UNIFORM
Ruahine School has a uniform that consists of the following:
Clothing and Footwear
Royal blue short-sleeved or long-sleeved polo shirt with Ruahine logo
Royal blue long sleeved polar fleece with Ruahine logo
(Optional) Outdoor black zip up jacket with Ruahine logo
Plain black “bottoms” i.e. pants/shorts/skort
Plain black school shoes, sandals or black sneakers with black laces (excluding boots, high-heeled shoes, wedge heels, jandals, white or multi-coloured sneakers, scuffs or Crocs). Black shoes may have white soles. Gumboots of any colour may be worn outside (gumboots may NOT be worn on school trips).
Plain black or white socks, or black (only) footed tights/stockings. Toes or heels may be another colour but may NOT be seen when wearing shoes.
No logos/branding may be shown on uniform clothing
Winter
Plain black or white long sleeved undershirts or skivvies may be worn by students between Easter and Labour Weekend (for warmth)
Outdoor coats and beanies of any colour may be worn to school. No sweatshirt hoodies are to be worn
No wearing beanies/hats/hoods indoors
Slippers may be worn in classrooms only. They are for inside use only
Summer
Students wear royal blue school wide-brimmed/bucket hats when outside in Terms 1 & 4 (supplied by Ruahine PFK)
Hair
Hair must be tidy and well-groomed
Dyeing or colouring of hair is discouraged, with only natural colours being allowed
Long hair should be tied back in a ponytail or plait to be away from the face with Ruahine School royal blue and white or plain natural coloured (brown, black etc) hair ties. Long hair means shoulder length or longer.
No excessive use of hair products
Jewellery and Make-Up
The only jewellery allowed is: wrist watch, a simple stud in each ear lobe and items of cultural significance approved by the school
Exceptions such as medic alert bracelets, solid baby bracelets that can’t be removed may be worn once the principal has approved it. Written permission will be given at the Principal’s discretion
No nail polish or make-up may be worn
Uniform can be purchased from Stitch Me (06 374 9947; 027 218 0575; 027 221 4958; StitchMe@xtra.co.nz).
Non-embroidered items can be purchased from other retailers.
We also have a small selection of second hand uniform available - please enquire at the school office.
