The wearing of school uniform can be a most important factor in developing and maintaining a school spirit, in creating tidiness and freeing the school society from the differences which dress can make. It is also a protection against constantly changing fashion and unnecessary expense. All students are expected to wear uniform in which there is an element of choice. Students will be expected to wear the ‘summer’ polo shirt together with the navy sweatshirt when they arrive at school in September. During the summer term students are able to wear the red polo shirt without the accompanying sweatshirt in warmer weather.

Dress code for students

• Red polo shirt ‘Conyers’ embroidered on left sleeve;

• Plain navy V-neck sweatshirt with ‘Conyers’ embroidered in red.

• Plain black school trousers for girls and boys. No cords, jeans or excessive studs, buckles or fashion trousers;

• Black/navy skirt, of a suitable length and fitting, for girls;

• Black plain sensible shoes, no trainers or plimsolls, high heels or platform shoes;

• Plain black or grey socks for boys. Plain black or grey socks or tights for girls

General Points

• Outdoor coats/jackets should not be worn in the classroom. Denim or similar material is not permitted. Tracksuit tops and non-uniform pullovers/sweatshirts are not appropriate school wear and should not be worn either in school or outside instead of a coat.

• Extremes of fashion, such as very long or very short, tight skirts, low cut trousers, are inappropriate and should not be worn. All uniforms should be of a suitable fit and size for students at school. Tattoos, piercings and extremes of hair colour, style and length are not appropriate at school.

• Trainers and plimsolls are not to be worn except for sports activities. They should not be worn to and from school or at lunchtimes.

• Jewellery should not be worn. One pair of small studs is allowed for pierced ears.

• The school recommends that mobile phones, ipods, etc are not brought to school and takes no responsibility for these items if lost or stolen. If brought to school these items may only be used before school, at break, lunchtime and after school. At all other times they should be switched off and kept out of sight.

The uniform may be purchased from our official supplier, Ross’s Ltd, 45 Borough Road, Middlesbrough Tel: 01642 246150 or from their website: http://www.rosssltd.co.uk/index1.html

Parents may obtain information and application forms for assistance with the purchase of distinctive schoolclothing for students in Years 7-11, from the school office or from School Clothing Grants, Pupil Support, based in the courtyard behind 16 Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees. The postal address is:

School Clothing Grants, Pupil Support, Children, Education and Social Care, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, PO Box 228, Municipal Buildings, Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1XE. Tel: 01642 526606