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STATEMENT OF POLICYIn keeping with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Niagara Catholic District School Board and the dress code requirements of the Safe Schools Act, 2007, all secondary schools within the Niagara Catholic District School Board will implement a secondary uniform. As a fully inclusive Board, the Secondary Uniform Policy recognizes the uniqueness and gift of all students. This Policy acknowledges a respect for self and others by supporting each student to actively and equitably participate fully in the Catholic learning environment through the creation of school climates which equalize all students regardless of a family’s socio-economic background. In alignment with the design and expectations of the Niagara Catholic Vision 2020 Strategic Plan, a secondary uniform creates a unified sense of belonging for all students, Grade 9 to Grade 12. The secondary uniform supports the commitment of our students to be visible role models of the teachings of the Gospel and the Roman Catholic Church within all our schools, communities and society. The Board’s secondary uniform aligns with the mission, vision and values of the Board and assists in creating a caring, safe and welcoming learning environment which is respectful of the needs and well being of all individuals. It promotes Catholic school identity, instills pride and spirit by identifying with a particular school community. The secondary uniform is inclusionary by equalizing any peer pressure and is intended to be economical for families. The secondary uniform assists in ensuring that the focus on an individual student is rooted in the uniqueness as a gift of God. All Niagara Catholic secondary school uniforms as defined in the Administrative Guidelines – Secondary School Uniform must be purchased through Board uniform suppliers in compliance with the Niagara Catholic Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Policy. The Dress Code – Secondary Uniform Policy has been developed in compliance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario. For the purpose of this Policy, the term secondary school uniform aligns with the Education Statutes and Regulations of Ontario term dress code. The Director of Education will issue Administrative Guidelines for the implementation of this policy. References:
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