By choosing to attend St. Edmund Campion Secondary School, students and their parents have made a serious and long-term commitment to Catholic Education. The uniform is part of that commitment. It is a reflection of who we are and how we see ourselves and how others see our school. As a student at St. Edmund Campion, you are an ambassador of all that St. Edmund Campion symbolizes. Because of this, the uniform should be worn proudly and in good repair. Though we recognize our individuality, the uniform at St. Edmund Campion is what unites us as one community. There are variations within the prescribed uniform, which allow for a touch of personal style. Like everything else in a larger society, there are rules and regulations pertaining to the uniform; since you agree to the wearing of a uniform by coming to our school, we ask that you respect, understand and comply with the following information (GAP 504.00). School uniform items, as outlined in the school’s uniform policy, must be purchased from the board-approved supplier, R. J. McCarthy. The list of prescribed uniform articles is available at the time of purchase. DO NOT purchase articles that are not on this list.
- Students are to be in full uniform at all times in the school building, including hallways, classrooms, gymnasiums, the library and the cafeteria until they leave the property. While in the school, there will be no changing into other attire at any time during the school day. This pertains to all articles of clothing including footwear.
- Upon arrival to school, coats and/or jackets must be kept in lockers during the day. They are not to be worn anywhere in the building except when students are entering or leaving the building. Coats and/or jackets will not be a substitute for a school sweater at any time.
- For safety reasons, all school bags, backpacks, sport bags and draw-string bags are to remain in school lockers during the day. They are not to be carried in any part of the school during the day.
- Baseball caps, hats, bandanas, head wraps, scarves, do-rags, or other inappropriate headwear are not permitted in the building. If students choose to wear these items to and from school, they are to keep them in their lockers for the entire day. There are to be no hats at all in the building. Students who wear this type of headwear risk losing it.
- If a T-shirt is worn under the white dress shirt or blouse, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the white dress shirt/blouse or rugby/golf shirt being worn. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos. Campion Physical Education T-shirts, coloured T-shirts, or tank tops are not permitted.
- School fleece jackets, vests, or rugby sweaters must be worn at all times. Students must wear these items everywhere in the school (foyer, hallways, classrooms, cafeteria and library). Classroom teachers have the prerogative to allow students to remove fleece jackets or vests while in their specific classroom, as long as the white dress shirts/blouses worn underneath are completely buttoned and tucked in. Golf shirts do not need to be tucked in, but they must be worn at an appropriate length. Students must arrive to and depart from class in full uniform.
- White Oxford shirts, French cut blouses, and golf shirts must NOT be visible below the bottom of fleece jackets and vests.
- School Spirit wear and clothing specific to co-curricular activities can only be worn on special designated days and Civvies days.
- The uniform is to be kept clean and in good repair (no rips, no cut-off sleeves, no unhemmed pants, no broken buttons on pants, etc.) every day. Students/parents are advised to use Civvies Days, statutory holidays and weekends to have the uniform cleaned, repaired and/or laundered.
- Exam days are considered school days and students are to be in full uniform during the exam period.
- Please refer to the Code of Student Behaviour in the student handbook for consequences associated with the infractions of our uniform requirements.
- It is expected that students be in full uniform at all times while they are in the school until they leave the property. Students not in full uniform will be given a Uniform Infraction Letter from their homeroom teacher. This letter notifies the parents/guardians of the uniform violation and it must be signed by the parents/guardians and returned to the homeroom teacher the following day. Students with unsigned/unreturned letters will be directed to the appropriate administrator.
- The Uniform Infraction Letters will be kept on file in the Main Office and further uniform infractions will result in suspension.
- Uniform violations that occur in other periods of the day will be directed to the appropriate administrator in the Main Office.
- White cotton Oxford dress shirts or French cut blouses, collared, short/long sleeved, embroidered with the school logo. Shirts and blouses must be completely buttoned at all times. Oxford shirts and French cut blouses must NOT be visible below the bottom of fleece jackets and vests.
- If a T-shirt is worn under the white dress shirt or blouse, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the white dress shirt/blouse or rugby/golf shirt being worn. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos. Campion Physical Education T-shirts, coloured T-shirts, or tank tops are not permitted.
- White golf shirts, embroidered with the school logo, must be worn with the navy, full-zip polar fleece jacket or vest, embroidered with the school logo. They do not need to be tucked in, but they must NOT be visible below the bottom of fleece jackets and vests.
- Navy, full-zip polar fleece jacket or vest, embroidered with the school logo. Either of these items must be worn with the white cotton Oxford dress shirt, white French blouse, or white embroidered golf shirt.
- Navy rugby shirt with taupe/white stripe, embroidered with the school logo, can be worn without a white cotton Oxford dress shirt or French cut blouse underneath. If a T-shirt is worn underneath the rugby shirt, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the rugby shirt. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos.
- Taupe dress pants, flat front or pleated. The waist of the dress pants is to be worn at the student’s waist, no scarves, bandanas or chains attached.
- Black dress shoes, completely enclosed, made of leather or leather-like material, not canvas. Dress shoes with socks must be worn all year long. Sandals and running shoes are not acceptable at any time. Sportswear shoe products such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok etc., do not comply with the dress code.
- White cotton Oxford dress shirts, collared, short/long sleeved, embroidered with the school logo. Shirts must be completely buttoned at all times. Oxford shirts must NOT be visible below the bottom of fleece jackets and vests.
- If a T-shirt is worn under the white dress shirt, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the white dress shirt or rugby/golf shirt being worn. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos. Campion Physical Education T-shirts, coloured T-shirts, or tank tops are not permitted.
- White golf shirts, embroidered with the school logo, must be worn with the navy, full-zip polar fleece jacket or vest, embroidered with the school logo. They do not need to be tucked in, but they must NOT be visible below the bottom of fleece jackets and vests.
- Navy, full-zip polar fleece jacket or vest, embroidered with the school logo. Either of these items must be worn with the white cotton Oxford dress shirt or white embroidered golf shirt.
- Navy rugby shirt with taupe/white stripe, embroidered with the school logo, can be worn without a white cotton Oxford dress shirt or French cut blouse underneath. If a T-shirt is worn underneath the rugby shirt, it must be plain white, crew-neck style, and short-sleeved. The length of the T-shirt must not be longer than the rugby shirt. The T-shirt must not have writing, pictures, or logos.
- Taupe dress pants, flat front or pleated. The waist of the dress pants is to be worn at the student’s waist; pants are not to be tucked into socks, no scarves, bandanas or chains attached.
- Black dress shoes, completely enclosed, made of leather or leather-like material, not canvas. Dress shoes with socks must be worn all year long. Sandals and running shoes are not acceptable at any time. Sportswear shoe products such as Nike, Adidas, Reebok etc., do not comply with the dress code.
On these days, students have two choices: support the selected charity with your donation or wear the school uniform. As these days are requested on behalf of the students, the expectations of appropriate attire which govern all of us are still in place. Articles of clothing which do not comply with the principles outlined in the Code of Student Behaviour as defined by the Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B. and the moral standards of our school are unacceptable at all times. These would include rude or offensive slogans or items which do not respect the rights of self or others. Clothing worn on a Civvies Day, therefore, should be modest and appropriate to a Catholic School/classroom environment. Students who disregard these expectations will be sent home to change and they jeopardize the future of Civvies Days.
- All students are expected to dress neatly, modestly, and with a sense of personal pride that reflects our Catholic faith.
- Shirts must have sleeves. Halter, tank, belly, or crop tops are not permitted.
- Shorts, skirts, and pants should be of appropriate length.
- Bandanas, sweatbands, kerchiefs, and sunglasses must not be worn.
- Students who wear baseball caps may be asked to remove them in classrooms as a matter of courtesy and are expected to comply with this request.
- Gang related clothing and accessories are not permitted.
Attire which exhibits offensive suggestions and/or inappropriate statements or pictures, including those that address or display the following are not permitted:
- Sexual content
- Substance abuse, alcohol, tobacco, or drugs
- Violence
- Profanity
- Inappropriate references to nationality, race, gender or religion
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM POLICY |
The Physical Education uniform at St. Edmund Campion is mandatory and must be worn in all Physical Education classes. The physical education uniform may be purchased in the Physical Education Department during the first two weeks of each semester.
MANDATORY UNIFORM ITEMS:
- St. Edmund Campion P.E. T-shirt
- St. Edmund Campion P.E. shorts
- White athletic socks and non-marking athletic shoes may be purchased by the student at a place of their choice
UNIFORM CONCERNS:
- If a student chooses to wear a sweatshirt, it must be the St. Edmund Campion sweatshirt.
- All shorts/track pants must be worn at the waist.
- Shirts, shorts, and pants are not to be altered - i.e. no artwork, cut off sleeves, rolled up etc.
- During Physical Education classes students perspire. Students may therefore choose to purchase two T-shirts.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM VIOLATIONS:
If a student has appropriate documentation, parent or doctor's note, for being out of uniform, he/she will be allowed to participate with replacement phys. ed. clothes for that day. This will only be permitted a maximum of 3 times during the semester. After this, participation will be denied and the Physical Education teacher will contact the parents. If violations continue, the student will be sent to the appropriate administrator. |