Our school uniform has been thoughtfully designed to be affordable, inclusive, practical, and flexible for all students. It is gender-neutral, allowing students to mix and match items according to their preferences and comfort.
Many uniform items are easy-wear and available at a wide range of clothing stores, giving families the freedom to choose based on their own preferences.
For your convenience, the school has partnered with Mainland Uniforms to stock and supply uniform items. These can be purchased in-store at their Peterborough Street location or online at http://www.mainlanduniforms.co.nz.
While Mainland Uniforms offers monogrammed polar fleece jackets and sweatshirts with the school name, these monogrammed items are not compulsory.
If purchasing uniform items from other suppliers, we simply ask that they are consistent in style and colour with the school’s uniform guidelines.
We aim to provide a uniform that supports student choice and comfort while maintaining a sense of belonging and school identity.
Uniform
Choose from:
Plain black culottes
Black and white gingham culottes
Black and white gingham dress
Plain Black track pants
Plain Black shorts
Red polar fleece jacket
Red polo shirt (long or short sleeved)
Red fleece sweatshirt
Plain red zip Merino top
School Footwear
School shoes must be practical, safe, and suitable for active children. Flat shoes in brown, black, blue, or white are acceptable. Plain runners (sports shoes) are also suitable.
We ask that any branding or writing on shoes be kept to a minimum.
Students should not wear jandals, crocs, platform shoes, or boots that extend above the ankle.
Hair Accessories
Plain black/red headbands, ties, ribbons or clips.
Hats
Children can choose either plain red or plain black wide-brimmed or bucket hats – these can be purchased from a range of suppliers.
House Shirts
House shirts may be purchased through the school office for $30. These are not compulsory.
House shirts may be worn on Fridays and designated house activity days instead of the red polo shirt.
Thermals
Plain red or black thermals may be worn during winter terms 2 and 3 under polo shirts.
Jewellery
One piece of jewellery of cultural significance may be worn under clothing. It may be displayed on formal school occasions.
One pair of plain ear studs can be worn. Sleepers are not appropriate for school as they can catch and tear the earlobe. No facial or body piercing is permitted.
Nail Polish and Makeup
Wearing nail polish or makeup is not part of the school dress code and is generally not permitted during school hours. Exceptions may be made for special occasions such as drama productions, fashion parades, or kapa haka performances.
Special Activities Require Specific Clothes
Year 7 and 8 students are required to wear closed-toe shoes and have their hair tied back when participating in Technology classes in the Foods and Product Design rooms at Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate.
Sports Uniforms
We maintain a stock of sports uniforms available for loan to students who are representing the school in sports competitions.
Swimming
Students are required to wear togs or tankinis for swimming; bikinis and underwear are not permitted.
Gumboots
Children are encouraged to wear gumboots on wet days, and to bring a pair of slippers, or suitable inside shoes, to change into in the classroom.
Second Hand Uniform
An extensive range of reasonably priced second-hand uniform items is available through our School PTA Uniform Shop. Please contact the school office for current opening hours.
Seniors’ Jacket (optional)
Senior jackets are worn only by students in Years 7 and 8. They are available from Mainland Uniforms and are an optional part of the school uniform.