Uniforms are mandatory for students in Preschool through to Grade 7.

The following information is for Kindergarten to Grade 7 students. Please see the “Preschool Uniform” tab for all students in Pre-K.

Please note :

• GREY pants/shorts/skirts/skorts/tunics are no longer part of the uniform.
• OLD UNIFORM PLAID (burgundy plaid)is no longer part of the dress or daily uniform
• GYM STRIP is not required for Kindergarten or Pre-K students

Please see the section titled “DRESS CODES EXPLAINED” for details about what can be worn to school daily or for special FORMAL DRESS days.

We have designated dress down days through the course of the school year, the last Friday of each month,  during which the children can wear denims and dresses, along with their choice of shirts and sweatshirts. We also switch to casual clothing at the end of the year (usually after Summer Solstice) when summer starts heating up.

Required items for wear at school are:

• a collared polo shirt  in white or navy blue (preferably with school logo)
• khaki dress pants, knee-length shorts, khaki skort, school tartan skort or tunic (tunics can be worn with shirts/blouses without embroidery)
• burgundy school cardigan or knit vest with school logo (optional for grade 7)
• black shoes to wear inside at all times (see next section on shoes)
• school gym strip and shoes (see Gym Wear tab)

Optional items: 

• white dress shirt
• school hoodie (zip sweat shirt) with logo
• bow tie, tartan hair tie, or head band

Please ensure clothing is labelled with student’s name (especially cardigans, vests and hoodies). We suggest Mabel’s Labels, they are easy and long-lasting (look for our school).

During summer (generally after summer solstice), students are not required to respect the above-mentioned dress code, although it is a requirement that all students (K-7) wear our school t-shirt or polo shirt for field trips.

Unacceptable Attire

On designated dress down days, or during summer the following clothing is not acceptable to wear:

• Halter tops
• “cut-off” jean shorts or jeans with holes and tears
• shorts or dresses/skirts that are shorter than the reach of the end of the child’s fingertips (as an estimated measurement of length) worn without leggings
• any clothing depicting negative or violent messages/images

Flip flops are not acceptable footwear for any student. It is our recommendation, for the students’ safety, that they wear running shoes, sneakers or strapped sandals on the playground to provide the best protection and coverage during play time.

The shoes children wear at school should be good quality and designed for a child. Since they are in these shoes all day it is important buy shoes that will be comfortable and will last. Be sure the shoes are supportive and are completely black.  Flat shoes, without much support, such as Toms, Bobs, Converse, Vans and Ballet style flats are not recommended.

Please label your child’s shoes as these shoes will stay at school and often get placed in a basket with many others. Mabel’s Labels are easy and tough (look for our school).

We suggest the following shops to find good quality, long lasting shoes for your child. Look for their uniform shoes category.

• Chic Angels children’s shoes – Willowbrook Shopping Centre -” We carry a large selection of quality kids shoes, and we are trained to measure and fit them properly.”
• The Shoe Company 
• Shoe Warehouse
• Shoekid.ca
• Sloan’s Shoes

Students have the choice on Fridays to come to school in their gym clothing to save time.

Gym wear is to be kept in the mesh gym bag given to all new students.

Please help your child get into the practice of bringing their gym clothing home on Fridays to be washed and then returned to school on Mondays.

• Non-marking, supportive athletic shoes are required for gym and fitness classes. Flat shoes, without much support, such as Converse, Vans and Keds are not recommended.
• Please label your child’s shoes as these shoes will stay at school and often get placed in a basket with many others. Mabel’s Labels are easy and tough (look for our school).

• A comfy fleece zip-up vest with the school logo.
• Simple pull-up navy pants.
• A white long or short sleeve interlock knit top.

All items are available at Cambridge Uniforms. Although we strongly recommend Cambridge items for their lasting quality and uniformity, the pants and shirt can be obtained from other sources.

SHOES: A pair of good quality indoor shoes must be left at school for indoor use only. Please ensure these shoes are easy for your child to put on and take off independently. No flashing lights, neon colours or sequins/sparkly things please.

You are not limited to just the items above, all items on Cambridge website are suitable for preschool wear. The items above are simply the minimum required.

FORMAL DRESS UNIFORM 

• Remembrance day assembly
• Picture Days
• Field Trips – unless otherwise stated
• When requested by the administration – concerts, guest speakers etc.

Kindergarten and Grades 1-3 (Lower Elementary) 

• School cardigan or vest. (Vests last longer as they grow!)
• White school logo polo, long or short sleeve OR white dress shirt
• Khaki bottoms for boys or girls (dress pants or dress shorts)
• School plaid tunic for girls.
• Black dress shoes
• White socks
• Suggested: Bow tie for boys and plaid hair accessories (Cambridge) for girls. Black belt.

Grades 4 – 7 (Upper Elementary) 

• White school logo polo, long or short sleeve OR white dress shirt
• School cardigan or vest (Vests last longer as they grow!)
• Khaki bottoms for boys or girls (dress pants or dress shorts)
• School plaid skort for girls.
• White socks
• Black dress shoes
• Suggested: Bow tie for boys and plaid hair accessories (Cambridge) for girls. Black belt.

The Formal Dress uniform does NOT include:

• hoodies
• navy shirts
• burgundy shirts (old uniform)
• navy or grey pants or skirts
• colorful ties other than school plaid
• eccessive hair ornamentation
• khaki pants that are not dress pants (cargo pants etc.)
• leggings

DAILY UNIFORM

Includes all of the Formal Dress components PLUS:

• Navy polos with or without school logo
• White polos with or without school logo
• Burgundy polos with school logo (old uniform)
• Navy pants, shorts, skirts, tunics, jumpers
• Khaki pants, shorts, skirts, tunics, jumpers
• Long leggings worn under skirts (PLAIN colours please: Navy, Black, White, or Burgundy)
• School hoodies
• School vests
• Plain Navy or Burgundy sweaters other than the school cardigan
• The 2022 RESPECT Meadow Montessori t-shirt may be worn for gym class.

Please note:

• GREY pants/shorts/skirts/skorts/tunics are no longer part of the uniform.
• OLD UNIFORM PLAID (burgundy plaid)is no longer part of the dress or daily uniform

During summer (generally after summer solstice), students are not required to respect the above-mentioned dress code, although it is a requirement that all students (K-7) wear our school t-shirt or polo shirt for field trips.

Unacceptable Attire

On designated dress down days, or during summer the following clothing is not acceptable to wear:

• Halter tops
• “cut-off” jean shorts or jeans with holes and tears
• shorts or dresses/skirts that are shorter than the reach of the end of the child’s fingertips (as an estimated measurement of length) worn without leggings
• ANY clothing depicting negative or violent messages/images
• we prefer families avoid all “super-hero” attire

Flip flops are not acceptable footwear for any student. It is our recommendation, for the students’ safety, that they wear running shoes, sneakers or strapped sandals on the playground to provide the best protection and coverage during play time.