Wesley Christian Academy Grades 5-8 Requirements

The 2019-2020 school year is the first year for which all school uniform garments must be purchased from our supplier, Marks (www.topmarks.ca - School Code is WCA01). There are only two exceptions – and . Top Marks does supply socks and navy but those items do not need to be purchased from them. Uniform pieces from our old suppliers (Halpern and InSchoolwear) or any generic brands will no longer be accepted and would be considered a uniform infraction.

Wesley Christian Academy has three , depending on the student’s schedule and the day of the week.

1. SCHOOL Uniform (4 Days Per Week)

Boys: • Green Crested Double Pocket • Embroidered White Polo (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) OR Embroidered White Shirt (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) • Boys/ Men’s Grey Flat Front Dress Pants • Grey Dress Socks • Black Dress Shoes with Non-Marking Soles

Girls: • Green Crested Double Pocket Cardigan • Embroidered White (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) OR Embroidered White (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) • Dress Gordon Tartan Kilt OR Girls/ Ladies Grey Dress Pants (Seasonal: Oct 15- May 15 ONLY) • Navy Blue Knee High Socks or Navy Blue Tights with Kilt OR Grey Dress Socks with Pants • Modesty (under Kilt) • Black Dress Shoes with Non-Marking Soles • Optional Hair Accessories: Dress Gordon Tartan hairband, Dress Gordon Tartan Scrunchie, or elastics/ hair clips/

hair band in hair colour or school colours

2. (Fridays for Chapel and Special School Event Days)

Boys: • Green Crested Double Pocket Cardigan • Embroidered White Dress Shirt (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) • Dress Gordon Tartan Tie • Boys/ Men’s Grey Flat Front Dress Pants • Grey Dress Socks • Black Dress Shoes with Non-Marking Soles

Girls: • Green Crested Double Pocket Cardigan • Embroidered White Dress Shirt (Long Sleeve / Short Sleeve) • Dress Gordon Tartan Tie • Dress Gordon Tartan Kilt • Modesty Shorts (under Kilt) • Navy Blue Knee High Socks or Navy Blue Tights • Black Dress Shoes with Non-Marking Soles • Optional Hair Accessories: Dress Gordon Tartan hairband, Dress Gordon Tartan Scrunchie, or elastics/ hair clips/ hair band in hair colour or school colours

∗ Please note that Grey Dress Pants are NOT part of the Full Dress Uniform and should not be worn on Fridays or for special events, irrespective of the season.

3. GYM Uniform (2 Days Per Week)

Unlike students in Grades 1-4, those in Grades 5-8 have to change for gym class twice per week. As a result, they will be wearing their school uniform more often than those in lower grades.

Boys & Girls: • Wesley Athletics Gym Shirt • Wesley Athletics Sweat Pants • Wesley Athletics Hooded Full-Zip Sweat Shirt • White Gym Socks • Non-marking Indoor Gym Shoes

Optional: • Wesley Athletics Gym Shorts

Please note that if your child is on a Wesley Wildfire Sports Team, he/she must have a pair of Wesley Athletics Gym Shorts as part of the team uniform.

* Students will need appropriate for outdoors as well (e.g. outdoor running shoes, winter , etc.) for travel to and from school as well as recess and after school programs.

Uniform Reminders

• Black indoor shoes must be completely black and have non-marking soles. • , if worn, must be plain white and not show below the ends of sleeves and at collars etc. Students should only wear one beneath their uniform shirt. • Green cardigans are not to be worn with the gym uniform – if warmer wear is desired with the gym uniform, the Wesley Athletics hooded full-zip sweatshirt should be purchased. • Girls navy socks must be knee socks, not ankle or crew socks. • Boys grey socks must not be ankle or sport socks. • Jewelry should be modest and tasteful. Female students are limited to one per ear. Male students are not permitted to wear studs or . All other body piercing is prohibited for both female and male students. • Hair accessories must also be unobtrusive, in colours that match the uniform or blend with hair. Hair and ponytail holders are available from the supplier in the Dress Gordon Tartan. • Please ensure your child’s uniform is in good repair and fits well throughout the entire school year. • Please be sure to label all school uniform items, gym , schoolbags or knapsacks, , mitts, boots, etc.