General Information

Uniform at Awatapu College

All uniform items are available from Posti Plus, 200 Church Street, Palmerston North

YEAR 9, 10 AND 11 STUDENTS

Pants

Regulation grey (short or long). Sandals may not be worn with long pants.

Skirt

Regulation checked skirt with black/white/red stripe. No shorter than mid-thigh length.

Shirt

Regulation white with college monogram. White top only may be worn underneath.

Jersey

Regulation woollen black with college monogram or regulation black polar fleece style jacket with college monogram (with or without sleeves).

Plain black Fairydown-type jacket or regulation rain jacket.

Shoes

Boys Black leather lace-up dress shoes with a solid sole (not suede or sports shoes)

Girls Black leather lace-up dress shoes with a solid sole (not suede, ballet or sports shoes). 

Socks: Boys Regulation grey with gold/black/gold band. Socks may not be worn with sandals.

Socks: Girls White ankle-length socks or black full-length tights (all year round).

Socks or tights may not be worn with sandals.

• NB: Shoes may be worn all year round (refer to sock regulations for girls).
• Shoes must be worn in workshops and laboratories

Sandals

Black sandals with back strap (Terms 1 and 4 only).

Jewellery: 

Only the following items are allowed:

• a wristwatch and one plain stud or sleeper in each ear. 
• A necklace of cultural significance may be worn, but must not be visible. Hair accessories must be plainblack.

Hats

Regulation black cap with gold trim on peak (Terms 1 and 4).

Caps may not be worn inside school buildings.

Bandanas or beanies are not acceptable.

Scarf

Plain black.

Gloves

Plain black.

Personal Grooming

Hair must be kept clean and tidy; only natural tonings are acceptable. Mohawk type hairstyles are not allowed.

• No facial hair
• No visible tattoos
• No visible body piercing other than earrings (as outlined above)
• No makeup

Physical Education Uniform

Plain T-Shirt or training top, shorts, track pants, gym shoes and swimming togs when required