School Buses
WHS operates on a 'mixed model' of school transport for Wakatipu High School students. This means some WHS students use public buses and some use Ministry of Education provided bus transportation, depending on the area in which they live. Please see the list below to check which type of bus students should use.
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Ministry of Education Bus Areas
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Public Bus Areas
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All WHS Students are assigned a bus route to and from their home (including any secondary residence, if requested), where they are eligible to receive free transport. Each student's ID card is colour-coded to identify their assigned route. Students should only use their assigned route - and may not use other bus routes for any reason, including travel to and from work, clubs, either before or after school. Students may not take other people (such as friends) on a school bus unless that person also has an ID card for that route. If you move house and a student needs to use a different bus, please contact our Student Records Officer.
Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to claim a Conveyance Allowance to assist with getting your child to school. Contact the Ministry of Education's Dunedin office if you would like to find out more about this.
Find out more about eligibility criteria.
Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to claim a Conveyance Allowance to assist with getting your child to school. Contact the Ministry of Education's Dunedin office if you would like to find out more about this.
Find out more about eligibility criteria.
Uniform
Purchasing Uniform
Wakatipu High School operates an in-school uniform shop, with a full range of WHS Uniform items available for try-on purposes only. Once you've found your size, orders can be placed online and the items delivered by our uniform suppliers, Argyle Schoolwear. Small items, such as socks, belts, jerseys, tights and ties, are available to buy at the uniform shop.
The in-school WHS Uniform Shop is open weekdays 8:30am- 3pm (term time) for our students.
View our uniform price list. For any other uniform-related questions, please phone the school office on 03 442 7370.
Click the button below to order uniform from our online shop:
Wakatipu High School operates an in-school uniform shop, with a full range of WHS Uniform items available for try-on purposes only. Once you've found your size, orders can be placed online and the items delivered by our uniform suppliers, Argyle Schoolwear. Small items, such as socks, belts, jerseys, tights and ties, are available to buy at the uniform shop.
The in-school WHS Uniform Shop is open weekdays 8:30am- 3pm (term time) for our students.
View our uniform price list. For any other uniform-related questions, please phone the school office on 03 442 7370.
Click the button below to order uniform from our online shop:
Girls' Uniform
Blazer
Is the compulsory ‘primary’ garment. It must be worn to and from school and during the school day. Students may remove the blazer whilst in class or when active during break times. On hot days in February students may choose not to wear the blazer, and may come to school in just the shirt (and tie if required). The blazer must also be worn to all formal school events, such as prizegiving.
School Tie
Must be worn year-round by Year 11-13 students. For Year 9 and 10 students the tie is optional for the month of February and compulsory for the rest of the year (then optional for Year 9 students after Branches Camp goes in). The tie is compulsory for formal events such as prizegiving. Year 9-12 students must wear the school tie, and Year 13 students must year that year’s Year 13 tie.
Shirt
Girls’ white collared shirt - short or long sleeve.
Blue Kilt/Blue Shirt
The blue skirt may be worn year round with the navy ankle socks. The blue kilt, modelled in the photo, may also be worn year round with either navy tights or navy knee-high socks. Girls may wear grey shorts or trousers with navy ankle socks if they wish.
(In 2019 the green kilt may only be worn by Year 13 students in Term 2 and Term 3, and by 2020 it will be completely phased out).
Socks
Navy ankle socks must be worn with the blue skirt. Navy tights or knee-high socks must be worn with WHS kilts. Navy Socks (3 pair pack) are available at the WHS Uniform shop in-school.
Shoes
Must be: plain; all black (with no coloured logos); be made of polishable material (i.e. not canvas, but may have a rubber toe-cap); have a low or no heel; be shoes, not boots or ‘high tops’. They may be lace-up or slip-on, with no buckles. Please note: The Uniform Shop does not sell shoes.
Is the compulsory ‘primary’ garment. It must be worn to and from school and during the school day. Students may remove the blazer whilst in class or when active during break times. On hot days in February students may choose not to wear the blazer, and may come to school in just the shirt (and tie if required). The blazer must also be worn to all formal school events, such as prizegiving.
School Tie
Must be worn year-round by Year 11-13 students. For Year 9 and 10 students the tie is optional for the month of February and compulsory for the rest of the year (then optional for Year 9 students after Branches Camp goes in). The tie is compulsory for formal events such as prizegiving. Year 9-12 students must wear the school tie, and Year 13 students must year that year’s Year 13 tie.
Shirt
Girls’ white collared shirt - short or long sleeve.
Blue Kilt/Blue Shirt
The blue skirt may be worn year round with the navy ankle socks. The blue kilt, modelled in the photo, may also be worn year round with either navy tights or navy knee-high socks. Girls may wear grey shorts or trousers with navy ankle socks if they wish.
(In 2019 the green kilt may only be worn by Year 13 students in Term 2 and Term 3, and by 2020 it will be completely phased out).
Socks
Navy ankle socks must be worn with the blue skirt. Navy tights or knee-high socks must be worn with WHS kilts. Navy Socks (3 pair pack) are available at the WHS Uniform shop in-school.
Shoes
Must be: plain; all black (with no coloured logos); be made of polishable material (i.e. not canvas, but may have a rubber toe-cap); have a low or no heel; be shoes, not boots or ‘high tops’. They may be lace-up or slip-on, with no buckles. Please note: The Uniform Shop does not sell shoes.
Boys' Uniform
Blazer
Is the compulsory ‘primary’ garment. It must be worn to and from school and during the school day. Students may remove the blazer whilst in class or when active during Breaks. On hot days in February students may choose not to wear the blazer, and may come to school in just the shirt (and tie if required). The blazer must also be worn to all formal school events, such as prizegiving.
School Tie
Must be worn year-round by Year 11-13 students. For Year 9 and 10 students the tie is optional for the month of February and compulsory for the rest of the year (and then optional for Year 9 students after Branches Camp goes in). The tie is compulsory for formal events such as prizegiving. Year 9-12 students must wear the school tie, and Year 13 students must wear that year’s Year 13 tie.
Shirt
Boys’ white collared shirt - short or long sleeve (must be tucked in).
Shorts/Trousers
Grey shorts or grey trousers may be worn year round.
Belt
Must be plain black leather with a plain silver buckle.
Socks
Navy ankle socks, (3 pair pack) are available at the WHS Uniform shop in-school.
Shoes
Must be: plain; all black (with no coloured logos); be made of polishable material (ie not canvas, but may have a rubber toe-cap); have a low or no heel; be shoes, not boots or ‘high tops’. They may be lace-up or slip-on, with no buckles. Please note: The Uniform Shop does not sell shoes.
Is the compulsory ‘primary’ garment. It must be worn to and from school and during the school day. Students may remove the blazer whilst in class or when active during Breaks. On hot days in February students may choose not to wear the blazer, and may come to school in just the shirt (and tie if required). The blazer must also be worn to all formal school events, such as prizegiving.
School Tie
Must be worn year-round by Year 11-13 students. For Year 9 and 10 students the tie is optional for the month of February and compulsory for the rest of the year (and then optional for Year 9 students after Branches Camp goes in). The tie is compulsory for formal events such as prizegiving. Year 9-12 students must wear the school tie, and Year 13 students must wear that year’s Year 13 tie.
Shirt
Boys’ white collared shirt - short or long sleeve (must be tucked in).
Shorts/Trousers
Grey shorts or grey trousers may be worn year round.
Belt
Must be plain black leather with a plain silver buckle.
Socks
Navy ankle socks, (3 pair pack) are available at the WHS Uniform shop in-school.
Shoes
Must be: plain; all black (with no coloured logos); be made of polishable material (ie not canvas, but may have a rubber toe-cap); have a low or no heel; be shoes, not boots or ‘high tops’. They may be lace-up or slip-on, with no buckles. Please note: The Uniform Shop does not sell shoes.
Optional Items
- School jersey - is an optional 'secondary' item which is worn under the blazer, and may be worn year round. It may not be worn instead of the blazer.
- School scarf and beanie - may be worn year round.
- Puffer Jackets - students may wear a plain black puffer jacket during June, July and/or August only. It must be worn over (not instead of) the blazer.
It is a requirement that all students who attend Wakatipu High School
bring a device to school to assist with their learning.
Why BYOD?
WHS recognises the role eLearning plays in upholding our vision in a rapidly changing world. The change in access to new technologies penetrates all aspects of society with the way people work, communicate and relate to each other. WHS identifies that the teaching and learning environment has to keep abreast with societal changes.
BYOD will allow all students to learn in ways that are not possible in a traditional classroom. The key drivers for change are:
WHS recognises the role eLearning plays in upholding our vision in a rapidly changing world. The change in access to new technologies penetrates all aspects of society with the way people work, communicate and relate to each other. WHS identifies that the teaching and learning environment has to keep abreast with societal changes.
BYOD will allow all students to learn in ways that are not possible in a traditional classroom. The key drivers for change are:
- Connectedness - ‘edgeless’ education, connected minds
- Ubiquity - anywhere, anytime, any pace, any device learning
- Agency - the ‘power to act’ - informed/empowered/enabled learners
Device Selection
We have developed a series of specifications to ensure that students' devices will meet the requirements for effective learning.
Find out more.
We have developed a series of specifications to ensure that students' devices will meet the requirements for effective learning.
Find out more.
How to get a device
There are a number of options families have available to obtain a device.
There are a number of options families have available to obtain a device.
- Families may have a suitable device already or have the ability to purchase a suitable device from any supplier either online or in store.
- Families may use finance options available to them in store.
- We recognise that not all families may be in a position to provide a suitable device for learning. It is possible for families to access our Awhi Fund for financial support.
Financial Support
If you feel that you require financial support, please contact Vicki Patton or Christopher Tweddell, our Guidance Counsellors, either via email (through the Our Staff page) or by phone. They will be able to discuss with you the options that are available for support. If you are unsure, email our Deputy Principal, James Rasmussen and he will assist you.
If you feel that you require financial support, please contact Vicki Patton or Christopher Tweddell, our Guidance Counsellors, either via email (through the Our Staff page) or by phone. They will be able to discuss with you the options that are available for support. If you are unsure, email our Deputy Principal, James Rasmussen and he will assist you.
School Lockers
To assist with the security of student devices, WHS has decided to provide 250 lockers for students who may wish to store their device during periods of the school day when the device is not is use. You can find out more on this page.
To assist with the security of student devices, WHS has decided to provide 250 lockers for students who may wish to store their device during periods of the school day when the device is not is use. You can find out more on this page.
WiFi Safety
Based on the information available from sources such as the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, WHS considers that the use of wifi in a controlled way to enhance teaching and learning is compatible with our obligation to provide a safe environment for our students. If you are interested in this topic, please check this page for more information.
Based on the information available from sources such as the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health, WHS considers that the use of wifi in a controlled way to enhance teaching and learning is compatible with our obligation to provide a safe environment for our students. If you are interested in this topic, please check this page for more information.
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