Uniforms Policy

EYCI – Student Uniform Dress Code Policy

East York has adopted a Uniform Dress Code for students with the objective of promoting a stronger atmosphere for learning within a safe school environment.

The evidence (from research and visits to uniformed schools) supports many benefits of a uniform dress code.

  • Helps school officials to identify intruders in the school.
  • Gives students a sense of identity and a sense of belonging and pride in their school.
  • Is economical in the long run because these well made garments last for years, can be used in turn by younger siblings or relatives and are not subject to changing fashion trends.
  • Reduces fashion related competition between students, allowing them to focus on their academic goals.
  • Reduces distinctions between students of higher and lower socio-economic status.

General Information

  • Students must wear the EYCI uniform to and from school, during the school day (including lunch), to school programs, field trips and public excursions, unless otherwise specified by the principal.
  • Only uniform clothing purchased through Halpern’s School Apparel Ltd. according to the order form for EYCI is acceptable. All clothing must have the EYCI crest or insignia clearly visible. No substitutes are acceptable. Uniforms should be clean and neat.
  • Students must not change into their uniforms at school or be out of uniform at lunch.
  • The Student Uniform Dress Code is part of the School Code of Behaviour and will be reviewed annually by a committee of parents, staff and students.

Student Dress Code “How the Uniform Must Be Worn”

  • Only combinations of official Halpern’s, EYCI crested uniform clothing are acceptable.
  • Shoes are students’ choice
  • Sock, tights/hosiery must of a solid colour (black, blue, gray or white). Socks & tights are available in the uniform store.
  • Students must wear the EYCI grey gym T-shirt purchased through Halpern’s for Gym. Students may wear their own dark Gym shorts or track pants.
    Gym wear is only to be worn in Gym or Drama classes.
  • Shorts may be worn from May 15 to October 15. Shorts must be the Halpern’s cotton khaki walking short and be worn at the waist with a crested uniform top.
  • T-shirts worn under uniform clothing must be plain white.
  • T-shirts worn alone in warm weather must be EYCI crested T-shirts.