SCHOOL UNIFORM
Due to the pandemic, we updated the school uniform policy last year and will continue to follow this policy for the upcoming school year. Students may wear either a full physical education uniform, or a combination of polo shirts, white button-up shirts, pants, kilts or tunics. Students wear indoor sneakers with their PE uniform and black indoor shoes with their formal uniform. Since students are outside frequently and teachers encourage physical activity, it is acceptable for them to wear a PE uniform each day. Students joining class from home will be expected to follow the same uniform policy.
Our youngest students should wear shoes with velcro so they can put them on and take them off independently. If JK and SK students choose to wear their formal uniform, they are permitted to wear black running shoes rather than black dress shoes. Please note: PE uniform pieces are not to be worn with formal wear uniform pieces. For example, a short sleeve gym shirt and kilt should not be worn together.
Blazers will not be necessary for the 2021/22 school year.
Uniform Guidelines:
Physical Education Uniform
Bottom:
Navy sweatpants
Gym shorts
Top:
Short sleeve house shirt
Short sleeve gym shirt
Long sleeve gym shirt
Shoes: Running shoes
Note: As stated above, this year the PE uniform is an acceptable uniform to wear in the classroom. Please keep in mind the PE uniform pieces are not to be worn with formal wear uniform pieces. ie short sleeve gym shirt, and kilt should not be worn together. Either wear PE wear or formal wear.
Long sleeve gym shirt
House shirts
Gym shorts
Navy sweatpants
Formal Wear Uniform
Bottom:
Navy shorts
Navy skort/skirt with navy socks
Grey pants, black belt with grey socks
Kilt for grades 4 – 9, and tunic for grades JK – grade 3
Top:
Short sleeve white polo shirt
Short sleeve navy Polo shirt
Short/long sleeve oxford shirt with tie
Note: Blazers will not be necessary this year.
Shoes : Black dress shoes
Note: JK/SK students can wear black Velcro running shoes for both PE and for formal uniform.
Note: Students will change out of their outdoor shoes when they enter the school and wear either indoor running shoes for the PE uniform or black shoes if wearing the regular uniform.
Note: Senior School students may also wear the informal navy rugby shirt that is solely available to their grade. Some added details regarding the uniform policy at the KCS Senior School have been shared separately.
Shopping Options:
McCarthy has 100% stock in core school uniform items (polo, shorts, tunics, etc.) available to be purchased in person, online o by phone:
Retail store: 360 Evans Avenue (Etobicoke): The McCarthy store is currently open seven days per week, with regular updates on operating hours posted here.
Online: A custom KCS website can be accessed at: www.mccarthyuniforms.ca. For first time users, registration will be necessary and a handy registration video is available on our ‘Let Us Help’ page. Live chat is available online on the McCarthy KCS website for families who need some extra help navigating for the first time ! The McCarthy call-centre is also open for technology troubleshooting.
Call centre (416-593-6900): Purchases can be made directly over the phone.