School Uniform

Wearing a uniform and wearing it correctly promotes an appreciation of equity and provides a common social base from which students can start their learning. It promotes a sense of belonging to the school and to one another and is a practical means for identifying the school within the wider community.

Footwear

School footwear is plain black shoes. Shoes should be appropriate for age (for juniors please consider velcro rather than laced shoes) and suitable for all school activities.
Years 0-8 wear Knee-length navy socks: boys’ socks fold-over at the top, whereas girls’ socks do not. The correct socks are available from The Uniform Shoppe (SAS Sports).
Secondary years (Year 9 & 10) wear navy or black crew length socks.
Students have the option of wearing plain black sandals in the summer terms, rather than shoes and socks.
High-heeled or decorated shoes, jandals, scuffs (with no back), crocs and 'jibbitz' are not appropriate for school.

Hair, Jewellery and Make Up

Hairstyles are expected to be tidy, with hair kept its natural colour.
Long hair must be tied back with navy, royal blue, black, or white hair ties for hygiene reasons and to prevent the spread of head lice.
Nail polish and make up are not to be worn to school.
Jewellery is not to be worn at school unless it is for a specific purpose (eg. purity ring, family taonga) and permission is sought in advance from the principal.

Hats

Because KingsGate is a Sun Smart School, school sunhats (available from The Uniform Shoppe) are compulsory for all students in the summer terms.

Sports Uniform T-Shirt

The sports uniform T-shirt, worn for physical education and school sports, is also available from The Uniform Shoppe. Black sports shorts of any type are to be worn with the T-shirt and can be purchased from a clothing store of your own choice.

Uniform Exemptions

Exemptions for health reasons can be applied for by parents on a case by case basis to the school, accompanied by a letter from a health professional.

Uniform is stocked by

The Uniform Shoppe

7A Glasgow Road

Pukekohe

Phone: 09 239 1310