Harris Academies
All Academies in our Federation aim to transform the lives of the students they serve by bringing about rapid improvement in examination results, personal development and aspiration.

Academy Uniform

Students from Harris Academy Beckenham will be in smart uniform and well equipped to learn

Students are expected to be of smart appearance.  Individual fashion statements such as extreme hair styles or colours, designer shirts, trainers and decorated footwear are not permitted.  Tram lines or other shaved shapes in the hair and ‘bar codes’ in eyebrows are not permitted.  Extreme hairstyles are not allowed, this includes Mohican haircuts. Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted.  No bandannas, hoods, caps or hats at any time.

HABECK_Image_Gallery_18By requiring students to wear the Academy uniform, it is intended to develop their sense of loyalty to the community of which they are members, and to encourage them to take a pride in their appearance.  Students are expected to wear full Academy uniform on the way to and from the Academy.

No jewellery except for one wrist watch. Nose studs and other forms of body piercing are not permitted.  No accessories are to be worn around the neck or attached to clothing. 

Large amounts of money and expensive personal effects should not be brought to the Academy.  Harris Academy Beckenham will not accept liability for any claim arising from theft, accidental loss or damage to personal effects, money, belongings or clothing whilst on the Academy premises.

Personal stereos, mobile telephones, pagers, computer games, etc. MUST NOT be brought to the Academy.  Jewellery and other forbidden items will be confiscated and only returned at the end of term after the Academy celebration assembly.  Money should be kept in purses or money belts.  No other money pouches will be acceptable.

Blazer
Regulation Harris Academy Beckenham, Blue Blazer with logo and trimmings.

Pullover
(Optional) Blue V-Neck with stripe – No other jumpers, cardigans, sweatshirts or waistcoats are permitted.

Trousers
Black, classic style – No jeans, grey, blue, corduroy, jean like material, high fashion trousers (no studs or trimmings) or shorts.

Skirts
Black. classic style. Skirts are one design only available from our suppliers Bromley Schoolwear or Brigade Clothing online, with length below the knee and of traditional skirt material. No side slits permitted.

Shirt
Plain white school shirt – tucked in and closed/buttoned/fastened at the neck. (Any T shirt or underwear worn underneath should not show or be visible through the shirt).

Tie
Correct Faculty colour – in good condition with colour visible in the stripes and worn with a closed knot and at least 5 stripes showing, giving a sensible length.

Socks
Plain black socks.

Shoes
Plain black shoes – No trainers, ankle boots, boots or fabric shoes. No trimmings i.e. buckles, labels, tags or decorations. Laces
and stitching must be black. Black shoes should be worn on the way to and from the Academy.

Outside Coat
Plain black.

D&T/Art
Navy Apron.

Sports Kit
PE shirts and tracksuits with the Academy logo will be available for purchase at Bromley Schoolwear

Optional for students regularly attending extra-curricular sports activities:

Link to HABE Sports wear website - Macron Store - to purchase club sports wear

PE Kit Indoor:
Polo shirt – Plain white with Academy logo.
Shorts – Plain White.
Socks – Plain White.
PE Kit Outdoor: Rugby Shirt – Royal blue and red shirt.
Shorts – Royal blue.
Socks – Plain royal blue.
Training Shoes – Laced training shoes must be brought to every PE lesson. (Non marking soled trainers only).
Tracksuit (Optional) – Black with Academy logo.
For outside sports students will be informed of dates before purchasing.
Football Boots – For use on grass.
Shin pads – Compulsory for football.

School Bags/Sports Bags: Must be black with no visible logo. Academy branded bags are available from the below suppliers.

Uniform Suppliers:

Bromley School Wear: In-Store and Online Sales: NEW UNIFORM SUPPLIER FROM MAY 2014!

Address:  51 High Street, Bromley, Kent, BR1 1LE.
Email: info@bromleyschoolwear.co.uk
Tel: 0208 460 0032
Web: http://www.bromleyschoolwear.co.uk/index.php
Map: http://www.bing.com/local/details.aspx?lid=YN1005x219994143&q=Bromley%20Schoolwear&form=LARE

Brigade Clothing Ltd: Online Sales Only

Address: Brigade Clothing Ltd, Torrington Avenue, Tile Hill, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 9US.
Email: Sales@Brigade.uk.com
Tel: 0247 642 1083
Web: http://www.brigade.uk.com

Academy Uniform can only be purchased from the above uniform suppliers direct.

If students are not in full uniform they will not be able to attend lessons.  They will work in isolation until the correct uniform is brought to them or they will be sent home to change.  All items of uniform should be clearly marked or labelled.

Equipment for every lesson

It is very important that students have the correct equipment with them at all times.  Successful learning will often be dependent upon this.  If students forget to bring equipment they may be given a Subject Area Detention.

  • Student Planner
  • Reading Book
  • Full size plain black (no logo) school bag suitable for A4 size books. 
  • Pencil case
  • Pens (black or blue)
  • Pencil (sharpener and eraser)
  • Coloured pencils or felt pens
  • 30cm ruler
  • Casio Scientific Calculator
  • Geometry set for Mathematics

Please click here to download our Uniform and Equipment booklet for September 2014