Uniform Changes

We have been in the process of updating our logo and branding.  This is a long term project as it’s important to ensure we don’t put any undue financial pressure on our Kura and our community.

All current Waihī College uniforms will remain fully usable through to a minimum of the end of 2025. New logos will slowly be introduced where needed with old logos still a correct part of our uniforms over the coming years. One big change will be replacing our white senior student polo tops with black over the next two years as well. This will be done because of extensive feedback from students and whanau who have found white polos impractical. White polos will now not be available in the uniform shop from this point with the new black ones available from the College uniform shop from Jan 15, the earliest they can be delivered.

Please note again all white polos with the current logo remain as part of our uniforms through to the end of 2025.

For more information about the uniform updates, including our Sports uniforms, please head to our Latest News section: Uniforms – What’s Changing?

The Uniform Shop Hours

Term 2 2024 (29th April – 3rd July):

Monday: CLOSED

Tuesday: 8.00am – 9.00am

Wednesday: 1.40pm – 3.40pm

Thursday: CLOSED

Friday: CLOSED

Second Hand Uniforms

We have good quality second hand uniforms available all year round.  If you would like to have a look at these, pop into the school – either the front office or the Student Centre – and we will show you what we have.

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Years 7-10

Regulation Waihi College maroon polo shirt,

Plain black or white long sleeved thermal top if desired (no logo, pattern or writing)

Waihi College knitted jersey or Waihi College black cotton sweatshirt

Waihi College shorts, skirt (of an appropriate length*), sports trackpants or long trousers

Waihi College jacket

Flat, plain black shoes (any material) or flat plain black sandals (shoes must have a back strap – no slides). Plain black crocs are fine, with the back strap used, but no jibbitz/charms.

Plain black or white socks (no logos) or Waihi College socks.

 

Years 11-12

Regulation Waihi College white polo shirt (until 2025) or the new black polo shirt (from 2024)

Plain black or white long sleeved thermal top if desired (no logo, pattern or writing)

Waihi College knitted jersey or Waihi College black cotton sweatshirt

Waihi College shorts, skirt (of an appropriate length*), sports trackpants or long trousers

Waihi College jacket

Flat, plain black shoes (any material) or flat plain black sandals (shoes must have a back strap – no slides).  Plain black crocs are fine, with the back strap used, but no jibbitz/charms.

Plain black or white socks (no logos) or Waihi College socks.

 

Year 13 

Are permitted to wear tidy mufti which is deemed acceptable by the Principal.

* Skirt length deemed appropriate by the senior management team

 

Accessories (for all students)

Hats Waihi College caps or black hats/caps may be worn. They may have a logo of another colour, but this must not be offensive. Caps and hats should not be worn inside the classroom.

Jewellery: Wristwatch, studs or sleepers (may have more than one set), one necklace (to be worn inside the shirt), one small ring. Accessories: Belts, scarves etc. have to be black.

Hair: Must be a natural looking colour, of normal style and accepted by the Principal. Headbands, hair ties may be of any colour but must be of a plain style without bows, flowers etc.

Make up: Subtle make up is acceptable

Piercing and Tattoos: no visible facial piercing or visible tattoos (including Y13). Any exemption to this needs BOT approval.

Trackpants: Waihi College trackpants are allowed as part of the daily school uniform.  They also are used by the sports teams when required.