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We expect that students at Te Whai Hiringa will have a neat and tidy standard of presentation which will be maintained at all times with the correct school uniform worn appropriately.

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This includes sports uniforms.   Please make sure all torn or dirty clothing is repaired and washed.

Please see the following uniform expectations:

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• No nail polish, acrylics nails, makeup or coloured lip products.​

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• No other jewellery apart from wrist watches (or at the Principal's discretion).  Unobtrusive ear studs one per earlobe only permitted.

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• Taonga can be worn at an appropriate length for safety or kept inside school shirts during activities that may be hazardous.  This is an Occupational Health and Safety requirement. 

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• Sensible footwear is encouraged.

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• Hats are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4 for all mokopuna (Years 0-8).  This is a plain navy blue hat, no labels or logos on the front or back of the hat.  You may wear a Te Whai Hiringa navy blue bucket hat which can be purchased from the school office.​

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• Plain navy blue track pants without labels are allowed in Terms 2 and 3 only.  During Terms 1 and 4 mokopuna are to wear navy blue shorts or skorts only.

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• During Terms 2 and 3 only it is acceptable for navy blue tights, skivvies or polyprops to be worn underneath our school uniform but they must be plain without labels or branding.