UNIFORM
Girls and boys each have a junior and senior summer and winter uniform, which may be purchased from The Haberdashery in the Main Street of Pahiatua, or from the second-hand uniform shop at the College (operated by The Tararua College Parent Association) that is open by appointment. Please contact the College Office 376 8344. See the bottom of the page for comprehensive uniform requirements.
The school is currently undertaking a uniform review, and any recommendations made will be implemented in 2010.
Tararua College Uniform Requirements
Winter is defined as Terms 2, 3, and 4 up to Labour Weekend.
Junior Girls (Years 9-10)
Summer
Dark blue and white checked College knee length dress Royal blue woollen jersey with College crest
Brown or black leather sandals with no socks, or black formal leather school shoes, not sports style, with ankle length white socks
Winter
Pale blue long sleeved cabilla button-to-neck shirt
Royal blue woollen jersey with College crest
A-line dark blue polyester knee length skirt
Dark blue tights/opaques
Black formal leather school shoes, not sports style
Junior Boys (Year 9-10)
Summer
Pale blue polo shirt
Grey drill shorts
Royal blue woollen jersey with College crest
Long grey College socks with black formal leather school shoes, not sports style, or brown or black leather sandals with no socks
Winter
Pale blue long sleeved cabilla button-to-neck shirt
Grey wool/polyester shorts Royal blue woollen jersey with College crest
Long grey College socks with black formal leather school shoes, not sports style
Senior Girls (Years 11-13)
Summer
Short sleeved open neck white shirt
Dark blue polyester calf length straight skirt
Dark blue woollen jersey with College crest
White ankle length socks with black formal leather school shoes, not sports style, or brown or black leather sandals with no socks or pantyhose
Long sleeved white button-to-neck shirt
College tie
Dark blue polyester calf length straight skirt
Dark blue woollen jersey with College crest
Black formal leather school shoes, not sports styleSenior Boys (Years 11-13)
Summer
Short sleeved white button-to-neck shirt
Long charcoal grey dress trousers or charcoal grey dress shorts
Dark blue woollen jersey with College crest
Long grey College socks and black formal leather school shoes, not sports style, with shorts
Black ankle socks under long trousers, or brown or black leather sandals with no socks
Winter
Long sleeved white button-to-neck shirt
College tie
Long charcoal grey dress trousers
Dark blue woollen jersey with College crest
Black ankle socks
Black formal leather school shoes, not sports style
General
The Physical Education uniform for all students is Tararua College PE shorts or suitable navy blue shorts with a white polo shirt, white socks and non-marking sports shoes.
The uniform for the various sports codes will be notified to participants at the appropriate times.
A plain blue or black jacket or coat is appropriate for rainwear/winter.
No sweatshirts, polar fleeces or hoodies.
A black, dark blue or blue and gold Glen Mist saffron scarf is an optional uniform item.
Belts worn with shorts/trousers must be dark in colour (navy/black) and plain in style.
All uniform items must be clean, tidy, with no graffiti and in good repair.
Clothing worn under the School uniform must not be visible.
The only jewellery permissible is a wristwatch and up to two pairs of plain studs or sleepers in each ear.
No facial or body piercing is allowed.
All boys must be clean shaven.
No visible tattoos are allowed.
Hair must be clean, tidy and of a reasonable length, style and colour.
No make-up or nail polish is allowed.
Sandals are not to be worn in the workshop areas, only closed shoes.
Cycle helmets must be worn by all cyclists.
Tararua College, Churchill St, PO Box 94, Pahiatua, 4941.
Phone 06 3768344, email: admin@tararuacollege.school.nz
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Site last updated April 8, 2011