Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School
Uniform
Uniform is a requirement at Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School.
At Te Ahi Kaikōmako Rolleston School our uniform is worn to connect all our students to our school and celebrate our vision for our students and our hapori. Our uniform is worn with pride reflecting our E Tū Tāngata mindset, particularly in showing the value we have in ourselves, in others, and in our school.
We have recently introduced a new logo and polo top items for the 2024 school year. Please note that all Items from our old uniform may be worn until the end of Term 4 2025.
Uniform Purchase
Our school uniform is provided by Mainland Uniforms and is available to purchase from:
A full set of school uniform items are held on-site for you to try on if required. Please enquire at the school office.
Summer Season or Conditions
Senior Yr 7-8
Blue Short Sleeved Polo shirt with school logo
Either Navy Blue Culottes/Navy Shorts
Navy Blue Polar Fleece/ Navy Blue Tunic Sweatshirt/ Navy Merino Jersey
Navy Softshell Jacket
Junior Yr 0-6
Red Short Sleeved Polo shirt with school logo
Either Navy Blue Culottes/Navy Shorts
Navy Blue Polar Fleece/ Navy Blue Tunic Sweatshirt/ Navy Merino Jersey
Winter Season or Conditions
The uniform remains the same, however, a plain dark long sleeve polypro/merino may be worn underneath the school polo.
Navy Tracksuit bottoms are acceptable and available from Mainland Uniforms.
Footwear & Socks
Summer – Plain dark socks, black shoes, or black sandals
Winter – Plain dark socks, tights, black shoes
Footwear including crocs, slides, and jandals are not suitable or permitted in a school setting.
PE Uniform
This is a compulsory requirement for students in years 3-8 to wear one day a week. Your classroom teacher will inform you of your PE day.
Option 1: Plain Blue/Red PE Top (Suitable for Years 0-8) and Navy PE Shorts
Option 2: There is also a Sports Representative Top available. This item is more expensive and can be purchased for PE and Representative Wear in Years 5-8. Please enquire at the School Office.
Please note a combination of PE tops/PE shorts and the school polo is not acceptable or part of our regulation school uniform.
Additional Uniform Guidelines
- Regulation uniform must be worn by students.
- Hair is to be worn in a practical style appropriate for school.
- Taonga such as greenstone and bone carvings are permitted, this also includes pendants of religious significance. For additional information please contact the school principal.
- Ear studs and watches are permitted. If other jewellery is worn students will be asked to remove it and/or put it in their bag, or collected by a staff member for safekeeping.
- Make-up including nail polish is not permitted.
- All belongings must be clearly named. The lost property is currently located outside Room 7.
- Temporary exemptions from uniforms require a letter or email to the teacher.
- We encourage all whānau to discuss with a member of the Senior Management Team any concerns you may have with any aspect of the school uniform guidelines.
Summer Sun Safety
In Terms 1 and 4, students wear a regulation school sunhat when outside.
Students are required to be sun-safe, and we encourage applying sunscreen to your child’s face, arms, and legs prior to sending them to school.
Regulation school sunhats are available for purchase both at the school office and at Mainland Uniforms. Cost is $12.00 each.
Second-Hand Uniforms
Our school PTA will advise of upcoming second-hand sales via Hero Communication. If you have any school clothing to be donated these can be dropped off into the school office foyer.
