Today in assembly we reminded students about our school uniform expectations. Wearing our uniform correctly with pride reflects our CARE values by showing commitment to our community, accountability for our choices, respect for ourselves and others, and excellence in the way we present ourselves.

This is a link to the presentation given to students in assembly.

Uniform Regulations

There is ONE uniform code and any combination of this may be worn at any time throughout the year. There is no Summer/Winter variation. The expectation is that students wear the correct uniform to and from, and at school.

Our school uniform impacts the look and public perception of our school. We want Pāpāmoa College students and our school to be reflected in a positive light in all areas of the school and our wider community.

The following information applies to all students. The range of uniform items can only be purchased from the School Uniform Shop, Unit 2, 60 Parton Road, Pāpāmoa or online, and can be worn anytime throughout the year. Footwear needs to be purchased from an appropriate retail establishment.

TheUniform Shop

Purchase Uniform Online.

The Uniform Shop is located

At Unit 2/60 Parton Road,

Pāpāmoa

Shop Hours

School Uniform and Grooming Standards

We require ALL students to comply with uniform and grooming standards.

Compulsory Uniform Items

• Shirt

• Jersey/Cardigan/Jacket/Hoodie

• Shorts/Skirt/Pants

• Pāpāmoa College Socks

• PE Shirt

• PE Shorts

Footwear and rules for wearing them:

Sandals

• The sandals must be black and should not contain significant branding or writing.

• Sandals must be worn as they were designed. The heel strap must be worn around the heel. Crocs are not a suitable sandal.

• Socks are not to be worn with sandals

Shoes

• Shoes must be plain black lace-up with NO visible branding or writing.

• Shoes must be worn as they were designed.

• While it is important that footwear is comfortable and supports the feet, it is intended that footwear is a school shoe and not an item of fashion. If in doubt, please ask before you purchase footwear.

Optional school uniform items available for purchase and rules for wearing them:

Hat Cap – school branded only. The cap must be worn with the peak facing the front. Hats must be removed when indoors as a courtesy to others.

Hat Wide Brim – school branded only Hats must be removed when indoors as a courtesy to others.

School Jacket – if a student wishes to wear a jacket in class or at school it must be the uniform jacket.

Senior School Orange Tie – Click here to view the guide sheet.

Additional uniform information

Jewellery – is acceptable provided it is not offensive and does not provide a safety hazard. All necklaces should be able to fit under their school shirt.

Cosmetics – NO nail polish. Natural-looking makeup is permitted provided it does not pose a safety concern or impede learning.

Facial Piercings – No facial/tongue/body piercings including transparent studs, with the exception for earrings which can ONLY be sleepers and/or studs in both ears.*

Hairstyles – Hairstyles are to be neat and tidy. NO Facial hair.* Natural hair colour ONLY. Hairstyles should not pose a safety risk to any other student or staff member. Long hair is expected to be tied back for specific activities.

Stockings – Black or navy blue plain stockings (ripped or fishnet stockings are not acceptable)

T-Shirt undergarment – A plain white short-sleeve T-shirt or short-sleeved black or white thermal is permitted for extra warmth can be worn BUT MUST NOT be visible from under the uniform. (No other coloured t-shirts permitted)

*Cultural Exemptions will apply

No mufti gear is to be worn to school as it is not part of the approved uniform for Pāpāmoa College.