Preamble:

By choosing to attend St. Martin Catholic School, students and their parents have made a serious long-term commitment to Catholic Education. Our school seeks to promote inclusivity and participation in a faith community, as stated in our Mission Statement. In making this decision, parents and students accept the school uniform as an integral part of the school community life. Though we recognize our individuality, the uniform at St. Martin School is part of what unites us as one community.

Uniform Components:

Effective September 2008, the school uniform at St. Martin Catholic School shall consist of the following:

A navy or white short-sleeved or long-sleeved collared golf shirt or a white long or short sleeve blouse or long sleeved turtle-neck shirt, fleeces, jackets and vest either plain or crested with approved school logo only; All items may be purchased from the supplier or must be of the style and colour similar to those provided by the supplier. Note: items not purchased from the supplier must be free of logos and or writing.

Navy or khaki pants. Capri pants for girls, cargo pants for both boys and girls, walking shorts, which may be purchased from the supplier, or of a style and length similar to those provided by the supplier.

Additionally, optional navy items (skorts, kilt, tunics, etc) may be made available by the supplier and accepted by the School Uniform Committee, will be deemed to comply with the school uniform policy.
At the September 09, 2008 School Council Meeting khaki skorts were deemed to be an approved uniform item.

In addition, navy sweat pants and a navy or white t-shirt will be deemed to comply with the school uniform policy as it applies to students in junior or senior kindergarten.

Modifications to the components of the school uniform will be deemed to comply with the school uniform policy where necessary to accommodate the needs of students with special needs.

The school will respond to families who may require financial assistance in obtaining items provided solely by the supplier. Affected parents will be encouraged to directly contact the school principal.

A “uniform swap” will be established for the donation, sale, purchase and exchange of gently worn items in good condition by, form and with other parents.

Parents are encouraged to clearly label all items to ease the return of lost items.

The last Friday of every month will be a non-uniform day.

Strategy for Compliance:

The Board’s policy states “Expectations will be stated for student compliance with the school policy and will take into consideration local circumstances and the principal’s authority under the Education Act.” The following represents the school’s strategy for compliance:

1. Copies of the school’s uniform policy will be published annually to the school community.
2. Brochures from the supplier will be provided to all students’ families and to the families of all new students to acquaint them with items that may be purchased from the supplier.
3. Regular sales at the school will be held by the supplier.
4. Information will be conveyed to parents regarding the return and exchange “kits” provided by the supplier to enable parents to make returns or exchanges from the school.
5. The Fundraising Committee will solicit a donation from the supplier as financial support for community needs.
6. School staff and administration will be able to purchase items from the supplier.
7. A “uniform swap” will be held for parents who wish to donate, sell, purchase or exchange gently worn items in good condition to, from or with other parents.
8. Brochures from the supplier will be available in the school office.

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