School Uniform

The Westland High School uniform enhances unity in our school and gives a sense of belonging.

The school uniform is compulsory for all Year 7–12 students. Mufti is an option for students after their twelfth year. There are no seasonal restrictions on the wearing of the summer and winter uniforms. Our focus is for the students to wear their uniform with pride and that the uniform be flexible, practical and affordable.

The appearance of students is expected to be a credit to the school at all times. Hair must be clean and tidy, and kept clear of the face. (If required for health and safety reasons, hair must be tied back.) Hair ties, any colour, and discreet ornaments may be worn.

Uniform Guidelines

All Students

Shirt

• Long or short sleeved plain shirt, tails tucked in (white); or
• Plain Polo shirt, informal (white)
  Plain white t-shirts and thermals may be worn under shirts but must not be visible.

Jersey or polar fleece

• Polar fleece jacket or sleeveless vest, plain with or without school emblem (navy)
• Jersey or cardigan, plain V-necked (dark royal)

Jackets

• Waterproof Jacket, (navy, school design or plain with no motif)
• Insulating jacket, (navy, plain with no motif)
  May be worn for warmth on top of a jersey or fleece, but not in place of them.

Trousers

Long dress trousers (black) - not jeans

Shoes

• Flat soled shoes (black)
• Sandals, flat soled, plain, strapped (black or brown)

Formal - optional

• Blazer featuring school emblem (navy)
• A hapū tie worn with a white shirt

Hat, scarf and gloves (navy) - optional

Girls

Skirt or kilt (MacKenzie tartan)
The skirt may be made to any tailored A-line pattern

Culottes, dress shorts (navy)

Socks

• short black socks to be worn with dress trousers only
• knee or ankle socks (white or navy) or Tights (navy) must to be worn with a skirt, kilt or culottes

Boys

Shorts, informal, dress shorts (mid-grey)

Socks

• short black socks to be worn with dress trousers only
• long mid-grey socks with a navy band must be worn with shorts

Physical Education & Drama Uniform

• Short sleeved polo shirt or tee shirt (pale blue)
• Plain sweatshirt (navy) - optional
• Canterbury shorts or track pants (navy or navy/white)
• Sport shoes are to be worn.

Health & Safety Considerations

Some areas of the school may have health and safety procedures that involve appropriate footwear, hair tied back and jewellery restrictions.