We are proud of our uniform. Please note that we are applying uniform expectations considerably more rigorously than in previous years. As such, if the school made specific uniform allowances for an older sibling, families should not assume that the same will happen under the new guidelines.
All students are expected to adhere to uniform regulations specified by the Board. You can view the policy here: 6.3 Uniform Policy
Students must demonstrate high standards of personal presentation by wearing their uniform correctly and with pride in the school. Uniform should be kept clean, tidy and well-maintained. Skirt must be mid length length (on or just above the knee).
Students representing Westlake Girls High School for outside activities in cultural, service, academic or sporting pursuits must wear their uniform complete with blazer and representative tie.
Students are eligible to wear representative ties if they fulfil one of the following criteria:
If students have a genuine reason for not being able to wear the regulation uniform and seek permission to wear a non-regulation item, they must bring a note to their Form Teacher during form time that day and obtain a yellow slip. It must be retained and shown to any staff member on request.
Students not wearing the correct uniform can expect to be issued with the appropriate uniform detention, as detailed in the In School Discipline Policy. Any clothing bearing the school’s name or logo, in any form, must be approved by the Board or the Principal as agent.
Your uniform can be purchased online from the Uniform Group or in store from the Uniform Shop at Unit 10, 54 View Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland. Please note that all online orders need to be collected from Unit 10. Click here for more information. The current price list is available HERE.
Click here to see Uniform Shop opening hours
Please note, the Uniform Shop offers a handy Uniform Fitting service which you can book online and then cancel or edit your booking if needed. Just click the Book an Appointment for Uniform Button on their shop hours page.
The Westlake Girls High School PTA (Parent Teacher Association) is a group of parents who assist the school by running a Welfare Fund and the Second-Hand Uniform Shop. The second hand uniform shop is located in Room B8 and is open every Friday from 12.25 pm – 1.15 pm. For enquiries: [email protected]
Sell your uniform through us! Items MUST be items of current uniform, in excellent condition with no stains or damage. Items in unsaleable condition will be disposed of. Socks, tights and shoes cannot be sold. Other T&C’s apply and are included in the registration form. WGHS Parents Forum retains 35% of the price of any items sold and you will receive payment for the remainder direct to your bank account (bank details to be provided on the hand-in form) when an item is sold. The reference is ‘WGHS Second Hand’. Sale prices are approximately 50% of the retail price.
The regulation uniform is broken down into the Senior uniform (for Years 12,13) and the Westlake uniform (for Years 9,10,11). The Senior blazer can only be worn with the Senior blouse and the Westlake blazer can only be worn with the Westlake blouse. No mixing of Senior and Westlake, blazers and blouses is permitted.
Click on the following link to see what uniform items you need for: Years 9-13.
Students must demonstrate high standards of personal presentation by wearing their uniform correctly. Uniform should be kept clean, tidy and well-maintained. Skirt must be mid length length (on, or just above the knee).
Blazers are compulsory for assemblies, school trips, ID photos and formal occasions. Blazers should be worn as the first choice for an extra layer. Jerseys may be worn under the blazer. House assembly days are:
Monday: Pupuke
Tuesday: Wairau
Wednesday: Akoranga
Thursday: Hauraki
Friday: Onewa
No hoodies to be worn in school – only the school black jackets should be worn in the winter months. No visible long sleeve tops are to be worn under shirts.
PE uniform includes your specific House shirt, PE shorts and PE sport socks (Sports tracksuit is optional).
Students who have pierced ears may wear up to TWO sets of solid/plain gold or silver studs or sleepers only. Diamante and dress earrings of any design are not acceptable.
No other jewellery is acceptable with the school uniform and may not be worn. The only exception is a watch.
No visible body or nose studs/rings are permitted under any circumstances as a matter of health and safety.
Permission to wear necklaces of cultural significance may only be given after written requests from the parent or guardian to the Principal. Once received, with clear reasons for the request, a decision will be made and parents contacted. If acceptable the student will be issued a uniform pass from the Deans.
It is inappropriate for students to wear make-up at school. No nail polish should be worn on the fingers at any time.
Hair must be well groomed, tidy and off the face so that students can learn effectively. Any teacher has the right to request hair is tied back in the interest of safety or hygiene. Ribbon or ties used to tie hair back must be black only.
Only hair colours in the natural human hair range are acceptable. Purple, orange, lime green etc. are not permitted.
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Y9 and 10 Students finish early this Thursday.
On the afternoon of Thursday, 21 November, there will be a PPTA Paid Union Meeting for teachers. As a result, Year 9 and 10 students will finish at 12:30 pm, and no classes will run for them in the afternoon.
Students in Years 11, 12, and 13 sitting NCEA exams will not be affected. Exams will continue as scheduled.
If you wish your child to be supervised at school on that afternoon, please contact the school so that arrangements can be made.
Library : Open from 8:00-5:00. All students on study leave can study in the library including. Y9s. The library is a silent study zone from Tuesday, 5 Nov to Thursday, 29 Nov.
