Henley Primary School, Nelson, New Zealand

Uniform

We are pleased to be able to offer you a choice of Henley School uniform items.

The uniform was optional but became compulsory in 2010 and is being phased in as follows:

Term one 2010: school uniform was compulsory for all Junior Syndicate children

Term one 2011: school uniform was compulsory for all Junior and Middle Syndicate children

Term one 2012: school uniform will be compulsory for all Junior and Middle Syndicate children and Year 5 children

Term one 2013: school uniform will be compulsory for the whole school.

Some of the benefits of school uniform are:

• The school uniform is cost effective – reduces the amount of clothes to be purchased each year, and the majority of items can be used by siblings.
• Excellent school representation at public outings, as well as safety as children can be easily identified.
• Provides equality, pride and greater sense of belonging amongst the children.
• Eliminates problems of clothing competitiveness.
• Ensures children have clothing that is appropriate for school activities.
• Provides better sun protection than some of the options currently chosen by children.

While the uniform will not be compulsory for Year 6 children in 2012, we do encourage pupils to wear it. Whenever your child is representing Henley School (eg choir, sports and cultural events) they are expected to wear the school uniform. The school does not provide children with uniform items to wear in these circumstances but does have sets of special uniforms for selected sports teams to borrow.

Please note that there will be occasions where uniform will not be mandatory, such as field trips where children are likely to encounter wet or muddy conditions. These occasions will be notified to you by teachers with relevant activity information.

Uniform guidelines:

• Wearing the school uniform is a condition of attendance at Henley School.
• The uniform will be made up of approved items as per the Uniform Schedule.
• In circumstances of extreme financial hardship, the Principal will endeavour to work with the concerned party to reach a mutually satisfactory outcome.
• The uniform is to be worn at all times when involved in any school activities and when representing the school.
• The uniform should be in good repair and a clean and tidy condition.
• Any non-uniform items should be removed and placed in school bag, unless an explanatory note is received from parents.
• All uniform items to be named.
• School uniform hats must be worn from the beginning of Term Four until the end of Term One.
• Footwear must be sensible such as Velcro or lace up runners or shoes or flat sandals that securely strap the foot. High heeled shoes, jandals and heeled/wheeled shoes are unsuitable for school wear.
• The Principal may, for reasons approved by the Board of Trustees, exempt a pupil from wearing the uniform.

Teachers will be supported by the Board in enforcing the wearing of uniforms.

Implementation of this uniform policy:

1. We realise that occasional one-off situations will occur when a child cannot wear the uniform. Parents are requested to provide the school with a note in these instances.
2. A child who is not wearing the approved uniform will not be permitted to participate in activities offered outside of the curriculum such as trips and some sporting activities.
3. If a child is not wearing the approved uniform on two consecutive days a note will be sent home. The same will occur if the uniform is not in good repair or clean.

Purchasing Uniform:

Henley School uniform items are available through Dot Neiman Leisurewear Shop (address and directions at the end of the uniform schedule below). Please note that our supplier offers a free service to alter uniforms to fit your child if required, and that lay-by options are also available. Dot Neiman also deals with WINZ subsidies.

From time to time the Parent Liaison Group will run second hand uniform sales and these will be advertised in the school newsletter.

WE ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING OPTIONS FOR SPORTS UNIFORM TOPS, WITH A VIEW TO INTRODUCING THEM IN 2012, WHICH WILL BE USED SPECIFICALLY FOR SPORTING EVENTS.

PRICE LIST – HENLEY SCHOOL UNIFORM

(prices are subject to change)

NB: DO NOT IRON LOGO IF IT IS PRINTED

      CLEARLY NAME ALL CLOTHING.

Supplier:                 Dot Neiman Leisurewear, 34 Forests Road, Stoke, Nelson
                             ph - 03-547-6318
                             fax - 03-547-6376

Directions:               Forests Road is a left-hand turning off Nayland Road (coming from Richmond direction). Carters is on the corner.
                              Dot Neiman Leisurewear is at the end of Forests Road.

Payment details:      Eftpos available at the shop. If payment being made by cheque, a fee of 35 cents per cheque will be charged.

Henley Primary School Uniform Price list – updated July 2011

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