Transition - Essential Information for Parents
Parents and carers - this section is just for you, and will hopefully provide you with useful tips and information to help you and your son make a successful transition to HBAED.
Taster day and pop-up uniform shop
Wednesday, 3rd July 2024 is our Taster Day for all our new students – full details will be sent to you nearer the time.
There will also be a pop-up uniform shop at the academy selling school uniform on Monday 8th July 2024, 4-6pm.
Start of term dates
The first day of term for Year 7 will be Tuesday 3rd September 2024. The first day will run from 8.15am-1.35pm. Students need to be on-site in full school uniform.
Wednesday, 4th September 2024. All students to attend (normal school day will be Monday to Thursday 8.15am-3.05pm and Friday 8.15am-2.20pm).
Parents' Information Event
You will be invited to a parents' information evening in July 2024, which will include a presentation from the Principal, Chris Brett.
Uniform - latest information
Uniform can be expensive to purchase and therefore it is important that it is looked after. Further details can be found on our Uniform page. You can download our uniform and equipment policy from the student welfare section of our website.
Our uniform supplier is Stevensons. Please click here to order your uniform online from Stevensons.
- Download the Stevensons sizing guide
- Download the HBAED uniform price list 2024
- Download the Stevenson's information sheet including details of their Croydon branch opening times over the summer and how to book an in-store appointment for all new starters to ensure the perfect fit.
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Free school meals - how to apply
Please download and complete the free school meals application form if you believe you have a statutory entitlement to free school meals.
Download the free school meals application form
Registering for free meals could also raise an extra £900 per student for the school, to fund valuable support like extra tuition, additional teaching staff or after-school activities. Please complete the form and email it to Yvonne Banton-Anibaba Y.Banton-Anibaba@harrisdulwichboys.org.uk, along with any supporting documents.