NELLIE MCCLUNG GIRLS JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAM - EPSB Program

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10227 118 Street NW
Edmonton, AB, T5K 2V4
Canada

780.488.1221

The Nellie McClung Girls Junior High Program is an innovative, Edmonton single-gender educational program where young women strengthen their abilities and prepare for a successful future.

Nellie Uniform

The Nellie Uniform

The Nellie uniform is a commitment of harmony and respect, and is worn with pride. 

It is worn during the school day and at functions as instructed by school staff. Uniforms alleviate peer pressure and competition, and decrease time in the morning spent choosing what to wear.

View the September 2020 Uniform Policy Update here.

Number One

The following combination is called the Number One uniform and may be worn every day. It must be worn when students are specifically requested to wear Number Ones.

  • Nellie McClung kilt*

  • Nellie McClung tie

  • White NLM oxford shirt (long or short-sleeved)

  • NLM cardigan

  • Navy knee socks or tights

  • Black regulation shoes**

Physical Education Uniform

  • NLM phys-ed shirt

  • NLM sweats or NLM shorts

  • White socks

  • Running shoes

Alternate Uniform Pieces

Alternate uniform pieces (below) may be worn on most days, unless students are specifically instructed to wear their Number One uniform.

  • Navy dress pants (with navy socks)

  • NLM skort

  • NLM golf shirt or plain white golf shirt

  • NLM hoodie

Uniform pieces may be ordered directly from our supplier, Top Marks. Visit their website to view uniform pieces and to order online.

" Coming into Fashion" A parent of a recent graduate (2019) was interviewed for thoughts & comments on the use of uniforms in a school setting.

*Students may, for religious reasons, substitute navy pants for the kilt.**Shoes must be conservative and cover the student’s heel (no mules). Heel height must be less than 1½ inches. Heel height is measured from the bottom of the sole to the bottom…

*Students may, for religious reasons, substitute navy pants for the kilt.

**Shoes must be conservative and cover the student’s heel (no mules). Heel height must be less than 1½ inches. Heel height is measured from the bottom of the sole to the bottom of the heel. Shoes must be ALL BLACK with no distracting decoration, for example: a black oxford shoe, either slip on or lace up OR a plain black slip-on dress shoe with no decoration.

What Nellies say about the Uniform

  • The uniform means you see your friends, not what they're wearing.

  • Everyone can see that I go to Nellie McClung. I like that.

  • I am never judged or teased for what I am wearing.

  • I can wake up late, pull on my uniform and feel just as together as I would have with full hair and makeup. The value is on us, not what we look like.

  • There are a surprising number of choices within the uniform it is fun to see how many combinations I can come up with.

  • The uniform becomes so normal that when Free Dress Day rolls around, you stand paralyzed in front of your closet for half an hour.

  • It's easy to spot your friends across the field.

  • You get to be super skilled at putting on a pair of tights.

  • Uniforms mean business, all I need is a briefcase!

  • I have a new respect for people who have to tie a tie every day.

  • Nellies know how to dress well and we take pride in our appearance.