With the end of 2017 and the start of 2018, the school has identified a number of areas where progress can be achieved, which will lead to an overall lifting of school culture.  These include some communications that will be sent out over the coming weeks and early next year regarding the new school uniform for Year 9 students in 2018,  school rules for all students, and overall expectations and standards for all Glenfield College students. Glenfield College will epitomize our school motto of “With Pride and Respect.”

Uniform
Glenfield College’s motto is “With Pride and Respect,” Mā Maruwehi, Ka Rāhiri.  There is a requirement that all students wear their uniform with pride.  That means wearing the uniform correctly at all times.  Students are expected to maintain high standards of personal presentation. The school requires the correct uniform to be worn, in the correct manner, when students are at school, to and from school, and while attending functions away from school.

Boys

• Shoes must be polished black leather lace-up with a defined, low heel (Years 9 to 13)
• Black leather sandals are optional.  No socks are to be worn with sandals.  Sandals are not to be worn with long trousers
• For Year 9 (2018), when worn with shorts, black socks are to be knee length and worn pulled up with garters, as supplied by New Zealand Uniforms
• No visible T shirts should be worn with uniform (Years 9 to 13)
• A black leather plain belt must be worn with shirt and trousers
• Boys must be clean-shaven

Girls

• Shoes must be polished, plain black, leather lace-up shoes, with a defined, low heel (Years 9 to 13).  These are to be worn with stockings or white ankle socks with black stripes.  Patent leather, suede, sports, ballet style shoes, and boots are not allowed.  No buckles, bows, chains or other decorations are permitted
• Socks must be white ankle socks with two black stripes, as supplied by the New Zealand Uniform Shop
• Stockings must be natural coloured or black non-patterned pantyhose (not knee high)
• No make-up or coloured nail polish is permitted

Other Uniform Rules Applicable to Boys and Girls
(Years 9 to 13)

• Hair must be tidy and excesses of extreme (colour/style) fashion, such as partly shaved heads, are not acceptable.  Long hair, for both boys and girls, must be tied back for health and safety reasons
• Boys and girls may wear a small, plain gold or silver stud earring in the lobe of the ear.  No other jewellery is permitted except a wristwatch
• Beanies/bucket caps may not be worn
• Tattoos, cultural or otherwise, are not to be visible
• Caps are to be the official Glenfield College cap which can be purchased at the NZ Uniform Shop
• The principal’s decision is final on all uniform matters

 

Punctuality
We require all students to arrive promptly for the start of each school day, which commences at 8.40am on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays and 9am on Wednesdays.
If any student arrives late they must report to the Student Centre to sign in and receive a pass.  Students will not be permitted into class late without a pass.

 

We appreciate your support with the items listed above, as we work towards the raising of standards and expectations of our students as we prepare them for life outside of school.