School Uniform

The Hastings Boys' High School uniform identifies our ākonga as part of this kura. Wearing the Hastings Boys' uniform should give boys a sense of belonging and pride.

Our uniform consists of:

Shirt

Short sleeve sky blue with school crest. (Note that only year 13 students can wear long sleeve shirts, which must be worn with long grey trousers.)

Shorts

Navy shorts with school crest.

Jersey (optional)

Midnight navy with red and grey bands and drop shoulder, with school crest.

Shoes

Shoes: Black leather dress shoes with regulation school socks for ALL Year 9 boys beginning 2027. No boots of any kind.  No suede.  

Sandals: In 2027, only Years 10, 11, 12, and 13 may wear sandals. The sandals must be brown or black and have a back strap.

Beginning 2027, the BOT have decided to phase in a shoes-only uniform policy. Current 2026 Year 9 boys will be the last group who will be permitted to wear sandals. From 2027, ALL students (regardless of year level) must wear closed shoes for all Technology and Science classes.

Jacket

The school ONLY HAS ONE regulation school jacket: Performance Jacket.  

No other form of jacket, hoody, sweatshirt or outerwear is permitted.  School sports/cultural jackets, shells, pullovers are not to be worn as school uniform.

Year 13 students may wear grey trousers with long-sleeved shirts and ties.

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Personal Appearance Standards

Uniform
All uniform shall be kept clean, tidy and in good repair and worn correctly at all times.  If for any reason a student is out of school uniform, he must have a note of explanation signed by a Deputy Principal or a Dean.  Shoes or sandals need to be kept clean and polished and in a good state of repair.  T-shirts, skivvies, skins and compression gear or singlets are not to be worn if they show above the shirt front or sleeve.

Jewellery
With exception of a wrist watch and if required, a medical bracelet NO OTHER JEWELLERY IS TO BE WORN.  This includes rings, ear studs, earrings, bracelets, anklets and necklaces.  Visible body piercing is not acceptable at this school.  Confiscated jewellery will be placed in safe custody and is to be picked up by the student or parent at an agreed time.

Grooming​​​​​​​

Hair
A student’s hair needs to be clean and short enough to ensure it does not touch his shirt collar.  Hair should not be long enough to be tied up in any form.  The student’s fringe should be short enough to ensure hair is kept out of his eyes when combed straight down.  Natural hair colour must be maintained (no dyed hair) and extreme hairstyles including but not restricted to mohawk, mullett, shaved patterns, dreadlocks, rats tails, undercuts are not permitted.  Sideburns must not extend beyond the earlobe.  Hair is not allowed to be tied up on top of or behind the head.  This includes sports teams and cultural groups.

Shaving
All students are to be clean shaven at all times including school trips.

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Students are to wear the correct school uniform at all times.  

If for any reason a student is out of school uniform, he must have a note of explanation signed by a Deputy Principal or Dean.  

​​​​​​​Boys may be removed from mainstream classes if they do not meet school uniform and appearance regulations.