Uniform Expectations
Students are expected and encouraged to take pride in their general appearance.
The specified school uniform will be worn by all students to and from school, while attending school and when representing our school in the wider community.
Where students are not able to wear the school uniform due to unforeseen circumstances, a letter of explanation from the parent or caregiver addressed to their teacher is required.
Hair accessories are to be kept within the school uniform colour range, i.e. burgundy, navy or black.
Earrings are to be limited to one matching earring per ear, of either a stud, or sleeper style. A wrist watch is also permitted.
Fashion adornments including other piercings, jewellery, makeup, false nails, nail polish, tattoos and temporary transfers are not to be worn while in school uniform.
The following Ramarama School uniform items are to be purchased from the Uniform Shoppe- Glasgow Road, Pukekohe:
- burgundy polo shirt with Ramarama emblem
- navy shorts with burgundy side seam stitching
- navy skort with burgundy seam stitching
- navy polar fleece with Ramarama emblem
- navy sports shirt with Ramarama emblem
- navy bucket hat with Ramarama school name
School bucket hats are compulsory in Terms 1 and 4. Plain navy tracksuit pants can be worn in Terms 2 and 3. Thermal long-sleeved tops may be worn under the polo shirt- plain black or navy only.
Students are permitted to wear culturally significant taonga or patka as part of their uniform.
Footwear: Black or navy sandals or black or navy school shoes, or predominantly black sport shoes, worn with either plain black socks or tights, plain navy socks or tights, or plain white socks.
No platform, boots or high heeled shoes. No jandals or crocs. Gumboots may be brought to school to wear for selected events but must not be worn to and from school.
Note: Clothing should be named for ease of return. All care will be taken by the staff but no responsibility is accepted for lost clothing.
Exemptions
Where students are not able to wear the school uniform due to unforeseen circumstances, a daily letter of explanation from the parent or caregiver addressed to their teacher is required.
- Exemptions will be considered for cultural and religious reasons on written application to the principal.
- If the school has any concerns regarding a student’s uniform, hair, jewellery, or footwear, the principal will discuss this with the student and their parents/guardians. If a resolution is unable to be reached, the matter may be referred to the board by either party.