Policy: SCHOOL UNIFORM - Whangarei Boys

Policy: WHANGAREI BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL UNIFORM
Rationale:
Purpose:
Scope:
School uniform encourages a sense of identity with the school, pride in being a member of the
school, pride in personal appearance and provides caregivers with a cost effective and practical
method of clothing students.
The purpose of this policy is to inform students and caregivers of the school’s expectation to
wear correct school uniform.
The policy applies to all students while at school, between school and home, or when
representing the school.
Guidelines:
1. The school prospectus will provide a clear statement of uniform regulations.
2. Students, caregivers and staff all have a responsibility of seeing that the correct uniform is
worn at all times (i.e. half uniform, half mufti is not acceptable at any time).
3. The PTA will review the uniform regulations from time to time and recommend changes to
the Board of Trustees.
4. A system for the collection and sale of quality second-hand uniforms will be provided.
5. The latest update of the school uniform regulations will be deemed to be an attachment to
this policy
Related policies:
1. Extra Territoriality
References or Sources:
1. School Prospectus
Review details:
Attachment:
Uniform Sheet (School Prospectus)
Version No Action Date
1 Reviewed MAL, KIR Sep 2002
1 Approved by EMG Sep 2002
2 Reviewed BEL, KIR Jul 2005
2 Ratified by BoT Jul 2005
3 Reviewed SMI, KIR Jun 2008
3 Ratified by BoT Aug 2008
4 Reviewed by BoT Mar 2012
4 Ratified by BoT Mar 2012
Review cycle: 3 years Due for Review: Mar 2014

WBHS UNIFORM
Boys who attend WBHS are expected to wear their uniform correctly and with pride at all times – whilst at
school, to and from school and when representing the school.
*If you are not purchasing items of uniform from a school approved uniform supplier (Northland School Wear,
Postie+ and Bethells), please contact the school to have the uniform item approved.
UNIFORM FOR STUDENTS IN YEARS 9 - 12 IS:
Hat: The only hats permitted (from 2003) will be the school cap.
Peaks must be worn forward. Hats off indoors.
Shirt: Regulation blue "polo" shirt with school monogram. Shirts
may be out with short pants but must be tucked in when wearing a
jersey/sweatshirt.
Trousers: Grey school shorts - plain with zip fly and side tabs (NOT
elasticised waist) - waistband must be above hips, hem must be
above knee. Oversized shorts/trousers are unacceptable.
Year 12 & 13 only: Long, light grey dress trousers with black/grey
belt. (NOT denim, corduroy or cargoes). No cuffs, waistband must
be above hips, hem above shoes. (Shirts must be tucked in if
long trousers are worn.)
Socks: With shorts, grey socks with school colours must be worn to
just below the knee. If students do not wish to wear socks pulled up,
they have an alternative in sandals (see below).
Jersey: Regulation navy blue jersey as manufactured for the school
(school colours around neck and school monogram on left side of
chest).
Sweatshirt: Regulation black as manufactured for the school with
monogram on left side of chest.
Jacket: Regulation black and gold as manufactured for the school.
This is the only jacket that may be worn within the school.
P.E: Boys should wear plain black football-type shorts with whanaucoloured
T-shirt or singlet.
Footwear:
Plain blackleatherlaceupshoesthatcanbepolished OR sandals,
black or brown (not jandals) to be worn with strap over the heel.
Sandals may be worn only with shorts. The term “plain” means NO
coloured labels, soles or, in the case of sandals, no colour patterns
on the straps. No ‘booties’ - shoes only
Jewellery: The only jewellery permitted is a watch or Medic-alert
bracelet. No make-up, facial tattoos or
other visible tattoo etc permitted. No nail polish. No sunglasses.
Hair: Students hair must be clean and tidy at all times with no
extremes of fashion acceptable, e.g. Mohawks, dreadlocks, corn
rows, rats tails, unnatural coloured hair, etc. Long hair must be tied
back. A clean, shaven face is required at all times.
Garments worn as undergarments: Only plain white singlets or Tshirts
may be worn. They must not hang down below the school
shirt either at waist or sleeves.
Dress uniform: Referred to as Number Ones.
Consists of: Plain white long-sleeve shirt, light grey long trousers
(not denim or corduroy), plain black leather lace-up shoes that can
be polished, Whangarei Boys' High School blazer and a Whangarei
Boys' High School tie. (Blazers available from Northland School
Wear, Kamo, Postie+ and Bethells.) Number Ones cannot be
worn with the school sweatshirt or jacket.
YEAR 13 DRESS CODE
Prefects must wear dress uniform. Non-Prefects can wear mufti only
after an approved application. Failure to adhere to mufti rules will
result in the privilege being revoked.
Standard of clothing: Items of clothing designed as beach wear or
work clothes are unacceptable. Denim clothing is not acceptable.
All clothing must be clean and in good condition and repair.
Logos, trademarks, pictures etc:
For all items of clothing
- no logos etc shall exceed 100mm x 100mm in dimension.
- logos etc must not advertise alcohol, tobacco or other substances
forbidden at school.
- logos etc must be such that they could not offend members of the
school or the public.
Shirts: Shirts must be dress shirts or “polo” shirts (e.g. tab and
collar. Buttoned-front shirts must be worn buttoned up (e.g. at least
two thirds). Only shirts with a finished hem may be worn outside
long trousers.
Garments worn as undergarments: These will comply with the
logos and standards criteria. They must not hang below a shirt at
the waist or sleeves.
Shorts/longs: Shorts/longs will have a zip or button fly or tailored
false fly (no beach or work wear). Knit or elasticated cuffs are not
acceptable (no tracksuits).
Jeans are not permitted.
Footwear: (to be worn at all times). Shoes will be clean and worn
laced up. Shoes are to be worn with socks. Scuffs and Kung Futype
footwear are not acceptable. No boots (other than basketball
boots). Sandals will have heel straps (worn with the heel strap done
up). Sandals may be worn with or without socks, but only with
shorts. No jandals. Work socks and rugby socks are not to be worn.
Jerseys, jackets, sweatshirts and other over garments: These
must be worn over the top of a regulation shirt. They must comply
with the logos and standards criteria. Hooded tops are not
permitted.
Hats: Only sun hats are to be worn. They must be worn as sun
hats, peak forward and must not be worn inside.
Hair: Students hair must be clean and tidy at all times with no
extremes of fashion acceptable, e.g. Mohawks, dreadlocks, rat tails,
unnatural coloured hair, etc. Long hair must be tied back. A clean,
shaven face is required at all times.
Jewellery: The only jewellery permitted is a watch or Medic-alert
bracelet. No make-up, facial or other visible tattoos etc permitted.
No nail polish. No sunglasses.
Skateboards are not to be brought to school.
[Updated Mar 2012]