Uniform

The Aranmore Student Diary (pages 63-66) explains the uniform requirements for students attending Aranmore Catholic College.

The uniform is a sign of identity with the College and should be worn with pride. Each student is expected to be properly attired in full uniform whilst at the College, travelling to and from school and when representing the College at external functions and events. The uniform is compulsory attire. It is a condition of enrolment at the College that students wear the uniform in its entirety. It is particularly important that students realise that whenever they wear the College uniform in public forums - travelling to and from the College, attending sporting events, shopping before and after school, - they serve as ambassadors for Aranmore Catholic College. Therefore, it is essential that in such circumstances the uniform is worn in full, and correctly. Failure to observe appropriate standards could result in sanctions being imposed.

Summer Academic Uniform

The summer uniform is worn in Terms I and 4.

Girls

Following are summer uniform guidelines for girls:

• White over-blouse bearing the Aranmore emblem.
• Blue skirt or blue checked skirt - worn at knee-length.
• Aranmore blue trousers (substitute designs must not be worn).
• White crew socks banded with Aranmore colours.
• Black, polished, lace up shoes (pumps, slip-ons, buckled shoes, sneakers, sandals, thongs or bare feet are not acceptable at any time).

Boys

Following are summer uniform guidelines for boys:

• Pale blue tailored shirt bearing the Aranmore emblem (worn un-tucked in summer)
• Aranmore blue shorts or grey trousers (fitted at the waist rather than loosely hung at the hips).
• A black belt with an unobtrusive metal buckle
• Aranmore grey school socks (red and blue stripes).
• Black, polished, lace up shoes (Sneakers or sport shoes are not an acceptable substitute. Sandals, thongs and bare feet are not acceptable at any time.)

All Students

Following are the summer uniform guidelines for all students:

• An Aranmore hat or cap is to be worn whenever students are engaged in activities out of doors for extended periods of time during Terms 1 and 4.
• An Aranmore school bag is a compulsory part of the College uniform. There are several styles of bag: satchel, backpack, sports bag or travel bag. These can be purchased from the College uniform shop.

Winter Academic Uniform

The winter uniform is worn in Terms 2 and 3.

Girls

As for summer with the following additions and exceptions:

• Blazer.
• Aranmore tie.
• Aranmore royal blue jumper for students in Years 8 – 11; Year 12 students may wear the optional Aranmore navy-blue Leavers’ jumper.
• Navy blue stockings or winter-weight tights are worn instead of white Aranmore crew socks.

Boys

As for summer with the following additions and exceptions:

• Blazer
• Aranmore tie.
• Aranmore royal blue jumper for students in Years 8 – 11; Year 12 students may wear the optional Aranmore navy-blue Leavers’ jumper.
• Pale blue shirt worn tucked into the trouser waistband (all boys).

All students

As for summer with the following additions and exceptions:

• Students who choose to wear an undergarment or Tee shirt under their College shirt for additional warmth, must ensure that the undergarment is white, not visible and is not emblazoned with logos etc which can be seen through the College shirt. Teeshirt sleeves must not be visible.
• The College tracksuit jacket is not to be worn in place of the College jumper or blazer.
• The tracksuit jacket is part of the sports uniform and may only be worn with the sports uniform. Therefore, all students must have a College jumper and / or blazer to wear as part of their academic uniform.
• Sneakers or sports shoes are not to be worn with Academic uniform.

Sports Uniform – Boys and Girls

Following are sports uniform guidelines for all students:

• Sports uniform can be worn only on those days when a student has a timetabled lesson in Physical Education, which is to be held outdoors.
• The sport uniform consists of Blue Aranmore sports shorts bearing the Aranmore emblem.
• A navy and red sports shirt bearing the Aranmore emblem.
• Aranmore tracksuit. During Terms 2 and 3, both the tracksuit jacket and trousers must be worn when a student elects to wear sports uniform to school.
• Sports shoes predominantly coloured white or black with non-marking soles.
• Aranmore banded crew socks.
• Aranmore hat or cap

Grooming and Appearance

Following are general grooming and appearence guidelines for all students:

• Students are expected to take pride in their personal appearance, to be neatly attired and well groomed.
• Boys wearing a tailored shirt may wear it un-tucked during Terms 1 and 4. Business style shirts must be worn tucked in at all times.
• Girls’ academic uniform skirts are to be knee-length.
• Accessories are restricted to a wristwatch, a simple ring, a simple metal bracelet and a Christian symbol on a neck chain. Students may wear one small stud or small sleeper in the lobe of each ear. No other ear-rings or ear-ring positions are acceptable. Face piercing and/or face jewellery is prohibited.
• Hair that is collar length or longer must be tied up. Hair must not be streaked, tinted or dyed in gaudy colours or in colours that contrast markedly with a student’s natural hair colour or complexion. Extreme hairstyles are not permitted. Haircuts shorter than a number 2 are not acceptable. The Principal reserves the right to decide on the acceptability of hairstyles.
• Coloured nail polish and visible or obvious make-up are not permitted.
• Boys faces are required to be clean-shaven. Beards, moustaches and ostentatious or overly-long sideburns are not permitted.

Uniform Shop Opening Times

The Uniform Shop is regularly open in term times on Fridays 8:00am – 1.00pm.