Our school is a uniform school. Students are required to wear correct school uniform at all times.
In rare circumstances, where students may not be able to wear a uniform item, whānau must write a note to the school explaining the circumstances and the school will issue a permit which is only available from the Kaitiaki/Deans office. The school reserves the right to require students not in correct uniform to wear loan items of uniform while at school. The school will not grant permission for students to wear non-uniform items on an extended basis, unless approval has been given by the Deputy Principal in charge of uniform or the Principal. Permission will only be granted in medical circumstances where there is appropriate medical documentation provided.
Kaipara College Uniform Code
Guidelines on our uniform and personal grooming:
- Only school sanctioned items are to be worn as part of the uniform.
- Year 13 students are permitted to wear ‘Number Ones’, i.e. a matching navy coloured suit set (pants/skirt) with white blouse/shirt.
- Extremes in personal presentation or adornment that might be considered incompatible with our uniform standards, or is considered a safety issue, is at the discretion of the principal.
- Undergarments (e.g. thermals) are allowed to be worn, but must not be visible.
- When wearing the school hoodies the ‘hood’ must be down at all times. The school shirt or blouse must be worn under the hoodie. Students can wear either the school hoodie or one of the school sanctioned sports’ hoodies.
- The school jacket is the preferred option and may be worn year round and in class; however students may wear either plain navy blue or plain black waterproof jackets (including puffer jackets) to and from school and during interval and lunchtime during terms 2 & 3 only.
- Skirts (knee length) are to be worn at knee length.
- One small nose stud or one small nose ring is permitted.
- Make-up is not to be worn.
Kaipara College Uniform Item List
- Kaipara Trousers (2 styles)
- Kaipara Shorts
- Kaipara Skirt (long and knee length)
- Kaipara Lavalava (wrap around)
- Kaipara Shirt (long and short sleeve)
- Kaipara Blouse (long and short sleeve)
- Kaipara Ribbed Jersey
- Kaipara Fleece Top
- Kaipara Blazers
- Kaipara Jackets (Fleece lined and a lighter supporters’ jacket)
- Kaipara Cap (not to be worn in class)
- Kaipara Bucket Hat (not to be worn in class)
- Kaipara Beanie (not to be worn in class)
- Black or White Socks or Black Tights
- Kaipara Tie
- Plain flat-soled, totally black LACE UP Shoes or high tops (no ankle boots)
- Kaipara College Junior PE Uniform: Blue shorts and navy/red top. Compulsory for Year 9 & 10
- Kaipara Scarf
- Kaipara Umbrella
Where to Buy
Onsite
The School Uniform Shoppe has a store onsite at Kaipara College where uniform items can be purchased or ordered. The uniform shop is located near the school front office/reception.
Methods of Payment: Eftpos, Credit Card, Cash and layby with a small deposit, are available at the shop. Quotes for Income Support can be given. Please note, The Uniform Shoppe is an independent supplier, separate to Kaipara College so payment is made directly to The Uniform Shoppe and not to the school.
Online
Uniform items can be purchased online from The Uniform Shoppe and collected from the onsite store, although visiting the onsite uniform store for a fitting of an item first is always recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the upper and sole of the shoe must both be black to comply with the uniform code.
The hoodie is no longer an item you can purchase and is being phased out of uniform across the school. Our Kaipara fleece top replaces this uniform item. Students with existing Hoodies will be allowed to wear these.
No – The Uniform Shoppe at Kaipara College is the only place you can try on & see uniform items.
Yes – the team in The Uniform Shoppe can prepare any quotes you may need for uniform items. The recommendation is to stop in to see the team or email [email protected].