UNIFORM & SCHOOL DRESS CODE

KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE SEVEN

Within the mission of St. Patrick’s Catholic teachings, respect for our bodies deepens our valued faith. In alignment with this philosophy, all students are required to follow the Uniform & School Dress Code.

Where to Purchase Uniforms 

Uniform Provider: Cambridge Uniforms

School Code: MAP759

Service Location: Unit 112 – 2455 Dollarton Hwy, North Vancouver, B.C.

Contact: 604-924-9069

Website: http://www.cambridgeuniforms.com

USED UNIFORMS

St. Patrick’s School office will announce used uniform sales, occurring 3 times a year, arranged by the Used Uniform coordinator who ensures that used uniforms sold through the school are in good condition.

Contact: Luisa Hite @ [email protected]

Uniform Expectations

Students must wear the mandatory school uniform supplied by Cambridge Uniforms at all times and in the manner specified in this policy. This includes:

• arrival and departure from school,
• school related events,
• athletic events (gym strip uniform), and
• field trips.

Students who are not in the appropriate uniform will not be allowed to participate in classroom activities, events, field trips, and/or extracurricular activities.

Students are required to wear gym strip uniform on PE days and formal uniform on non-PE days, in accordance with their class schedules.

Required Uniform Pieces

All pieces are mandatory unless specified.

Note:

• Gym strip is required on PE Days and is an infraction if not followed.
• When participating in athletic events, students must have a proper gym strip uniform or they will not be allowed to participate.

All students must have three pairs of shoes:
Black, indoor classroom shoes
Outdoor shoes or boots (weather appropriate)
Clean, indoor runners for use in the gym
Indoor Shoes
Must be:
● Fully black leather shoe
● No visible logo
● At or Below the ankle (no boots or high tops)
● If the shoe has laces, they must be fully black
● Must be closed heel and toe, heel under one inch
Outdoor Shoes
Any colour and style
Must be closed toe

Indoor Runners
Any colour athletic shoe
Must be closed toe
Kept clean, not to be worn outdoors
Must be non-marking (no black sole)

Earrings:

• Stud earrings continue to be the safest option for those who choose to wear earrings. Hoop and dangling earrings pose a safety issue and are therefore strongly discouraged. If your child is unable to wear stud earrings for any reason, please let your child’s teacher know.

Not permitted:

• other visible body piercings
• visible tattoos (neither permanent or artificial/temporary)
• makeup
• nail polish

Hair and Hair Accessories:

• Hair should be neat, clean and well-groomed each day.
• Subtle hair clips and headbands are permitted.
• Caps and hats are only permitted outside and may not be worn in classes or in school buildings.

Not permitted:

• Headbands and hair clips with large bows, flowers, or other large adornments
• Headbands with crowns/tiaras or ears
• Extreme hairstyles (i.e. mohawks)
• Designs shaved into the hair
• Artificial hair colouring

Celtic Days (non-uniform or “dress-down” days) are days when the students do not have to wear the school uniform. The school will provide a theme for the Celtics Day (i.e. pajama day or saint’s costume day). Students can choose to participate in these optional non-uniform days in exchange for a small donation to charity.

Students are not permitted to wear clothing that includes:

• Rude or crude writing
• Rips or tears
• Spaghetti straps
• Bare midriffs
• Any message or style not in keeping with our Catholic philosophy.

Standards of Representation

• All uniforms must be in good condition with no visible rips, tears or stains.
• Clothing must be laundered and remain at a suitable fit.
• Students are expected to tuck in their polo shirts at all times.
• Sweaters are mandatory at all times when wearing formal uniforms

Teachers will check the students daily to ensure they are in full uniform.

If a uniform infraction is identified:

1. The teacher will inform the parent by letter.
2. It is the responsibility of the parent and child to correct the uniform infraction.
3. After three such letters from the teacher to the parents, the teacher will inform the principal, and the principal will contact the parents.

Students who receive three infractions will not be permitted to take part in the next Celtics Day.

If no resolution can be reached, the Education Committee will be informed for next steps in achieving a resolution.

* Please note that uniform items must be cleaned and kept in good condition. Stained and torn uniform items are not acceptable. Should your child’s uniform be unacceptable due to a defect, please contact Cambridge Uniforms directly, and they will assist in helping fix the problem.