Every school in New Zealand has rules about lots of things, from students wearing the correct uniform to not fighting at school. This section has information about the rules that…
…rules is to help the school’s principal and board to run the school well. The board can make rules about most things, as long as: It is within their power…
Schools only have the power to make rules about school-related things. However, there are no laws that say exactly where personal things end and school things begin. This is even…
…to make rules or discipline the student. The more distant a situation is from a school, the more likely it is that the school will not be able to discipline…
…and tattoos they can show on their bodies. This section provides information about what rules schools can make about how you look while you’re at school or representing your school….
If your school has uniform rules, you must follow them, which will usually involve wearing the school uniform. If you don’t, you could be breaking school rules and might get…
Most schools understand that uniforms can be a big expense for families. Some schools have second-hand clothing shops where their uniform items can be purchased at a cheaper price than…
Schools are probably allowed to tell all their students to get their uniform from the same place. However, the law says that schools cannot do things which restrict market competition….
A public school can only send a student home for being in the wrong uniform if the student is stood down or suspended for having the wrong uniform, while a…
…a representative of the school during them. Meanwhile, a private school can make their students wear a uniform to and from school if this is required in their school rules.…