Te whakaurunga |Enrolment

Our Uniform

Our uniform supplier is Mainland Uniforms, 511 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch (and online).

Transition period

2024 2025
 
  • Old or new uniform items
  • Year 13 uniform
  • Black plain jackets or school jackets
  • Full new uniform

Rationale for school uniform

  • Gives a level playing field, reducing the competition between students over clothing and thereby may reduce costs
  • Ensures a suitable minimum standard of clothing for our school community, for pride in presentation, comfort and hygiene
  • Lets us see clearly who are our students
  • Offers a positive representation of our school in our community
  • Is relatable to workplace expectations of dressing for work

Uniform Regulations

  • Tie optional but required to be bought if representing the school
  • DHS skort, skirt, shorts, or trousers
  • DHS shirt (options available)
  • DHS hoodie/jersey
  • Years 10 – 13 DHS blazer optional but required if representing the school (can be hired)
  • DHS outer jacket (Macpac softshell or puffer with DHS crest)
  • Personal effects should be hygienic, safe and inoffensive (health and safety rules apply)
  • Socks plain black above shoeline
  • Thermals okay so long as not visible
  • Shoes plain black
  • Plain navy cap or bucket hat for sun / plain black beanie for cold
  • Sports socks
  • Plain black shorts
  • DHS PE T-shirt
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