In winter, children need:
A rule of thumb is two layers below the belt and three layers above. Layering allows us to take some clothing off as needed. Check that boots allow your child to move freely.
The TWS lower school dress code encourages clothing choices that create a focused, safe and supportive learning environment while at the same time respecting each family’s freedom to choose clothing according to their unique tastes, cultures, budgets and values. Exceptions to the dress code can be made for health, cultural or religious reasons by speaking directly with your child(ren)’s class teacher.
Below are our requirements to ensure that all children have freedom of movement so that they may move and play with ease and comfort and be safe in all kinds of changing weather. Also included are our recommendations to support a simple and focused learning environment.
Spring/Summer: sun hats, dressed in layers as the temperatures shift throughout the day, raincoat, rain pants and rain boots
Autumn/Winter: winter hats that keep the ears warm, warm mitts, neck warmers, snowsuits and waterproof snow boots
Outdoor and indoor shoes must be safe, supportive and suitable for the weather (no flip flops, sandals must be secured around the heel)
Jewelry and accessories are reasonably simple and light to allow for safety, while climbing, running and jumping rope
No makeup, nail polish or hair dye until grade 7
Hair worn off the face to allow clear vision
Clothing without large images, logos, animated characters, pictures or offensive language
Below are our requirements to ensure that all children have freedom of movement so that they may move and play with ease and comfort and be safe in all kinds of changing weather and recommendations to support a simple and focused learning environment.
Outdoor and indoor shoes must be safe, supportive and suitable for the weather (no flip flops, sandals must be secured around the heel)
Jewelry and accessories are reasonably simple and light to allow for safety, while climbing, running and jumping rope
No makeup, nail polish or hair dye (including natural colour) until grade 7
Recommended:
Spring/Summer: dressed in layers as the temperatures shift throughout the day, raincoat, rain pants and rain boots
Autumn/Winter: winter hats that keep the ears warm, warm mitts, neck warmers, snowsuits and waterproof snow boots
Hair worn off the face to allow clear vision
Clothing without large images, logos, animated characters, pictures, or offensive language
Below are our requirements to ensure that all children have freedom of movement so that they may move and play with ease and comfort and be safe in all kinds of changing weather and recommendations to support a simple and focused learning environment.
Required:
Outdoor and indoor shoes must be safe, supportive and suitable for the weather (no flip flops, sandals must be secured around the heel)
Jewelry and accessories are reasonably simple and light to allow for safety, while climbing, running and jumping rope
Spring/Summer: dressed in layers as the temperatures shift throughout the day, raincoat, rain pants and rain boots
Autumn/Winter: winter hats that keep the ears warm, warm mitts, neck warmers, snowsuits and waterproof snow boots
Any hair dye is natural colour
Hair worn off the face to allow clear vision
Clothing without large images, logos, animated characters, pictures or offensive language
Proper school attire promotes self-respect and a positive school attitude. Students should wear clothing that is clean, neat, modest and suitable for the activity and the season. Because clothing is part of the school environment, we expect our dress code to contribute to an ambience conducive to learning.
The following conditions are essential clothing requirements at Toronto Waldorf in the High School:
In addition to these essential requirements, the faculty reserves the right to decide whether dress or appearance support the high school dress code. Students may be asked to change into their gym uniform if dress attire is deemed inappropriate, or parents may be called to supply other clothes.
Please refer to our current Highschool Handbook for more on the dresscode.