Uniforms

The official dress code of Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School is a result of discussion with faculty, students, parent council and administration. Our school uniform is compulsory. All students are to wear the uniform during the school day. The school colours are purple and grey. 

During the 2020/2021 school year, headwear will be under review across all DCDSB secondary schools pending consultation with community partners and stakeholders. All Dress Code infractions will be addressed with discretion and respect.

Students can purchase their uniform at McCarthy School Uniforms or at our annual used school uniform sales.

2021-22, McCarthy

Information for parents and students:  McCarthy Price List 2021-22

There are three ways to shop for your school uniform:

1. Your School E-Store
Did you know your school has a custom e-store, complete with fit videos, uniform guides and specialized advice? Visit your school store by 'searching for your school' on McCarthy Uniforms’ home page. McCarthy’s recently launched a handy web chat feature and have staffed their call-centre so that you can have the support you need if you need some help along the way !  Online shoppers can also now enjoy the industry's first flexible payment plan (interest-free payments over six weeks !).

Shop online by ‘searching for out school’ at: www.mccarthyuniforms.ca

2. Private Appointments Available
When stores are permitted to reopen after June 14th, appointments will be made available for virtual or in store shopping. To manage your time, you can book an appointment on your home store, accessible on the website below.

Book a personalized fitting by choosing ‘book an appointment’ on your home store site accessible on:  https://www.mccarthyuniforms.ca/ (search for your school; appointment booking buttons are located on your school e-store)

3. Your School Call Centre

Your call-centre is open for shopping !  By giving McCarthy’s a shout at 416-593-6900 or toll-free at 1-800-668-8261 Alex and his team would be happy to assist you with your school uniform purchase or questions ! McCarthy’s call centre is staffed with uniform specialists who know the ins & outs of our uniform policy.

Call McCarthy’s at: 416-593-6900 or 1-800-668-8261

School uniform 

Students are required to wear the uniform properly. The uniform will be kept clean and in good repair and worn neatly. Uniform clothing needs to be sized appropriately: neither too large nor immodestly tight.

All Dress Code infractions will be addressed with discretion and respect.

Boy's Uniform

The following items of the boy's uniform must meet specific requirements.

 

Items of the uniformRequirements

Dress Pants

Only McCarthy's taupe pleated pants may be worn. Pants must be worn at the waist. Black leather belt optional.

First Layer Shirt

Only McCarthy's Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School embroidered logo long or short-sleeved golf shirt may be worn, or unisex golf shirt, embroidered.Optional - Second Layer Sweater
Optional second layer

Only McCarthy's black zip sweatshirt, v-neck pullover, v-neck vest, embroidered may be worn if a student wishes to wear a second layer in school.

Footwear

Only low cut, solid black shoes are permitted. No other colour or design shall be on the shoe. Laces must be black and plain. The shoes must have a full back and closed toe. Boots, sandals, flip-flops, clogs and other styles of slip on shoes are not acceptable. For safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times in the building, including lunchtime. Please inquire, with the administration, if there is any question about the appropriateness of footwear PRIOR to making a purchase.

Socks

Solid white socks.
 
Girl's Uniform 

The following items of the girl's uniform must meet specific requirements.

Items of the uniformRequirements

X-Kilt

Grey/Black/Blue plaid - McCarthy's with solid black knee socks/tights. The kilt must be properly hemmed and cannot be worn more than 3 - 4 inches above the knee. Failure to wear the kilt, as specified, may result in the loss of privilege to wear this uniform item; pants only will be allowed for the remainder of the semester.

Dress Pants

Taupe flat front dress pants (McCarthy's label required). Pants must be worn around the waist and the waist band is not to be rolled and open.

Hosiery/Socks

Patterned tights, pantyhose or sheer tights are not permitted. Ankle socks are not permitted. Black tights or knee socks may be worn with the kilt. With pants or shorts, white solid socks may be worn. Black leather belt optional.

Foot wear

Only low cut, solid black shoes are acceptable. No other colour or design shall be on the shoe. Laces must be black and plain. The shoes must have a full back and closed toe. Boots, sandals, flip-flops, clogs and other styles of slip on shoes are not permitted. For safety reasons, shoes must be worn at all times in the building, including lunchtime. Please inquire, with the administration, if there is any question about the appropriateness of footwear PRIOR to making a purchase.

First Layer Shirt

Only McCarthy's Unisex Golf shirt, embroidered or short or long sleeved golf shirt, embroidered or Long sleeved polo, embroidered.

Optional - Second Layer

Only McCarthy's black zip sweatshirt, v-neck pullover, v-neck vest, embroidered may be worn if a student wishes to wear a second layer in school.
 
Items that Can be Worn with the Uniform 

The following items may be worn with a student's uniform.

  • Belts: If belts are worn they must be plain and black. No distracting or offensive buckles are
        permitted. No other makeshift belts are permitted (shoe laces etc).

  • Jewelry: Must be neat, respectable and inoffensive. No spiked or studded bracelets, necklaces and earrings      permitted.

  • Undershirts: Only short-sleeved PLAIN WHITE t-shirts are permitted under the school shirt. Plain means
        "without any decoration or text." The length of the sleeve of the undershirt must not exceed the length of the
        sleeve of uniform shirt.
 
Items that Cannot be Worn with the Uniform 

The following items may not be worn with the school's uniform.

  • Bandanas: Bandanas are prohibited and will be confiscated if seen. Parents may come to the school to
        retrieve the item. No wide headbands are permitted.

  • Hats: Hats and hooded sweaters may not be worn in the school building from time of arrival for the school
        day to time of departure. No athletic hoodies or club hoodies are to be worn unless permission has been
        given.

  • Outer Clothing: Students must remove outer clothing as soon as possible after arrival to school, and put
        outer clothing on as late as possible when about to depart from school. Outer clothing must be stored in the
        locker, not taken to classrooms.

 

Administration reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of all non-school uniform items.
Summer Uniform 

First layers of the uniform are to be worn every day. Second layers are optional, but if you are cold, you must wear a school approved second layer. No hoodies or other sweatshirts are permitted.

For the girls, knee socks may be worn from May 1 to the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Girls and boys may wear shorts from May 1 to the Thanksgiving long weekend with socks.

 
Spirit Days 
Throughout the school year, students will be allowed to share their school spirit by wearing a Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School sweater, jersey, hoodie or logo item in place of a second layer. Only Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School items will be allowed on these spirit wear days. 
Non-Uniform Days 
On non-uniform days students must be dressed in clothing appropriate for a Catholic secondary school. Parent and guardians will be contacted and students may be sent home if dressed inappropriately. No head wear will be permitted and shorts will not be permitted before May 1. There will be a cost associated with each non-uniform day with the proceeds going to charity.