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08/10/24

Year 10 drama students have all created wonderful homework based on Drama Practitioners we have been studying this half term. Here are a few excellent examples. pic.twitter.com/cS6fJ9k7p8

04/10/24

Three of our talented students have had their final Harris in Harmony rehearsal today ahead of next weeks performance! Can not wait to watch them. pic.twitter.com/lJDXHJYHGP

03/10/24

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01/10/24

Year 10 were lucky enough to experience a workshop by last Friday, in which they got to explore the use of movement and the written word. This will enable them to be more physical in future projects! Thanks hope to work with you again soon. pic.twitter.com/aQ7PGDjAdg

25/09/24

🚨 U16 Netball Rally 🚨 was due to take place on Monday 30th September. This has been postponed. Netball club will continue as normal after school on Monday.

23/09/24

HAOC is welcoming Yr 6 students into the academy for an Open Evening on Thursday 26th September from 5.00-7.00pm. We look forward to seeing you there! For full details and to BOOK YOUR PLACE click below. https://t.co/Ef6Ki9a8EO

19/09/24

Some of our sports leaders completing a blindfolded obstacle course to work on their communication and teamwork. pic.twitter.com/Rl9CRNLYPh

17/09/24

Exciting and positive start to Year 7 Performing Arts Enrichments today. pic.twitter.com/RpGXWEH9Pc

16/09/24

Excellent turn out for netball club tonight. pic.twitter.com/UK850o8QYn

16/09/24

🚨 ⚽️ Year 10 boys football training is CANCELLED tonight. Please see a member of the PE department if you have any questions. ⚽️ 🚨 All other clubs are going ahead as normal.

05/09/24

Please see the table for PE clubs this half term. Clubs will begin on Monday 9th September 3:30-4:30pm. If you have any questions please see a member of the PE department ⚽️🏐🏈 pic.twitter.com/MpdUYzNFzq

19/07/24

Moving onto our afternoon events. Who will be this years overall sports day winners?🏆 pic.twitter.com/GAi4ULATrE

19/07/24

Sports Day 2024 is underway 🏆 pic.twitter.com/H3u4tYMTMy

18/07/24

Year 8s having fun at Hever Castle 🏰 pic.twitter.com/7cTDO2Qbf9

18/07/24

Visiting Hever Castle and having an amazing time making memories! 🏰✨ pic.twitter.com/sG3g4tO6fh

17/07/24

Students presenting their sustainable hot sauce Dip ‘n Season at Drapers’ hall Enterprise Challenge. Sharon, Jasmine, Anais, Divine, Capprice 💪🎤🎯 pic.twitter.com/309SAXuSN5

17/07/24

Students preparing for the Enterprise challenge! From 20 teams, down to the final 4. Wishing our Harris Ockendon team best of luck tonight 🍀 pic.twitter.com/XNJtgHDUcF

17/07/24

Year 12s had a great time making memories at Chessington World of Adventures today 🎢🎡😎 pic.twitter.com/ezEhvFJYdY

17/07/24

Students having fun in the Natural History Museum 😎 pic.twitter.com/B8DPY5UpJ7

17/07/24

Feudal system? 🏰 Completed it already 👍 pic.twitter.com/2hJSPmfwIa

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Dress Code

Our Sixth form students are role models for the Harris Federation and as such should be smartly presented at all times.  Standards in our dress code reflect our high expectations in all aspects of student life.

The HAOC dress code is designed to be smart, affordable, and inclusive.  Students are encouraged to contact Miss Dean, Head of Sixth form for advice and/or financial assistance if required.

Dress Code

Identity cards with academy lanyards must be worn and visible at all times.

Students and staff should wear clothes which project professionalism.  Students should wear a combination of the following formal dress items:

  • Business suit
  • Business blazer
  • Blouse or shirt and tie
  • Dress/skirt/trousers
  • Formal shoes (you must be able to polish them)

All students are expected to wear a blazer either as part of a business suit or with formal dress/skirt/trousers.

Transgender students may dress consistently with their gender presentation.

At Harris Academy Ockendon we recognise and celebrate our staff and students' identities.  We are a community built on an ethos of equality and respect where hair texture and style have no bearing on anyone's ability to succeed.  Harris Academy Ockendon adopts the Halo Code in regard to all Afro hairstyles.  We welcome Afro-textured hair worn in all styles.

Reasonable adjustments to the dress code will be made, in discussion with (and prior agreement of) base site Head of Sixth Form on an individual basis (e.g. for medical reasons / disability).

Jackets may be removed in warm conditions. Scarves and coats may be worn outside the buildings but must be removed once inside.

Physical Education, Performing Arts and students of other specialist qualifications are expected to conform to the individual expectations of that subject.

The following are not permitted:

  • Visible body piercing is restricted to the ears and/or one small nose stud only. Bars, scaffolds and stretchers are not permitted.
  • Tattoos should not be visible
  • Casual style dresses such as those with a vest style top, very thin straps and strapless style top
  • Jumpers- apart from plain jumpers under the blazer
  • Denim jeans/trousers, jackets, shirts, blouses or skirts
  • Studs on trousers, skirts or shirts/blouses
  • Casual trousers – combats, track suits, leggings
  • Casual tops – track suit, fleeces, T-shirts, hooded tops, vest tops
  • Shorts, trousers made of stretchy legging-type material
  • Sportswear
  • Trainers, pumps, canvas shoes
  • Gloves, scarves, hats, caps, bandanas or durags
  • Clothing made of sheer/transparent materials or any other extreme or inappropriate clothing or make up
  • Hair dyed in an unnatural colour

HAOC Sixth Form is sensitive to the needs of different cultures, races and religions and will act reasonably in accommodating these needs.  We reserve the right to make reasonable adjustments to the uniform policy to allow for students protected characteristics.

In the event of any transgression, students will be reminded of the dress code expectations.  If a student is unwilling to address any dress code issues, they will be sent home, parents/carers will be contacted on the first occasion, and students will receive a sanction after school. 

It is beyond the scope of the dress code to provide guidance on every eventuality. In the event of any queries the Head of Sixth Form will act as arbiter.