It is our belief at Te Kōpuku High that the best kind of uniform is one that mokopuna at our kura will wear. We have opted for clothing that is comfortable and affordable and allows for some freedom of self expression. We want mokopuna to be respectful of others in the way they dress - after all, how you present yourself impacts the way you are received and perceived by others. We also prefer to put pur energies into mokopuna learning rather then policing strict uniform rules.
Last updated 17 October 2024
Pants
Clean and tidy, blue, black or grey pants, chinos, or shorts, are preferred in a style that mokopuna of all genders will find comfortable to wear for a full day. We also accept ripped- jeans as long as the rips are strategically placed so as not to show off any underwear.
Tops
Any shade of grey, navy or black polo shirt is preferred. A sweatshirt, hoodie or jacket in the same colourway can be worn in cooler weather. Tops should not be so short nor see through to reveal undergarments or the naked torso and we will ask mokopuna not to wear again any t-shirts or tops that have offensive messages or logos.
Footwear
We encouarge mokopuna to wear comfortable shoes or sandals to cope with a range of activities they will engage in at kura. There are times and spaces where mokopuna are asked to remove their footwear (e.g. for a whakatau, for karakia).
Formal school wear
A number one uniform for special occasions is provided by the school. This comprises a tie, blazer, and knitted vest. These items were designed by a mokopuna of Te Kōpuku High - Kowhai Te Pania-Morgan. A jacket provides a further option and is also supplied by the school.
Winter wear
For the winter months we have for purchase at cost, a high quality hoodie with the school logo otherwise we encourage mokopuna to wear tidy, smart clothes that will keep them warm especially outdoors. Inside we have air conditioning units that keep the temperature at optimum for learning. Mokopuna have access to lockers to keep any clothes they may cast off during the day. Naming items however, goes a long way towards reuniting a mokopuna with their 'lost' items of clothing.