School Uniform

SCHOOL UNIFORM
The Dannevirke High School Uniform is compulsory for all students.  The uniform and appearance regulations have been adopted by the Board of Trustees as a by law under Section 72 of the Education Act 1989.

The Dannevirke High School Girls' and Boys' Uniform is supplied by Clothing Zone, 78 High Street, Dannevirke.  Lay-by facilities are available.

Second hand uniform is available by contacting the office for details.

Boys - Winter Uniform

Trousers 'Collegiate' grey long trousers for Years 9 - 11
'Collegiate' black long trousers for Years 12 - 13
Socks White, black or grey ankle socks (with long trousers)
Shirt Regulation white shirt with collar (worn with tie)
Shoes Black leather shoes (not sneakers of gym shoes)
Jersey Heavy blue sweatshirt with embroidered logo

and/or

Dark blue 'polar fleece' type vest with embroidered logo
Jacket Plain black (Fairydown style)
Tie Dannevirke High School regulation tie, compulsory at all levels
Scarf Dannevirke High School regulation scarf (optional) in either blue or black stripes, plain navy blue, plain black or plain white

Girls - Winter Uniform

Skirt Regulation style in very small royal blue and black check (as at present for Years 9 - 11)

Regulation black skirt  for Years 12 - 13
Trousers Black gabardine or viscose polyester mix
Shirt White long-sleeved shirt with stiff collar, (worn with tie)
Tie Dannevirke High School regulation tie, compulsory at all levels
Shoes Flat black leather shoes (not sneakers or gym shoes)
Tights Compulsory black tights or pantyhose
Jersey Heavy blue sweatshirt with embroidered logo

and/or
Vest Dark blue 'polar fleece' type vest with embroidered logo
Jacket Plain black (Fairydown style)
Scarf Dannevirke High School regulation scarf (optional) in either blue and black stripes, plain navy blue, plain black or plain white.

Boys - Summer Uniform
Shorts Regulation navy blue walk shorts
Trousers 'Collegiate' grey long trousers for Years 9 - 11
'Collegiate' black long trousers for Years 12 - 13
Shirt Regulation white shirt with collar
Sandals Black roman sandals
Shoes Black leather shoes (not sneakers of gym shoes)
Socks Grey socks, navy blue stripe (with shoes only)
Jersey Heavy blue sweatshirt with embroidered logo

and/or
Vest Dark blue 'polar fleece' type vest with embroidered logo
Jacket Plain black (Fairydown style)


Girls - Summer Uniform

Skirt Regulation style in very small royal blue and black check (as at present for Years 9 - 11)

Black skirt, either short or long for Years 12 - 13
Shirt White short-sleeved shirt
Sandals Black roman sandals
Shoes Flat black leather shoes (not sneakers or gym shoes)
Socks White ankle, or white with blue stripe ankle socks (with shoes only)
Jersey Heavy blue sweatshirt with embroidered logo

and/or
Vest Dark blue 'polar fleece' type vest with embroidered logo
Jacket Plain black (Fairydown style)


GENERAL - BOYS

Rainwear Plain black (Fairydown style)
Physical Ed House colour tee shirt and black shorts, D.H.S. sunhat optional (a navy blue plain sunhat, with neck protector)
Jewellery Boys may wear one plain ring and one set of plain earrings. Keepers for pierced ears must be plain or small studs.
Grooming

Boys are to be well groomed, tidy and clean. The full school uniform is to be worn whilst identified as a Dannevirke High School student.  Boys' hair is to be neat and tidy and cut and kept to the satisfaction of the Principal.  As a guide, boys' hair is to be short, no longer than the top of the shirt collar at the back, and the eyebrows at the front.

GENERAL - GIRLS

Rainwear Plain black (Fairydown style)
Physical Ed House colour tee shirt and black shorts, Dannevirke High School sunhat optional (a navy blue plain sunhat, with neck protector)
Jewellery Girls may wear one plain ring and one set of plain earrings.  Keepers for pierced ears must be plain or small studs.
Grooming Girls are to be welled groomed, tidy and clean.   The full school uniform is to be worn whilst identified as a Dannevirke High School student. Girls' hair is to be neat and tidy and kept to the satisfaction of the Principal (delegated to Assistant Principal).  Girls' hair styles should be simple.  Hair must not overhang the face.  If hair accessories are worn they must be either all black, all blue, or all white.  Coloured nail polish is not to be worn.

SPORTS TRAVEL UNIFORM - BOYS

Trousers Regulation Dannevirke High School trousers (as above)
Shirt Regulation white shirt with collar
Shoes Black leather shoes (not sneakers or gym shoes)
Socks (With long trousers). White, black or grey ankle socks
Jersey/Vest Dannevirke High School embroidered
Tie Dannevirke High School regulation tie (compulsory at all levels)


SPORTS TRAVEL UNIFORM - GIRLS

Sports uniform is the appropriate School Uniform for year level and season.


1. Uniforms and Personal Appearance:

It is important that students take a pride in their personal appearance and to that end must comply with the uniform requirements stated in the Prospectus.  Students are required to be neat and tidy and clean at all times.

1.1
The only jewellery, which is allowed to be worn, is a wristwatch and/or a plain ring. Girls may wear one plain ear stud or sleeper in each ear.
1.2
“Make-up” and nail polish is not permitted. Long fingernails are not permitted.
1.3
Boys are to be clean shaven.
1.4
Guidelines as to permitted hair length and style will be provided annually
Complete and correct school uniform is to be worn.  Students are to carry a uniform pass, which is issued by the Deputy Principal, or Assistant Principal if a non-regulation item is worn.   A pass will be issued if a satisfactory note, explaining the wearing of a non-regulation item, is brought to school.



Any student going away on sports or cultural trips to other venues is expected to wear Dannevirke High School uniform or approved team travel uniform.