Dress Code
GUIDELINES FOR WEARING THE SCHOOL UNIFORM
The school uniform is intended to develop a sense of pride and self-discipline and unites us as a Catholic Learning Community. In deciding to attend Nicholson Catholic College, students and parents make a commitment to comply with and support the school uniform policy.
All uniform items, with the exception of knee socks/tights and shoes, are to be purchased from Halpern’s Ltd. (1-866-409-0409, www.halperns.ca) Uniform clothing already purchased through R. J. McCarthy Co. is acceptable.
Winter Uniform for Females
- Kilt (Halpern’s “modesty shorts” must be worn with the kilt.)
- Halpern’s uniform navy pants
- Halpern’s uniform blouse/shirt, white or navy, or white turtleneck
- Halpern’s uniform navy vest
- Halpern’s uniform green fleece pullover
- Single colour knee socks/tights - green, navy, grey or white
- Black or dark brown shoes (boots and shoes that cover the ankle are not permitted to be worn with the uniform). Solid black or dark brown running shoes (with the exception of a logo) that do not cover the ankle are permitted.
Winter Uniform for Males
- Halpern’s uniform grey pants
- Halpern’s uniform shirt, white or navy, or white turtleneck
- Halpern’s uniform navy vest
- Halpern’s uniform green fleece pullover
- Halpern’s uniform tie
- Black or dark brown shoes (boots and shoes that cover the ankle are not permitted to be worn with the uniform). Solid black or dark brown running shoes (with the exception of a logo) that do not cover the ankle are permitted.
Summer Uniform for Males and Females
- Halpern’s uniform navy shorts
- Halpern’s uniform shirt, white or navy
- Dress sandals (flip-flops and crocs are not permitted.)
The optional summer uniform is in effect for the months of September, October, May and June. Dress sandals may be worn with the kilt (and modesty shorts) or Halpern’s uniform pants (grey or navy) during this time.
Only uniform dress pants will be permitted. We caution students and parents NOT to substitute a navy or grey pant from other retailers.
A plain white short-sleeved t-shirt may be worn under the school blouse, dress shirt or golf shirt. Plain white means no writing, no logos, no diagrams, no coloured trim. No coloured clothing is allowed under the uniform shirts and blouses.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Students must be in complete uniform, worn properly and modestly, from 8:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. including lunch periods in all areas of the school.
- All clothing items must be the original style and condition. Ripped, torn or unhemmed items are not permitted.
- Jackets/coats and non-uniform sweaters are to be removed upon entering the building and arriving at the student’s locker.
- Hats are never worn in the school, including civvies days and exam days. Hats may be confiscated if worn in the building.
- Students who need to wear non-regulation footwear will be required to provide a medical note informing the school of the time period required for this uniform exemption.
- Bandanas, scarves and similar headwear are not permitted.
- Pajamas (or pajama-like clothing) are not permitted.
- The length of the girl’s skirt may be to a maximum of 10 centimetres/4 inches above the knee cap. Students who, after being warned, continue to wear their skirt shorter than the specified length (10 centimetres/4 inches) may lose the privilege of wearing the skirt and will be required to wear the uniform pants for the remainder of the academic year.
- Accessories (scarves, studded jewellery, heavy chains etc...) are not to be worn in the school at any time.
- The Administration reserves the right to decide on appropriate attire.
Only students who are in complete uniform will be admitted to class.
"Out of Uniform = Out of Class"
DRESS CODE GUIDELINES FOR NON-UNIFORM DAYS & EVENTS
- Clothing with inappropriate logos, sayings or pictures is not acceptable at school.
- Tank tops, halter tops, tops with spaghetti straps, crop/midriff tops, cut-off shorts and torn jeans are not to be worn at school.
- Midriffs and shoulders must be covered with appropriate clothing.