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Uniform

School Uniform for 2024

All students attending Long Bay College in 2024 will be required to wear uniform which will be available from The Uniform Shoppe, 83 Te Oneroa Way, Long Bay (Below Jetts Gym).

All students participating in Y9-13 Physical Education must wear the Long Bay College designated new design PE uniform.

**The PE Uniform T-shirt is a representation of your Atawhai house. If you are purchasing a PE shirt please purchase your house colour.

Book an appointment at the Uniform Shoppe

 

Uniform Shoppe

83 Te Oneroa Way, Long Bay Village
(Under Jetts Gym and opposite Sonny Bakery)

January 2024 Opening Hours:

Opening Times 

Regular Shop Opening Hours:

TUES: 12:00pm – 4:00pm
THURS: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
SAT: 10:00am – 2:00pm

 

 

Uniform Expectations

Long Bay College is a school with high standards and values. There is an expectation that all students will wear their uniform with pride. This means wearing the uniform correctly at all times and taking personal presentation seriously. The school requires that the correct uniform is worn in the correct manner when students are at school, traveling to and from school, and representing the school at events.

Wearing our uniform with pride

  • The school uniform must be clean, in good repair, and worn correctly. It is recommended school clothing is clearly named. No garments other than approved items may be visible including undershirts (white V-neck undershirts available from the Uniform Shoppe).
  • Non-regulation uniform or jewellery will be confiscated and returned on Fridays.
  • Students who arrive at school incorrectly dressed should have a note from their parent/ caregiver explaining the reason and report immediately to the Student Centre.
  • Students without an acceptable reason for being incorrectly dressed may be withdrawn from class to work on an individual programme for the day and may receive a lunchtime detention.
  • When in a public place, students in Long Bay College uniform are representing the College and school expectations apply.
  • In all matters relating to uniform, a Deputy Principal will determine what is and what is not appropriate, taking into account students’ safety, community expectations and any other factors deemed relevant

Uniform passes

As a general rule, no non-uniform items are permitted. Students may not wear non-uniform unless a school-wide non-uniform day is declared. In exceptional cases, each of which is treated on its merits, students may be given a uniform pass from the Student Centre. A letter from home is required explaining the situation for the incorrect uniform. On arrival at school, the student must request a uniform pass from the Student Centre and carry the pass throughout the duration of the school day. Students may not wear Long Bay College hoodies and sports clothing in place of a school jersey or jacket.

Sports uniform

Students that are representing the school at sporting occasions are required to wear their sports uniform. The sports uniform should not be worn at any time with the main school uniform or as a replacement to the PE uniform.

Other uniform items

School hoodies are available as part of the College’s sporting uniform but are not to be worn as part of the main school uniform. PE uniform. The PE uniform is compulsory to all students participating in PE throughout all year levels.

Hair, jewellery, tattoos and makeup

  • Any request to wear non-regulation items must be made in writing to the Year Level Deputy Principal.
  • Pounamu and Bone Taonga necklaces ARE permitted.
  • Only one small (no more than 3mm) plain stud (without gemstone) or one small plain sleeper hoop (no more than 10mm in diameter) may be worn in each earlobe.
  • No other jewellery is permitted (including face or body piercing ornamentation, including clear inserts).
  • Makeup is not to be worn, including false eyelashes. Tattoos must be covered and not visible when wearing school uniform.

Hair

  • Moderate styles and ‘natural’ colours are expected (any exceptions are at the discretion of the Year Level Deputy Principal).
  • Students must be clean-shaven while attending College.
  • There are occasions when hair must be tied back for safety reasons.

Nails

  • Students must keep their nails natural looking and should be no longer than fingertip in length.
  • Nail polish or artificial nails (acrylic, wraps, gel or press-on) are not permitted.

 

JUNIOR UNIFORM (Years 9 to 10)

Junior Uniform

  • (Years 9 and 10) The junior uniform consists of the Mykonos blue shirt in either the non-pocket, pocketed, short or long-sleeve designs.
  • Students have the option of the school skirt, shorts or trousers to be worn as part of their core uniform requirements.
  • Only the Long Bay College jacket is permitted to, from and at school to be worn over the shirt and/or jersey.
  • Long Bay College jersey to be worn over school shirt.
  • Skirts are designed to sit just above the knee.
  • Rolling of the school skirt waistline is NOT permitted.
  • Blazer and tie for senior students and students representing Long Bay College.
  • The tie is to be knotted at the collar and worn only with trousers (shirt tucked in) or the skirt School scarf and/or beanie to be worn Term 2 and 3 only.
  • Only school cap to be worn.
  • Lace-up or slip-on shoes must have a closed heel. They are to be plain black, with an all-leather/leather look surface. No boots (or shoes with logos) sneakers, canvas shoes, or jandals. Please see Appropriate Footwear
  • Long Bay College uniform ankle socks, and black or flesh-coloured stockings/tights are to be worn with the school skirt.
  • Long Bay College uniform calf socks are to be worn with shorts or trousers.
  • Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with no socks.

SENIOR UNIFORM (Years 11 to 13)

Senior Uniform

  • The senior uniform consists of the senior striped shirt in either the non-pocket, pocketed, short or long-sleeve designs.
  • Students have the option of the school skirt, shorts or trousers to be worn as part of their core uniform requirements.
  • Only the Long Bay College jacket is permitted to, from and at school to be worn over the shirt and/or jersey.
  • Long Bay College jersey to be worn over school shirt.
  • Skirts are designed to sit just above the knee.
  • Rolling of the school skirt waistline is NOT permitted.
  • Blazer and Tie for senior students and students representing Long Bay College.
  • The tie is to be knotted at the collar and worn only with trousers (shirt tucked in) or the school skirt.
  • School scarf and/or beanie to be worn in Term 2 and 3 only.
  • Only school cap to be worn.
  • Lace-up or slip-on shoes must have a closed heel. They are to be plain black, with an all-leather/leather look. No boots (or shoes with logos) sneakers, canvas shoes, or jandals. Please see Appropriate Footwear
  • Long Bay College uniform ankle socks, black or flesh-coloured stockings/tights are to be worn with the school skirt.
  • Long Bay College uniform calf socks are to be worn with shorts or trousers.
  • Plain black sandals may be worn in summer with no socks.