Why uniforms?
Students in Kindergarten-Grade 8 wear uniforms. The Saint Mary School’s Uniform reflects the fact that we are a Catholic school and that what takes place during the school day is important. We want our students to wear our uniform proudly, and respectfully. We ask parents to monitor adherence to the policy each day.
We have two sets of uniforms per age group, Winter/Full Dress Uniforms (November 1st – April 14th) and Spring/Fall Uniforms (April 15th – October 31st). Full Dress Uniforms are also worn for school pictures and Graduation. On days students have physical education, they wear their physical education uniform the entire day. Our Grade 8 students have the privilege of wearing a special sweatshirt at any time.
There are occasional “free dress” days, usually to celebrate seasonal holidays. During Catholic Schools Week, there are thematic dress down days. Each class has its own “class color” and class color t-shirts are available for purchase once or twice a year to be worn on days such as spirit days, Field Day, Spring Concert. Beginning in October each year, the first Monday of the month is SMS Spirit Day. Students may choose to wear spiritwear items, their class color, or their PE Uniform.
Our uniforms are provided by Lands End.
Saint Mary School is happy to accept donated uniforms throughout the year, and Uniform Swaps are held in the summer, in late October, and early April each year. Please contact Mrs. Wendy Harco at x200 for more details.
