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Dress Code

St. Norbert Catholic School, in accordance with Board policy, has a dress code. The Appropriate Dress Code consists of any combination of white and navy blue garments (e.g., plain white top, navy blue bottom or, navy blue top and bottom, no denim). All students are expected to come to school appropriately dressed and in a manner that reflects the aims and atmosphere of a Catholic school.

In keeping with our commitment to reflect Christian values in our day-to-day lives and to abide by the social teaching of the Church and our own Mission and Vision Statement, the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) has implemented a Sweatshop-Free Purchasing Policy. This requires that all vendors provide assurances that the manufacturing of apparel is in keeping with the provisions and procurement requirements of the Suppliers Fair Labour Practices Agreement.

Students are asked to adhere to the following:

Items Permitted
Tops (White or Navy Solid Colour): Polo shirts (short/long sleeves), turtleneck/mock neck, oxford shirts, t-shirt with sleeves, hooded sweat tops, vests and cardigans.

Pants/Bottoms (Navy Solid Colour): Khaki or cargo pants, dress pants, track pants, skirts, skorts, bermuda /walking shorts, and capris.

Shoes: Running shoes, non-marking rubber soled shoes, and dress shoes.

Not Permitted
Clothing with Logos and designs of any kind, tank tops, denim clothing/jeans or “short shorts”.

A few reminders:

  • When boots are worn to school in cold or wet weather, a pair of shoes must be worn inside the school. In addition, all students should have a pair of indoor shoes for the winter season.

  • Makeup is discouraged in elementary school.

  • When take physical education classes, children are encouraged to dress in T-shirts, Runners and shorts or track pants.

  • No hats or other headwear is allowed inside the school.

  • If it is deemed by the school that a student is not dressed in a proper manner, parents will be notified.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.