ST MARY’S COLLEGE UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Below is a full list of items that make up the St Mary’s College uniform, with details as to what is compulsory and what is optional.
All students must wear the following each day:
College Blazer black (must be worn to and from school)
Either College tartan skirt OR College trousers OR black College Ie Lavalava
Either College short-sleeved blouse (white) OR College long-sleeved blouse (white)
Plain black leather lace up school shoes (and white or black ankle socks or black tights)
PE uniform: All Year 9 & 10 students must wear the College PE shorts black and College PE polo black/white and bring sneakers to wear in PE class. Senior PE students can wear appropriate clothing (i.e. no jeans) and sneakers for physical activity.
College black vest
College black jersey (long sleeved)
College black cardigan
College (dri-warm & lite) jacket black (students can wear the college jacket OR a plain black rain jacket of their own)
Plain black scarf.
College silver tie and Year 13 Tie silver/black
Summer footwear option: Plain black roman sandals or similar with a supportive heel strap. Slides or other sandals without a back strap cannot be worn. Socks may not be worn with sandals.
Please note: The College sports hoodie is NOT part of everyday uniform and should not be worn in classes. The sports hoodie can only be worn during PE classes and for sporting events out of school time.
General guidelines and rules:
Sensible choices of these items are made according to weather conditions. Black shoes should be worn in Winter in particular for health and safety reasons.
On some occasions students will need to dress formally. Formal uniform is made up of a College blazer, a white shirt, the College skirt or black pants or Ie Faitaga, and the correct school footwear (see above).
When students are travelling to and from school we recommend that they wear their College blazer.
Plain, predominantly black, bags or satchels are required.
Hair should be of a natural colour. If the hair is longer than shoulder length it must be tied neatly back with a black or white ribbon or hair ties.
Jewellery - A watch is permitted. If students wish to wear a crucifix necklace or a piece of greenstone (pounamu)/bone Taonga that is acceptable.
Piercings - one stud in each earlobe and one small nose stud is allowed. If a student has other body piercings, these must be free of studs during the school day.
Make up and nail polish are not permitted.
Permission for the variation to this Uniform Code must be sought from the Principal. Written submissions may be made on the basis of religious, cultural, ethnic or health considerations.
New school uniforms can be purchased from NZ Uniforms.
If you wish to set up a payment plan, please sign up to the Uniform Club. This can also be done in-store at 168 Thorndon Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6011.
Second-hand uniforms are often available on Trademe. At times, some second-hand items are also available to purchase through the school office. Please see the details here.