Uniform
Students at Onewhero Area School are expected to wear the uniform determined by the board, and parents are expected to support the school in upholding uniform regulations.
Onewhero Area School has an attractive uniform, and the decision to maintain a regulation uniform is supported by the majority of parents and students.
All uniform items are available from
The Warehouse in Pukekohe
.
We also have a limited range of heavily discounted uniform items available at the school office.
Please feel free to call the office to check available sizes.
All seasons:
- Royal blue school polo shirt
- Navy blue long pants with school logo
- Navy blue shorts or navy blue culottes (girls)
- School sweatshirt (royal blue)
- PE top (compulsory)
- All black shoes or sandals (no jandals or boots)
- Black or navy socks to be worn with shoes (no football socks or similar)
- School hat/cap or plain black or navy cap (compulsory in summer)
- School beanie or plain black or navy beanie (optional, winter only)
- School jacket (optional)
All seasons:
- White school shirt or blouse, or royal blue polo shirt
- Navy blue long pants with school logo
- Navy blue shorts or navy blue skirt
- School sweatshirt (royal blue)
- Navy blue fleece jacket (Years 11–13 only)
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Black or navy ankle socks to be worn with shoes, or black stockings (girls)
(No football socks or similar) -
All black shoes or sandals
(No jandals or boots. No sports shoes with colours other than black) - PE top (royal blue or house colours) – compulsory, with black shorts
- School hat/cap or plain black or navy cap (optional)
- School beanie or plain black or navy beanie (optional, winter only)
- School jacket (optional)
Personal appearance and grooming will adhere to the following guidelines:
- uniform must always be neat, tidy and clean
- hair is to be neatly groomed and no student is to have obvious dyed hair or extreme hairstyles
- any make-up worn must be unobtrusive
- jewellery must be worn unobtrusively and safely i.e., taonga and necklaces are to be under polo shirts
- students are allowed to wear one set of simple studs or sleepers (one in each ear only).
- Body/facial piercings are discouraged for safety reasons. Some classes may require the removal of these items for safety reasons.
- One small facial stud is permitted
- no coloured nail polish
- no offensive or obtrusive body art
- students must be clean shaven and sideburns must not extend beyond beyond the ear lobe
- Students should speak to the senior leadership team before making any drastic/radical change to their appearance to understand what implications there may be in relation to school policy
Sports and PE Uniforms
- Regulation playing uniform (details available from coaches) must be worn for all matches.
- Students representing the school in sports teams must provide black shorts (unless an alternative is supplied by the school).
- Students are required to have a school house-coloured T-shirt for sports days.
House colours: Hillary – Yellow, Ngarimu – Blue, Rutherford – Red, Te Kanawa – Green
- Students in Years 7–13 must wear their PE top and black shorts for physical education.
If PE uniform is not brought, the department will follow incorrect uniform procedures. This may include wearing provided spare gear or completing PE in school uniform.
- Swimming is an integral part of the PE programme. Students are expected to bring togs and a towel when swimming is scheduled.
A note must be provided if a student is unable to participate.
Students are encouraged to wear the Onewhero Area School sun hat or cap (or a plain black or navy hat or cap) while outside. Other headwear is not permitted.
School scarves and school beanies (or plain black or navy beanies) may be worn only in winter.
Student Leaders will be loaned blazers to wear at school assemblies, formal occasions, and when representing Onewhero Area School.
An Extract From The OAS Uniform Policy
Check the full uniform policy details here
- The school uniform, as determined by the board, must be worn by all students to whom it applies.
- We maintain a standard of dress and appearance that promotes school and self-pride.
- The responsibility for providing the correct school uniform lies with parents/caregivers.
- Adhering to the uniform policy helps remove conflicts around dress, grooming, and personal appearance.
- Parents, students, and staff will be consulted when major changes are made to the regulations.
- Enrolment of students requires an undertaking by parents/caregivers that:
- the school’s uniform regulations will be followed; and
- they are responsible for ensuring students attend in the correct uniform.
The principal and staff are responsible for monitoring uniform compliance and may take reasonable steps (including confiscation of non-uniform items or issuing temporary uniform items) to ensure the policy is upheld.
Members of the board will liaise with parents/caregivers to support implementation of the policy.
Exceptions to the uniform regulations may only be granted by Senior Leadership and only for short periods.
Caught out?
The school has a uniform policy requiring all students to wear the approved school uniform.
If a student is unable to be in full uniform, they must obtain a uniform pass from a member of Senior Leadership: Mr Mann, Mrs Ritchie, or Whaea Anna.
A note from a parent is required if there is a valid reason a student is not in correct uniform. This may be accepted in emergency situations; however, reasons such as “in the wash” are not considered acceptable.
In some cases, students may be required to return home to change into the correct uniform.