ENROLMENT
Uniform
At Cambridge High School, our uniform is more than just clothing — it’s a visual expression of who we are. We’re proud to launch a refreshed school uniform that reflects the stories, values, and identity of our kura. This new design brings together tradition and innovation, weaving in the rich narratives of our house mascots, the symbolism of learning, and the unique imagery that defines CHS. It’s a uniform our students can wear with pride, knowing it connects them to their peers, their school, and the generations that came before.
The redesign was shaped by feedback from our students, whaanau, and wider community. It began with our sports and arts uniforms, which debuted earlier this year, and now extends to our everyday schoolwear. The result is a unified, functional, and modern look that honours our heritage while meeting the practical needs of our learners. From the koru and quill to the Poutama patterns and house stories gifted by Ngaati Korokii Kahukura, every detail has been thoughtfully chosen to represent the journey of growth, belonging, and excellence at CHS.
Normal Shop hours
Tuesday and Thursday
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturday
9.00am - 1.00pm
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Closed Tuesdays and Thursdays during school holidays.
Regular hours will resume Tuesday 7 October.
New uniform FAQ
What is changing?
Year 9, 12 and 13 will need to be in the new uniform range in 2026. Year 11 will transition into new uniform in 2027.
This means that current students in Year 8, 11 and 12 will need to purchase the new uniform for 2026.
Students currently in Year 9 and 10 will need the new uniform in 2027. They can replace current items with the new items at any point during this time.
I have already bought new uniform for next year, what do I do?
If you have already purchased a Year 9 or Year 13 uniform you can get a full refund from the Uniform Shoppe. Just take the 'as new' items into the shop with the receipt and they will look after you.
It looks like the trousers are largely the same, do I need to buy new ones?
That is correct, there is no need to change the trousers/shorts in 2026 as we wanted to keep the lower half similar. This gives us the ability to phase this part of the uniform in gently. The cut and look is better though and so we are expecting that students will choose to wear the new kit.
Can we see it?
The uniform looks a lot better in person than in a 2D image from the pdf. We are getting the finalised samples from SAS and will dress up mannequins in the reception area at school over the break.
Is there still a PE uniform?
Students are required to wear the PE shirt, and this doubles as a house tee for school events. There is no uniform for shorts as student have told us they prefer to wear their own exercise gear. The Uniform Shoppe does have shorts available and they are a very reasonable price. Students must change out of their school uniform for their PE lessons.
There are new socks in the range, is this for everyone?
Students have been pretty direct in their feedback about the current socks. The new version is a cotton sports sock and feedback from students is that it is much more comfortable. This new socks are compulsory for females and males.
I am in Year 10 and 11 in 2026, can I buy new items knowing what is coming?
Yes. Some items, like the jacket, are a huge improvement on what exists already and we are happy for you to purchase these.
How do we get financial support?
We have received great support from SAS to help us with the transition. If you need financial assistance please just reach out using the form on this page and we will get in touch with options.
