Te Kura o Ōpāwaho - Opawa School uniform
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho - Opawa School Uniform and Dress Code
Uniform
Our kura/school has a compulsory uniform. All tamariki/children are expected to maintain a high standard of pride in their appearance and are required to wear correct uniform at all times. We ask for full parental support in ensuring the correct uniform is worn.
We are currently transitioning from the sand colour to black for the following items (both are acceptable):
Our kura/school has a compulsory uniform. All tamariki/children are expected to maintain a high standard of pride in their appearance and are required to wear correct uniform at all times. We ask for full parental support in ensuring the correct uniform is worn.
We are currently transitioning from the sand colour to black for the following items (both are acceptable):
- Black or Sand cargo shorts, cargo longs, skort
- We are transitioning away from the skirt and pinafore – both are still acceptable
- Opawa orange polo top
- Gunmetal grey or black long sleeved under garment
- Opawa Polar Fleece
- Black Senior jacket for Year 7 & 8 only
- Socks/tights - plain navy, black or white.
- Shoes must be black, brown or predominantly white trainers, leather shoes or sandals.
- Please note: Crocs are not suitable footwear for school use
- Plain black or sand hat – bucket, wide brimmed or cap (school label only – no other logos).
- Grey beanie (Winter)
- The uniform should be clean, tidy and named.
- Only a long sleeved under-garment (gunmetal grey or black) should be visible under the Te Kura o Ōpāwaho - Opawa School polo shirt.
- School sun hats must be worn in Terms 1 and 4.
- No nail polish and/or makeup to be worn at school.
- Coloured hair is not appropriate.
- Hair Accessories: plain black, navy or Ōpāwaho orange headbands, ties, ribbons, bows or clips. Ties, ribbons, bows or clips to be no larger than 8cm in diameter.
- Drawing on skin and tattoo transfers are not acceptable.
- One piece swimming togs are recommended.
- No jewellery should be worn except watches and plain ear studs or sleepers. No other earrings. Any other jewellery, including rings and necklaces can be a safety hazard and are not to be worn at school. All jewellery must be removed for sport. Variations due to cultural or religious beliefs are allowed on written request from parents/caregivers.
Te Kura o Ōpāwaho - Opawa School uniform suppliers
Mainland Uniforms, 189 Peterborough St, City, Christchurch 8013 - Telephone 03-377 6771
Second-hand sales
There are some second-hand uniform sales available via the Te Kura o Ōpāwaho - Opawa School Uniform Buy 'n' Sell Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/242912514047939