Uniform | Opihi College

Junior Uniform

Years 7-10

White or black turn over top ankle socks (not sports socks)
Black stockings
Black over the knee socks (to be worn with kilt/skirt only and must look like tights, therefore not visible as socks)
School socks - dark grey with black, blue and white hoop

Years 11-13

White straight hem, short sleeve, collar band, shirt
White long sleeve, collar band shirt (must be tucked in)
Dark Royal, V-necked, long sleeved jersey with school crest
Dark Royal, V-necked, vest with school crest
Black school sweatshirt with school crest
Black soft shell jacket with crest; or any plain black water resistant jacket.
School blazer and tie. This is compulsory for Year 13 students; and highly recommended for Year 11 & 12 students.

White or black turn over top ankle socks (not sports socks)
Black stockings
Black over the knee socks (to be worn with kilt/skirt only and must look like tights, therefore not visible as socks)
School socks - dark grey with black, blue and white hoop

Junior and Senior

All students to wear black shoes of a plain design with enclosed toes. They must be shoes, not boots. They must comply with Health and Safety requirements for protection of the foot in technology and science areas.
Students are strongly advised to wear a plain black or navy-blue bucket hat or school cap in warm weather. Both styles can be purchased from the school office.
Plain navy blue or black beanies and scarves may be worn outside.
PE uniform - Opihi College PE shirt with black shorts. A change of socks is to be worn with gym shoes.
‍(The PE shirts are only available to purchase through the school office.)

School Regulations

These regulations apply to all students.

Hair must be clean, tidy (out of eyes) and of a natural hair colour. Plain elastic hair ties must be in school/hair colours. (Blue, black, brown and white.) Facial hair must be tidy and well groomed.
A Taonga or other item of religious or cultural significance may be worn around the neck. It is to be removed for health and safety reasons as required.
Students may only wear plain stud earrings in their ears and/or a nose stud. To be removed if posing a risk in class. No other jewelry should be visible. Visible tattoos are not permitted.
Make-up and coloured nail polish are not to be worn with school uniform.

The school uniform is to be worn correctly and neatly at all times, including the journey to and from school.