It is expected that school uniform be worn correctly and with pride
Any student who has a piece of their uniform missing should carry a note of explanation, signed by their parent/caregiver.
Students should not wear a combination of PE or school uniform. It’s either one or the other.
PE shorts may be black sport shorts or plain black active wear tights. No logos.
Defacing of any garment or property is not permitted.
Naming of any garment is a pre-requisite and could be checked periodically by the staff.
Lost Property: This is kept in a container by Room 4.
CMS hats are a compulsory item in Term 1 and Term 4. Our students are encouraged to wear their CMS hat during outside play and sports times. They must not be worn during class time.
Jewellery - nothing eye-catching or unsafe. Bone carvings, crosses etc may be worn. Items may need to be taken off during sport if it may cause injury. Medic Alert bracelets/medallions for those who need them should be worn and visible.
Plain black shoes (no slip-ons) can be worn through all seasons.
Plain black sandals (with a back strap) can be worn through all seasons. No crocs, scuffs, slides or jandals.
Socks can be navy, white or black. The crew or knee high length uniform socks. Correct colours only and no logos.
Students need to wear the correct uniform, this includes correct school footwear, to and from school. They can wear a navy, white, red or royal blue beanie, scarf or gloves with no logos, to and from school.
Students can wear a long sleeve navy, white or black thermal under their uniform top for extra warmth.
All items are unisex and can be worn as summer and winter uniform so can be worn at anytime during the school year. The aim of this policy is to allow students to wear their uniform to suit their needs and the weather conditions - it is also a cost saving method for families.
Cambridge Middle School Uniforms can be purchased from:
If the item you require is not available at The Warehouse please go to the customer service counter and order the items you require. Please phone the school if you are having difficulty sourcing the uniform you need.
Sports Uniform
Black rugby shorts or black active wear tights with no logos and team colour shirt.
Team colour PE shirts:
- Koowhai (Yellow)
- Kauri (Green)
- Rata (Red)
- Manaia (Navy)
- Pounamu (Cyan)
- Paakura (Purple)
Please confirm team colour prior to purchase
Sports Hoodies can be purchased from Image Apparel, Empire Street, Cambridge and be worn at sports events and for PE at school only. The school logo is on the front of the hoodie and the student’s name on the back (optional). Please see www.imageapparel.co.nz for further information and to order. Sports Hoodies do not replace the Polar Fleece.
Students are allowed to wear sports clothes while heading home from school (but not to school unless otherwise stated for a sports day).
Casual Clothes Days
At various times throughout the year students may be given the option to dress in casual street clothes for the following reasons:
- As a means, usually at the request of the school’s Student Leaders, for raising funds. Present policy is - such days may only be used for raising funds for charitable purposes e.g. Daffodil Day. Any variance from this can only occur at the discretion of the Principal.
- Field Trips: There may be a time that casual clothes are better for a particular trip e.g. bush trip.
- An amount is payable for all students who wish to take advantage of casual clothes day.
- All clothing to be clean, tidy and in good repair, practical for school purposes.
- Footwear is a must.
- Make-up is not to be worn. Jewellery must adhere to the school policy.
- New clothing is to be discouraged - existing wardrobe is all that is necessary.
