School Uniform

After community consultation in 2024, the Pokeno School Board made the decision to introduce a compulsory uniform.

Phasing In Period
To support families with transitioning to a compulsory uniform there will be a two-year phasing in timeframe:

2025 

• Uniform available for all families to purchase from Term Two;
• ALL new enrolments up to Year 5 from Term 2 to be in uniform;
• Optional for all existing students.

2026

• All new enrolments up to Year 7 are expected to be in uniform;
• All existing students up to Year 5 are expected to be in uniform;
• Optional for existing Yr 6 - 8 students.

2027

• All students expected to be in uniform.

How to order:
Families will need to order the uniform online.

• Go to uniformworks.co.nz/shop/pokeno-school/
• Once you have placed your order, families should receive delivery within 1-5 business days.
• PLEASE NOTE: Uniform Works does not have a shop families can go to. 
• Samples can only be viewed at school and orders must be placed online.

Uniform Expectations 
We believe that uniform gives a sense of belonging and allows all students to be equally well dressed. We rely on parents and caregivers to help us, maintain a high standard of dress and comply with our expectations below. 

• Students are expected to wear the correct school uniform at school, at official school events and on official school trips as appropriate; 
• All uniform items should be clean and tidy and worn correctly at all times; 
• All uniform items must be clearly named; 
• Daily footwear will be of personal choice but must be appropriate for school. No raised heels, or wheelies; 
• Full length plain black pants or leggings can be worn. They must not have any non-school logos or branding and must not be seethrough. These are not available from Uniform Works; 
• When going off site for a trip or event students must wear closed-toe shoes;
• Jewellery should be limited to a wristwatch, and ear studs only. 
• Taonga of cultural significance can be worn below the level of clothing. 
• No facial makeup or fingernail polish. 
• The bucket hat or wide brimmed hat is compulsory in Term’s 1 & 4