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10/02/25

📢 Important Announcement: HPAS Moving to Only Instagram! 📢 Dear Parents & Carers, To streamline our communication and enhance the way we share school updates, we will no longer be using X (formerly Twitter). Instead, we will be posting all key updates, events, and…

10/02/25

🚒🔥🧯 HPAS Ablaze with Curiosity! 🧯🔥🚒 Year 2 had an exciting visit from our local firefighters, learning all about fire safety, rescue techniques, and the incredible work they do. A hands-on, inspiring experience that sparked plenty of curiosity!#FirefighterVisit… pic.twitter.com/6yclBuoSOQ

04/02/25

🏅📺🎉 Year 3 Blue Peter Badge Winner! 🎉📺🏅 Huge congratulations to our incredible Year 3 pupil who has been awarded a Blue Peter badge! A fantastic achievement showcasing creativity, passion, and dedication. We are so proud—well done! You have inspired Mr Hollis to get his… pic.twitter.com/x2Ot8jiNOr

03/02/25

🎶🌊🎤 Year 3 Singing Tongo! 🎤🌊🎶 Our Year 3 pupils have been diving into their music curriculum with a fantastic performance of Tongo! Exploring rhythm, melody, and harmonies, they brought this traditional song to life with confidence and joy. Amazing work, Year 3!#Y3Music… pic.twitter.com/laAb6dReHw

25/01/25

📖 ✍️ Key Stage 2 Author Visit ✍️📖 This week, we were delighted to host award-winning author Ruth Eastham, who delivered a captivating assembly 🎤 to Key Stage 2 and inspiring writing workshops ✍️ in Year 6! 🌟📖 pic.twitter.com/J6fBGVY0cm

23/01/25

📱💙✨ Launching the My Happy Mind Parent App! ✨💙📱 We’re excited to launch the My Happy Mind Parent App at HPAS! This fantastic resource helps families support positive mental health and wellbeing by aligning with what children are learning in school. Together, let’s build… pic.twitter.com/hOr9tG7PyH

21/01/25

🎨🌌✨ Year 3’s Starry Night Masterpieces! ✨🌌🎨 Year 3 pupils have been inspired by Vincent Van Gogh’s iconic Starry Night! They explored his techniques and created their own stunning interpretations of this famous painting. Incredible creativity shining through their artwork!… pic.twitter.com/8TRFZ2BYAB

21/01/25

🎨🟥🟦 Year 1 Creates Mondrian Masterpieces! 🟦🟥🎨 Our Year 1 pupils have been exploring the bold and beautiful world of Mondrian art! Using primary colours, lines, and grids, they created their own stunning masterpieces inspired by this iconic style. Fantastic creativity on… pic.twitter.com/E1ZTFswkIp

18/01/25

Y4 Science Musem Update We will return to the academy slightly later than planned. We are due to arrive at 11:33am.

18/01/25

💭 🤔 Wonderlab 🤔 💭 The children are now unleashing their scientific thoughts in the Wonderlab! We had a great night and a lovely breakfast. Next stop, iMax!#Wonderlab pic.twitter.com/47hz3Rzu9p

18/01/25

17/01/25

🔦 🔦 UV Light Making 🔦 🔦 The children are making their own UV torches to take home! This was after a drawing competition with invisible ink between Mr Hollis and Mr Billington! Who won? pic.twitter.com/RqznQHhBE3

17/01/25

☀️ ☀️ Workshop Time ☀️ ☀️ We have had our evening meals! Now time for some workshops! pic.twitter.com/uk0bULN5t9

17/01/25

🔬🌌🛏️ Year 4 Sleepover at the Science Museum Begins! 🛏️🌌🔬 Our Year 4 pupils have arrived at the Science Museum, ready for an unforgettable sleepover adventure! Excitement is in the air as they prepare to explore, learn, and make amazing memories in this incredible setting.… pic.twitter.com/34cm5rPv6Q

17/01/25

🧠🌟💙 Launching My Happy Mind at HPAS! 💙🌟🧠 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of My Happy Mind at HPAS! This whole-school initiative promotes positive mental health and wellbeing, helping build resilient, balanced, and happy minds in school and at home. This week, pupils… pic.twitter.com/XdoOAk50FF

16/01/25

🐉🎉🖌️ Lunar New Year Workshops at HPAS! 🖌️🎉🐉 With Lunar New Year just around the corner, HPAS is alive with celebrations! Performances and workshops across the school are bringing this vibrant festival to life, as our pupils explore the rich traditions and Chinese culture.… pic.twitter.com/bTDxjkva1p

16/01/25

🐉🎉🖌️ Chinese New Year Workshops at HPAS! 🖌️🎉🐉 With Chinese New Year just around the corner, HPAS is alive with celebrations! Performances and workshops across the school are bringing this vibrant festival to life, as our pupils explore the rich traditions and Chinese… pic.twitter.com/3Owhqj1FUg

08/01/25

📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Y6 SATs Parent Meeting 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫📚 Today at 2:45pm and 5pm, we’re hosting our Y6 parents to go through everything they need to know about the KS2 SATs. Looking forward to seeing you there as we support our pupils together!#Y6SATs … pic.twitter.com/gsAXa5vrya

07/01/25

🎉📚✨ Happy New Year and Welcome Back to HPAS! ✨📚🎉 Wishing all our HPAS families a joyful New Year! We’re excited to have started a brand-new term filled with learning, growth, and achievements. Let’s make 2025 a fantastic year together! New Term, New Topics in each subject!… pic.twitter.com/HqfFMKEhOs

24/12/24

❄️💃🎶 HPAS Winter Disco Magic! 🎶💃❄️ The HPAS Winter Disco was an evening to remember! Pupils danced the night away, enjoying great music, fun with friends, and plenty of festive cheer. A perfect way to celebrate the season!#HPASWinterDisco … pic.twitter.com/2hieUoQlxy

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Our Uniform

Pupils are expected to wear the Harris Primary Academy Shortlands uniform at all times of the Academy day and on the way to and from school. Our uniform is designed to be smart, easy-care and affordable for all.  

Our uniform supplier for branded items with the HPAS school logo is Wearabouts Schoolwear.  Please order on line  https://wearaboutsschoolwear.co.uk/product-category/primary-schools/harris-primary-academy-shortlands/  Items are not available through the Academy. 

We have this year introduced a new book bag specifically for Reception and KS1 children. This can replace the school bag or be used alongside it. KS2 children are welcome to use the book bag but should also have the school bag.

Required Branded items available from Wearabouts Schoolwear

  • V-neck Knitted Jumper or cardigan – blue - This item can be worn all year round.
  • Tie – blue striped (Years 1-6) - This item can be worn all year round.

Other items available from any high street or on line outlet

  • Trousers, skirt or shorts – grey
  • Shirt with collar – white (long or short-sleeved)
  • White Polo Shirt (Reception children only)
  • PE t-shirt – plain white
  • Tracksuit bottoms or shorts for PE – plain black
  • Shoes – black (not trainers)
  • Plimsolls (black) or trainers (black) for PE
  • Summer dress - light blue check - Worn during Summer months
  • Navy blue rucksack- KS2
  • Navy blue bookback

Additional, optional items:

  • Winter coat – plain blue, grey or black
  • Branded Drawstring PE bag – navy blue (optional)
  • Branded rucksack – navy blue KS2 (optional)
  • Branded bookbag - navy blue Reception and KS1 (optional)

*Most uniform items are worn all year round. Please see additional context for specific items such as summer dresses.

Pre-loved uniform:

Throughout the academic year, the school will hold regular pre-loved uniform sales, provided by PATHS. Specific dates will be announced directly to parents, in advance of each sale. If pre-loved uniform is needed more urgently, please contact PATHS or the school office for assistance.

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands UNIFORM BOARD no pantones

Harris Primary Academy Shortlands PE KIT no pantones

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