Uniform & Equipment
From September 2021, on a day that a student has PE, they will need to bring their Academy PE kit into the Academy and get changed at the start of their lesson.
Uniform Supplier
Over the last few weeks Monkhouse Schoolwear have been investing in a brand new store refit in both the Bedminster and Stoke Gifford stores to create a better shopping experience for parents/carers and students in the run up to re-opening of non-essential stores. The refits are going well; however, there has been a slight delay on both store refits. Both stores will be reopening from Monday 19th April on the following days: Monday, Thursday and Saturdays until full reopening in time for the Back To School Period.
Uniform
Our Academy uniform is a shared symbol of our values as an Academy. We want students to take pride in wearing their uniform. All permitted items are listed on this page; any items not listed here are not allowed as part of the Academy uniform.
Shirt
All students must wear a plain white tailored office-style shirt with buttons right up into the collar.
Shirts must be worn tucked into skirts and trousers at all times.
Tie
Academy tie in house colours with black and silver stripes (red, green blue or yellow). This must be worn at all times unless taking part in PE. A member of staff may advise them to remove the tie for a particular task but it must be put back on at the end of that task.
Jumper
Students must wear their black V-necked jumper with embroidered academy logo at all times outside of the classroom. They are permitted to remove jumpers whilst learning in a classroom. The Principal will make the decision to allow students to remove the jumper during warm weather; this will be communicated via the teachers and will be decided on a day to day basis.
These can be purchased from the Academy Uniform Supplier.
Tracksuit tops/sweatshirts and hooded tops are not permitted. Students found wearing these will have them confiscated until the end of the day.
Trousers/Skirts
Girls must wear plain black trousers or a plain black skirt. We have identified a Hanham Woods Academy uniform trouser and skirt and these should be purchased from the Academy Uniform Supplier or be identical in style to those identified on their website.
Boys must wear plain black trousers. We have identified a Hanham Woods Academy uniform trouser. These should be purchased from the Academy Uniform Supplier or be identical in style to those identified on their website.
Trousers and skirts must be loose fitting and be in line with the expectations outlined in more detail within our Academy uniform policy.
Coat
No uniform coat is prescribed, but coats should be proper outdoor coats. Black grey or navy is preferred. Coats should be in a block colour.
Shoes
All students will need to wear formal, black shoes. These would be the kind of shoes you would wear to a wedding or an interview. Sports brands such as Vans, Converse, Nike, Puma and Adidas do not make footwear that fits with this definition and so are NOT allowed in the Academy.
Black school shoes must meet the following criteria:
• All black
• Low heeled
• Leather or leather look
• Durable
• Fitted
Socks / Tights
Plain black, grey or white socks or plain black / natural coloured tights to be worn.
Hijab
Black or navy hijab or other head covering – if worn.
Sports Kit
Trainers
Trainers must have non-marking soles.
Black Sports Socks
Outdoor Sports Top and Sports Polo Shirt in House colour
Sports Jersey in House colour
Sports Short
Black Training Trousers
Girl’s Skort
School bags – All students should bring a ‘school bag’ to the Academy every day. A ‘school bag’ is defined by the Academy as a bag which is suitable to carry of up to A4 size, basic equipment and kit for other subjects. Typically, students carry small waterproof rucksacks.
Where can I purchase the new uniform?
Monkhouse Schoolwear Specialists,
140 East Street,
Bedminster,
Bristol BS3 4EW
8:30am – 5:00pm Monday to Thursday
8:30am – 3:00pm Friday
Website: www.monkhouse.com is open for parents to use 24/7
Tel: 0161 476 7216
Email: [email protected]
Equipment
Students are required to have the following equipment available to use in their lessons:
Pencil case containing:
- Black/blue writing pens
- Green writing pen
- Pencils
- Pencil Sharpener
- Rubber
- Ruler
If they are unable to provide any of the equipment above, they should contact their tutor to discuss alternative arrangements.
Pencil cases are available for £1.00 from the Payment Office.
Students should also have:
- PE Kit (see above uniform section)
- An appropriately sized backpack or shoulder bag to carry all of the above.
We would also strongly encourage students to have a scientific calculator, model number Casio FX-991EX “Classwiz” as it offers the
best functionality and performance. It can be purchased at the link above but is also available in most shops and elsewhere online.
The minimum standard option is the Casio FX-83GTX which can be purchased at the Academy or on the link above but is also available in most shops and elsewhere online.
Other Equipment they will find useful:
- Colouring Pencils / Pens
- Highlighters
- Protractor
- Compass
Students can purchase stationery from our Stationery Shop in the Payment Office during break.
Students are also required to bring a reading book with them each day for Drop Everything and Read (also known as D.E.A.R. Time).
Student Appearance
Make Up – At Hanham Woods Academy the wearing of make up, including nail varnish, is discouraged as it is contrary to the business like values the Academy aims to promote. If make up is worn, then it must be of a very discrete nature. Acrylic nails should not be worn at any time.
Hairstyles – For Health and Safety reasons, and to support the general business like values of the Academy, Hanham Woods Academy expects students to have no extreme hairstyles. If the Principal, or a member of staff acting for the principal, considers a students hairstyle to be unreasonable, then the student will be asked to rectify the matter.
School bags – All students should bring a ‘school bag’ to the Academy every day. A ‘school bag’ is defined by the Academy as a bag which is suitable to carry of up to A4 size, basic equipment and kit for other subjects. Typically, students carry small waterproof rucksacks.
Jewellery – A simple ear and/or nose stud may be worn to the Academy but must be removed or taped for PE. Apart from this, for health and Safety reasons and to promote the general business-like values of the Academy, no additional jewellery may be worn, i.e. no hooped ear/nose-rings or additional facial piercings.
