Uniforms
Hastings Christian School uniform is an important part of the culture of our school. The manner in which our young people present themselves for school reflects their sense of pride and engagement with the school community. Our standard of dress contributes to the reputation of our school, the maintenance of which is the responsibility of every student. The school considers it essential that staff, parents and caregivers support these regulations to ensure that at all times and in all circumstances, each student is correctly presented in all respects. Our intention is to have all students presented to a high standard at all times
Students are required to wear full regulation uniform. If there is a valid reason for wearing a non-regulation item of uniform, the student must provide a signed note from their parent to the class teacher. Inspections will take place regularly. Students are required to take pride in their appearance and uphold the uniform standard required by the BOT.
ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE NZ UNIFORM SHOP.
UNIFORM GUIDELINES:
Jewellery:
Jewellery must not be worn at school except for the following.
- Wristwatches
- Medic alert bracelets
- Plain small round ear studs, one stud per ear (size must fit through a holepunch). No sleepers or shapes.
- Cultural or religious necklaces can be worn but must not be visible.
Hair:
- Hair ties should be black, brown or navy
- Hair clips black/brown or gold/silver
- No unnatural hair colours (eg blue,green) or excess products are acceptable
- Hair should be clean and tidy at all times and kept out of the eyes
- Hair should be tied back if longer than shoulder length
- Year 9-13 girls may wear their hair down unless required to tie it up for class (technology, science etc)
- Senior boys should be clean-shaven
If the teachers have a concern with a hairstyle, they will make contact with the parents and there is an expectation that the problem will be resolved.
Nail Polish:
No nail polish is allowed either on the fingers or the toes. Students will be asked to remove this at the office.
Makeup & Tattoos:
No makeup is to be worn to school. If a student is wearing makeup, they will be asked to remove this at the office. Tattoos must be covered up at all times.
Badges:
Only badges given to students by the school or school endorsed outside providers may be worn appropriately on the school uniform by the award recipient. (Further information on the Guidelines for Badges document)
Jackets & Scarves:
An optional navy school jacket is available to purchase. Students may be asked to remove jackets during class time. Non uniform jackets and scarves may be worn to and from school but must be taken off in school. Due to health and safety reasons scarves are not to be worn in the classroom.
Skirt Length:
Length must be at or below the knee.
Shoes:
Year 1-8 Black lace up shoes/sneakers (no white/coloured soles or logos) or black sandals
Year 9-13 Black lace ups, T-Bar/Mary Janes, Roman sandals
- Black lace up shoes are required for all students who use the technology rooms.
- No form of coloured sport shoes are permitted unless participating in PE.
- If your child needs to wear orthopaedic sandals/shoes, this is allowable provided you have communicated
the reasons for this with the school.
Socks & Stockings:
Boys Year 1-13 Navy school socks, or Year 9-13 Black crew socks
Girls Year 1- 8 Navy knee length socks or navy tights/opaques
Year 9-13 White ankle socks (purchased from uniform shop – no sports socks) or navy opaque stockings
Trousers:
Boys Grey trousers (optional for year 9-10 boys). Belts must be plain black, leather/vinyl with a plain buckle.
Girls Navy trousers (optional)
Blazers Year 11-13:
All Year 11-13 students should have a blazer. Blazers are compulsory during term 2-3, on special occasions when representing the school, or on any other occasion at the teacher’s discretion.
Ties: Year 11-13
Ties need to be worn to and from school, and during class-times. It is at the teacher’s discretion during the summer months to allow the students to remove their tie in class.
Sports Uniform:
Year 1-6 School PE shirt and navy shorts are to be purchased and worn if children participate in any sports activities outside of the school (ie. If they belong to a sports team or represent the school in any sport)
Year 7-12 School PE shirt and navy shorts are compulsory and are to be worn each time students participate in sports activities. Year 9-12 students can wear the optional school hoodie, navy track pants or navy leggings for PE classes only.
Secondary students must be in regulation uniform when arriving at or leaving school.
School Hats:
Year 1-8 The school uniform sunhat/cap is to be worn when outside during the two summer terms.
Underwear:
White or skin colour underwear must be worn under white shirts.