School Uniform
All students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times and represent Taiātea proudly and positively wherever they are.
Day Uniform
The following information relates to the day uniform requirements for all uri.
Boys
Compulsory
School grey cargo shorts
School polo shirt
Plain black shoes or sandals
Black sandals with a back on them – no jandals
Plain black shoes – no other colours or symbols to be visible
Plain black socks – worn with shoes
Optional
Black dress pants for the colder months
School jersey and school jackets
School hoodie
Plain black cap – no logos, symbols or writing on the cap
Plain black beanie for the winter – no logos, symbols or writing on the cap
Plain black scarf (only) – no other colours/patterns
Girls
Compulsory
Grey school skirt
School polo shirt
Plain black shoes or sandals
Black sandals with a back on them – no jandals
Plain black shoes – no other colours or symbols to be visible.
Plain black socks or dark black stockings worn with shoes
Optional
School jersey and school jackets
School hoodie
Plain black cap – no logos, symbols or writing on the cap
Plain black beanie for the winter – no logos, symbols or writing on the cap
Plain black scarf (only) – no other colours/patterns
Alternatives to day uniform
If uri do not have the correct uniform, parents need to send a pānui to the tari. The tari will issue a daily uniform pass.
Alternatives are:
- Boys – Black long dress trousers, PE shirt
- Girls – Black knee length skirt, PE shirt
Tumuaki Tuarua or Tumuaki may give permission for uri to wear other kākahu if needed (on a case by case basis).
Jewellery
Whakakai Māori, watch, small studs (gold, silver, pearl, black, diamantes), small sleepers, thin chain bracelets, necklaces and anklets, small rings, small nose rings.
Hair
Hair is tidy.
Hair ties and bobby pins are small and neutral coloured – black, brown, beige.
No other hair accessories permitted.
Facial Hair
Boys are not required to be clean shaven. They are permitted to wear short, tidy, and well-groomed facial hair with both the day and Number 1 uniforms.
Number One Uniform
The following information relates to the number one uniform requirements for all uri. This uniform will be worn for haerenga (trips), school photos, Rautaki Ako Presentations, prizegivings and other important kaupapa and events.
Boys
Black dress pants
White long sleeved dress shirt
School tie
Black school dress jersey
Black leather dress shoes
Black socks
Plain Black belt
Girls
Black skirt – knee length
White long sleeved collared shirt
School tie
Black school dress jersey
Black ladies dress shoes
Black stockings – full length
Jewellery
Whakakai Māori anake (kakī/taringa)
Hair
Hair is tidy.
Hair ties and bobby pins are small and neutral coloured – black, brown, beige.
No other hair accessories permitted.
Facial Hair
Boys are not required to be clean shaven. They are permitted to wear short, tidy, and well-groomed facial hair with both the day and Number 1 uniforms.
PE and Hākinakina Uniforms
The following information relates to the PE uniform requirements for all uri.
Boys and Girls
School PE shirt
School PE shorts
Boys and Girls
School sports uniform for sports teams
Acceptable options when representing our kura;
- School tracksuit
- School hoodie
- School jackets (soft shell/tracksuit)
- PE shirts/shorts
- Sports shoes
- Casual shoes in between games – no gumboots
No other branded school wear from other teams to be worn if not from that particular team or if the full team doesn’t have the gear eg: kapa haka jacket, touch gear etc.
No other clothes to be worn when representing our kura.
Uniform Supplier
New uniform items can be purchased from the official supplier NZ Uniforms which is located at 244 Tristam Street near the Hamilton CBD.
Their store is open on Monday to Friday, from 9.00am to 5.00pm, and on Saturday from 9.00am to 4.00pm.
To check prices and availability, please visit their website or call the store on (07) 839 4550.
Details about the Uniform Club are below.
Second Hand Uniforms
For whānau who are looking to either buy or sell second-hand Ngā Taiātea Wharekura uniforms, you can join our closed Facebook group – NTW Second hand Uniforms.