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UNIFORM REGULATIONS

There is ONE uniform code and any combination of this may be worn at any time throughout the year. There is no Summer/Winter variation. The expectation is that students wear the correct uniform, to and from, and at school.
All students at all year levels are required to wear the correct uniform at all times, including to and from school.
The following uniform information applies to all students. The range of uniform items can only be purchased from the school uniform shop (Unit 2, 60 Parton Road) and can be worn anytime throughout the year. Footwear needs to be purchased at retail establishments.

COMPULSORY UNIFORM ITEMS

Pāpāmoa College branded uniform:
Shirt
Jersey/Cardigan/Jacket
Shorts/Skirt/Pants
Socks
PE Shirt
PE Shorts

Footwear: Sandals and/or Shoes	Rules for wearing the uniform
Sandals Plain black sandals. Must have a heel strap and strap over the top of the ankle. Sandals are not a jandal or a slip on. The sandals should not contain significant branding or writing.	Sandals must be worn as they were designed. The heel strap must be worn around the heel. Socks are not to be worn with sandals.
Shoes Shoes must be plain black lace up with NO visible branding or writing.	Shoes must be worn as they were designed.

ADDITIONAL UNIFORM INFORMATION

Hats	No beanies and only school-branded hats.
Jewellery	Jewellery is acceptable provided it is not offensive and does not provide a safety hazard. All necklaces need to be able to fit under the school shirt.
Cosmetics	Natural-looking makeup is permitted. No nail polish.
Piercings	No facial/tongue/body piercings including transparent studs, with the exception for earrings which can ONLY be sleepers and/or studs in both ears* (cultural exemptions will apply).
Hairstyles	NO Facial Hair* (cultural exemptions will apply). Natural hair colour ONLY.
Stockings	Black or navy blue plain stockings (ripped or fishnet stockings are not acceptable).
T-Shirt undergarment	A plain white short-sleeve T-shirt or short-sleeved black or white thermal can be worn BUT MUST NOT be visible from under uniform.