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School Uniform 

Uniform Policy     

  Rationale

 

         A uniform dress code fosters pride in appearance, instils recognition of the pupils as an integral part of the community.  It assists in developing pride in representing Oakgrove Integrated College.  Issue of equality, health and safety, and expense are also factors that contribute to the establishment of our Dress Code.

 

Aims

  •          To promote equality amongst all students.
  •          To further develop a sense of pride in, and identification with our school.
  •          To provide durable clothing that is cost effective and practical for our school environment.
  •          To maintain and enhance the positive image of the school in the community.

 

Procedures

  •         The Dress Code applies during school hours, while travelling to and from school and when students are on school organised activities.
  •         Parents seeking exemptions to the Dress Code due to religious beliefs, ethnic or cultural background, student disability, health condition or economic hardship must apply in writing to the Principal.           
  •        It is the responsibility of  pupils to ensure that all uniform items are clearly labelled.    
The School Uniform

           

            Gray skirt (Years 8 – 12)

            Navy Skirt (Years 11 and 14)

            Gray V neck jumper with maroon stripe around the V-neck

            White blouse/shirt

            Navy and maroonstriped tie    

            Navy Jumper yellow stripes (Years 13 and 14)

            Navy blazer with school badge  

            Gray tights or gravy knee length socks (Yeays 8 - 10)

            Navy tights or knee length socks (Years 11 - 14)

            

            Navy or Marroon hair ribbon/bobble (if necessary)

            Flat black shoes             

 

Items available in local shops, e.g. Ferguson Fashions, McClintock's, Max Fashions, Dunnes, Marks & Spencer and Littlewoods.

 

P.E. Uniform

           

           Oakgrove Shirt - Maroon and yellow  

           Maroon shorts

           Navy socks  

           Trainers

            

           Bathing suit 

 

School hoodies are available from the school and should only be worn only for PE and school representive activities.