Uniforms

St. Bernadette Dress Code Policy Revised: March 2025

 

As per the Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board’s mandatory school uniform policy, students are required to adhere to the uniform policy as outlined below, This uniform policy has been updated for the 2024/25 school year. The uniform shall consist of a navy blue or white top and navy blue bottoms. The following outlines the policy for uniforms:
Tops:
  • Solid navy or white (long sleeved/short sleeved polos, sweaters, blouses or turtle necks)
  • Must be crested (crests can be purchased through the main office)
  • Shirts must have a collar 
  • Shirts underneath the uniform must be navy or white
  • Navy blue crested hoodies – note: a uniform/collared shirt is needed underneath if the student plans on removing their sweater. 
  • Jumpers must be worn with a short/ long sleeved shirt underneath

Bottoms:
  • Must be navy blue only
  • Casual “docker” style pants, walking shorts, skorts with no other markings
  • No leggings for grade 7 and 8 students
  • Cargo pants, cords, zippered leg, denim, bike shorts or running shorts are not allowed.
  • Track pants are only permitted if they appear tidy, unfaded and somewhat resemble a regular uniform khaki pants.
  • Skirts must be a of a reasonable length (no shorter than one palm above the knee)
  • No undergarments are to be visible at any times
Socks/Nylons/Tights: 
  • Solid navy or white
  • Cannot be patterned, sheer or ripped or have any additional colours included
Shoes:
  • Running shoes are preferred.
  • Must be closed toed
  • No sandals, crocs, or  flip-flop
Outer Wear:
  • Can be worn into the school but must be stored on their hooks/cubbies when students are in class. 
  • Non-uniform sweaters are not permitted to be worn in the classroom. 
Spirit Wear:
  • Spirit wear (red shirts) are to be worn on specific, designated days (as per the principal) and are not a part of the regular uniform to that work daily. 
Non-Uniform Days: 
  • Clothes must be appropriate for a Catholic school setting
  • Shorts and skirts: Must be reasonable in length 
  • If logos are present, they must be in keeping with Catholic school values.

 

Board Uniform Policy

The Board Uniform Policy states, “The Principal, in consultation with the Catholic School Council, shall develop a student dress code as part of the Code of Student Conduct.”

View the Board Uniform Policy Here

 

St. Bernadette CES - School Crests

Our School Crests can be purchased through School Cash Online and can be purchased at the office for $5.oo.  

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