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Uniform

Every student is expected to present themselves in full school uniform daily. Uniforms should be clean and neat and worn respectfully. Wearing a full, clean uniform shows that you take pride in your own appearance and promotes a positive image of our school to the community. Please ensure that every uniform item is labelled with the student’s full name. Parents are asked to co-operate with the school in this regard.

Day Uniform

School Day Uniform can be purchased in Kingscourt in Magee’s Drapery and M and F Stores.

 

The day uniform consists of:

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- Jade V necked jumper with Coláiste Dún An Rí crest (Deerpark brand)

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- Black trousers/skirt (Hunter brand)

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- White Shirt

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- Coláiste Dún An Rí tie. The school tie is compulsory

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- School Jacket. Jacket worn to school must be the school jacket. No other jacket may be worn to or in school

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- Low heeled, black, soft soled shoes/footwear (no patterns, brands or designs are allowed)

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PE Uniform

School PE uniform is supplied by School Uniforms Direct. It can be purchased in the school during May and August or ordered online from  www.schooluniformsdirect.ie/secondary/colaiste-dun-an-ri

 

The PE uniform must be worn on PE days only

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The PE uniform consists of:

- Colaiste Dún An Rí 1/2 zip

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- Coláiste Dún An Ri T-Shirt (Junior on left, Senior on right)

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- Colaiste Dún An Rí tracksuit bottoms and leggings

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- Colaiste Dún An Rí shorts (optional)

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Notes on School Uniform

  • If a student comes to school with a uniform item missing or wearing a non- uniform item/ incorrect item he/she will receive a note in the journal and detention. Non uniform jackets will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the day.

  • PE Uniform is to be worn on PE days only. Students may not come to school on the day of a match wearing PE uniform. Day uniform should be worn and then the student change before the game.

Coláiste Dún an Rí – Uniform Policy

Policy Statement

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This Uniform Policy has been drawn up to meet the needs of Coláiste Dún an Rí and has been adopted by the  Board of Management of Coláiste Dún an Rí and Cavan and ratified by Monaghan Education and Training Board.

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Rationale

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A uniform dress code fosters pride in appearance and helps develop a sense of pride and belonging in representing Coláiste Dún an Rí. The uniform dress code addresses issues of equality, expense and health and safety. A uniform dress code ultimately helps develop a culture of community in the school and its surrounding environment.

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Aims

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  • To promote equality amongst all students

  • To help develop in students a sense of pride in our school.

  • To help develop a sense of belonging with our school.

  • To provide value for money clothing that is durable and practical for a school environment.

  • To enhance a positive image of our school within the wider community.

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Remit of this Policy

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This policy should be read in conjunction with the school Code of Behaviour and it applies to all students during school hours, while travelling to and from school and while participating in school organised activities.

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The Uniform

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The school day uniform is as follows:

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  • Jade V-neck jumper with a gold stripe around the collar manufactured by Deer Park Knitwear.

  • Black (uniform) straight leg trousers or straight skirt with pleat in the back for girls.

  • Black polyester/viscose straight leg trousers for boys.

  • White shirt or blouse.

  • Jade and gold clip-on tie

  • Official black school coat (soft-shell style) with jade lining on the inner collar and jade stripes on the front of the jacket. This is manufactured by Deer Park Knitwear.

  • Black shoes/footwear (with black soles) and black socks (or tights, 40+ Denier, for girls). Runners or canvass type shoes are not allowed.

  • Jade coloured school scarves will be obtained at a later date if there is sufficient demand.

 

The school PE uniform is as follows:

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  • Black and Jade half-zip top

  • Jade and black tee shirt

  • Black tracksuit bottoms/leggings with school crest

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Guidelines for the School Uniform

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Parents are asked to support the school in ensuring that students adhere to the guidelines as detailed below:

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  • The school uniform must be clean, neat and correctly worn at all times.

  • Shirts/blouses should be buttoned at the neck.

  • Ties must be worn properly and not loosely around the collar.

  • Skirts must be worn to the knee.

  • Only school uniform jacket to be worn. Non-uniform jackets, fleeces or hoodies must not be worn on the way to school or during school time.

  • Jewellery should be kept to a minimum and it is limited to two finger rings and one discrete earring in each ear. Students may wear a discrete stud in the upper ear but not multiple studs or bars.

  • Facial piercings such as eyebrow bars/rings, lip rings, cross ear bars, are not allowed in any circumstances in the interests of health and safety and uniform code. Students may wear a discrete nose stud but not a nose ring.

  • Students are not allowed to wear make-up in school or while representing the school.

  • Students are expected to come to school with their natural hair colour.

  • Students are expected not to wear runners as part of day uniform.

  • Black canvass type shoes are not allowed.

  • It is the responsibility of students to look after their uniform at all times. To prevent loss of items parents/guardians are asked to ensure that jackets and jumpers are labelled with the student’s name.

  • Students are expected to look neat and well-groomed while wearing the school uniform and representing the school. Students must wear full uniform when representing the school on trips or sports unless otherwise instructed by the principal.

  • Student may only wear PE Uniform on days they are timetables for PE. At all other times students must present in full correct day uniform. This includes days when students may be participating in sports or trips.

 

Any issues relating to uniform should be brought to the attention of school management as soon as possible.

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Breaches of the uniform guidelines will be addressed under the school Code of Behaviour. Non-uniform items of clothing worn to school may be confiscated and returned when a parent/guardian collects the item from school. Please note that the school Code of Behaviour will be applied up to and including suspension for breeches of the school uniform policy.

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Manufacturer and Suppliers of Uniform

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Coláiste Dún an Rí stipulates that the school jumper and school jacket is manufactured by Deer Park Knitwear. A jumper and/or jacket not manufactured by Deer Park Knitwear will not be considered as official school uniform and parents/guardians will be asked to replace the jumper and/or jacket.

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The uniform jumper and jacket can be ordered from Deer Park Knitwear through dedicated uniform suppliers in Kingscourt.

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The PE uniform is manufactured and provided by School Uniforms Direct. (www.schooluniformsdirect.ie)

Licence for use of the school crest has been given Deer Park Knitwear and School Uniforms Direct. Coláiste Dún an Rí and CMETB do not give licence to any other company to use the school crest.

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Please note: This policy applies to all students enrolled in Coláiste Dún an Rí. Enrolment in the school is an acceptance of all policies laid down by the Board of Management while the student is in the school.

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