Uniform
kākahu Kura
Henderson High School uniform expectations reflect our shared commitment to the values of Te Tūāpapa o Panuku.
Whanaungatanga
Manaakitanga
Wearing the uniform correctly and with care shows respect for self, peers, and our kura.
Kaitiakitanga
Kotahitanga
Uniform Requirements
Caps
School cap only. School sunhat only. School beanie only (Terms 2 and 3 only).
Jackets
School uniform jacket only — to be worn at school and to and from school.
Jersey
School jersey only.
Physical Education
School PE shirt only. School PE shorts only.
Shirts
Years 9–12: Black uniform polo only.
Year 13: White uniform blouse, or white uniform shirt (tie optional), or black uniform polo.
Shorts
School shorts only.
Skirt
School skirt only.
Trousers
School trousers only.
Dress Code
BELTS: Plain black leather belt with trousers
MAKEUP: No visible makeup
SHOES: Black polishable lace-up shoes
SOCKS/STOCKINGS:
- Black calf-length socks with shorts, trousers, and skirts
- Or black stockings with skirts
HAIR:
- Hair needs to be out of the eyes
- Long hair must be tied up in practical lessons, as instructed, e.g. Science, PE, Technology
- Hairstyles to be appropriate in the school setting
- Face clean-shaven
JEWELLERY:
- Visible tattoos – please arrange a meeting with the dean to discuss
- No more than two small school-appropriate studs in each ear
- No facial piercings or stretchers
- No necklaces, rings or bracelets