Harton Academy Uniform

School uniform details  can be found here.

All main school students are expected to wear school uniform.
We ask students to attend school looking smart and business like. We feel that this will help prepare them for life after school, whether that be work or further education. We feel that our uniform requirements are based on sound common sense ideas and we ask for the full support of parents in ensuring that they are met.
The standard items of the Harton uniform, for boys and girls, are;

	Item	LOGO/PLAIN
*	BEAU BRUMMEL ACADEMY NAVY BLAZER WITH LOGO	LOGO LEFT CHEST POCKET	Compulsory for Years 7-11
*	OAKLEIGH TARTAN PLEATED SKIRT IN 19″ LENGTH	BESPOKE	Choice of skirt or trousers for girls
*	OAKLEIGH TARTAN PENCIL SKIRT IN 19″ LENGTH	BESPOKE
	NAVY V NECK JUMPER WITH GOLD STRIPE	BESPOKE V STRIPE	Optional
*	STRIPE TIE (for Years 7, 8 and 9) CLIP ON 16″ GOLD/NAVY TWIN STRIPE	BESPOKE STRIPE	Compulsory for Years 7,8,9
*	NAVY TIE (for Years 10 and 11) CLIP ON 16″ NAVY WITH BOAT MOTIF BELOW KNOT	LOGO	Compulsory for Years 10,11

All students are expected to take pride in their school uniform and general appearance. Parents will be aware that the school introduced a new uniform in September 2018. This is in line with many schools locally and nationally and will ensure that Harton Academy students are proud to be dressed in a uniform that is both practical
and attractive.

We have chosen a single supplier, Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd, for the main items of uniform which are : Blazer, tie, skirt.

PURCHASE OPTIONS

Uniform can be purchased online from the company website: www.michaelsehgal.co.uk and there is a link to the home page on the Harton Academy website. Purchases can be made using PC, tablet or phone and you can select from delivery to home or collection from the store in Newcastle.

You can also buy uniform direct from the Uniform Shop at: Michael Sehgal & Sons Ltd 28/40 Scotswood, Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7JB.

There is also an optional jumper for all students. The rest of the uniform, i.e. Shirt, Trousers, Shoes and dark coloured outdoor coat if worn, can be purchased from any supplier. Please note that trousers should be formal dress trousers. Jeans, leggings or jeggings are not appropriate.

OTHER ITEMS OF UNIFORM

OUTDOOR COATS

15 October 2020

Change to uniform policy (outdoor coats).

With pupils’ safety in mind, the school has decided to change its uniform policy, with regards to outdoor coats.

We have previously asked that students’ outdoor coats be a plain, dark coat that opens down the front. However, in order to ensure that pupils are visible, and safe on their journey to and from school, particularly with the darker mornings and nights in mind, we are altering this policy.

Pupils can now wear a coloured coat to school, so that they are more visible to motorists/others. We ask that all coats are plain, with no visible logo or badges, and open down the front.

Pupils who wear coloured coats to school, will be asked to remove them before entering the building.

FOOTWEAR

School footwear for both boys and girls should be plain, flat, black leather shoes/ankle shoes with minimal decoration. Training shoes should not be worn to school.

TROUSERS

School trousers for both boys and girls should be traditional formal black dress trousers. Denim, leggings or skin tight trousers that resemble jeans should not be worn to school. School is aware that some shops are now advertising and selling ‘school uniform’ trousers that do not match our definition of formal dress trousers. We ask that parents check this carefully before purchase.

ACCESSORIES

JEWELLERY

We operate a ‘no jewellery policy’ at Harton. For obvious reasons of safety and risk of personal loss, jewellery (other than a watch) should not be worn in school. Parents should note that students wearing jewellery may have it confiscated.

Confiscated jewellery will only be returned at a time agreed by the member of staff or the student’s Head of Year. The school cannot accept responsibility for items of jewellery which are lost or damaged.

NB – Any kind of body piercing including nose, tongue and eye-brow studs is not appropriate for school. Any child wearing such apparel to school will not be allowed to circulate around the school. Parents will be contacted.

MAKE UP

Excessive make-up should not be worn. Senior female staff will determine ‘excessive’. Any make up worn should be subtle and of natural colours.

HAIR

Extravagant hair styles designed to make fashion statements are not allowed in school, – i.e. Mohican style, V cuts, shaved head, extremely long hair extension, very bright or unnatural colours, etc. Any student attending school with such a hair style will not be allowed to circulate around the school.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

In a school the size of Harton, dealing with lost property can be a major issue. We ask parents to ensure that all personal property is marked with the name of the student. We do not operate a ‘lost property room’. In the event of student personal property being found in classrooms, the property will be left in the classroom for a reasonable time so that the student can trace it. After that, we will try to re-locate the property but it will eventually be passed to a local charity. Student property
found in the PE area will be kept by the PE staff for a reasonable time and then passed to charity. For obvious reasons, items of high monetary or sentimental value should not be brought to school. Students do so at their own risk. The school cannot be responsible for loss or damage.

Harton Academy Uniform Physical Education

Boys
Essential items	Optional items
School rugby reversible top	Base layer top
Plain blue shorts	Plain black or navy tracksuit bottoms
School blue/yellow hooped socks	Swimming goggles
Football boots and shin pads	Rugby mouth guard (strongly advised)
Training shoes (not plimsolls or Converse type)	Swimming cap
Swimming trunks (not shorts)

Girls
Essential items	Optional items
Navy school hooded sweatshirt	Swimming goggles
White polo shirt with school name	Plain blue football boys style shorts
Plain black or navy tracksuit bottoms
Swimming costume (one piece blue or black) and swimming cap
Training shoes (not plimsolls or Converse type)

The school reversible rugby top is only available from Simply Workwear. All other items can be purchased from local
suppliers including Kays, Initial Images and Simply Workwear.

If you have any questions regarding Physical Education at Harton Academy please contact me or any member of the
department via our school office or email pbyrne@hartonacademy.co.uk

Thanking you for your continued support in maintaining standards.

Yours faithfully
Mr P Byrne
Subject Leader (Physical Education department)