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 will require a pair of indoor shoes for use in the classroom and gymnasium, and outdoor footwear suitable for the season. 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 Albert College Guild Shop)
• Dark grey or navy pull-on pants or shorts. Must be elastic waist
• Comfortable, Velcro indoor and outdoor shoes of your choosing
• It is recommended that parents purchase a white Albert College polo shirt to be worn on school photo day. This can be used as part of their Junior Kindergarten uniform the following  year. 

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

EPLC Uniform Policy

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. Number One Uniform 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 of the following regulations, particularly by 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 simple and plain. There are to be no pins, buttons, chains, necklaces, or other decorations worn on the uniform. All elements of the uniform are expected to be neat, clean and in good repair. 
 
Summer uniform may be worn from May 1 to end of term and from September to Thanksgiving. 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 in their uniform.

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 (short or long sleeve)
• School tie (not for JK or SK) Students will receive Junior School tie in Grade 1
• Navy knee socks/tights (no nylons) with tunic/skort or Bermuda shorts
• Navy ankle socks with pants
• Black belt
• Black shoes; polishable, low-cut dress shoes. No boots, clogs 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 (short or long sleeve)
• School tie
• Navy knee socks/tights (no nylons) with skirt or Bermuda shorts
• Navy ankle socks with pants
• Black belt
• Black shoes; polishable, low-cut dress shoes. No boots, clogs 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 (short or long sleeve)
• 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 sleeve)
• Navy Albert College vest/long sleeve Albert College sweater
• Navy Albert College polar fleece sweater
• Black, polishable, low-cut leather dress shoes. No boots, clogs or heels, no high-tops
• No non-AC 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, in the hallways and in the dining hall. While the uniform is worn, it must be worn properly and with respect.
 
Boarders will have their uniform checked at breakfast sign-in. Advisors also check the uniform every morning and classroom teachers 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. 

Guidelines for Uniform and Other Dress 

• Uniform must be washed after each wear
• Uniform must be kept clean and in good repair
• Clothes must be properly sized to fit
• Uniform dress shirts must be tucked in
• Unauthorized variations and substitutes to regulation dress are not permitted
• No hats 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, if permitted, can be removed only with the permission of classroom teachers

Dress # 1 - Wednesdays and School Trips

• Navy school blazer, single-breasted with Albert College school crest and school buttons
• Solid white button down oxford shirt (short or long sleeve)
• Albert College navy vest (optional)
• Grey Albert College regulation pants 
• Black Watch Kilt (no more 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, low cut, no boots or clogs, no heels

Dress #2 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

• Grey Albert College regulation pants
• Black Watch Kilt or navy pleated skirt 
• 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 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, low cut, no boots or clogs, no heels

Dress #3 – Formal Dinners

• Dress OR skirt and blouse OR smart pant outfit, no strapless tops/dresses
• 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
• Styles and fashion are to be consistent with good decorum and reasonable taste

Dress in the Dining Hall

•  No sweaty clothes to be worn
•  No abdomens showing
•  No spaghetti strap tops
•  No hats or other non-religious head coverings
•  Footwear must be worn at all times (not slippers)
•  No pyjamas – including at 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 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 socks.
• Students require a house league shirt for house league activities.
• A black long sleeve warm-up shirt, customized with the student's last name on the back as an optional item.

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 made by special order, one time in September.
 
Other sports items such as swim caps and goggles, soccer socks, shin guards, mouthguards, kneepads, softball caps are also available in the Guild Shop. These items can be charged to the student account. 

Middle/Senior School
Uniform Policy