Our Uniform
Uniform Shop
There are no plastic bags supplied at the Uniform Shop for any items purchased. Please remember to bring your own bags.
Uniform Information
Boys Compulsory
- AJHS shirt
- AJHS navy shorts
- AJHS PE shirt
- AJHS PE shorts
- plain black lace-up shoes (no boots – shoes must be below the ankle) or approved black roman sandals
- AJHS-approved socks
Optional
- AJHS jersey
- AJHS jacket
- AJHS unisex trousers
- AJHS hoodie
- Navy AJHS cap & bucket hat
- AJHS track pants (for sports teams only)
Girls Compulsory
- AJHS shirt
- AJHS navy skirt (knee-length or longer) or AJHS skort, or AJHS shorts
- AJHS PE shirt
- AJHS PE shorts
- plain black lace-up shoes or T-Bar with a buckle (no boots – shoes must be below the ankle), or approved black roman sandals,
- AJHS-approved socks or black tights.
Optional:
- AJHS jersey
- AJHS jacket
- AJHS unisex trousers
- rain jacket (fleece lined)
- AJHS hoodie
- Navy AJHS cap & bucket hat
- AJHS track pants (for sports teams only)
Physical Education & Sport
- All students are required to wear an approved school PE shirt. The shirt can be worn with the school PE short or any plain black leggings.
- Only school sports team jackets or sweatshirts are to be worn at sports events.
- Students must arrive and leave school in their school uniform clothing, and must be changed prior to leaving their PE, Drama, or Dance lessons, in the interest of safety and hygiene.
Mufti Day / School camp / school trips clothing
- Students should wear clothing that is respectful of the setting they are in and appropriate for the activities they will be participating in. The garments worn should have appropriate coverage.
Second Hand Uniform Shop
The Second Hand Uniform Shop on-sells good quality second hand uniforms on behalf of parents, keeping 50% of the sale. It is part of the Uniform Shop, located on the ground floor of the Administration building.
Please drop your second-hand uniforms off at the shop during term opening hours. Alternatively please leave it at reception. Only current, unaltered, undamaged regulation school uniform items in excellent condition will be accepted. Swimming costumes, shoes, tights, socks, and hats will not be accepted. All items must be clean. Garments will be accepted at the Management’s discretion only. Garments delivered without a Contract and Delivery/Acceptance Form will not be taken into stock.
Here is the AJHS pre-loved Uniform Contract.
For more information please email Gillian Watson or phone (09) 415 5473 ext 667
Hair, Nails, Jewellery & Makeup
Hair
- If hair is past shoulder length, it must be tied up so that students can learn effectively. Any teacher has the right to request that hair is tied back in the interest of safety or hygiene.
- Hairstyles with artificial colouring are not accepted. Only hair colours in the natural human hair range are acceptable – purple, blue, green etc. are not permitted.
- Hair accessories (hair bands/ties/ribbons etc) must be navy blue, black or whanau colour.
Nails
- Nail polish is to be clear, with no artificial tips or colouring.
Jewellery
- Non conforming jewellery will be confiscated and returned to the student at an appropriate time
- Earrings – students are permitted to wear one small stud earring in each ear lobe of plain gold or silver colouring. Piercings in other areas of the body are not acceptable at school and any piercing openings need to be covered with a nude/ skin tone plaster covering.
- Necklaces – Students are permitted to wear a necklace which is of cultural or religious significance only – a letter of request from the parent, explaining the significance needs to be sent in to the Whanau Dean prior to the necklace being worn. This will be required to be removed at times for Sport , Physical Education and Technology Subjects in the interest of safety
- Bracelets – (arm or ankle bracelets) are not permitted unless it is a medic alert type bracelet.
- Watches – may be worn – smart watches may not be accessed/used for any communication purposes.
- Rings – are not permitted at school.
- Exceptions will be reviewed on a case by case basis i.e. cultural practice to wear certain jewellery (bone carvings and greenstones are permitted with a parent note – uniform pass)
Makeup
- Makeup is not to be worn unless the student brings a parent signed note of explanation (skin conditions) to be given to their Whanau Dean for a pass to wear a light layer of tinted moisturiser only.
Shoes & Bags
School Bags
- No advertising other than the maker’s name
- No graffiti
Shoes
- Please click here for shoe regulation information and images