Uniform Policy
Uniform Policy
UNIFORM POLICY
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL
Rationale
Our school uniform has three purposes:
To instil a sense of pride and belonging in our students
That our community is recognisable in the wider Te Awamutu community
That our students are easily identifiable when on school trips
Guidelines
Students will wear full and correct uniform, as per the Uniform Schedule (Appendix A), to and from school.
Students are expected to wear the school’s sports uniform for PE lessons.
The PE uniform is the only acceptable change of clothing in the playground during break times
The school acknowledges that occasional one-off situations will occur when a child cannot wear all or part of the uniform. Parents and guardians are requested to provide the classroom teacher with a note in these instances.
Uniforms should be in good repair and in a clean and tidy condition.
There may be times when it is more practical for students to wear their PE uniform rather than their school uniform, for example in hot weather or on sporting trips. This is to be at the principal’s discretion.
Reviewed: Feb 2025
Appendix A: Uniform Schedule
General
All items of clothing and footwear should be named.
Uniform Options
Catholic tartan pinafore
Catholic tartan skort
Catholic tartan skirt (Year 7 and 8 only)
Navy blue school shorts
Navy blue long school pants
St Patrick’s branded short-sleeved polo shirt
St Patrick’s branded navy blue woollen jersey
St Patrick’s branded navy blue jacket
PE Uniform
Navy shorts
St Patrick’s branded PE polo-shirt
Uniform Accessories
St Patrick’s branded navy bucket hat
Black or navy thermals to wear under the polo shirt
Navy tights
Navy socks
Navy or black rain jacket or winter coat
Footwear
Footwear must be worn with uniforms outside of school.
Black waterproof 'school' shoes or black 'school' sandals with a back strap (Roman Sandals recommended) can be worn
Uniform Rules
One plain stud or sleeper (not hoop earrings) per ear may be worn for students up to Year 6. Students in Year 7 or 8 may wear two studs or sleepers in each ear.
Cultural or religious icons/emblems may be worn.
Wrist watches may be worn.
No make-up, hair colouring or nail polish is permitted.
Hair clips and ties are only to be in school colours or natural hair colour (navy, maroon, black or brown).
Shoulder length hair and longer should be tied back.
Hair should be of natural colour.