Uniforms

New school uniforms can be purchased new from the Uniform Shop, located under the College Hall. Second hand uniforms are usually available on Trademe.

The shop is open on Monday and Friday from 1pm – 1.30pm

 

Ph 04 473 5554 ext 869

 

 

Uniform Policy

The Uniform Policy authorised by the Board of Trustees requires that the following Uniform Code be followed: 

Summer Uniform: 
Summer Uniform is worn during Terms 1 and 4: 
- black tartan skirt 
- white short-sleeved overblouse, worn outside the skirt 
- blazer 
- black leather laced up shoes 
- white ankle socks 
- no tie 
- St Mary's College vest 

Winter Uniform: 
Winter Uniform is worn during Terms 2 and 3: 
- black tartan skirt 
- white, long-sleeved overblouse, worn outside the skirt 
- blazer 
- St Mary’s College grey tie 
- St Mary's College vest, or long-sleeved black college jersey 
- black leather laced up shoes 
- black tights or white ankle socks 
- black college raincoat/parka in wet weather 

Uniform Policy: 

When travelling to and from College it is expected that the College blazer will be worn at all times, except in hot weather when the overblouse may be worn without the blazer.

At no time may the St Mary's College vest or the long-sleeved jersey, be worn instead of the College blazer when travelling to and from the College. 

Plain, predominantly black, bags or satchels are required. 

Hair should be of a single natural colour and worn in a simple, inexpensive hairstyle. If the hair is long it should be tied neatly back with a black or white ribbon or hairtie. Examples of hairstyles which are not permitted include, but are not limited to, dreadlocks, braids and hair extensions. 

Jewellery – the only jewellery permitted is a wristwatch and a single silver or gold stud, worn one in the lower lobe of each ear. Religious or cultural symbols worn around the neck must be unseen. 

Body piercings/tattoos – students are not permitted to have any visible body piercings or tattoos. Make-up and nail polish are not permitted. 

Permission for variation to this Uniform Code must be sought from the Board of Trustees. Written submissions may be made on the basis of religious, cultural, ethnic or health considerations.