Left, three students in uniform listening in class. Middle, two students in uniform taking notes in class. Right, a student in uniform making crafts in class.

Dress Code

Appropriate Dress Code (Blue and White)

Students are to dress according to the TCDSB’s Appropriate Dress Code, which consists of the following:

  • A navy blue pant, kilt or short – pants must be worn around the waist and kilts/shorts must be knee‐length.

  • A white collared polo‐shirt, oxford dress shirt, or blouse, tucked in – with or without the school crest.

  • A blue cardigan or pullover or sweater free of graphics.

Inappropriate attire includes:

  • Short shorts/skirts, bare midriffs, halter tops, cut‐off tops, low cut tops or tops that are buttoned too low, shorts/pantsand tops that do not meet, tank tops, spaghetti straps, sleeveless shirts that are baggy/revealing.

  • Hoodies/hats/caps/bandanas/gloves/sunglasses worn inside school.

  • Language and/or representations on attire that indicates gang affiliation (e.g., gang colours/bandanas), that depicts violence, profanity, racial or gender discrimination or discrimination of any kind whatsoever, or that otherwise demeans an identifiable individual or group.

  • Clothing with objectionable slogans that promote attitudes and behaviours that contravene the “Guiding Principles” of the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic School, the TCDSB and the Provincial Codes of Conduct.

  • Oversized jewellery such as earrings or necklaces.

  • Make‐up and/or body art/markings, fragrances and/or scented lotions, hair products, etc.

Students are required to bring a second change of clothing for physical education classes that are appropriate for physical activity (i.e. t‐shirts, shorts, running shoes). In addition, during the winter months, students will be required to keep a set of indoor shoes at school. Also, it is prudent for children in Kindergarten and the younger primary classes to have an extra change of clothes in their backpacks in the case of a bathroom accident or other such needs.

Dress Code in TCDSB Schools

All Elementary schools within the jurisdiction of the Board shall adopt an Appropriate Dress Code or Uniform Dress Code.

All Secondary schools within the jurisdiction of the Board shall adopt a Uniform Dress Code.

Parents are encouraged to review the local dress code at their child’s school and to direct their questions to the principal of the school.