The VMC school uniform promotes a sense of belonging, equality, and pride within our school community. Wearing the uniform helps create a positive learning environment where students can focus on their education while representing our values with respect and responsibility.
Students are expected to attend school in school uniform. The policy includes cleanliness, proper grooming, and the wearing of the school uniform without modifications.
VMC students must arrive and depart from school wearing the uniform according to the following requirements
Uniform
- All students must wear a white VMC monogrammed top (polo, turtleneck, or dress shirt).
- All VMC sweaters/vests must be worn with a VMC top.
- Students must wear official navy slacks, Bermuda shorts, or a skort. Skorts and Bermuda shorts are not to be hemmed or rolled at the waist.
- Skirts are no longer permitted as part of the uniform.
- All students must wear solid black shoes (no stripes, boots, high tops, or booties).
- Students must wear solid navy blue, black, dark green, or dark grey socks. Socks must be below the knee, and all hosiery must have feet (including tights with feet). No leggings.
- Any garment worn under the regulation white top must be plain white and without writing.House shirts may not be worn under uniform shirts.
- Any garment worn under the VMC top must not be visible at the arms or waist.
- Belts must be black or blue and must be worn through the belt loops. Decorative belts are not permitted.
- Uniforms are not to be altered in any way.
- VMC students are not permitted to wear shoes with a platform higher than one inch.
- VMC students are not permitted to wear sweaters other than regulation VMC sweaters sold at TOP MARKS.
- VMC house sweaters and t-shirts may be worn on house shirt days.
- Students who participate in ECAs may wear their navy VMC hoody over their uniform top.
- Headgear, boots, and outdoor wear are not permitted in the building.
Students who are not properly dressed for school will be sent home to change, including during examination sessions, and will be required to make up lost time in detention. The regulation uniform will be strictly enforced.
Effective 2026-27 academic year: Students who own a skirt will no longer be permitted to wear the skirt as part of the VMC uniform.
Physical Education Uniform
A uniform is compulsory for all students following Physical Education courses at Vincent Massey Collegiate. Shorts, joggers, and t-shirts are available through TOP MARKS, the official school uniform supplier. Running shoes must be worn in the gymnasium. All other shoes that may mark the gym floor are not permitted.
Students who are not in the proper gym uniform for Physical Education classes will be issued a detention by the teacher.