MEMORANDUM

From: Principal
To: Parents/Guardians of Arima North Secondary
Date: September 18, 2023
Subject: Patriotism Day 2023

September 18, 2023

Dear Parent/Guardian,
Our theme for this term “Our School, our Pride- Building a positive Culture” focuses on building
nationalism and patriotism amongst our students. In celebrating the country’s 61st anniversary of
independence and 47 years as a Republic, Friday 22nd September, 2023 has been scheduled as
“Patriotism Day”.
Students will be allowed to attend school out of the normal uniform at a cost, wearing clothing in the
national colours, red, black and white. All red, all black or all white are not recommended but a
mix of colours. Students may attend in non-national colours if they do not have appropriate clothing
in national colours. but this is discouraged. The cost is $10.00 payable upon entry at the gate. School
Polo shirt with jeans may also be worn.
Students are not allowed to wear the following:
• Vests or any T-Shirt exposing shoulders
• Distressed / Torn Jeans
• Skirts above their knees or casual dresses above the knees with exposed shoulders
• Short pants or ¾ pants
• Clothing with vulgar or explicit images or writings
• Tight fitting clothing

Students who do not wish to participate must wear their normal full school uniform. Parents will
be asked to pick up their child/ward from the school who do not conform to the dress code. Please note
that this is a regular school day, therefore students must follow their timetables and come to school
prepared to work. We look forward to your support in this and future events.
Yours respectfully,
___________________
Mr. Vishnu Debie
Principal (Secondary)