Between Labour Weekend and Easter, everyone must wear a blue or white hat with a wide brim when they are outside. You can buy these at John Russell Menswear or The Warehouse. The changeover from summer to winter uniform will usually be at the start of Term 2 with the changeover from winter to summer uniform at the start of Term 4. All children will be expected to wear the new Cockle Bay School uniform by the start of 2007
Uniform Sales
New uniforms can be bought from John Russell Menswear 9 Moore St, Howick.
There is a second-hand uniform shop, located near the Music Room, which is open every second Wednesday 8.15am - 9.00am and 2.30pm - 3.15pm. The uniform shop is run by the PTA. Kitsets for the girls' summer uniform dress can be bought from the School Office.
BOYS and GIRLS UNIFORM
All Year
1. Regulation royal blue sweatshirt embroidered with "Cockle Bay School",
2. AND/OR Regulation navy polar fleece vest embroidered with "Cockle Bay School - Strive On",
3. AND/OR Regulation navy long-sleeved polar fleece embroidered with "Cockle Bay School - Strive On".
Boys Summer
1. Regulation navy drill shorts with "Cockle Bay School" embroidered on left
side pocket.
2. Regulation short-sleeved royal blue polo shirt embroidered with "Cockle Bay School".
3. Sandals - black.
4. Sun hat, for all outdoor activities, wide brim in royal blue or white, or royal blue legionnaire style.
Boys Winter
1. Regulation navy drill shorts with "Cockle Bay School" embroidered on left side pocket, and worn with long/knee-length navy socks.
2. OR Regulation long navy drill cargo pants, "Cockle Bay School" embroidered on left side pocket and worn with navy socks.
3. Long or short sleeved regulation royal blue polo shirt embroidered with "Cockle Bay School".
4. Black shoes. Sneakers/sports shoes are not to be worn as uniform footwear.
Girls Summer
Years 0 - 6
Regulation dress in blue and white gingham with school badge attached on left side
Sandals in black, or navy, with low heels
Sun hat for all outdoor activities, wide brim in white or royal blue or royal blue legionnaire style
Blue or Black bicycle pants can be worn under the uniform provided they are not longer than the uniform.
Girls Winter
Year 0 - 6
Regulation tartan skirt and regulation white blouse embriodered with "Cockle Bay School" and white knee high socks or navy tights
OR Regulation long navy drill cargo pants, "Cockle Bay School" embroidered on left side pocket and worn with navy socks and white blouse
Regulation tartan pinafore with school badge attached on left side is still optional for Years 1 - 3 until 2019.
Shoes in black, no raised heels. Sneakers/Sport shoes are not to be worn as uniform footwear
Blue or Black bicycle pants can be worn under the uniform provided they are not longer than the uniform.Note re Girl's Winter Uniform: The transition from tunic to skirt would be expected to occur in Year 4. Howver, we appreciate that the actual timing may depend on the girls' development as well as family circumstances.
The changeover from summer to winter uniform will usually be at the start of Term 2 with the changeover from winter to summer uniform at the start of Term 4.
SPORTS/FITNESS (For Girls and Boys, Year 3 - 6)
Regulation PE uniform and sports shoes may be worn.
You can purchase new hats, socks, (both boys and girls), the girls white skivvy, headbands and scrunchies (in the school material) from the Second Hand Uniform Shop. Hats in royal blue are also available from The Warehouse.
The uniform shop is open every second Wednesday 8.15am - 9.00am and 2.30pm - 3.15pm.
If you have any queries please call Angela on 530 8385 or 021 569 096.