Uniform & Equipment
The Academy uniform is an important part of our collective identity and sense of community.
Students at Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich are expected to wear the uniform in its entirety to the Academy on all occasions.
It is important that students present themselves as ambassadors of the Academy at all times including when they are in public places or travelling to and from the Academy.
Support with uniform purchases, including subsidised and second-hand items, is available. Please contact info@harrisdulwichgirls.org.uk for further information.
Second-hand, nearly new and lightly worn uniform
The academy keeps a small stock of second-hand, nearly new and lightly worn uniform. Please contact the academy should you wish to access our uniform store. We always appreciate donations of good quality items. Should you wish to donate items of uniform, please clearly label any donations and drop them to the academy reception.
Where can we buy the uniform?
Our supplier is Stevensons (www.stevensons.co.uk). All HGAED customers will receive a FREE delivery on all orders that cost £50 or more.
Our blazer, jumper, and PE kit (academy tracksuit, shorts and t-shirt) are available only from Stevensons, 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 Stevensons, 50-51 Whitgift Centre, Croydon CR0 1UQ (see link below for opening hours)
- Online at www.stevensons.co.uk
- By phone on 0208 734 3954
Download the Stevenson's sizing guide. All non-branded items of the Academy uniform (such as blouses and skirts), can be purchased from any supplier.
Please do ensure that your daughter is fully prepared with the following for her first day:
- Blue Academy jumper from Stevensons
- Black pleated skirt or black trousers
- White open neck blouse
- Black shoes
- Plain white or black socks
- Plain tights – black
- Plain black or dark navy blue outdoor coat
- Suitable PE kit (shorts/track suit bottoms and a T-shirt with trainers/socks)
Other items
You can buy the following items from any high street store/online shop/supermarket:
- Black pleated skirt or black trousers
- White open neck blouse
- Black shoes
- Plain white or black socks
- Plain tights – black
- Plain black or dark navy blue outdoor coat
Our uniform list
- Black pleated skirt (should be knee length) /or ankle length skirt for those wishing to fully cover their legs
- Black school trousers (no denim/jean material or style or leggings)
- Black blazer with Academy logo (compulsory)
- White open neck Academy blouse
- Blue Academy jumper (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)
- Black shoes, which can be polished (no trainers or plimsolls/canvas shoes or boots/no Vans)
- Plain white or black socks (no cartoons/patterns/branding/logos)
- Plain tights – black only (black socks only to be worn with black tights if necessary)
- Plain black or dark navy blue outdoor coat (no logos, denim, leather jackets or hoodies)
- Headscarves worn for religious reasons should be plain black or white with no studs, sequins or other decoration
- Plain black/Academy issued head wrap or scarf (optional) for girls who wish to cover their hair
- A lanyard or badge holder (provided by the academy), containing the pupil’s school ID card-this is to be worn at all times, from arrival at the academy gates
PE kit (compulsory)
- Stevensons (www.stevensons.co.uk) will supply the academy navy shorts and Academy fitted sports T-shirt.
- Plimsolls or trainers with white socks which can be bought from any shop.
PE kit (optional - only available from Stevensons)
- Academy navy tapered sports trousers
- Academy navy mid layer
- Academy navy skirt
- Academy navy sports socks
Essential equipment
Every student must come to school prepared for learning, every day. All students should attend the Academy with the following essential equipment:
- Pencil case with pens, ruler, eraser, pencil sharpener
- Coloured pencils
- Scientific calculator
- Reading book (Year 7-9 issued through library lessons)
- A black bag that is big enough to hold A4 books and folders
Jewellery, nails, lashes
Students are only permitted to wear small, simple, single stud earrings and a watch. Multiple earrings are not permitted and will be removed and confiscated for collection by parents. Piercings are not allowed.
No false nails or eyelashes should be worn in the academy. Nail colour should be neutral. Students must remove these items prior to entering the academy.
Hair colour
We do not allow students to attend the Academy with hair that has been dyed with colours considered unnatural.
Electronic equipment
In order to prevent distractions and disruption, the Academy operates a “zero tolerance” policy for all electronic equipment including mobile phones. These items should not be brought into the Academy at all, and, if seen, will be confiscated. Mobile phones are only for emergency use on the way to the Academy or on the way home, not for entertainment purposes. We allow students to have them only for this reason. They should be placed inside bags on entry to the Academy and remain there for the rest of the day.
If they are seen out during the day, they will be confiscated.
We do not support KS3 students owning a smartphone due to misuse of social media, volume of harmful and dangerous content including self harm and suicide. If a smart phone is confiscated from a KS3 student it will only be returned to a parent or carer or listed named contact.
If a student has their phone confiscated for second time, a parent or carer must collect the device.
For security purposes, students are able to take their phone to reception first thing in the morning before lessons start and hand it in should they choose. It will be labelled and stored in a locked cabinet and available for collection at 3:10pm.
The above text is taken from our uniform policy, a copy of which can be downloaded from our Student Welfare page.
