College uniform guide
Hillfield Strathallan
HSC dress code rules
Proper uniform attire is required during school hours and for special College occasions. School hours are from arrival until 4:45 p.m.
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Jewelry, piercings, and body art must align with the values of our College community and be appropriate for daily classroom and co-curricular activities. There may be times when a student is asked to remove or cover any piece that poses a health and/or safety risk, or that is not in alignment with our College values. As ambassadors of the College, students are expected to maintain good health and hygiene practices at all times, and present themselves in a manner that reflects our community, from 18 months to 18 years.
Undershirts
If visible at the neck, they must be the same colour as the outer shirt.
Hats
Hats are NOT permitted at any time inside HSC buildings.
NUMBER 1 DRESS
Every Friday (or last day of the week) and on special occasions, Middle and Senior students are expected to wear No. 1 Dress at school:
n White dress shirt with College, House or Pride tie
n Grey or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch kilt with navy tights
n Grey, navy or College tartan socks with pants
Not permitted:
n Shorts, navy pants
Acceptable uniform bottoms
BLACK WATCH KILT and Navy Tights
The Black Watch kilts must be worn with opaque navy tights (no pantyhose) during every season and together is considered one uniform item; must be worn no more than 5” from the bottom of the knee cap (please measure starting from below the knee cap).
dress pants
Dress pants must be the appropriate colour of grey or navy, fit like dress pants, have no visual external seams and be made of dress pant material.
ACCEPTABLE DRESS PANT/short SHADES
SHORTS
Middle and Senior School students are permitted to wear crested grey or navy shorts purchased from Lands’ End and InSchoolwear during summer dress times as announced by the Head of College.
Early Education students are invited to source grey or navy blue shorts from retailers of their choice. Black Watch shorts are available at the campus store.
n Grey shorts
n Black Watch shorts
LANDS’ END and InSchoolwear PANTS AND SHORTS
HSC has partnered with Lands’ End and InSchoolwear to provide you with options for the purchase of HSC crested shorts. Both retailers also offer acceptable dress pants in grey and navy. To order simply visit their website and the items will be shipped to your home address. When the company is ready for orders, an email will be sent out with a link during the summer to purchase. www.landsend.com
n Navy shorts
MEDIUM GREY DARK GREY
NAVY BLUE
NAVY
TIES
Only College, House and Pride ties are acceptable.
Shoes AND SOCKS
Students must wear approved brown or black leather dress shoes that can be polished. Shoes may have a maximum 1” heel and must have a closed toe and heel. No casual shoes are permitted (this includes Birkenstocks, Blundstones, boots, Keds, Sperrys, canvas shoes or shoes with white soles). Black leather athletic shoes are not permitted. Students must wear grey, navy, or school tartan (adult sizes only) socks with the uniform pants or shorts.
ACCEPTABLE shoes
Spirit Wear Wednesdays
On Wednesdays, students may wear the standard HSC-branded hoodie, crewneck, long-sleeved T-shirt, or House hoodie only. The standard spirit wear includes oxford grey (HSC or team), charcoal grey, purple or green and alternate spirit wear hoodies purchased through the Campus Store.
Birch/Earn Maple/Tay Pine/Yre
Cedar/More
Grey or Navy Dress Socks
College Tartan Dress Socks
College Tie Birch/Earn Maple/Tay Pine/Yre Cedar/More Pride
DRESS DOWN DAYS
On occasion throughout the year, the College will have announced “dress down” days. These days may be based on a theme or to recognize an important event. For all dress down days, students are expected to follow the following guidelines:
n Shirts should meet the top of the pants, and the neckline should rest no lower than the collarbone.
n Shorts, skirts, and pants must be appropriate and of the correct length (To be worn no shorter than 5’’ above the knee)
n All clothing must align with the College’s Code of Conduct and not include racist, offensive, homophobic or hate speech messages, gestures, or promote alcohol or drug consumption.
UNIFORM SEASONS
The beginning and end of winter and summer dress are weather dependent. The decision is made and announced by the Head of College on myHSC.
Montessori & Junior
Middle & Senior NO. 1 Dress
Montessori & Junior
Toddler
ATHLETICS and PE KIT
gym kit
ACTIVE TEAM GEAR
Each school requires HSC Active Team Gear for physical education classes and athletics. HSC branded active team gear must be sized to fit and follow grade level requirements as follows:
Grades PK/MT - Grade 4/M9:
n Will not change into an active team gear for physical education classes. Running shoes with non-marking soles are required.
HSC TEAM ACTIVE GEAR INCLUDING HOUSE SHIRTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL ATHLETIC TEAMS AND ENCOURAGED FOR EVENTS LIKE TURKEY TROT, CROSS COUNTRY, MILE RUN AND HOUSE TRACK & FIELD.
Grades 5 to 12:
ALL STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS TEAMS, FITNESS AREAS AND PE CLASSES ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HSC ACTIVE TEAM GEAR.
n HSC branded PE short
n HSC branded PE T-shirt or HSC logo long sleeve or HSC house shirt (no team jerseys)
n Change of athletic socks
n A pair of indoor running shoes for winter/ rainy months, outdoor running shoes
n Grade 12 Team Games HPE class may wear approved customized PE shirts as part of course requirements.
ATHLETIC APPAREL
It is mandatory for all HSC athletes from M9/G4 - G12 who travel with competitive College teams to wear an HSC tracksuit to and from the College when traveling to compete over their team uniform while still at HSC (in classes and Lawson Hall). This rule also applies on all home game dates. Some athletic teams may require additional uniform purchases from the Campus Store (i.e., purple socks, rugby shorts etc.). All student-athletes are required to wear HSC Active Team Gear for practices.
Tracksuit
House shirts
Montessori School
Mt – M9
M3 – M9
n Grey, navy or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch tunic
n Navy tights
n Long sleeve crested polo
n Short sleeve crested polo
n Fleece crested pullover sweater
n Full zip crested sweater
n 1/4-zip crested knit sweater
n Button up crested cardigan
n Black polishable dress shoes
n Black running shoes
n Grey or navy socks
Spirit wear
n House spirit T-shirt
n House spirit hoodie
n College Oxford grey or charcoal hoodie/crewneck
For Summer Dress
n Grey, navy or Black Watch shorts
Toddlers
To support our earliest learners, the following uniform items are permitted for toddlers:
n Elasticated pants or leggings (grey or navy)
n Running Shoes
Please note: if undershirts are visible at the neck, they must be the same colour as the outer shirt.
School UNIFORM LEGEND
Long-Sleeved Polo Long-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo
Grey Pants
Black Watch Pants
Black Watch Shorts
Navy Pants
Black Watch Tunic
Grey Shorts
Navy Shorts
HSC College
Oxford Grey
Birch/Earn
Maple/Tay
Pine/Yre
Cedar/More
Navy Tights
Knee High Navy Socks
Montessori
Full Zip Sweater
Cardigan
Fleece Pullover Sweater
1/4-Zip Knit Sweater
Junior School
PK2 – Grade 4
JK – Grade 4
n Grey, navy or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch tunic
n Navy tights
n Long sleeve crested polo
n Short sleeve crested polo
n Fleece crested pullover sweater
n Full zip crested sweater
n 1/4-zip crested knit sweater
n Button up crested cardigan
n Black polishable dress shoes
n Black running shoes
n Grey or navy socks
Spirit wear
n House spirit T-shirt
n House spirit hoodie
n College Oxford grey or charcoal hoodie/crewneck
For Summer Dress
n Grey, navy or Black Watch shorts
PK2/PK3
To support our earliest learners, the following uniform items are permitted for toddlers:
n Elasticated pants or leggings (grey or navy)
n Running Shoes
Please note: if undershirts are visible at the neck, they must be the same colour as the outer shirt.
junior School UNIFORM LEGEND
Long-Sleeved Polo Long-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo
Grey Pants
Black Watch Pants
Black Watch Shorts
Navy Pants
Black Watch Tunic
Grey Shorts
Navy Shorts
College
Oxford Grey
Birch/Earn
Maple/Tay
Pine/Yre
Cedar/More
Navy Tights
Knee High Navy Socks
Full Zip Sweater
Cardigan
Fleece Pullover Sweater
1/4 Zip Knit Sweater
Middle School
Grade 5 – Grade 8
Number 1 Dress
n College crested blazer
n Long-sleeve dress shirt
n Short-sleeve dress shirt
n Grey or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch kilt with navy opaque tights
n Black or brown polishable dress shoes
n Grey, navy or College tartan socks
n College, House or Pride tie
Number 2 Dress
n Grey, navy or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch kilt with navy opaque tights
n Short-sleeve crested polo
n Long-sleeve crested polo
n Fleece crested pullover sweater
n 1/4 zip crested knit sweater
n Button up crested cardigan
n Black or brown polishable dress shoes
n Grey, navy or College tartan socks
Spirit Wear
n House spirit T-shirt
n House spirit hoodie
n College Oxford grey hoodie/ crewneck (standard or team)
n College charcoal, purple or green hoodie/crewneck
Physical Education Attire (PE Kit)
n College PE short
n HSC branded PE T-shirt
n HSC branded long sleeve T-shirt
n House T-shirt
n Athletic socks
n Indoor AND outdoor running shoes
For Summer Dress
n Black Watch shorts
n Grey or navy crested shorts
School UNIFORM LEGEND
Long-Sleeved Polo Long-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo
Grey Pants
Black Watch Pants
Black Watch Shorts
Navy Pants
Grey Shorts
Navy Shorts
College Oxford Grey
Birch/Earn
Maple/Tay
Pine/Yre
Cedar/More
Navy Opaque Tights
Black Watch Kilt
College Tartan Dress Socks
Grey or Navy Dress Socks
Long-Sleeved Dress Shirt
Short-Sleeved Dress Shirt
Cardigan
Fleece Pullover Sweater
1/4-Zip Knit Sweater
Blazer
Senior School
Grade 9 – Grade 12
Number 1 Dress
n College crested blazer
n Long-sleeve dress shirt
n Short-sleeve dress shirt
n Grey or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch kilt with navy opaque tights
n Black or brown polishable dress shoes
n Grey, navy or College tartan socks
n College, House or Pride tie
Number 2 Dress
n Grey, navy or Black Watch dress pants
n Black Watch kilt with navy opaque tights
n Short-sleeve crested polo
n Long-sleeve crested polo
n Fleece crested pullover sweater
n 1/4 zip crested knit sweater
n Button up crested cardigan
n Black or brown polishable dress shoes
n Grey, navy or College tartan socks
Spirit Wear
n House spirit T-shirt
n House spirit hoodie
n College Oxford grey hoodie/ crewneck (standard or team)
n College charcoal, purple or green hoodie/crewneck
Physical Education Attire (PE Kit)
n College PE short
n HSC branded PE T-shirt
n HSC branded long sleeve T-shirt
n House T-shirt
n Athletic socks
n Indoor AND outdoor running shoes
For Summer Dress
n Black Watch shorts
n Grey or navy crested shorts
senior School UNIFORM LEGEND
Long-Sleeved Polo Long-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo Short-Sleeved Polo
Grey Pants
Black Watch Pants
Black Watch Shorts
Navy Pants
Grey Shorts
Navy Shorts
College Oxford Grey
Birch/Earn
Maple/Tay
Pine/Yre
Cedar/More
Navy Opaque Tights
Black Watch Kilt
College Tartan Dress Socks
Grey or Navy Dress Socks
Long-Sleeved Dress Shirt
Short-Sleeved Dress Shirt
Cardigan
Fleece Pullover Sweater
1/4-Zip Knit Sweater
Blazer
hsc campus store
Hillfield Strathallan College
299 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton, ON L9C 1G3
905-389-1367, ext. 112
www.hsc.on.ca
campusstore@hsc.on.ca
Located in the lower level of the Strathallan Building
n School books
n New and gently used uniforms
n Spirit wear
n Supplies
Regular Hours:
8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Payment:
n Visa
n Mastercard
n Debit
n HSC Account
Uniform appointments available for new students: Call 905-389-1367, ext. 112
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