The official dress code of Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High 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 green and gold.
All Dress Code infractions will be addressed with discretion and respect.
At this time, the school administration is asking all families, especially families of incoming Grade 9's to register with McCarthy uniforms and prepare to shop on-line. Please select the following link to be redirected: McCarthy School Uniforms.
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.
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The following items of the uniform must meet specific requirements.
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Kilt
*Accepted Until June 2028
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McCarthy Plaid Kilt MUST be worn with one of the following underneath:
- Shorts (solid green or black) paired with either ankle socks (plain black or white) or knee socks (solid green or black)
- Footless or footed leggings (solid green or black) paired with socks (plain black or white)
NOT PERMITTED TO BE WORN WITH KILT: Joggers, track pants, patterned tights or patterned knee socks
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Pants
Shorts*
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Grey Embroidered Dress or Athleisure Pants - McCarthy Only label must be displayed. Pants must be worn around the waist and the waist band is not to be rolled and open.
*Black Walking Shorts - McCarthy Only with label on display May be worn from May 1 to October 31.
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First Layer Shirt
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Only McCarthy's Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School embroidered logo white*, black or green long or short-sleeved golf shirt may be worn.
*Accepted Until June 2028
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Second Layer Sweater
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Only McCarthy's green zip sweatshirt, v-neck pull over, or 1/4 zip green sweatshirt with DO'C embroidered crest may be worn. Sweaters are not mandatory at DO'C however, if worn, it must be worn with the DO'C golf shirt underneath.
No other sweater of any kind is permitted. If a student removes their sweater throughout the day, they are required to wear an embroidered DO'C McCarthy top
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Footwear
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Only low cut, solid black or white shoes are acceptable. Black shoes may have a white sole. No other colour or design shall be on the shoe. Laces must match shoe colour. The shoes must have a full back and closed toe. Boots, crocs, 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.
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Socks
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Must be solid black, grey, white or navy socks.
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| Items that Can be Worn with the Uniform |
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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 are permitted.
- Headwear: Solid black, green or gold headbands 4 inches or less are permitted. Scarves worn daily for religious purposes MUST be one solid colour (green, black or gold)
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| Items that Cannot be Worn with the Uniform |
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The following items MAY NOT BE WORN with the school's uniform:
- Bandanas/Bonnets/Wide Headbands: Bandanas are not permitted and will be confiscated if seen. Parents may come to the school to retrieve the item. No wide head or hair bands 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 (eg. DO'C Spirit Days)
- 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.
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| Spirit Days |
| Throughout the school year, students may be allowed to share their school spirit by wearing a Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School sweater, jersey, hoodie or logo item in place of a second layer. These days are announced in advance by Administration and take place on the last Friday of each month. Please check Edsby for details. Only Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School items will be allowed on these spirit wear days. Uniform bottoms MUST still be worn. |
| Non-Uniform Days |
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Non-uniform days are voluntary and carry a donation of $20 for the entire year; this is part of the school's fundraising and community outreach. Each non-uniform day is targeted towards a school-support charity or event which will be announced over the announcements.
Students who CHOOSE to participate in a non-uniform day are required to contribute $20 in advance, either in person or via SchoolCashOnline, otherwise they are expected in full uniform.
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.
The following clothing & footwear are NOT PERMITTED and, if worn, the student will be asked to change into their uniform or possibly be sent home:
- Revealing shorts, dresses, skirts
- Low-rise / sagging pants – ALL pants MUST be worn around the waistline
- Tank tops – shoulders MUST be covered
- Crop top style / tube top / bare midriff shirt
- Clothing with inappropriate messages, images, or profanity
- Sandals, slippers, Crocs or open-back shoes of any kind
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Special Recognition Days
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When students are permitted to wear non-uniform tops on special coloured shirt days (orange shirt day, purple shirt day, pink shirt day...etc.), uniform bottoms MUST still be worn.
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