WE ARE ELSTHORPE AND WE ARE THE FUTURE

26 Mar 2025

Kia ora whānau, Mrs. Golden is on the lookout for a dozen brown paper supermarket bags for an art lesson this Friday. If you have any to spare, please message her directly or send them to school with the kids by Friday. Thanks for your support!

19 Mar 2025

Uniforms
 
Kia Ora whānau,
 
Elsthorpe School has a uniform. The purpose of a school uniform is to create a sense of identity, belonging, and equality among students. It promotes school pride, removes pressure to wear expensive or trendy clothing, and helps maintain a focused learning environment. Uniforms also make it easier to identify students on trips or in emergencies and can contribute to a sense of professionalism and respect within the school community.
 
This year, we have changed our uniform supplier to NZ Uniforms. As a board, we have listened to feedback about the quality of our uniforms and are committed to ensuring the best for our students.
 
The expectations for our students are as follows:
 
Hats
In Terms 1 and 4, students must wear a hat while playing outside. While we still have green wide-brimmed hats, we will only be supplying black bucket hats going forward. Black Elsthorpe School beanies are an optional item for the winter months.
 
Sweatshirts
We are transitioning from the older kowhai sweatshirts to the newer sweatshirts featuring the circular kowhai logo. Students may still wear the older style, but only the newer version will be available from our uniform provider.
 
Shirts
All children should be wearing shirts that display the newer circular kowhai logo.
 
Sports Shirts
Students are required to wear a sports shirt to interschool events and when representing Elsthorpe School in after-school sports. The older yellow shirt should not be worn.
 
Shorts/Skorts/Skirts/Tights/Trackpants
There is no set brand requirement, but these must be plain black. Small logos (such as CCC) are acceptable.
 
Ethikas
We understand that Ethikas are a popular choice for many students, and they can be worn as part of the school uniform. However, they must be worn under school shorts, ensuring they do not replace uniform bottoms or extend (much) beyond them. Our goal is to maintain a tidy and consistent school look while allowing for personal comfort and style.
 
Footwear
There is no expectation for footwear, however, students must wear appropriate footwear for the event they are attending or as required by the teacher or facilitator in charge.
 
Lost property
It is much easier to find the owner of an item if it is named, please ensure all uniform items are named.
 
Help with uniform
The office and PAFs are able to help whānau access uniform items if required.
 
The important message is that students will not be denied access to events, nor will whānau be contacted regarding uniform, but we do expect students to wear their uniform correctly and respectfully. While we allow some flexibility, our goal is to maintain a consistent school standard. Thank you for your support in upholding our school values.
 
Tim Waite
Tumuaki/Principal