Starting in 2026, all new students enrolling at Gisborne Intermediate will be required to wear the updated school uniform, as outlined below.
Current students returning in 2026 (our Year 8 cohort) will have the option to wear the new uniform, the existing uniform, or a combination of both, provided that all items meet the 2025/2026 uniform guidelines.
Please note that from the beginning of 2027, only the new uniform will be permitted.
The aim of the uniform is a neat, well-groomed appearance which fosters pride in the school and in the student. The uniform regulations must be adhered to, with the correct school uniform being worn at all times.
Formal / Daily Uniform
Students must wear this to school daily.
Polo/blouse/shirt
- New school blue regulation polo.
Shorts / Skorts
- Regulation GisInt black shorts or skort, above the knee.
Track Pants
- Regulation GisInt plain black (without stripes/bands). Term 2 and 3 only.
Shoes
- All covered shoes worn to school but be completely black school shoes (below the ankle – no high tops); or
- Plain black sandals, worn correctly with backstrap
and no straps above ankle. No socks with sandals.
Jandals, slides or Crocs are NOT permitted.
Socks
- Black socks.
Sweatshirt
- Regulation navy sweatshirt (optional).
Jacket
- Regulation GisInt jacket (optional).
Thermals/Long Sleeves
- If you are wearing these items, they must be under your regulation school uniform and not visible.
PE uniform
Students must bring this to school daily.
PE Shirt
- Regulation GisInt shirt.
PE Shorts
- Plain black sports shorts above the knee (no stripes/ non-school logos).
Swimwear
- Swimming shorts (not below the knee) only are to be worn in the pool.
- Boys – no boxer shorts/underwear in the pool.
- Girls – full togs, no bikinis.
- Rash-vest and swimming shorts permitted as over-garments.
Other aspects of uniform
Jewellery (optional)
- Small plain studs may be worn. Sleepers optional for ears only. A taonga may be worn inside the shirt. No other jewellery permitted.
Hair
- Hair must be kept tidy at all times. Hair bands and hair ties must be plain black, white or navy.
Hats & Sunglasses
- Students are strongly encouraged to wear a sun hat and sunglasses when outside. Hats must be plain navy, dark blue, black or
white. - Plain navy blue or black beanies are permitted in Terms 2 and 3.
- Hats are to be worn the correct way around and removed when indoors.
Make-up
- No make-up or nail polish permitted.