Uniform
Uniforms can be purchased from New Zealand Uniforms..
| YEAR LEVEL | UNIFORM COMPULSORY ITEMS | UNIFORM OPTIONAL ITEMS |
| Years 7-11 | • blazer • short pinstripe skirt (worn just above the knee) • light blue shirt (short or long sleeve) • navy cardigan • black leather lace up or Mary-Jane-type strap shoes • black crew socks or black opaque pantyhose (all students must have opaque tights for formal occasions) | • Carmel rain jacket • Carmel scarf • Pinkstripe shorts • Carmel bucket hat • Sandals Term 1 and 4 – Flat, plain black leather sandals with back strap and plain black sole. Roman sandals or McKinlay sandals are appropriate. Birkenstocks are not appropriate unless they have a back strap. |
| PE uniform (Year 7-10) • Carmel navy PE top • Carmel navy leggings or Carmel black shorts | ||
| Year 12-13 | • blazer • short pinstripe skirt (worn just above the knee) or long pinstripe skirt (worn to the ankle) • white shirt (short or long sleeve) • pale blue cardigan • black leather lace up or Mary-Jane-type strap shoes • black crew socks or black opaque pantyhose (all students must have opaque tights for formal occasions) | • Carmel rain jacket • Carmel scarf • Carmel bucket hat • pinstripe shorts • Sandals Term 1 and 4 – Flat, plain black leather sandals with back strap and plain black sole. Roman sandals or McKinlay sandals are appropriate. Birkenstocks are not appropriate unless they have a back strap. |
All students should have a clean tidy natural appearance. Further details of what this means, including examples, are outlined below.
Makeup/Nails
- Heavy makeup is not acceptable. This includes thick foundation, heavy/dark eye makeup and long eyelash extensions.
- Clear nail polish/natural pale pink nail polish only. Long false nails/nail art are not acceptable.
Hair
- Hair longer than collar length needs to be tied up while in school uniform.
- Hair must be a natural colour even if it is dyed e.g. black, brown, blonde. Unnatural colours such as pink, purple, green etc. are not acceptable.
- Hair ties need to be plain black or brown.
- Girls may wear pale blue or navy hair ribbons.
- Carmel pinstrip hair bands/scrunchies can be purchased from NZ Uniforms.
- Only Year 13 students may wear white hair ribbons.
Jewellery
- plain silver or gold small studs or small sleeper-type hoop earrings, one in each lower lobe only. No coloured or dangling earrings. No other piercing rings/studs (e.g. eyebrown, nose)
- a cross/crucifix or a pounamu may be worn inside the shirt. No other necklaces are allowed.
- a watch and/or medic alert bracelet. No other bracelets or anklets are allowed.
- Year 13 students may wear one ring.
Formal Uniform
While we do not have specific days when blazers/tights need to be worn regularly, it is expected that every girl has a blazer and thick black opaque (70 denier +) tights ready to wear when directed by the school e.g. for trips, photos, masses etc. Girls may also choose to wear the formal uniform at any other time they wish.
Sports Uniform
Each sporting code has its own uniform requirements and you will need to check with the sports department if you are unsure what you need. Please note that Carmel Sports hoodies and navy sideline jackets are to be worn with sports uniforms only. They are not to be worn at school, on the way to/from school, or at any other time while wearing the school uniform.
Second Hand Uniform
There is a forum for anyone wanting to buy and sell good used Carmel College uniforms (sports and every day). The school is not responsible for any interactions in the purchase or sales of Carmel College uniform. All interactions are between buyer and seller only. Please click HERE.
If students are unsure about any part of the uniform they should check with their Atawhai teacher or their House Dean.
