Uniform and Grooming
UNIFORM St Peter’s College
Students are expected to wear their uniform in accordance with the regulations set down by the
Board of Trustees. Students should wear their uniform with respect for themselves and pride in their
school. This includes from the time they leave for school and until they arrive home. In all uniform
matters, the Principal’s judgement is final. All items should be named.
Gillespies are our Uniform Supplier. They are located on Main Street in the Terrace End Shops,
Palmerston North (Ph: 357 7685)
Regulation refers to an item of branded or St Peter’s-specific clothing only available from Gillespies
or from the PTFA second-hand uniform sales advertised in newsletters and on the College website.
Summer Uniform: worn in TERM 1 and from Labour Weekend in Term 4.
Winter Uniform: worn in TERMS 2 & 3
Transition: for the period between the start of Term 4 and Labour Weekend, either summer or
winter uniform may be worn – NOT A MIXTURE.
Winter uniform is the dress uniform, and will be expected on formal occasions.
Look at the UNIFORM GALLERY on our school website for photos of uniform items.
Blazer
A regulation uniform blazer may be borrowed from S1 for formal occasions.
SUMMER UNIFORM
Junior boys
Shorts; navy regulation, Shirt; green regulation (short sleeves), Socks; 3/4 navy regulation with
green and gold band,
Shoes; plain black Roman sandals with heelstraps (no socks) or black shoes (see note below) with
regulation socks.
Jersey; bottle green regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold stripes.
Junior girls
Summer dress; green and white check, Jersey; bottle green regulation jersey with crest and two fine
gold stripes.
Socks; plain white ankle socks.
Shoes; plain black Roman sandals with heelstraps (no socks) or black shoes (see note below) with
plain white ankle socks.
Senior boys
Shorts; navy regulation, Shirt; white regulation polo shirt, Socks; 3/4 navy regulation with green and
gold band
Shoes; plain black Roman sandals with heelstraps (no socks) or black shoes (see note below) with
regulation socks.
Jersey; navy regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold stripes.
Senior girls
Summer dress; green and white check, Jersey; navy regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold
stripes.
Socks; plain white ankle socks.
Shoes; plain black Roman sandals with heelstraps (no socks) or black shoes (see note below) with
plain white ankle socks.
Hat
NO branded hats should worn with uniform AT ANY TIME. A plain dark green, navy or black summer
hat may be worn in summer. NOT TO BE WORN IN CLASS. It is a requirement for students in
leadership programmes (eg; Ambassadors) to role-model sun smart behaviour.
Uniform and Grooming
WINTER UNIFORM
Junior boys
Shorts; navy regulation winter shorts, Shirt; navy regulation, Socks; 3/4 navy regulation with green
and gold band,
Shoes; black shoes (see note below). Jersey; bottle green regulation jersey with crest and two fine
gold stripes.
Junior girls
Skirt; Regulation Black watch tartan skirt (should be worn mid-calf length), white long sleeved
blouse, Jersey; bottle green regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold stripes, Stockings; black
panty hose or knee length stockings.
Shoes; black shoes (see note below).
Senior boys
Trousers; Regulation charcoal-grey dress trousers or a matching pair from another supplier
(alternative styles such as skinny leg pants or alternative colours of any sort are NOT acceptable),
Shirt; Regulation shirt OR white business type shirt with normal colour (not button-down), Tie;
Regulation, Jersey; navy regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold stripes, Socks; short black or
dark grey dress socks.
Shoes; black shoes (see note below).
Senior girls
Skirt; Regulation Black watch tartan skirt (should be worn mid-calf length), white long sleeved
blouse, Jersey; navy regulation jersey with crest and two fine gold stripes, Tie; Regulation,
Stockings; black panty hose or knee length stockings. Shoes; black shoes (see note below).
Rain coats and jackets
Students can wear a plain black rain, walking or puffa-type jacket (Hoodies are not an acceptable
jacket) – school sports jackets or other school sportswear are NOT part of uniform. NOT TO BE
WORN IN CLASS.
Scarf
An official St Peter’s College dark green/navy striped scarf is available. This or a plain dark green,
navy or black scarf may be worn. No other scarves to be worn. NOT TO BE WORN IN CLASS.
Hat
NO branded hats should worn with uniform AT ANY TIME. A plain dark green, navy or black beanie
may be worn in winter. NOT TO BE WORN IN CLASS.
PE UNIFORM
Juniors
Regulation green shorts and house coloured t-shirts or regulation green sports polo shirt.
Seniors
Students in core PE, Sport Studies and PE Studies should wear appropriate sport mufti for their
classes.
SPORTS UNIFORM
The majority of sports teams will be supplied with uniforms from the Sports Department. These
must be returned in a clean condition after the sports event, if not parents will be invoiced for the
replacement uniform. Some teams, however, will need to wear the Lotto polo shirt and shorts when
representing the College. Students will be notified of this prior to representing the College.
Uniform and Grooming
SHOES
In winter they should be standard black polishable leather – lace up or buckled. Use the images
as a guide. They should not be any sort of branded or unbranded sport or skate shoe even if ‘school
shoe’ or ‘good for school’ is written on the box. Skate shoes, pumps, slip-ons, sports shoes or boots
are not acceptable.
Summer uniform sandals should be black standard school type and must have a heel strap – they
are to be worn without socks and should not have any type of lace or strap that lies up above the
ankle.
GROOMING
HAIR
Must always be clean and tidy. Junior students (boys and girls) must have long hair tied back – off
the face and off the shoulder. Senior students may wear it down in a neat/combed/brushed style.
Hair clips/ties must be white, black or dark green.
Hair should be one natural colour. Colours such a blue, green, yellow, pink, purple etc are not natural
hair colours. Any multi-colours (even combinations of ‘natural’ colours) are not part of uniform
regulations at St Peter’s College.
No rat’s tails, dread locks or be in a Mohawk style. Students should not be fully shaven. Use ‘Number
4’ as a guide for the shortest acceptable all-over cut. Hair should not have patterns, symbols or
words of any sort shaved into it.
Male students must be clean shaven.
JEWELLERY
No jewellery unless a taonga or religious necklace worn under uniform.
One ear stud/thin sleeper ring per ear
No other piercings are to be worn at all.
No bracelets
No finger rings
NAIL POLISH AND MAKE UP
Not to be worn at school. This includes eyeliner, lip-gloss and nail varnish. False nails are not to be
worn.
EXTRA CLOTHING
Must not be seen. T-shirts must NOT be visible. Socks may not be worn over pantyhose.
BADGES
Only official St Peter’s College badges and Duke of Edinburgh badges may be worn.
OTHER
No ‘Hoodies’
No bandanas of any type to wear anywhere or in any way.
No visible tattoos.