Uniform

‍Uniform is compulsory for all students

Wainuiomata High School insists on a high dress standard

All students are to wear the uniform with pride. All uniform must be purchased through NZ Uniforms.

NZ Uniforms will be selling all of our school uniforms items through their retail store or online through their website. Their store is located at 4 Jackson Street Petone and is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9am to 4pm. Online orders can be made at NZ Uniforms.

The team at NZ Uniforms are experienced, professional retailers of school uniforms. They are only too happy to assist you with your uniform purchasing.

‍Click here to go to the NZ Uniforms Website

Parents purchasing uniform elsewhere risk it not being accepted by the school.

TOPS

White long or short-sleeved tailored business shirt (may be purchased from outside retailers)
WHS white dress fitted shirt

Note: anything worn underneath shirts must not be visible through the shirt or at the neckline or below the sleeves (unless it is white).

BOTTOMS

WHS pleated black skirt (with either plain black tights, long knee-high black socks, OR black ankle socks)
WHS black dress shorts (with either WHS striped over-the-calf socks OR black crew socks)
Black dress trousers (with black crew socks)
Black le Faitaga (formal lavalava) (with either WHS striped over-the-calf socks, black crew socks)

Note: skirts/shorts must not be shortened, and open pleats must remain unaltered. Black or brown sandals (without socks) can be worn with shorts / skirts / le faitaga in Terms 1 & 4.

OPTIONAL

WHS blazer
WHS green jersey
WHS hoodie black/green
WHS tie (needs to be worn at formal occasions and when representing the school)
Black or WHS scarf plain
Black raincoat / jacket

JUNIOR PE UNIFORM

PE classes – Year 9 and 10 –WHS branded PE shorts and PE shirt

SHOES

Any black shoes are fine - they must be completely black
Regulation shoes must be worn in all Technology and Science classes
Option for summer terms (Terms One and Four): Brown/Black sandals with shorts/skirt and no socks. NB: Crocs and Slides are not acceptable footwear.

NO CAPS OR BEANIES (OTHER THAN WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL CRESTED) TO BE WORN AROUND SCHOOL DURING THE DAY.

CELLPHONES

Key Legislative Requirement:

From Term 2, 2024, New Zealand schools were mandated to prohibit students from using or accessing mobile phones during school hours, including class time, breaks, and off-site school activities.

Year 9, 10 and 11

Phone Collection: At Manaaki time each morning, students will hand in their phones – Each student will have a named bag.
Storage: Phones will be placed in a bigger, named zip-lock bag. Each house will have a box that will be locked in a cupboard in the Dean’s office in the hub.
Return: At 3pm, students will collect their phones from their respective hubs. There will be a teacher responsible for handing them back to students.
Students who are late to school will hand their phones into student services when they arrive. They will go and collect them from the SLT office at 3pm.

Year 11, 12 & 13:

Self-Management: Students are permitted to keep their phones in their bags but must not access them during class or break times.
Non-Compliance: If students cannot manage this responsibility, they will be required to hand in their phones as well.

Non-Compliance: If students fail to follow expectations, the current school policy will continue.

Students who have their phones confiscated will have them returned at 3pm on Friday. The only way they can be returned earlier is to a parent.

IPODS, MP3 PLAYERS, GAME CONSOLES, PORTABLE DVD PLAYERS

Parents are reminded that these items are brought to school at the students’ own risk, and that students should keep them in a safe place throughout the day.
These items may be used at interval and lunch only.

JEWELLERY

When students are in formal uniform, we would like them to be considerate of what that means. Students are permitted to wear jewellery but must be mindful of safety. Facial piercings are permitted provided sensible and safe.

Uniform (Special Occasions)

For formal occasions, i.e. Prizegiving, representing the High School, sports trip etc, school blazers may be borrowed via the Main Office.

Correct Uniform is to be worn when students are:

Attending school and travelling to and from school
Representing the High School on sports, cultural and educational trips
Attending High School functions.