School Uniform

Why do we have a uniform?

The Board Of Trustees, through its community consultation, asked several years ago if the introduction of a school uniform was desirable and the response was overwhelmingly in favour. All students are expected to wear the School Uniform to Carterton School. 

Our school uniform maintains our identity as a kura and keeps us united as one. The uniform has been designed to be easily recognisable as Carterton School while out and about in public spaces whilst also maintaining some individuality with students and whanau having a choice of pants, shorts, skirt or skort. 

All items of clothing must be named. Please check this often as names wear off. This helps to return items to the owner quicker.

What is the Carterton School uniform?

Tops:
Green school embroidered short sleeve polo for Yrs 0-6.
Navy & Green school embroidered short sleeve polo for Years 7 and 8.
A navy blue undershirt is permitted in cold weather or for sun protection.

Bottoms:
Navy blue shorts/pants/culottes/skirt-any navy blue item can be worn except jeans. No visible labels are allowed.

Jersey, Vests and Jackets:
Navy blue school embroidered polar fleece or vest.
A senior (Year 7 and 8) hoodie is also available, but not compulsory.
Jackets may be worn in the rain or cold weather. Navy is preferred.

Footwear:
Any black footwear except high heels, long boots and jandals. Black or navy socks.

Hats:
Navy blue wide brimmed or bucket style sunhat
(Compulsory in Terms 1 & 4) – no caps.

Lost Property:

Lost Property is located in the school office. Please check here if your child is missing any items. Named items will be returned to your child during class time. Some classrooms also have their own lost property containers.