Dress Code & Stationery
It is part of the Special Character of Taikura Rudolf Steiner School that we do not have a uniform for students.
Stationery
Stationery packs ensure all students have the correct stationery for the commencement of the school year. Stationery lists for the year are sent out to families at the end of the previous school year. Lower school and High School packs can be ordered online, via our stationery supplier or alternatively you can purchase stationery independently using the stationery lists provided.
In our students first year of school, class 1, stationery packs are not required.
Dress Code
Whilst the staff acknowledges that some students may be influenced by current fashion trends and experiment with their appearance, what they wear and how they wear it is important.
All students are role models for younger students and represent Taikura in the wider community, so clothing must be appropriate and functional for school activities.
There are public occasions, such as Carol Evening and off-site visits, where smart casual dress is required.
Clothes
- Clothes must be presentable and appropriate for a public environment. Frayed edges, ripped garments, or holes from wear and tear are not acceptable.
- Cleavage and sides must be covered. Undergarments must not be visible through sheer clothing or in exposed areas. Strapless tops, bare midriff clothing, and low-cut tops or dresses are not permitted. Tops must be worn at all times.
- In the Lower School, slogans and branded clothing must be discreet, no larger than a standard playing card on any part of the clothing.
- Images or wording contrary to the law or the school philosophy are not acceptable. This includes references to alcohol, sex, drugs, skulls, violence, marijuana leaves, movie or video game images, or insulting words or phrases.
- Images and logos honouring Te Ao Māori and Te Reo Māori are acceptable.
- Shorts, skirts, and dresses must maintain decency when moving around the school, including upstairs and in classrooms. Underwear must not be visible.
- Lower School swim and beachwear should be modest and functional. A rash vest is recommended for sun protection. Swimwear should be a one-piece or a two-piece that covers the midriff. Bikinis are not permitted.
Hats and Hair
- Hats and caps must not be worn inside, and hoods must be kept down at school.
- Brimmed sun hats are compulsory outdoors for Lower School students in Terms One and Four.
- Hair should be kept clean, off the face, and clear of the eyes.
- If boys have facial hair, it should be neat and well groomed.
- In the Lower School, dyed or coloured hair and extreme styles are not allowed. This includes mohawks, dreadlocks, shaved heads, number ones, and shaved designs such as lightning bolts or checkerboards.
Primary School - Jewellery & Makeup
- No rings, bracelets, or jewellery are allowed unless approval has been given for cultural reasons.
- A concealed taonga or necklace may be worn.
- Discreet studs or small sleepers may be worn in pierced ears.
- Other piercings are not permitted.
- Nail polish, makeup, or lipstick are not to be worn.
- Tattoos (other than cultural), stick-on tattoos, facial glitter, and face paint are not permitted.
- No aerosol sprays are to be used on the school site due to allergies.
High School – Jewellery & Makeup
- Discreet piercings are acceptable.
- No aerosol sprays are to be used on the school site due to allergies.
Footwear
- Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times, except in the gym.
- Slippers, rubber or plastic jandals, ugg boots, steel-capped boots, and stilettos are not permitted.
Requirements for Specialist Lessons
Physical Education / Gym Lessons
Students from Class 3 upwards are required to bring a change of suitable clothing for gym lessons. This should include:
- A T-shirt
- Shorts, track pants, or sports leggings
- A sweatshirt if the weather is cold
- All jewellery and watches must be removed
- Long hair must be tied up
- Optional: shoes suitable for field or turf play if lessons are outdoors
Woodwork & Handwork Lessons
- Closed shoes must be worn
- Long hair must be tied up
- No dangling jewellery or loose clothing
