The dress code has been designed to give students a wide choice of options whilst maintaining a corporate entity.
Except in an emergency, students must wear correct dress. Parents must write a letter of explanation if their daughter wears non-uniform clothing or footwear, stating the reason and the period of time. Your daughter gives this letter to her Dean in the Administration Block before school and is issued with a Uniform Pass to carry.
When a student comes to school in incorrect dress and without a note of explanation, garments are confiscated for parents to collect or parents are contacted and asked to collect their daughter, and take her home to dress correctly and then return her to school. If you have any difficulty with dress items, please contact your daughter’s Dean.
Rotorua Girls High School has high expectations of all students and their appearance. This contributes to the school image and the relationship Rotorua Girls High School enjoys with the wider community. The Board of Trustees seeks the full co-operation of all students and parents in maintaining a high standard of dress code.
Footwear – black roman sandals (Term1 and 4 only) or flat black shoes (worn only with black tights, no boots). No socks to be worn at any time.
Jandals are not permitted and sports shoes may only be worn during Physical Education. Sandals must have a back strap and must be worn up.
•	Students who have pierced ears may wear ONE set of solid / plain gold or silver studs (one in each ear), but other jewellery is unacceptable with school uniform and may not be worn. The only exception is a watch. Diamante and dress earrings of any design are not acceptable.
Permission to wear necklaces of cultural significance may only be given after written requests from the parent / caregiver to the Principal. Once received, with clear reasons for the request, a decision will be made and parents contacted.
It is inappropriate for students to wear make-up or nail polish at school.