Uniforms

The following is the uniform policy for Pre-Kindergarten students at the Early Primary Learning Centre (EPLC).

Please Note: There is no #1 Dress for Pre-Kindergarten (EPLC) students.

All bottoms should have an elastic waist to promote student independence. Students require a pair of indoor shoes for use in the classroom and gymnasium, and outdoor footwear appropriate for weather conditions. Please ensure that shoes feature a Velcro closure if a fastener is required.

Dress # 2 for Pre-Kindergarten

• Coloured Albert College T-shirt (available at the Guild Shop)
  • Red for field trips
  • Forest green for formal occasions and picture day
  • A variety of options for everyday wear                    
• Dark grey or navy pull-on pants, shorts or skorts. Must have an elastic waist. Parents can purchase from our school uniform supplier Top Marks or supply their own.
• Comfortable, Velcro indoor and outdoor shoes.

For Pre-Kindergarten uniform appointments, please contact the Guild Shop at guild@albertcollege.ca.

Students are required to attend school and school functions in the approved uniforms noted below. High standards are expected of the students in terms of their personal appearance and dress. Extremes in hairstyle, makeup, or jewelry are not permitted. Dress #1 is required every Wednesday, and on special occasions as announced. 

All students are expected to arrive at and depart from school in the correct school uniform, and to wear the uniform appropriately throughout the day. Items such as jackets, sweaters and vests that are not school issue must not be worn in classes. Students may not chew gum while in school uniform, school athletic clothing, or while on school-sponsored trips.

We appreciate parental support in ensuring that your child arrives at school properly attired. Please – no substitutions for uniform items.

Dress regulations

The school uniform (Dress #1) is worn while formally representing the school, on Wednesdays and for other special occasions. Classroom dress can be either Dress #1 or Dress #2 and is worn in all academic areas, except physical education. Excessive amounts of jewelry are not permitted while in uniform. Earrings must be small and simple, and no pins, buttons, chains, necklaces, or other decorations should be worn. All elements of the uniform are expected to be neat, clean and in good repair. Each student must have indoor uniform shoes and outdoor footwear suitable for the season.

The summer uniform may be worn from September to Thanksgiving and from May 1 to the end of term. Uniform shorts may be worn on Dress #1 Wednesdays only during this time. Full Dress #1 regulations apply at all times for special school functions. When a student is off campus but still in uniform, please ensure that it is worn properly (shirt tucked in, clean, etc.) as they are representing the school when out in the community.

Dress # 1 - Wednesday

Every Wednesday throughout the school year, as well as for school photo day and special occasions as directed. Please note: there is no #1 Dress for Junior Kindergarten students.

Senior Kindergarten to Grade 3:

●      Navy Albert College tunic or skort, paired with navy Albert College vest
●      Grey pants, paired with navy Albert College vest
●      Navy shorts, paired with navy Albert College vest and knee socks
●      White oxford shirt; long- or short-sleeved
●      School tie (not for JK or SK)
●      Navy knee socks/tights (no nylons) with tunic/skort or Bermuda shorts
●      Navy ankle socks with pants
●      Black belt
●      Black shoes; polishable dress shoes. No boots, running shoes or heels. Velcro is permitted.

Grades 4 to 6:

●      Navy kick pleat skirt, paired with navy Albert College vest
●      Grey pants, paired with navy Albert College vest
●      Navy Bermuda shorts, paired with navy Albert College vest and knee socks
●      White oxford shirt; long- or short-sleeved
●      School tie
●      Navy knee socks/tights (no nylons) with skirt or Bermuda shorts
●      Navy ankle socks with pants
●      Black belt
●      Black shoes; polishable dress shoes. No boots, running shoes or heels.

Dress # 2 - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Dress #2 is the students’ daily uniform. A combination of the following uniform pieces may be worn on Dress #2 days.

Junior Kindergarten:

●      Navy skort, shorts or Albert College tunic
●      Dark grey (not light, athletic grey) pull-on pants of your choice. Elastic waist is encouraged. No logos, patterns or markings.
●      White or navy Albert College polo shirt; long- or short-sleeved
●      Navy Albert College vest or navy Albert College tunic (to be worn for photo day with white polo shirt)
●      No non-Albert College over clothes (hoodies, sweaters, etc.) are permitted indoors.
●      Black shoes. All-black running shoes are permitted. Velcro is encouraged.

Senior Kindergarten to Grade 6:

●      Navy Albert College tunic/skort/navy skirt
●      Grey pants or navy Bermuda shorts
●      White or navy Albert College polo shirt; short- or long-sleeved
●      Navy Albert College vest/long-sleeved Albert College sweater
●      Navy Albert College polar fleece sweater
●      Black, polishable leather dress shoes. No boots, running shoes or heels, no high-tops
●      No non-Albert College over clothes to be worn indoors

Athletic Wear (available at the Guild Shop)
The following uniform is to be worn by students in Grades 4 to 6 for Physical Education classes:

• Black gym shorts
• Grey Albert College athletic T-shirt
• White athletic socks
• Suitable athletic footwear

Junior School
Uniform Policy

Students are expected to wear the uniform at all times during the academic day. This includes in classrooms, the Resource Centre, hallways and the Dining Hall. The uniform must be worn properly and with respect.

Boarders will have their uniform checked at breakfast sign-in. Advisors will also check the uniform every morning and classroom teachers will check the uniform each class. 

Repeated violations of the uniform policy will result in a conference with the Advisor and parental notification. Continued infractions will result in a meeting with the Assistant Head - Senior School and may result in an appearance before the Standards Committee for failure to maintain the College’s standards. Consequences for repeated violations may include loss of free time, work detail or suspension.

Uniform items must be purchased online through Top Marks at www.topmarks.ca, with the exception of shoes. Ties are available in the Guild Shop.

Guidelines for Uniform and Other Dress 

●      The uniform must be kept clean, in good repair and regularly washed
●      Clothes must be properly sized to fit
●      Dress shirts must be tucked in
●      Unauthorized variations and substitutes to regulation dress are not permitted
●      No hats, bandanas, or other non-religious head coverings
●      Hair must be neat; no extreme hair colours or styles
●      Students must be clean-shaven
●      Reasonable make-up is permitted
●      No visible tattoos or body piercings (other than the ears or small nose stud)
●      Jewelry may be worn in modest amounts
●      At the conclusion of the academic day, students must change from the College uniform or wear it properly
●      Blazers can be removed only with the permission of classroom teachers
●      The summer uniform may be worn from September to Thanksgiving and from May 1 to the end of term. Uniform shorts may be worn on Dress #1 Wednesdays only during this time.

Dress # 1 - Wednesdays and School Trips

●      Albert College navy single-breasted school blazer
●      Solid white button-down oxford shirt (short- or long-sleeved)
●      Albert College crested navy vest (optional)
●      Grey Albert College regulation pants or Black Watch Kilt (no shorter than 3 inches above the knee)
●      Navy knee socks or tights with kilt
●      Black belt and navy socks must be worn with grey pants
●      Striped green and navy school tie or graduating student tie
●      Black polishable leather dress shoes; no boots, running shoes, no heels

Dress #2 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

●      Grey Albert College regulation pants
●      Black Watch Kilt or navy kick pleat skirt (no shorter than 3 inches above the knee)
●      Navy Albert College Bermuda shorts
●      Solid white or pale blue button-down oxford shirt (short or long sleeve)
●      White or navy Albert College polo shirt
●      Albert College navy vest/long-sleeved sweater
●      Albert College cardigan / polar fleece / ¼ zip sweatshirt
●      Navy knee socks or tights (no nylons) with kilts, skirts or Bermuda shorts
●      Navy ankle socks with pants
●      Black belt for pants and shorts
●      Black polishable leather dress shoes, no boots, running shoes, or heels.

Dress #3 – Formal Dinners

• Dress OR skirt and blouse OR smart pant outfit, no strapless tops/dresses, abdomen should be covered, length (top and bottom) should ensure adequate coverage

• Suit OR jacket with dress shirt and dress pants OR sweater with dress shirt and dress pants; tie optional

Dress #4 – Outside Academic Day and Dress Down Days

• Clean casual clothing in good repair with adequate coverage
• Styles and fashion are to be consistent with good decorum and reasonable taste

Dress in the Dining Hall

• No sweaty or dirty clothes
• No abdomens showing
• No strapless tops
• No hats, bandanas or other non-religious head coverings
• Footwear must be worn at all times (not slippers)
• No pyjamas – including breakfast sign-in
• All dress should be in good taste at the discretion of the staff on duty
• No bags, purses, or coats

Athletic Wear (available at the Guild Shop)

• All students require a house league shirt for house league activities
• All students are required to participate in sports and should bring suitable footwear, indoor court shoes and outdoor running shoes
• Students taking Healthy Active Living Education classes must wear regulation Albert College gym clothing that consists of an Albert College gym T-shirt, black shorts or black track pants and white athletic socks
• A black long-sleeved warm-up shirt, customized with the student’s last name on the back (optional)
• Athletic wear must be kept clean, in good repair and regularly washed
• Coaches of teams regulate the required clothing for practices and games
• Students on a competitive travelling team are required to wear the team uniform and Albert College outerwear as follows:
  • Grades 7-8: Middle School hoodie or Albert College track jacket and Albert College track pants
  • Grades 9-12: Albert College track jacket and Albert College track pants

During registration, we recommend that students purchase the gym clothing and house league shirts. Tracksuits and other items can be purchased once students have a confirmed place on a sports team. Black warm-up shirts and Middle School hoodies are done by special order, one time in September. 

MIDDLE AND SENIOR SCHOOL UNIFORM POLICY