Uniforms

SENIOR (Years 11, 12 & 13)
Summer (worn in Terms 1 & 4)

  • Regulation checked cotton dress worn mid-calf length as illustrated on the website with the senior tie.
  • School tie (blue for Year 11, red for Year 12 and 13).
  • Dark brown leather T-bar, U-bar or lace-up shoes with low heel, as illustrated on the website.
  • Plain white ankle socks (optional with T-bar and U-bar shoes).
  • Regulation navy-blue V-necked pullover or navy-blue cardigan.
  • School blazer (piped in red braid for Year 12 and 13) with monogram on breast pocket for street wear.

Uniform

JUNIOR (Years 9 & 10)
Summer (worn in Terms 1 & 4)

  • Regulation pleated navy-blue skirt worn at mid-calf length as illustrated on the website.
  • Regulation white short-sleeved blouse, embroidered with the school crest.
  • Dark brown leather T-bar, U-bar or lace-up shoes with low heel, as illustrated on the website.
  • Plain white ankle socks (optional with T-bar and U-bar shoes).
  • Regulation navy-blue V-necked pullover or navy-blue cardigan.
  • Navy-blue school blazer with monogram on breast pocket for street wear.

SENIOR (Years 11, 12 & 13)
Winter (worn in Terms 2 & 3)

  • A kilt, hem no less than 10cm from the ground, in regulation pure wool worsted material.
  • Long-sleeved white blouse (new fitted style).
  • Regulation navy-blue V-necked pullover or navy-blue cardigan.
  • Navy-blue gloves (optional).
  • School tie (blue for Year 11, red for Year 12 and 13).
  • Navy-blue ribbed or wool pantyhose or plain navy ¾ socks.
  • Woollen scarf (if desired) of navy blue and red stripes.
  • Dark brown leather T-bar, U-bar or lace-up shoes with low heel, as illustrated on the website.
  • The blazer is worn on the street at all times.

 

Uniform

JUNIOR (Years 9 & 10)
Winter (worn in Terms 2 & 3)

  • A kilt, hem no less than 10cm from the ground, in regulation pure wool worsted material.
  • Long-sleeved white blouse (new fitted style).
  • Regulation navy-blue V-necked pullover or navy-blue cardigan.
  • Navy-blue gloves (optional).
  • School tie (striped for Year 9 and 10).
  • Navy-blue ribbed or wool pantyhose or plain navy ¾ socks.
  • Woollen scarf (if desired) of navy blue and red stripes.
  • Dark brown leather T-bar, U-bar or lace-up shoes with low heel, as illustrated on the website.
  • The blazer is worn in the street at all times.
The uniform is available from Ballantynes (city), Direct Uniform Supplies (Papanui and Sydenham), Lithgows (Riccarton), Mainland Uniforms (Burnside), and made-to-measure from Helean Kiltmakers (Dunedin).  An early placement of the order for the kilt is recommended.

Physical Education Uniform

Compulsory:

  • Shirt
  • Shorts

  • [available from Rugby Sports & Leisure, Northlands Mall]
  • Sports shoes

Optional:

  • Plain navy-blue track pants (no logos)
  • School rugby jersey (available from Rugby Sports & Leisure, Northlands Mall)
  • Navy polyprop top with school logo (available from Sports Department, CGHS).

Sports Uniform

Compulsory in school ‘A’, representative teams and individuals:

  • School tracksuit
    (available from DUS/Sportwear Plus Shop,
    10 Main North Road, Papanui
    )
  • School tracksuit required for Years 9, 10 and 11 netball players.

Optional:

  • School tracksuit
    (available from DUS/Sportwear Plus Shop,
    10 Main North Road, Papanui
    )
  • Navy polyprop top with school logo (available from Sports Department, CGHS).

General

No make-up or coloured nail varnish is to be worn with school uniform.  Only one plain, small stud is to be worn in each ear lobe.  Additional body piercing is forbidden.  No other jewellery is permitted unless proper application has been made to the Principal and consent given.  Consent will be given only in exceptional circumstances and with special provisions. Teachers may confiscate any jewellery worn in breach of this rule. It will not be returned until the end of the term.  The school does not accept responsibility for the loss of confiscated jewellery items.

Dark glasses may be worn only with a medical prescription.

A nylon raincoat of approved navy-blue shade or a parka of navy-blue or safety yellow may be worn.

The uniform must be worn correctly at all times.  If there are any problems, the student should bring a note from a parent to the Dean for temporary exemption.

The Parent-Teacher Association runs a second-hand uniform shop.  The contact telephone number is available from the school office.