Uniform

The Academy uniform is an important part of our collective identity and sense of community.

Students at Harris Academy Bermondsey are expected to wear the uniform in its entirety to the Academy on all occasions. It is important that students always present themselves as ambassadors of the Academy including when they are in public places or travelling to and from the Academy.

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Our uniform supplier

Our blazer, jumper, blouses and PE t-shirt are available only from Stevenson’s, a family run, specialist uniform and sportswear provider who currently work with over 550 schools across the UK. You can purchase these items:

• In-store at Stevenson’s, 50-51 Whitgift Centre, Croydon, CR0 1UQ (Mon - Sat 9am-5.30pm) - email croydonbranch@stevensons.co.uk
• Online at www.stevensons.co.uk
• By phone on 01372 747474

All non-branded items of the Academy uniform (such as trousers and skirts) can be purchased from any supplier. You will need to log-in or register with Stevenon's to buy branded school uniform online or make an in-store appointment. This is an easy process but you may like to watch a video created by Stevenson's to take you through the process.  

• Click here to download the HAB uniform price list 2024
• Click here to download the Stevensons sizing guide.

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Uniform Bank (Swap Shop)

Uniforms can be expensive, family circumstances can change and sometimes keeping your children clean and warm can be more difficult than you would ever imagine. 

We are very pleased to be able to have an  Academy Uniform Bank which is intended to help families by providing free items of school uniforms including PE kits and shoes. Anyone is welcome to donate pre-loved clothing or collect anything they may need, subject to availability. Please help us to continue to help as many families as possible. 

Our academy community has been extremely generous in previous years, and we have been able to help families. The Uniform Bank is available throughout the school year. Please contact reception on info@harrisbermondsey.org.uk with requests for items of uniform, or to make a donation.

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Main school uniform

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PE kit

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Main uniform

The Academy requires that all students wear the following uniform items. Our blazer, jumper, blouses and PE t-shirt are available only from Stevenson’s (see details above). All non-branded items of the Academy uniform (such as trousers and skirts) can be purchased from any supplier.

Blazer (compulsory): HAB blazer, with trim and embroidered badge. The blazer is to be worn at all times, unless a class teacher gives permission for it to be removed inside the classroom.

Jumper (optional): Bespoke navy Academy jumper with pink edging at collar (students do not have to wear this but no other jumper/cardigan is permissible as an alternative at any time of year, so purchase is strongly advised). This item of clothing is only available from our uniform supplier.

Blouse (compulsory): Pink open neck Academy blouse (purchase from supplier only).

Skirts or trousers: 
Navy pleated skirt with elasticated waist – this should be a minimum of knee length or an ankle length skirt for those wishing to fully cover their legs.
Navy trousers with elasticated waist.
Only one pair of trousers should be worn at a time.
Plain black belts can be worn with trousers where necessary.

Socks and tights:
Plain tights – black only
Plain black socks (no images/patterns/branding/logos) Black socks only can be worn with black tights, if necessary)

PE Kit:

• Navy track suit (purchased from supplier only) – optional
• Navy or black sports leggings
• Academy T shirt (purchased from supplier only)
• Compulsory Plimsolls or trainers

Shoes: Black shoes, which can be polished (no trainers or plimsols/canvas shoes, no Vans, no UGG boots, no trainer-look shoes or snow boots) School shoes must be worn at all times when a girl is in school uniform, including on her journey to and from school.

School bag: Any navy or black bag that is big and sturdy enough to carry all the books and equipment required for each academy day. Small handbags or pouches are not permitted.

Coat: Any navy or black bag that is big and sturdy enough to carry all the books and equipment required for each academy day. Small handbags or pouches are not permitted.

Head covering (optional):

• Headscarves worn for religious or cultural reasons can be any single colour (not patterned). Scarves need to be of a length that allows for the Academy uniform to be visible in its entirety.
• Headscarves worn temporarily to protect hair should be plain black or navy.
• All other hair accessories such as headbands should be plain black or navy.
• No headscarves or accessories should have studs, sequins or other decorations on them.

Jewellery, nails and lashes:

• A small pair of earring studs (to be worn one in each ear lobe) and a small watch are allowed. No other jewellery, piercings or smart watches are acceptable. Piercings are not allowed. No false nails or eyelashes should be worn in the academy.
• Only badges issued by the academy as rewards/recognition can be worn on blazers. No other badges are allowed, either on blazers or bags.
• Make-up, nail varnish, false nails and false eyelashes are not permitted. Tinted or cosmetic contact lenses and decorative dental wear are not permitted.

All students are expected to wear the uniform detailed above. This uniform will be checked daily at the gate and in the Tutor room or at Assembly.

Parents will be informed if the uniform code is breached, and students are not permitted into lesson until they are correctly dressed in full academy uniform.

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Essential equipment

All students should attend the Academy with the following equipment:

• Pen (Blue or Black for classwork)
• Pen (green for self-assessment)
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Eraser
• Glue stick
• Highlighter
• Whiteboard marker
• Scientific calculator 
• Planner
• Reading book 
• Appropriate text/exercise books, booklets or folders, plus any special requirements as for example in Design Technology, P.E., Art.