School Uniform
Students are required to wear the correct Howick College uniform that is appropriate to their year level and fulfill the grooming standards when travelling to and from school, at school, and on official out-of-school activities. By wearing their uniforms correctly, Howick College students demonstrate our 4C values and are proud to be part of the Howick College community. Uniforms are available from:
NZ Uniforms
Unit B / 16 Bishop Dunn Place
Botany, Auckland 2013
P: 09 281 3531
W: https://howickcollege.nzuniforms.com
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Years 9 -12 Uniform
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Blue pinstripe shirt with Howick College crest;
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Charcoal/white pinstripe shorts worn with knee-high charcoal/red stripe socks or black above the ankle socks or;
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Charcoal/white pinstripe skirt, either knee-length or full length worn with black above the ankle socks or black opaque stockings (Please note: "no show" ankle socks are not acceptable) or;
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Charcoal/White pinstripe trousers worn with black socks;
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Black jersey with Howick College crest, black waterproof jacket with Howick College crest, and black/red Howick College scarf (for the winter season).
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A long sleeved black thermal base layer may be worn beneath the shirt.
Uniform & Stationery
Year 13 Uniform
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White shirt with Howick College crest;
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Charcoal/white pinstripe shorts worn with knee-high charcoal/red stripe socks or black above the ankle socks or;
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Charcoal/white pinstripe skirt, either knee-length or full length, worn with black above the ankle socks or black opaque stockings (Please note: "no show" ankle socks are not acceptable) or;
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Charcoal/White pinstripe trousers worn with black socks;
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Black jersey with Howick College crest, black waterproof jacket with Howick College crest, and black/red Howick College scarf (for the winter season);
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A long sleeved black thermal base layer may be worn beneath the shirt;
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Year 13 students may also choose to wear the formal Howick College blazer and the Howick College school tie.
Shoes
School shoes are to be clean, plain, flat, black leather lace-up shoes with laces tied correctly, some shoes with straps are allowed. In summer, students may choose to wear black leather sandals with heel straps. Sandals must be worn without socks or stockings.
Please Note: Sports shoes, coloured laces or stitching, boots, ankle boots, high heels, canvas shoes, ballet style shoes or shoes with elastic bands are NOT permitted.
Dress Uniform
Dress uniform is reserved for students to wear at formal or special occasions and by senior students who demonstrate excellence and leadership, such as NCEA Excellence Endorsement Awardees, Premier Cultural and Sporting Representatives, Howick College Board Student Representative, and Student Leaders.
Students who require a dress uniform must visit the Student Office a few days before the dress uniform is required.
All items must be returned the following day in good clean condition as other students may require them. Please note, students may be liable for any loss or damage to the items they borrowed or used.
If students require a school blazer for the year or season, these are available for hire from the Student Office for a bond of $70 ($30 is refundable once the blazer is returned to the school in good condition) or it can be purchased brand new from NZ Uniforms.
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White shirt with Howick College crest;
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Charcoal/white pinstripe skirt at knee-length or
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Straight-legged black trousers with black belt;
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Black lace-up leather school shoes;
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Black socks or black opaque stockings;
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Formal Howick College blazer;
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Howick College school tie.
PE & Sports Uniform
Howick College PE uniform is black shorts with Howick College crest and the red/black sports top with Howick College crest. All students are required to wear the Howick College PE uniform for all PE classes. Various sports teams may have their own team uniform and warm up gears. Please contact the Sports Department for further information.
Incorrect Uniform
Students arriving at school with incorrect uniform must report to the Student Office before the start of school. For further information regarding procedures on incorrect uniform, please visit ‘Our Expectations’ section of the website.
Student Appearance & Grooming Requirements
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No extreme hair styles and/or unnatural hair colours;
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Facial hair is to be clean, neatly groomed and suitable for a safe, professional working environment;
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Jewellery is to be minimal - one ring per hand, two small gold/silver studs or sleeper earrings per ear, one bracelet or necklace, one nose stud or clear retainer. Nose rings, septum rings, facial piercings and tongue piercings are not permitted;
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Eye make-up and nail polish should be in natural colours and suitable for a professional working environment;
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Only school award badges may be worn;
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T-shirts/singlets worn under the school uniform must not be visible.
Non-Uniform Days
All students must follow the appearance and grooming requirements outlined above even on non-uniform days.
In addition:
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No worn out or dirty clothing or clothing with pictures or writing that may offend others e.g. references to alcohol, drugs, gangs, rude slogans etc.;
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No low cut or strapless tops and singlets or tops that are too exposed;
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No caps or beanies worn in class;
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No bare feet or rubber/plastic jandals.
Stationery Requirements
Stationery lists for all subjects are available to download via the OfficeMax website. Items can be can be purchased online from OfficeMax or, if preferred, from another stationery supplier.
All students require essential items, such as pens, refill paper, ruler, pencils etc. You will find these items in the stationery list for each year level. It is advised that you check each subject your child is taking, especially any specialist subject, to ensure they have all the items they need for their learning.
Some subjects require the purchase of workbooks which are used in conjunction with textbooks and remain the property of the student. They have sections for work and study notes that are filled in by the students to enhance their learning. Some of these workbooks are not included in the stationery lists and are paid for via the School's Cashier Office and distributed by the subject teachers.