AGHS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS

The Avonside Girls’ High School | Te Kura Kohine o Ōtakaro Board values and consequently places a high priority on all students wearing our school uniform correctly, both inside and outside the kura because it contributes to:

1. The kura value of Respect-Whakaute
2. Students developing personal self-confidence and pride in self
3. Students developing personal commitment and organisational skills
4. School pride, social cohesion and a sense of community
5. Community recognition and pride of Avonside Girls’ High School | Te Kura Kohine o Ōtakaro

Consequently, students are to be in correct school uniform when:

1. At school
2. Travelling to and from school (with the exception of wet weather and safety gear)
3. Representing or associated with the school on any school-related event or trip when school uniform is to be worn

All school expectations and rules around our uniform are based on the Avonside Girls’ High School | Te Kura Kohine o Ōtakaro value of Respect-Whakaute and what is appropriate for a positive school environment. Appropriate means that makeup, hair and jewellery must be safe in our environment, and must not be offensive. Things that cause offense may include but are not limited to: gang insignia, swastika, alcohol and drugs. Students must keep themselves and others safe for the requirements of the range of activities across a secondary school – examples: physical activity, Science laboratories, workshops – and follow all reasonable instructions of staff relating to any aspect of dress, jewellery and hair while:

♦   At school
♦   Travelling to and from school

Representing or associated with the school on any school-related event or trip when school uniform is to be worn during school and representing school outside of the classroom eg: during sports or on trips.

Students need to be aware that some course providers and employers may have different expectations of jewellery and hair. Students who intend seeking placements on courses or work exploration need to be mindful of this. This can also apply to sporting bodies, matches, tournaments etc.

Makeup, hair and nails expectation

Makeup and nail polish, and hair styles and hair colours that are appropriate for a positive school environment are permitted. Appropriate means they cannot interfere with learning.

For health and safety, in some Learning Areas and activities longer hair must be tied back.

Length of nails, whether acrylic or natural, must not impede a student’s ability to engage in learning safely.

Jewellery expectation

Students may wear a range of jewellery and taonga and pounamu while adhering to the general guidelines above. In this context, appropriate means that items cannot interefere with learning or safety.

♦   Appropriate bracelets and necklaces and rings are permitted.
♦   Appropriate earrings are permitted.
♦   Appropriate nose piercings are permitted.
♦   Stretchers and long studs are not permitted.
♦   Piercings cannot be joined by chains.
♦   Any other body piercings must not be visible, including tongue piercings.

If any item of jewellery is deemed inappropriate, the student, whānau and Kaitiaki will have a discussion to reach a decision on how the expectation is to be met.




SBHS UNIFORM REGULATIONS

Year 9 and 10 students
All Year 9 and 10 students will have the option of wearing the summer uniform (see below) all year. They may choose to wear the winter uniform (see below) during Terms 2 and 3 however this is not compulsory.

Year 11, 12 and 13 students
All Year 11, 12 and 13 students may wear the winter uniform (see below) all year. They have the option to wear the summer uniform (see below) during Terms 1 and 4. The winter uniform is compulsory and includes the new blazer for all Year 11 and 12 students during Term 2 and 3. In 2017 Year 13 student may continue to wear the previous uniform.

 

KEY POINTS OF THE SBHS UNIFORM

♦   Items of the summer and winter uniform are not to be mixed
♦   All items are required to complete the summer and winter uniform
♦   The summer shirt is designed to be worn untucked

 

SBHS SUMMER UNIFORM

The summer uniform can be worn by both senior and junior students. Seniors students may only wear summer uniform during Terms 1 and 4 while juniors have the option to wear the summer uniform all year round. Year 13 students may continue to wear the old uniform in 2017.

1. Black jersey with sky blue ‘v’ neck
2. Sky blue short sleeve shirt with SBHS logo
3. Dark Navy knee length shorts with SBHS logo
4. Black SBHS socks with sky blue hoops
5. Black leather lace up or slip on shoes (that can be polished)
6. It is recommended all boys wear a school cap or bucket hat for sun protection.

 

SBHS WINTER UNIFORM

Seniors (Year 11, 12 and 13)
The winter uniform may be worn at any stage in the year. It is compulsory for all senior students to wear the winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3.

1. Dark Navy Blazer with sky blue pin strip
2. Sky blue long sleeve shirt with SBHS logo
3. SBHS Tie
4. EITHER dark navy knee length shorts with SBHS logo OR dark navy trousers with SBHS logo
5. Black SBHS socks with sky blue hoops (worn with shorts)
6. Black leather lace up or slip on shoes (that can be polished)

Juniors (Year 9 and 10)
The winter uniform may only be worn by junior students during Terms 2 and 3.

1. Dark Navy soft shell jacket with SBHS logo
2. Sky blue long sleeve shirt with SBHS logo
3. SBHS Tie
4. EITHER dark navy knee length shorts with SBHS logo OR dark navy trousers with SBHS logo
5. Black SBHS socks with sky blue hoops (worn with shorts)
6. Black leather lace up or slip on shoes (that can be polished)

 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (compulsory for Year 9 and 10 SBHS students)

1. Sky Blue Physical Education polo with SBHS logo
2. Navy Physical Education shorts with SBHS logo

 

OUTER WEAR (optional for all SBHS students)

♦   Dark Navy soft shell jacket with SBHS logo
♦   Black vest with sky blue ‘v’ neck
♦   SBHS scarf
♦   SBHS bucket hat and cap
♦   SBHS beanie