West Island College Guide 2021/2022 Table of Contents

West Island College ...... 1

Top Marks...... 1

Formal Uniforms...... 2

Junior High Regular Uniforms...... 3

Junior High Summer Uniforms...... 4

Senior High Regular Uniforms...... 5

Senior High Summer Uniforms...... 6

Physical Education Uniforms...... 7

Footwear...... 8

Non-Uniform Days...... 8

Wearing the WIC Uniform...... 9 West Island College Uniforms

At West Island College (WIC), we believe that a uniform encourages students to recognize each other for whom they are as individuals. As such, it is one of the most important and visible representations of WIC to the outside community. The uniform is a symbol of our students and their remarkable achievements and contributions to the school. When wearing the uniform, students display their connection, bond, and commitment to the College’s Vision, Mission, and Values, and to the College’s motto; Let Us Pursue Excellence. While wearing a uniform inside or outside school, our students Marks are school ambassadors, and it is expected that students wear their with care, pride, and respect. All components of the uniform, with the exception of ties, belts, , and , must be purchased from WIC’s uniform We ask for parent support in ensuring that your children are wearing the supplier, Top Marks. uniform properly. For information on how to order uniforms, contact Top Marks WIC currently has three uniform variations; Formal Uniform, Regular Uniform, directly. and Summer Uniform. Website The schedule for when each uniform may be worn is as follows: www.topmarks.ca

Formal Uniform: Registration Day, the first day of classes and school special School Access Password events (requirement to be shared in advance of the dates). WES02

Summer Uniform: The second day of classes until the Tuesday after Customer Service Department Thanksgiving Monday and then again the first day of classes in May until the Phone: 1-800-667-7105 end of the school year. Email: [email protected]

Regular Uniform: Can be worn at all times with the exception of Formal Uniform days. 1 Formal Uniform Grades 7-12

The Formal Uniform is comprised of the same components as the Regular Uniform, but, rather than a Crested , students must wear the Crested . All students must be wearing their blazer on all Formal Uniform Days.

The Formal Uniform is to be worn on Registration Day, the first day of classes and school special events (requirement to be shared in advance of the dates).

2 Junior High Regular Uniforms Grades 7-9

Junior Boys

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Crested Green Crested Green Crested Green Crested Long Crested Short Grey Black Black or Grey Blazer Long Sleeve Sleeve Sleeve Pants Socks (Optional) Sweater Dress

Junior Girls

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Crested Green Crested Green Crested Green Crested Green Crested Long Crested Short Grey Dress Grey Opaque School Tie Blazer Long Sleeve Sweater Vest Sleeve Sleeve Pants No shorter than or Knee-High (Optional) Sweater Sweater Dress Shirt Dress Shirt 8 cm above the knee Socks Modesty must be worn under skirt 3 Junior High Summer Uniforms Grades 7-9

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Crested White Grey Dress Crested Black Black Belt Black, Grey, Pants Shorts Green, or White Ankle Socks

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Crested White Grey Dress Crested Black Grey Skirt Black Black, Grey, Polo Shirt Pants No shorter than No shorter than Green, or White 8 cm above the 8 cm above Knee or Ankle knee Modesty the knee Socks shorts must be 4 worn under skirt Senior High Regular Uniforms Grades 10-12

Senior Boys

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Crested Black Crested Black Crested Black Crested Long Crested Short Grey Dress Black Belt Black or Grey School Tie School Bow Blazer Long Sleeve Sweater Vest Sleeve Sleeve Pants Socks Tie (Optional) Sweater Dress Shirt Dress Shirt

Senior Girls

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Crested Green Crested Black Crested Black Crested Long Crested Short Grey Dress Tartan Skirt Opaque Tights School Tie School Cross Blazer Long Sleeve Sweater Vest Sleeve Sleeve Pants No shorter than or Knee-High Bow (Optional) Sweater Dress Shirt Dress Shirt 8 cm above the Socks knee Modesty shorts must be 5 worn under skirt Senior High Summer Uniforms Grades 10-12

Senior Boys

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Crested White Grey Dress Crested Black Black Belt Black, Grey, Polo Shirt Pants Bermuda Shorts Green, or White Ankle Socks

Senior Girls

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Crested White Grey Dress Crested Black Tartan Skirt Black Skort Black, Grey, Polo Shirt Pants Bermuda Shorts No shorter than No shorter than Green, or White 8 cm above the 8 cm above Knee or Ankle knee Modesty the knee Socks shorts must be 6 worn under skirt Physical Education Uniforms Grades 7-12

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Crested Physical Crested Mesh Crested Yoga Athletic Socks Non-Marking Education Shirt Pants Can be regular or Athletic (Girls) ankle socks

Non-Uniform Days

All students are to dress appropriately for school on non-uniform days. Appropriate attire would include sleeves, covered backs, chests, and abdomens (no crop-tops), and no offensive slogans. No may be worn inside the school.

7 Footwear

Acceptable Footwear

• Shoes must be solid black with a black sole

• No visible large logos or emblems

• Heel must be less than 1 inch

• No Birkenstocks, , Doc Martins, or -style footwear

Unacceptable Footwear

8 Wearing the WIC Uniform

• Wear your uniform with care, pride, and respect

• Ensure your uniform fits properly and is in clean, good condition

• Uniforms must be worn at non-athletic school events, on or off campus (e.g., science fair and challenge, debate tournaments, field trips, etc.)

• and are to be worn no shorter than 8 cm above the knee

• Modesty shorts must be worn under all skirts

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