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07/12/23

🎉 Excited to kick off our culture evening with standing room only to celebrate the different cultures of our student community through dance, music, and so much more! Let's embrace and enjoy the rich diversity of our school. 🌍💃🎶 pic.twitter.com/oih2zF1zwu

06/12/23

🎄✨ This week, the festive spirit has taken over Harris Garrard Academy! Our students and staff enjoyed a delightful lunchtime of festive dancing, getting everyone in the holiday mood. Wishing everyone a wonderful and festive time ahead! 🎅🕺💃 pic.twitter.com/QhTgEWzuOM

05/12/23

Lunchtime! 🥪 pic.twitter.com/yDxi9BRnaq

05/12/23

The last pic, a seemingly decrepit old computer? This was the world's first web server, marking the very beginning of what we know today as the World Wide Web. It first went online over 25 years ago at CERN, laying the foundation for the development of the internet as we know it.

05/12/23

Mr. Adams has unapologetically taken the liberty of sharing some nerdy and amazing photos from the computer section at the Science Museum! From technological innovations to really nerdy stuff, our Year 8 students are having a blast exploring the world of science and technology. pic.twitter.com/vwg14OrnpS

05/12/23

🦖 While Year 8 is exploring the wonders of science at the Science Museum, another group is stepping back in time at the Natural History Museum! They've even spotted a T-Rex dressed as Santa. Who said learning can't be festive? 🎅 pic.twitter.com/CgCoQPCBhj

05/12/23

🔬 Year 8 are off to the Science Museum today as part of our character education program! We're excited for them to explore the wonders of science and technology. Stay tuned for updates on their educational adventure. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/HDMxpNDLat

01/12/23

Last Week our Indoor Athletics team took part in the Finals. The team performed excellently, winning the event and now have the opportunity to represent Bexley at the in February. Huge congratulation to the team and pic.twitter.com/nwydouVbkX

28/11/23

Continuing the celebration of our talented students and the Christmas spirit at HGA, here are more highlights from our festive performances! 🎄🎶 Our talent show contestants truly shone, delivering heartwarming renditions of Christmas classics. pic.twitter.com/oyRez3HSrY

26/11/23

Our musicians at HGA never disappoint! Considering Christmas is approaching, a performance of Christmas songs by our music students and talent show contestants left us in awe. HGA has got the Christmas spirit!🎄❄️ pic.twitter.com/vR2oUHGi4v

24/11/23

Our year 11's got a special treat today - a virtual tour of , the UK's national synchrotron science facility!💡Students saw the impressive particle accelerators up close. 📸 We're so glad our students could experience this cutting-edge science, even remotely! pic.twitter.com/fZODlvF7YT

23/11/23

There were some outstanding individual performances during thefinal of our yr5/6 Sports Hall Athletics competition today. Well done to all the pupils involved & sports leaders for officiating👏🥇 🥈 🥉

17/11/23

And the finalists! pic.twitter.com/mnMYtKjN2i

17/11/23

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17/11/23

The shortlist… pic.twitter.com/jxVbxiuWGu

17/11/23

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17/11/23

Calling all future historians! 🏰 Our Year 7B Hi1 students created incredible Motte and Bailey castles, demonstrating their understanding of King William's England. Bravo, young minds! pic.twitter.com/GFaN0QkXkd

16/11/23

Heat 3 of the SHA took place with 5 schools competing for a place in next weeks final. Congratulations to who finished in 1st place & well done to all who took part👏Thank you to for officiating at the event 🙏

15/11/23

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Uniform and Equipment

Students at Harris Garrard Academy, across both our primary and secondary phases, take pride in their education and this begins each and every day by arriving to school in full uniform and prepared with all equipment.

This page gives you a summary of the uniform and PE kit for both primary and secondary students. Full details of our uniform are in our uniform policy which can be downloaded from the student welfare section of our website.


Where to purchase

All Harris Garrard Academy uniform can be purchased from our uniform supplier: Caseys Schoolwear, 246 Blackfen Road, Blackfen, Sidcup DA15 8PW, tel 020 8850 8645.

Caseys stock all of the uniform items required for all phases at the Academy. The Academy uniform can also be purchased online from Caseys.

Second hand uniform is available from the Academy directly. We cannot guarantee all items will be available in every size but we will work with families to ensure we can share what we can. 

Please click HERE to visit Casey's online shop.


Primary uniform

Our primary uniform is smart, comfortable and practical. It reflects the aspirations of our academy and pupils are expected to wear it correctly at all times of the day. For full details, please see the uniform policy, which can be downloaded from the student welfare section of our website.

To prevent uniform getting lost, please make sure that each item is named using an iron-on, stick-on or sewn-in label, or by using a permanent naming pen.

Harris garrard primary academy daywear board no pantones


Equipment (primary)

Students should always bring to the Academy:

  • their reading record
  • their reading book
  • their homework
  • a water bottle (water only)
  • a piece of fruit (KS2 only – this is optional)
  • PE bag (students should bring this into school every Monday and take it home every Friday to be washed)

We do not want to see in bags:

  • food (apart from a piece of fruit)
  • sweets
  • liquids other than water
  • pencil cases (these are not needed in primary as we provide all stationery)
  • toys of any kind 

Secondary uniform

Harris garrard secondary academy daywear board no pantones

Our secondary uniform reflects the aspirations of our academy and pupils are expected to wear it correctly at all times of the day. For full details, please see the uniform policy, which can be downloaded from the student welfare section of our website.

To prevent uniform getting lost, please make sure that each item is named using an iron-on, stick-on or sewn-in label, or by using a permanent naming pen.


Equipment (secondary)

All students in the secondary phase are required to bring the equipment listed below every single day. This will be checked daily by form tutors to ensure that students are prepared and ready to learn. If a student doesn't have a piece of equipment, then they can purchase it from the school shop before school or in their break time. Reading books can be brought from home or can be borrowed from our school library. 

  • Harris Bag 
  • Pencil Case containing: 
  • Black or blue pens (x2) 
  • Green pen 
  • Pencil 
  • Ruler 
  • Rubber 
  • Pencil sharpener 
  • Highlighter 
  • Scientific calculator 
  • Reading book 
  • Timetable  

PE Kit (primary)

Harris garrard primary academy pe board no pantones

PE Polo Shirt 

White with academy logo, as supplied by our uniform supplier or plain white polo shirt 

PE Shorts 

Plain red shorts, unbranded (no stripes or logos) 

PE Socks 

White ankle socks. 

Footwear 

Black Plimsolls or appropriate footwear. No branded trainers. 

Children may also do indoors PE in bare feet. 

PE Bag 

Academy drawstring PE bag, navy with logo, as supplied by our uniform supplier or alternatively a plain drawstring bag in blue or black (no stripes, patterns or logos) 

 

PE Tracksuit 

(optional) 

Plain navy tracksuit. 


PE Kit (secondary)

PE Polo Shirt 

White with academy logo, as supplied by our uniform supplier or alternatively a plain white polo shirt (no frills, patterns or logos)  

PE Shorts 

Plain red shorts, unbranded (no stripes or logos)  

PE Socks 

White ankle socks or white sports socks 

PE Trainers 

Laced trainer which is sturdy and supportive for physical activity 

Trainers must have non-marking soles. Plimsolls/canvas shoes must not be worn. 

PE Bag 

Academy drawstring PE bag, navy with logo, as supplied by our uniform supplier or alternatively a plain drawstring bag in blue or black (no stripes, patterns or logos) 

 

Other bags, including holdalls and carrier bags, are not permitted. 

PE Tracksuit (optional) 

Plain navy blue sweatshirt and jogging bottoms, with no logos or side-stripes. 

No full-length zipped tops 

No hoods on sweatshirts 

 

White under top (optional) 

Must be a white undertop 

PE polo shirt must be worn over the top  


  • We do not allow caps in school
  • We do not allow trainers in school
  • We do not allow hoodies in school
  • We do not allow jewellery in school including earrings
  • Children should not bring any toys into school

Mobile phones

No mobile phones, iPods, MP3/4 players or headphones. If seen or heard, items will be confiscated.


At Harris Garrard Academy we have the following core principles relating to uniform that apply across ALL phases of the Academy:

  • Shirts are always tucked in
  • Ties have a minimum of five stripes showing at ALL times
  • Ties are correctly fitted with the knot covering the top button
  • Top buttons are always fastened
  • Skirts to be worn unrolled at ALL times
  • Blazers are not negotiable and should be worn at ALL times (can be removed in classroom with permission)
  • Shoes are worn at ALL times
  • Jewellery is not permitted onsite. This includes no earrings for ALL students (except Post 16)
  • Handbags are not allowed onsite (except Post 16)
  • Hoodies are not allowed in the Academy or on site at ALL. Students should not travel to the Academy wearing them. They will be confiscated and returned at the discretion of the Academy or disposed of in line with DfE guidance on banned items
  • Make up is not permitted
  • False nails and nail varnish are not permitted
  • False eyelashes are not permitted

Second hand uniform

If you would like to enquire about second-hand uniform or speak through any queries around uniform, please contact our Student Services Manager, Ms Summers, via email: e.summers@harrisgarrard.org.uk 


Sixth Form dress code

Sixth Form students must be smartly dressed at all times, as they would be if working in a smart professional environment. Students are role models for the rest of Harris Federation and as such need to be smartly presented at all times.  

Identity cards with lanyards must be visible at all times. 

Uniform 

  • Formal business jacket
  • Formal business trousers
  • Formal business skirts - must be at least knee length and should not be tight or ‘bodycon’ styles
  • Formal business dress. Dresses must not be tight or ‘bodycon’ styles
  • Formal shirt and tie, with top button done up
  • Formal blouse – must not be sheer
  • Formal shoes
  • Plain, dark jumper (optional)
  • Shirts and blouses must remain tucked-in at all times 
  • Suit jackets must be worn at all times in corridors and public areas of the Academy
  • Identity cards with lanyards must be visible at all times
  • Jewellery and make up to be kept at a minimum
  • Students wishing to wear Islamic dress should wear a simple silhouette jilbab and a hijab.  Both garments should not be over embellished. A formal business jacket should also be worn. 

The following are not permitted: 

  • No hooded shirts, tops or jumpers
  • Casual style dresses such as strapless and spaghetti strap dresses
  • Denim trousers, jackets, shirts, blouses or skirts  
  • Casual trousers – combats, track suits, leggings  
  • Casual tops – track suit, fleeces, T-shirts, hooded tops, vest tops  
  • Shorts, tight narrow legged trousers, trousers made of stretchy legging-type material  
  • Sportswear  
  • Knee high socks and leg warmers 
  • Trainers, canvas shoes, or leisure shoes/pumps  
  • Casual boots such as Ugg Boots and Timberlands  
  • Patterns or shapes cut into hair or eyebrows and brightly coloured hair. This includes mohicans or tram lines  
  • Gloves, hats, caps, do rags, bonnets and bandanas  
  • Coloured shoelaces  
  • Clothing made of sheer/transparent materials  
  • Tattoos should not be visible. Visible body piercing is restricted to the ears and/or one small nose stud only. Bars, scaffolds and stretchers are not permitted.  

Students will be sent home if they do not conform to the dress code. Parents/carers will be contacted on the first occasion a student is required to be sent home in relation to a dress code violation. A Sixth Form detention will also be issued. In the event of any subsequent digression from the dress code, the student will be issued with a verbal warning and sent home to change, but no contact will be made with the parent/carer.  

Harris Garrard is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils and we aim to develop a culture of inclusion and diversity, so all feel proud of their identity and ability to participate in school life. This extends to uniform and choices made (in accordance with the above) by our students to reflect their own beliefs and identity. It is beyond the scope of the policy to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of queries, the Head of Sixth Form will act as the arbiter. If in any doubt, students should check with the Head of Sixth Form before purchasing items.