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.
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.
Long sleeved blouse (fitted)
Short Sleeved blouse (fitted)
Short sleeved blouse
Washable kilt
Modesty Shorts
V-neck pullover
Cardigan
Sleeveless vest
Knee Socks, 9-11
Navy tights (regular)
Navy tights (heavy)
White polo shirt (Summer Uniform)
Navy Polo Shirt (Summer Uniform)
Summer Skirt
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.
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