Uniform

Wearing of the following uniform is compulsory. Copies of the Board Uniform Policy are available from the school office.
All items of clothing must be named.
All uniform items are available from The Warehouse, corner of Victoria and Browne Streets, Timaru.
We also have some 2 hand items for sale at the school office.

Girls’ Uniform

Grantlea Downs logo red sweatshirt and/or polarfleece
Grantlea Downs logo navy shorts
Grantlea Downs logo polo shirt – short sleeve
Navy or Black ankle socks
Navy Tights (Winter wear only)

Boys’ Uniform

Grantlea Downs logo red sweatshirt and/or polarfleece
Grantlea Downs logo navy shorts
Grantlea Downs logo polo shirt – short sleeve
Navy or Black ankle socks

Optional Uniform

Grantlea Downs Skort
Canterbury Navy Track Pants (Yr 6, 7 & 8 only), small Canterbury logo only permitted
Asics Blue Track Pants (Yr 6, 7, & 8)
Grantlea Downs logo navy trackpants
Navy thermal tops can be worn under the Grantlea Downs polo shirt

Footwear

Students are required to wear footwear that:

Is not a fashion shoe
Is well fitting and suitable for playground and physical activity

Sun Hats

These are to be purchased from The Warehouse. Sun hats are compulsory during Terms 1 and 4.

Sports Uniform

Most sports uniform items will be supplied by the school. Children are expected to wear their own Grantlea Downs School shorts or track pants.

Sports uniforms are issued for wearing on the sports day only.
Appropriate sports shoes and sports socks to be worn.
No jewellery is to be worn for sports events.
Medic Alert bracelets are to be taped.

It is important that children look and dress as a team when representing the school.

Jewellery

Only Medic Alert bracelets, watches, studs, and keepers (ears only) are allowed. Approved cultural jewellery, such as pounamu and bone carving, will also be permitted.

Makeup

Makeup and nail polish are not allowed.

Hair

Long hair is to be tied back – long hair is deemed to be lower than shoulder length.
Unnatural hair colouring is not allowed.
Hair should not cover the student’s face.

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