MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL – YEARS 7 to 13
SUMMER UNIFORM Terms One and Four
Summer Kilt Black Watch tartan (worn below the knee).
Blouses 4 white short-sleeved pointed collar blouses.
Hose Plain white cotton ankle socks.
Shoes Black leather lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces.
WINTER UNIFORM Terms Two and Three
Hose Years 9 to 13: Columbine “Ink” pantyhose.
Kilt Black Watch tartan (worn below the knee).
Blouses 4 white long-sleeved pointed collar blouses.
Socks Years 7 and 8: Above or knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks.
Shoes Black leather lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces (slip-ons or buckle shoes are not permitted).
Scarf Black Watch school scarf (The Scottish Shop, 17 George Street, Dunedin). Optional.
GENERAL - Compulsory
Back-pack Navy blue back-pack.
Blazer Dark green blazer.
Jersey Navy blue long-sleeved jersey.
Tie Black Watch tie. The Year 13 girls wear a special tie available through the School Office.
Umbrella Plain black, navy blue or dark green - Optional.
Sunhat Blue. Optional for Years 7 and 8 students in Terms 1 and 4.
DRESS UNIFORM
Winter kilt, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Black Watch or senior tie.
Hose Years 9 to 13: Columbine “Ink” pantyhose. Years 7 and 8: The above or knee-length dark navy-blue woollen socks.
SPORTS UNIFORM
COMPULSORY All girls in Years 7 to 13
Shorts Navy blue shorts.
Sports Top Dri-fit navy-blue sports top.
Tracksuit Tracksuit for Years 7 to 11 students inclusive. Optional only for new girls in Years 12 and 13 who are not taking NCEA PE or not playing in a school sports team off the school premises.
Sports Bag Blue Columba College sports bag.
Socks Plain white or blue ankle socks.
Gym shoes Non-marking soled sports shoe.
Bathing Suit One piece.
OPTIONAL
Merino Top Long-sleeved navy-blue merino top.
Hoodie Long-sleeved navy-blue hoodie.
Rugby Jersey Navy blue and dark green striped rugby jersey.
Tights Three-quarter navy tights (skins).
Winter Jackets Navy blue Columba College (fleece lined or rain jacket)
JUNIOR SCHOOL – YEARS 1 to 6
GIRLS’ SUMMER UNIFORM Terms One and Four
Pinafore Black Watch tartan.
Blouses Four white short-sleeved pointed collar blouses.
Shorts/Shirt Navy blue shorts and Black Watch tartan blouse – optional. Available 2021
Hose Short, plain white cotton ankle socks.
Shoes Black T-bar sandals or black leather lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces.
GIRLS’ WINTER UNIFORM Terms Two and Three
Pinafore Black Watch tartan.
Kilt Black Watch tartan - Optional.
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 leather walking shoes with plain black laces.
Scarf Black Watch school scarf (The Scottish Shop, 17 George Street, Dunedin). Optional.
GIRLS’ DRESS UNIFORM Pinafore, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Black Watch tie, knee-length dark navy-blue woollen socks.
BOYS’ UNIFORM
Shirt 4 grey long-sleeved shirts with pointed collars. 1 white long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar for dress occasions.
Shorts Plain grey shorts.
Socks Knee-length grey woollen socks with navy blue and green bands.
Shoes Black leather lace-up walking shoes with plain black laces.
Optional: White short-sleeved shirts with pointed collars. Grey short-sleeved shirts with pointed collars (no tie required). Dark grey ankle socks. Long grey pants may be worn in Terms 2 and 3.
GENERAL
Backpack Columba College back-pack.
Sunhat Blue. Compulsory in Terms 1 and 4 (also available at the School Office).
Blazer Dark green blazer.
Jersey Navy blue long-sleeved jersey.
Tie Black Watch tie.
Black Watch school scarf (The Scottish Shop, 17 George Street, Dunedin). Optional.
SPORTS UNIFORM (Girls and Boys)
COMPULSORY
Tracksuit Navy/Green tracksuit.
Sports Gear Navy blue short-sleeved sports top and navy-blue shorts.
Sports Bag Blue Columba College sports bag.
Sports Gear Plain white ankle socks and gym shoes.
OPTIONAL
Rugby Jersey Navy blue and dark green striped rugby jersey.
Merino Top Long-sleeved navy-blue merino top.
Hoodie Long-sleeved navy-blue hoodie.
GENERAL COMMENTS
Make up Fingernails are to be kept clean, tidy and free of any polish. Make up may not be worn with school or sports uniform.
Jewellery No jewellery may be worn with school or sports uniform. This includes badges (other than school badges), earrings, studs, tongue studs, nose-rings, nose-studs. Students are not permitted to wear Elastoplast over earrings but may wear one set of small clear plastic keepers in the ears.
Hair Hair is worn in a clean, tidy style, above the collar. If worn long, it should be tied back with hair ties that match the hair colour. Ribbons, if worn, are to be the Black Watch or navy-blue.
Dyeing of hair is not permitted.
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.
It is recommended that all items of clothing are clearly named.
NOTE: It is the obligation of all parents to see that their daughter or son leaves home in the morning in the regulation uniform.
SECOND-HAND UNIFORM SHOP
The Second-hand Uniform Shop is located in the School Office. For opening times, please contact the School Office or email: [email protected]
UNIFORM STOCKISTS
The U Shop, 84 Filleul 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).
The following brands are suitable black lace-up leather school shoes: Ascent, Clarks, McKinlays or Skechers
School Office Hair scrunchies Year 13 Tie Winter pantyhose Sunhat School crest badge House badge Drink bottles All sports uniforms other than PE