Uniform
Senior School – Years Seven to Thirteen
Winter Uniform - Terms Two and Three
Kilt

Black Watch tartan – obtainable from Mrs A. Corry, Helean Kiltmakers, 8 Hocken Street, Kenmure, Dunedin. Ph (03) 453 0233.
Length – below the knee.

Blouses

4 white long-sleeved pointed collar blouses.

Hose

Years 9 to 13: Regulation Columbine “Ink” panty-hose (available at the School Office). Colour – navy blue.
Years 7 and 8: The above or knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks.

Shoes

Black lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces (slip-ons or buckle shoes are not permitted).

Gloves

Plain dark navy blue woollen, leather or fabric gloves (compulsory for all girls in Terms II and III). No mittens.

Scarf

Regulation Black Watch school scarf.

Summer Uniform - Terms One and Four
Summer Kilt

Black Watch tartan. Length – below the knee.

Blouses

4 white short-sleeved pointed collar blouses.

Hose

Light-weight “Pearl” or “Opal” panty-hose (Forme, Silks or Columbine) or short, plain white cotton ankle socks.

Shoes

Regulation black lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces.

Dress Uniform
 

Winter kilt, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Black Watch or senior tie.

Hose

Years 9 to 13: Light-weight “Pearl” or “Opal” panty-hose (Forme, Silks or Columbine).
Years 7 and 8: The above or knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks.

General
Blazer

Dark green blazer with school crest compulsory for all students from Years 1 to 13.
Mufti/non-regulation jackets, anoraks and coats are not permitted with the school uniform.

Coat

Optional. A navy blue woollen coat is available for order and purchase at the School Office.

Anorak

Optional. Canterbury anorak (navy blue) for rainy days. The blazer is to be worn with the anorak at all times. Obtainable at the School Office.

Umbrella

Plain black.

Jersey

Compulsory. Regulation navy blue long-sleeved jersey.

Vest

Optional. A navy blue sleeveless vest to be worn over the short-sleeved blouse in Terms I and IV, and the long-sleeved blouse in Terms II and III.

 

The jersey and sleeveless vest may not be worn in public or on the street without the blazer.

Tie

Black Watch tie (to be worn with the uniform at all times). The Year 13 girls wear a special tie available through the School Office.

Back-pack

Regulation navy blue back-pack with school crest compulsory from Years 1 to 13 (obtainable from the School Office). Large size for Years 7 to 13, small and medium sizes available for Years 1 to 6.

Sports Bag

Dark green with navy blue trim and the school crest. Not to be used instead of the back-pack. Obtainable from the School Office. Compulsory.

Sports Uniform
 

All girls in Years 7 to 13 must have

Shorts

Regulation plain navy blue Canterbury shorts for P.E. (available at the School Office).

Sports Shirt

Regulation navy blue, short-sleeved sports shirt with school crest (two required for sports competitors).

Rugby Jersey

Regulation Columba College navy blue and dark green striped rugby jersey with school crest (available at the School Office).

Track-suit

Regulation Columba College tracksuit for Years 7 to 12 students inclusive (available at the School Office). Optional only for new girls in Year 13 not playing in a school sports team off the school premises.

Socks

Plain white ankle socks.

Gym shoes

White.

Bathing Suit

One piece.

Sports Bag

Either the dark green sports bag with navy trim available through the School Office or a home-made plain navy blue gym equipment bag (drawstring style) made of cloth or parka nylon.

Optional
Merino Top

Long-sleeved navy blue Merino top (“Earth Sea Sky”). Available at the School Office.

Polar Fleece Vest

To be used with sports uniform only. Available at the School Office.

Anorak

The navy blue Canterbury anorak may also be worn for sport.

Track-pants

Plain dark navy blue Canterbury track-pants (available at the School Office).

Netball, Hockey and Tennis Uniforms
Netball

Regulation navy blue Canterbury sports skirt and green and white striped top (the Senior A team wears a different uniform). Available at the School Office.

 

Plain white ankle socks.
White gym shoes.
Plain dark green or plan dark navy blue knickers.

Hockey

Regulation Canterbury sports skirt and top.
Knee-length plain dark green socks with a white band.
Plain dark green or plain dark navy blue knickers.

Tennis

Navy blue sports shirt and navy blue Canterbury shorts.
Plain white ankle socks.

 

No jewellery is to be worn with any sports uniform. Girls are not permitted to wear mufti jerseys, jackets or sweat-shirts when representing the College at sport. The Columba rugby jersey or regulation merino top is to be used for extra warmth, also the regulation tracksuit or polar fleece vest (another optional item available at the School Office).


Junior School – Years One to Six
Winter Uniform - Terms Two and Three
Kilt

Black Watch tartan – obtainable from Mrs A. Corry, Helean Kiltmakers, 8 Hocken Street, Kenmure, Dunedin. Ph (03) 453 0233.
(Optional for Years 1 and 2 girls).

Blouses

4 white long-sleeved pointed collar blouses.

Hose

Knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks or plain dark navy blue woollen tights.

Shoes

Black lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces or navy blue buckle shoes or regulation navy blue T-bar sandals.

Gloves

Plain dark navy blue woollen, leather or fabric gloves (compulsory for all girls in Terms II and III). No mittens.

Scarf

Regulation Black Watch school scarf.

Girls’ Summer Uniform - Terms One and Four
Pinafore

Black Watch tartan.

Blouses

4 white short-sleeved pointed collar blouses.

Hose

Short, plain white cotton ankle socks.

Shoes

Regulation navy blue T-bar sandals or black lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces or navy blue buckle shoes.

Girls' Dress Uniform

Winter kilt, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Black Watch tie, knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks.

Boys’ Uniform
Shirts

4 grey long-sleeved shirts with pointed collars.
1 white long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar for dress occasions.

Optional

2 white short-sleeved shirts with pointed collars for warmer weather in Terms I and IV.

Shorts

Plain grey shorts. Long grey pants may be worn in Terms II and III (optional).

Socks

Knee-length grey woollen socks with navy blue and green bands. Compulsory in Terms II and III and for dress occasions.

Optional

Dark grey ankle socks for warmer weather in Terms I and IV.

Shoes

Black lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces.

General
Blazer

Dark green blazer with school crest compulsory for all children from Years 1 to 6. To be worn all year (Terms I to IV).

Jersey

Regulation navy blue long-sleeved jersey.

Tie

Black Watch tie (to be worn with the uniform at all times).

Back Pack

Regulation navy blue Columba College back-pack (available at the School Office). Compulsory for all pupils. Small and medium sizes available

Duffel Coat

A plain navy blue Duffel coat may be worn over the blazer. Orders can be placed at the School Office.

Rain Coat

An optional plain dark green raincoat with hood is available on order through the School Office. Samples available for viewing and trying on in the School Office.
The raincoat is to be worn over the blazer except when the children are using it in the school grounds.

Scarf

Regulation Black Watch school scarf.

Sun Hats

Blue or green (available at the School Office). Compulsory at school in Terms I and IV.

Umbrella

Plain black.

Sports Uniform (Girls and Boys)

Navy blue short-sleeved sport shirt, regulation dark green shorts, plain white ankle socks, white gym shoes. Compulsory for all pupils.

Columba College tracksuit (jacket and pants). Compulsory from Year 3 up. Available at the School Office.

Columba College sports bag available at the School Office (dark green with navy blue trim and school crest and name), or navy blue cloth or parka nylon drawstring-bag.

General Comments

No nail polish (this includes clear nail polish) or make-up is to be worn with school or sports uniform.

Jewellery

No jewellery may be worn with school or sports uniform. This includes badges (other than Columba College badges or ones gained through the College), earrings, studs, tongue studs, keepers (plastic or otherwise), nose-rings, nose-studs. Students are not permitted to wear elastoplast over earrings, studs, keepers, nose-rings and nose-studs.

Hair

Hair should be in a style suitable for school and must be above the collar. If worn long, it should be tied back neatly with navy blue or Black Watch hair ribbons over brown/ black (to match hair colour) or navy blue toggles.
Tinting, bleaching and dyeing of hair are not permitted. Fringes should not obscure vision and hair should not fall over the face.
Girls are not permitted to have braided, jelled or spiked hair with school or sports uniform.
Fancy clips and combs are not permitted. Plain hair clips or plain tortoiseshell/brown clips only are permitted.

Labelling

All items must be clearly named with woven or commercially printed name-tags. Order forms for woven name-tags are available at the School Office. Name-tags are also available at Arthur Barnett Limited, George Street.

Hair Bands

Black Watch, navy blue and dark green hair bands are available at the School Office.

Uniform Exchange

The Uniform Exchange is located upstairs in the School Office. For opening times, please contact the School Office.
NOTE: It is the obligation of all parents to see that their daughter or son leave home in the morning in the regulation uniform.

Uniform Stockists:

All items are supplied by Arthur Barnett Limited, George Street, Dunedin, unless otherwise stated.

Frames Footwear, 211 Hanover Street, Dunedin
(Ph 03 477 8864)

Stockists of school shoes (10% discount available to Columba College parents).

Following are suitable black lace-up school shoes:

Brand
McKinlays
Skechers
Pitbull

Helean Kiltmakers
Makers of the winter kilt.
Mrs A. Corry
8 Hocken Street, Dunedin
Ph (03) 453 0233 Fax (03) 453 0213

School Office
Suppliers of:

Black Watch hair bands (also navy blue and dark green)
Black Watch scarves
Black Watch tartan scrunchies
Canterbury shorts and trackpants
House badge (Braemar, Girton, Iona or Solway)
Merino top
Navy blue gloves
Polar fleece vest
Regulation back-pack
Regulation sports bag
Regulation woollen coat and rain jacket
Rugby jersey
School crest badge
Sports uniform (netball top and skirt)
Sun hats (Junior School)
Tracksuit (senior and junior)
Winter panty-hose
Year 13 tie
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