Cellphones/Uniform

Friday, 4th November 2022 at 2:29pm

Kia ora e te whānau,

We're really looking forward to the last few weeks of term with our Year 9 and 10 students. There are lots of great activities planned for the last four weeks including Beach Ed for Year 9 and the Year 10 softball tournament.

To make sure the last four weeks are enjoyable for everyone, we will be taking the opportunity while senior students are on study leave to reinforce our expectations with junior form classes.

In particular, we will be focusing on phones, earbuds and headphones, which for many students are an increasing distraction from learning and real-life connections.

Phones - rules will be strictly reinforced

The current school policy on phones and similar devices, is that they should be in bags during class time (and on silent or switched off) unless a teacher is allowing students to use the phone for a learning activity. For the rest of the term, there will be no lessons where students need to use phones, earpods, headphones and students must ensure that devices remain on silent in bags during class time and form time. This includes when walking to and from the toilet, going to the Deans, going to student services, and during form time.

If a student needs to borrow a Chromebook for the day, they should go to the library before the beginning of period 1. If you need to get a message to your child urgently during class time, please contact Student Services (817-8173 ext 205).

We know that many students love their phones, but it’s essential that learning time is focused on learning.

Uniform etiquette - wear your uniform with pride

While most of our students already wear their uniform with pride, we will be doing a general reminder about our uniform expectations as we head into the hotter weather.

The uniform should be clean, tidy and worn as designed. Our uniform has a wide range of items to choose from so all students should be able to find a suitable combination.

• All uniform must be the regulation design and pattern – as purchased online through ArgyleOnline.
• Uniform trousers are dark blue not black. Dickies are not part of the uniform.
• Shoes must be flat, plain black, with black soles and black laces.
• Socks must be plain black (no logo) and ankle length.
• Extreme hairstyles and/or artificial colouring are not permitted.
• Hair accessories (hair bands/ties etc) must be navy blue or black in colour only.
• Nail polish is to be clear, with no artificial tips or colouring.
• Makeup is not to be worn.
• Jewellery should be minimal. This means: students are not permitted to wear rings, bracelets or visible necklaces. Students are permitted to wear a maximum of two small studs or sleeper earrings per ear and a small nose stud.
• School sports team jackets or sweatshirts are only to be worn at sports events.
• Garments worn under the school uniform must be white only, and must not be visible. (No coloured t-shirts).

Thank you for your support and I look forward to seeing many of you over the next few weeks.

Ngā mihi nui,

Fiona