Students are expected to be well-groomed at all times and wear their uniform during school hours. Wearing the SMA school uniform fosters a sense of belonging to the Academy community.

 

A group of St. Mary's Academy wear their school uniforms.

Regulation 
Uniform

The regulation uniform may be worn all year. It consists of a blue plaid kilt, white oxford button down collar shirt with short or long sleeves, navy knee socks, navy tights or navy panty hose, and navy or black dress shoes. No canvas shoes, runners, boots or sandals. Shoes must have a closed toe, closed back and a heel height of less than 4 centimeters.

Students may also purchase a regulation sweater, available in cardigan, pullover or sleeveless vest, and a regulation tie.

Students must wear full regulation uniform to all Mass celebrations.

Summer 
Options

Students may choose the following options from May 2 to Thanksgiving. 

  • Regulation white or navy polo shirt with SMA logo (polo shirts may be layered)
  • Navy regulation summer skirt, maximum 6 centimeters above the knee. Worn with navy knee highs and regulation shoes. 
  • Regulation school issued navy or grey pants, properly hemmed.

Optional Items

Students may choose to wear regulation school issued navy pants with a white uniform blouse and regulation shoes. Students may choose to purchase a regulation SMA Blazer (Grades 9-12 only).

SMA Uniform

The regulation uniform may be worn all year. It consists of a blue plaid kilt, white oxford button-down collar shirt with short or long sleeves, navy knee socks, navy tights or navy pantyhose, and navy or black dress shoes. No canvas shoes, runners, boots, or sandals. Shoes must have a closed toe, closed back and a heel height of less than 4 cm.

A St. Mary's Academy uniform adorns a mannequin.
A fitted white long-sleeved blouse.

Long sleeved blouse (fitted)

A fitted white short-sleeved blouse.

Short Sleeved blouse (fitted)

A white short-sleeved blouse.

Short sleeved blouse

A patterned kilt.

Washable kilt

A pair of black modesty shirts.

Modesty Shorts

A dark v-neck sweater layered over a white shirt.

V-neck pullover

A dark cardigan layered over a white shirt.

Cardigan

A dark sleeveless vest over a white shirt.

Sleeveless vest

A pair of dark knee socks.

Knee Socks, 9-11

A pair of navy tights.

Navy tights (regular)

Navy tights (heavy)

A white polo shirt.
A navy polo shirt.
A medium-length black skirt.
A pair of black shorts.
A pair of black slacks.

White polo shirt (Summer Uniform)

Navy Polo Shirt (Summer Uniform)

Summer Skirt

Discontinued, but still wearable if owned.

Summer Shorts

Regulation Pants

Order Your SMA Uniform

Top Marks, the supplier of our uniform, handles all uniform needs directly online. All orders are to be placed at www.topmarks.ca. Detailed ordering instructions and an SMA specific password has been emailed to families. If you require this information to be resent to you, please contact Ms. Leah Boughen at smaregistration@smamb.ca or phone 204-478-6030.

Top Marks - Uniform Ordering Information

Uniform Washing Instructions

Take care of your uniform by following the Topmarks Washing Instructions.

Casual Days

Throughout the year students enjoy several casual days when they're not required to wear the uniform. On casual day, students and staff are asked to make a $2 donation to wear casual clothing. All proceeds benifit organizations that are either managed or supported by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. The following clothing items are not permitted:

  • transparent clothing
  • tank, halter or tube top
  • flip flops
  • exposed midriff
  • short shorts
  • mini-skirt

 

Gently used items are recyclable in the School Office.