing uniform elsewhere risk it not being accepted by the school.

Please note that at the Board of Trustees meeting held Monday 02 November, the Board made changes to the High School's policy on school shoes for boys and girls. This uniform policy was passed at the meeting and will take effect from Term 1 2010.

There have been some changes to the styles of approved shoes, and slip on shoes will no longer be permitted to be worn by girls during the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3. You can see examples of approved styles later on this page here.

Boys WHS black dress shorts or WHS black dress trousers White long or short sleeved business shirt (may be purchased from outside retailer) WHS jersey/vest and tie (compulsory for the winter terms and formal occasions) WHS black socks with school colour bands (must be worn with shorts) WHS PE shorts and tee-shirt (Year 9 and 10 plus senior PE students) School uniform jacket (Winter – Canterbury branded) Shoes (purchased from outside retailer) – choice of:   a) black polished leather or vinyl lace-up dress shoes (black laces only) not casual or sports shoes, suede, canvas or other fabric   b) black polished leather, flat heeled, fully enclosed slip-on dress shoe       (Please refer below for acceptable styles of shoes)  Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes  Option for Summer terms 1 and 4: brown/black Roman sandals with shorts and no socks Optional: School blazer PE only - WHS tracksuit (jacket and pants can be purchased separately) School cap with crest - no other caps to be worn School beanie (Winter terms 2 and 3 only) - no other beanies to be worn

Girls WHS pleated black skirt or WHS black dress shorts or WHS black dress trousers (the skirt must NOT be shortened and the open pleats must remain unaltered) WHS white dress blouse WHS jersey/vest and tie (compulsory for the winter terms and formal occasions) Black tights or long knee-high black socks or black ankle socks WHS PE shorts and tee-shirt (Year 9 and 10 plus senior PE students) School uniform jacket (Winter – Canterbury branded) Shoes (purchased from outside retailer) – choice of:   a) COMPULSORY TERMS 2 AND 3 (OPTIONAL TERMS 1 AND 4) - black polished leather or vinyl lace-up dress shoes (black laces only) not casual or sports shoes, suede, canvas or other fabric   b) OPTIONAL TERMS 1 AND 4 ONLY - Black polished leather or vinyl, flat heeled, fully enclosed slip-on dress shoe       (Please refer below for acceptable styles of shoes)  Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes  Option for Summer terms 1 and 4: brown/black Roman sandals or black slip-ons  with skirt or shorts and no socks Optional: School blazer PE only - WHS tracksuit (jacket and pants can be purchased separately) School cap with crest - no other caps to be worn School beanie (Winter terms 2 and 3 only) - no other beanies to be worn

Prices for the basic uniform items are shown on our Additional Information page. The full price list is available by clicking the link in the navigation bar above left.

You can also download the full uniform price list here. This is an MS Word document, and also serves as an order form. You may like to print it out and bring or send it to the school.

Please contact the High School office (938-3224) for more information on the uniform and how to purchase it.

Cellphones, Ipods, MP3 Players

Parents are reminded that these items are not supposed to be brought to school. If a student really needs his or her cell phone it can be dropped off at Student Services at the start of the day and collected again at 3pm.

Students seen (or heard) with these devices will have them impounded until parents are able to collect them from school. These items should not be at school. Please assist us by insisting that they are not brought to school.

Jewellery

Students are permitted to wear one small ring, a single small earring (up to 1cm diameter) or stud in each ear, and a necklace or taonga.

Students will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to have any other jewellery (this includes no facial piercing, nose studs or eyebrow rings). Only clear nail varnish is permitted.

Shoes

At the Board of Trustees meeting held on Monday 02 November, the Board made changes to the High School's policy on school shoes for boys and girls.

It was resolved that the boys' shoes must now conform as follows:

• Shoes - choice of:
    a) black polished leather or vinyl lace-up dress shoes (black laces only) not casual or sports shoes, suede, canvas or other fabric
    b) black polished leather, flat heeled, fully enclosed slip-on dress shoe
   Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes
   Option for Summer terms 1 and 4: brown/black Roman sandals with shorts and no socks

It was also resolved that the girls' shoes must now conform as follows:

• Shoes – choice of:
    a) COMPULSORY TERMS 2 AND 3 (OPTIONAL TERMS 1 AND 4) - black polished leather or vinyl lace-up dress shoes (black laces only) not casual or sports shoes, suede, canvas or other fabric
    b) OPTIONAL TERMS 1 AND 4 ONLY - black polished leather or vinyl, flat heeled, fully enclosed slip-on dress shoe
   Regulation school lace-up shoes must be worn in all Technology classes
   Option for Summer terms 1 and 4: brown/black Roman sandals or black slip-ons with skirt or shorts and no socks

This uniform policy was passed at the meeting and will take effect from Term 1, 2010. Essentially this means that slip on shoes will no longer be permitted to be worn by girls during the winter terms, Terms 2 and 3.

Below are examples of shoes that are acceptable and unacceptable.

Acceptable Boys Shoes
You do not have to select these exact styles; they are merely a GUIDE of acceptable shoes for boys.
Unacceptable Boys Shoes
Not acceptable because they are textured leather, have stitching that is not black, or are sports styles. There has been some confusion of late about which shoes are acceptable for boys to wear to school. It is very important to note that Vans and Globes are NOT acceptable footwear at Wainuiomata High School. Globes and Vans are classed as casual shoes whereas the solid leather shoe is a more formal shoe suitable for more formal dress.

Acceptable Girls Shoes (Summer Months Only)
Acceptable Girls Shoes (Year Round)
You do not have to select these exact styles; they are merely a GUIDE of acceptable shoes for girls.
Unacceptable Girls Shoes
Not acceptable because they are either patent leather, elasticated (not smooth) or have no back heel support.

Any questions regarding the uniform should be directed to Mrs Sarah O'Neill, Uniform Dean, ph 938-3224 Ext 7118.