Uniform Requirements
Uniform is compulsory for all students. 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.
SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOP HOURS
Monday 3.00 - 3.45pm
Thursday 3.00 - 3.45pm
Boys Uniform
| Shorts | WHS black dress shorts |
| Trousers | WHS black dress trousers |
| Shirt | White business shirt (short or long sleeve) |
| Jersey/Vest | WHS green school jersey/vest with white crest |
| Tie | WHS green tie with white detail (compulsory for Terms 2 and 3, optional for the rest of the year) |
| Socks | WHS black knee-high socks with white and green bands or plain black ankle socks |
| PE Uniform | Plain white, green or black t-shirt with plain black shorts (to be purchased from outside retailer) |
Girls Uniform
| Skirt | WHS black pleated skirt (the skirt must NOT be shortened and the open pleats must remain unaltered) |
| Shorts | WHS black dress shorts |
| Trousers | WHS black dress trousers |
| Blouse | WHS white dress blouse (short or long sleeve) |
| Jersey/Vest | WHS green school jersey/vest with white crest |
| Tie | WHS green tie with white detail (compulsory for Terms 2 and 3, optional for the rest of the year) |
| Socks | Plain black knee-high or ankle socks |
| Pantyhose | Plain black cotton or wool tights or opaques |
| PE Uniform | Plain white, green or black t-shirt with plain black shorts (to be purchased from outside retailer) |
All Students
| Jacket | WHS black weatherproof jacket |
| Shoes |
Compulsory black leather/vinyl lace up or slip on school shoes as shown below |
The Wainuiomata High School Uniform Policy with regard to shoes states the following:
Boys’ 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
The following pictures show examples of shoes that are acceptable and unacceptable.
EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTABLE BOYS SHOES![]()

EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE BOYS SHOES![]()

Not acceptable because they are textured leather, stitching that is not black, or are sports styles.
Girls’ 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) Black polished leather, flat heeled, fully enclosed slip-on dress shoe
EXAMPLES ACCEPTABLE GIRLS SHOES (YEAR ROUND)![]()



UNACCEPTABLE GIRLS SHOES![]()
The shoes picturedare not acceptable because they are either patent leather, elasticated (not smooth) or have no back heel support.

There has been some confusion 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. Also, as the weather turns colder and wetter, students should only be wearing the official black school jacket (Canterbury brand or the newly approved unbranded shower-proof jacket).
Please check that your son or daughter follows these uniform regulations.
Optional Items
WHS black blazer with crest
WHS green and black school scarf with crest
WHS black school cap with crest
WHS green and black tracksuit (worn for PE only)
The following items are NOT permitted:
• Cords/jeans/trackpants/cargo pants/bootlegs of any colour
• Sports shoes - for PE use only
• Coloured jackets
• Scarves, beanies or hats which are not uniform
• The wearing or bringing of jewellery and/or makeup is discouraged.
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. A discrete nose piercing is now allowed that is either clear or the size of a pin head. Students will not, under any circumstances, be permitted to have any other jewellery (this includes other facial piercings or eyebrow rings).
Only clear nail varnish is permitted.
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Uniform Order Form |
