When Royal West Academy was founded, a school uniform was instituted for several reasons. The uniform is an integral part of the school’s effort to create a structured environment where students can achieve their potential. The uniform helps unite the student body as an identifiable group and ensures that competition in fashion (and budget) is eliminated.

The uniform has been carefully selected and is of excellent quality. Where feasible, the uniform is purchased from companies that practice recognized standards for ethical employment.

It is each student’s responsibility to arrive at and leave school dressed in the school uniform (except shoes). Other than the regular uniform, only grey, navy or burgundy sweatpants in solid colours with no patterns may be worn to school as leg wear in cold weather. Students participating in any school activity either in the building or away from school must remain in uniform. The full uniform must be worn from the first day of school. It is expected that uniforms will be kept clean, pressed, and in good repair.

The uniform is:

a. Gray skirt or pants which can be purchased from the RWA supplier, Top Marks. The skirt must be worn at the waist, unrolled, with the official kilt pin. The length of the skirt must extend below the student’s fingertips when the student’s arms are extended at their sides. Pants must also be worn at the waist. The Royal West Academy Administration reserves the right to enforce the school uniform regulations and in the event of recurrent non-compliance, the school reserves the right to mandate parents or guardians to replace the school uniform.

b. A school cardigan, pullover, or zippered jacket which can be purchased from the RWA supplier worn in an appropriate manner.

c. A properly worn, plain tailored white shirt or polo shirt which can be purchased from the RWA supplier and embroidered with the school logo. The only layered look permissible is a plain white turtleneck worn underneath a long-sleeved oxford school shirt. Tops must be fully tucked in, and oversized or undersized garments are not permitted. Shirts must be buttoned up to the penultimate button.

d. Undershirts must be plain white.

e. Students must wear socks or tights in plain, solid colors and in good condition. Acceptable colours are gray, white, black, or navy blue. If tights and socks are worn in combination, they must be in matching, plain colours as above.

f. Footwear – Only completely black (including logos and soles), non marking, closed heel and closed toe shoes may be worn. No form of platform shoes, high-heeled shoes, clogs, crocs, sandals or boots may be worn. Shoelaces must be all black and tied.

g. Accessories – Only regular belts in black, brown, dark gray, navy blue or white that fit in belt loops may be worn. Plain suspenders in navy, black, or gray are permitted. No outerwear such as jackets, boots, or hats may be worn in school. Conservative ties may be worn with the shirts. Jewelry must be of a conservative style (earrings, necklace, or a single nose stud etc.). No other visible facial piercing, nor tattoos permitted. Scarves, sweatbands, neck bands, and wristbands are not permitted. No buttons, badges or unapproved paraphernalia may be worn, including articles hanging from kilt pins.

h. Alterations which change the appearance of the uniform are not to be made (e. g. pegged pants, rolled cuffs, rolled waistbands, etc.).

i. Students with long hair are expected to keep it away from the face. For health and safety reasons, long hair must be tied back during Science, Physical Education, and other sports activities. No headgear (e. g. hats, caps, full bandanas, etc.) with the exception of headgear worn for religious reasons. Headbands are acceptable.

It is the parents’ and guardians’ obligation to ensure that students adhere to the Uniform Regulations. If the student has modified their uniform in a way that does not conform to the uniform policy, they will be subject to disciplinary measures, including being sent home immediately.