First photo is two students working on Mathematics sums in class. Second photo is of a group of students sitting on the front school steps. Third photo is of students in science class. Fourth photo is of students in math class working on sums.

Our School

Dress Code

Students at Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School are expected to wear full and proper uniform every school day, including during lunch and spare periods. Uniforms must be worn from the first day of school in September until the end of final examinations in June.

Students must arrive and leave school in full uniform. Exceptions are only permitted for legitimate reasons approved by the school.

Dress Code Policy

Approved Uniform Items

Tops (Shirts and Blouses)

  • French-cut white blouse with school monogram.

    • Must be worn outside the kilt or pants.

    • Should not be worn open with visible t-shirts or other garments underneath.

Bottoms (Kilts and Slacks)

  • School kilt.

    • Maximum length: 3 inches or 7.5 centimetres above the top of the knee.

Socks, Shoes, and Tights

  • All-black dress leather shoes.

    • Includes stitching and trim.

    • No boots, sandals, running shoes, or high heels.

  • Navy knee socks or navy opaque tights.

Optional Uniform Items

  • Monogrammed short-sleeved white golf shirt.

  • Monogrammed V-neck school pullover (long-sleeved or sleeveless vest).

  • Navy blue school slacks with monogram.

  • Navy blue zip-polo with school crest.

  • Monogrammed navy V-neck cardigan.

Prohibited Items

Headwear and Hair

  • Headwear such as hats and scarves is not permitted.

  • Hairbands are allowed if they are small in width, dark in colour, and have no patterns.

  • Hairstyles must reflect the tradition of the Abbey.

  • Only natural hair colours are acceptable.

Jewellery and Body Adornment

  • Excessive jewellery, large pendants, contrasting belts, sashes, and other adornments are not allowed.

  • Body piercings are permitted only in the ears.

Spirit Wear

  • Spirit wear items may only be worn with the uniform on designated, pre-approved days.

  • Spirit wear is not considered part of the official school uniform.

All decisions regarding appropriate accessories, grooming, and appearance are made at the discretion of the school administration. We ask parents to support the uniform policy by ensuring their daughters leave home dressed appropriately.

Civvies Days

Civvies days are held periodically. On these days, students may wear casual clothing that is appropriate for a school setting. The following are not permitted:

  • Bare backs

  • Midriffs

  • Décolletage

  • Clothing with inappropriate messages

Where to Buy

Visit the McCarthy Uniforms website to purchase our uniforms.

McCarthy Uniforms Online Store