UNIFORM REGULATIONS
COLUMBA COLLEGE
Columba College students wear their school uniform with pride. With its distinctive Black Watch tartan and dark green blazer trimmed with navy blue and green braid and school crest embroidered on the blazer pocket, it instils a sense of unity and belonging and an awareness of the College’s traditions.
Students are expected to wear the school and sports uniforms correctly, to comply with the College’s uniform standards and dress codes at all times and to maintain a high standard of appearance and grooming.
SENIOR AND MIDDLE SCHOOL – YEARS 7 TO 13
SUMMER UNIFORM Terms One and Four |
Summer Kilt |
Black Watch tartan (worn below the knee - mid-calf). |
Blouse |
White short-sleeved pointed collar blouse. |
Hose |
Plain white cotton ankle socks. |
Shoes |
Black leather lace-up school shoes with plain black laces. |
WINTER UNIFORM Terms Two and Three |
Hose or Socks |
Years 7 to 13: Columbine "Ink” panty-hose or above knee knee dark navy blue woollen socks. |
Kilt |
Black Watch tartan (worn below the knee - mif-calf). |
Blouse |
White long-sleeved pointed collar blouse. |
Shoes |
Black leather lace-up school shoes with plain black laces.
(slip on or buckle shoes
are not permitted). |
Scarf |
Black Watch school scarf. (Optional) |
GENERAL |
Back-pack |
Navy blue back-pack. (Compulsory) |
Sunhat |
Blue - Optional for Years 7 and 8 students in Terms One and Four. (Optional) |
Blazer |
Dark green blazer. (Compulsory) |
Jersey |
Navy blue long-sleeved jersey. (Optional) |
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) |
DRESS UNIFORM |
Winter kilt, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Black Watch or senior tie. Blazer |
Hose |
Years 7 to 13: Columbine "Ink” panty-hose or above knee 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. |
Track-suit |
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. (No mixing old/new styles). |
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) *available from the school office. |
JUNIOR SCHOOL – Years 1 to 6
GIRLS’ SUMMER UNIFORM Terms One and Four |
Pinafore |
Black Watch tartan. |
Blouse |
White short-sleeved pointed collar blouse. |
Tie |
Black Watch tie. |
Shorts and Blouse |
Navy tailored shorts and pan collared Black Watch tartan blouse and no tie is required. (Optional) *subject to availability |
Jersey |
Plain navy blue long sleeve. (Strongly recommended) |
Hose |
Short, plain white cotton ankle socks. |
Shoes |
Navy blue T-bar sandals or black leather lace-up school shoes with plain black
laces or black or navy blue buckle shoes. |
GIRLS’ WINTER UNIFORM Terms Two and Three |
Pinafore |
Black Watch tartan. The winter kilt is optional from
Year 3. |
Blouse |
White long-sleeved pointed collar blouse. |
Jersey |
Plain navy blue long sleeve. (Strongly recommended) |
Hose |
Knee-length dark navy blue woollen socks or plain dark navy blue woollen tights. |
Shoes |
Black lace-up leather school shoes with plain black laces or black or navy blue
buckle shoes. |
Tie |
Black Watch tie. |
Scarf |
Black Watch school scarf. (Optional) |
GIRLS’ DRESS UNIFORM |
Pinafore, white long-sleeved pointed collar blouse, Blazer, Black Watch tie, knee-length
dark navy blue woollen socks. |
BOYS’ WINTER UNIFORM Terms Two and Three |
Shirt |
Grey long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar.
1 white long-sleeved shirt with pointed collar for dress occasions. |
Shorts |
Plain grey winter weight shorts. Long grey pants may be worn but are optional. |
Jersey |
Plain navy blue long sleeve. (Strongly recommended) |
Socks |
Knee-length grey woollen socks with navy blue and green bands. Optional: light grey ankle socks may be worn with long grey pants. |
Shoes |
Black leather lace-up school shoes with plain black laces. |
Tie |
Black Watch tartan. |
BOYS’ SUMMER UNIFORM Terms One and Four |
Shirt |
White short-sleeved shirt with pointed collar with black watch tartan tie.
Optional: Grey short-sleeved shirt with pointed collar and no tie is required. |
Shorts |
Plain grey summer weight shorts. |
Socks |
Light grey ankle socks or knee-length grey woollen socks with navy blue and green bands. |
Shoes |
Black leather lace-up school shoes with plain black laces or navy blue buckle shoes. |
Tie |
No tie is required with summer uniform for the optional grey short-sleeved shirt but it is with the winter and dress uniform. |
Jersey |
Plain navy blue long sleeve. (Strongly recommended) |
BOYS’ DRESS UNIFORM |
Winter weight grey shorts, white long-sleeved pointed collar shirt, Blazer, Black Watch tie, Knee-length grey woollen socks with navy blue and green bands. |
GENERAL |
Backpack |
Columba College back-pack. (Compulsory) |
Sunhat |
Blue. Compulsory in Terms One and Four. |
Blazer |
Dark green blazer. (Compulsory)
Blazer must be worn to and from school with any of the uniform options. |
Jersey |
Navy blue long-sleeved jersey. (Strongly recommended) |
Tie |
Black Watch tie. (Compulsory) |
SPORTS UNIFORM (Girls and Boys) |
COMPULSORY |
Track-suit |
Navy/Green tracksuit. (No mixing old/new styles). |
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. |