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School Uniform
Our uniform is an important part of encouraging and maintaining our school ethos of Belong, Believe, Become. This page has details of our school uniform including PE uniform.
Our school uniform supplier is Khalsa Schoolwear. Click on the link below to go to their website.
Khalsa Schoolwear - Purchase School Uniform
HAR Second-Hand Uniform Service
Could you donate branded uniform items you no longer need, to help us set up a second-hand uniform service at Harris Academy Rainham? Click on the link below for more details.
Harris Academy Rainham promotes an inclusive uniform does not divide clothing items by gender or reinforce gender stereotypes. We have also taken careful consideration to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity of the Academy.
Uniform
- A blazer must be always worn: grey with red piping and school badge.
- Blouse/Shirt: plain white may be short or long sleeved, must be tucked into skirt or trousers.
- Jumper (optional): grey with red piping. No alternative jumper or cardigan allowed.
- Hooded sweatshirts are not appropriate for school.
- Trousers: plain black, straight cut, medium width, regular fit or pleated, may have turn-ups; shoe length. No Lycra. No fashion styles including ‘boot leg’, ‘ski pants’, ‘flared’, ‘drainpipe’ or jeans.
- School Tie optional for girls
- Skirt: grey, black, red and white checked skirt.
- Tights: neutral, grey, white or black. No patterned tights.
- Long hair should be tied back (when appropriate).
- We support the Halo code. No Black student should have to change their natural or protective hairstyle in order to thrive at school. For more information, visit: https://halocollective.co.uk/halo-school
- Plain white, black or grey headbands only.
- Religious headwear is permitted this can include, but are not limited to, hijabs, kippahs and turbans. Adaptations are also to uniform made during religious periods for example Ramadan, further information can be obtained from the Academy.
- Outer coats must be suitable to be worn over a blazer.
Footwear
- Shoes: plain black leather, imitation leather, suede or patent; low heel (2.5cm maximum) or flat. Ankle boots only with trousers. No strapless or backless shoes. No sequins, beads or contrasting stitching.
- Socks: plain grey, white or black; No frills.
The following are not allowed.
- Canvas shoes, plimsolls, trainers, high heels, platforms. Ankle boots with a skirt.
- Strapless/backless shoes. Shoes with contrasting stitching, sequins or beads.
- Socks or tights with pattern or stripes.
- Outer garments in colours other than black.
- Hooded sweatshirts.
- Jewellery except an inexpensive wristwatch and religious items (eg Kara bracelets for Sikhs). Sleepers/studs are not permitted in pierced ears or other body parts.
- Make-up, eye make-up, false or extended eye lashes, lipstick
- Nail varnish or any artificial nails.
School shoes guide
PE uniform
Students must bring PE Kit to all lessons. Items must be marked with the student's name, as directed below. This will greatly reduce the number of lost items and prevent further expense. Kit must be worn in all PE lessons even if a student is injured or ill. A note is required from the parent/guardian to be excused activity. Even if a student is not taking part in the activity they can referee, judge, support, time, measure, perform another task or even observe, as long as they are appropriately dressed.
PE kit for girls
All items are compulsory for PE and games lessons.
- Polo shirt: black with red side panels with school crest, with name tape sewn into inside collar or name written in permanent ink name in collar.
- Games skirt (‘skort’): black with red panel and white stripe, with name tape sewn in or name written in permanent ink.
- Sweat shirt: black with red panels with school crest, with name tape sewn in or name in permanent ink name in collar.
- Shorts (optional extra for girls): plain black, with name tape sewn in or written in permanent ink in collar.
- Jogging bottoms: plain black, with name tape sewn into waistband or written in permanent ink.
- Socks: white plain ankle, with name tape sewn inside.
- Trainers: not leisure trainers, with name tape to be sewn inside tongue
PE kit for boys
All items are compulsory for PE and games lessons.
- Polo shirt: black with red panels with school crest, with name tape sewn into inside collar or written in permanent ink.
- Rugby shirt: black with red panels reversible, with name tape sewn into inside collar or written in permanent ink.
- Sweat shirt: black with red panels with school crest, with name tape sewn into inside collar or written in permanent ink in collar.
- Socks: white plain ankle, with name tape sewn inside,
- Games socks: black, with name tape sewn inside.
- Shorts (one pair): plain black cotton rugby, with name tape sewn inside or written in permanent ink in collar.
- Shorts (one pair): plain black nylon football/indoor sport, with name tape sewn inside or written in permanent ink.
- Shin pads: name written with indelible ink.
- Gum shield for rugby.
- Studs for rugby/football boots: aluminium safety studs must be worn.
- Rugby/football boots: name tape to be sewn on tongue. Aluminium safety studs must be worn.
- Trainers: no boots, not leisure trainers. Name tape to be sewn inside tongue
