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Concerns are being raised about the price of school uniforms, with some parents saying they go without food so they can afford them.  

Secondary school uniforms can cost hundreds of dollars.  

Secondary Principals' Council chair Kate Gainsford told Tim Dower that as the cost of producing a uniform rises, this will likely become more of an issue.  

She says while the fact they're used every day can make it financially better, there's the up-front cost, particularly if there's multiple children. 

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A Christchurch school's uniform costs has hit families in the back pocket.

A new gender-neutral uniform has been introduced for Burnside High School’s incoming year 9 students.

But the compulsory items, including a PE kit, will cost parents up to $540 dollars with extra items bringing the final cost to $700. There's also no second-hand option.

Burnside High School acting principal Andrea Griffin says the prices sit in the middle compared to other schools in the decile group and there have been teething problems with introducing new items.

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