School Rules

1.	At all times, pupils must wear the prescribed school uniform properly with the school badge and name tag correctly positioned. Modifications to the uniform are not allowed.
2.	The length of skirts is to reach the knee-caps and is not to be folded at the waist.
3.	All shirts/blouses are to be fully tucked in with only 3 cm of the shirt/blouse folded out.
4.	Skirts and pants must be worn at the waist. Hipsters are not allowed.
5.	White shoes or white sports shoes and the prescribed school socks must be worn on all school days. School socks must be worn the way they are being designed. The grey based must cover the sole. No folding of the socks is allowed.
6.	Other than the School Uniform, only the School PE, CCA and Class t-shirts are allowed to be worn with the school PE shorts, CCA shorts, school pants or skirts in school.
7.	Hairstyles should be neat and tidy. Fringe must not fall below the eyebrows. Boys are not allowed to perm their hair or sport facial hair. Boys are not to sport long fringe which, when combed down, fall below the eye brows. The back of boys’ hair must be sloping upward and not touch the collar. Girls with hair reaching the shoulders and beyond must ensure that it is neatly tied up at all times. Only dark blue or black hair bands, clips or ribbons are allowed. Outlandish hairstyles or tinting/dyeing of hair are not allowed.
8.	Accessories, jewellery and make-up of any kind are not allowed. However, girls may wear simple ear studs of the same pattern, not more than 5mm in diameter, one on each ear lobe.
9.	Boys are not allowed to have their ears pierced.
10.	Nails are to be kept short, clean and unvarnished.

Attendence

1.	Pupils must produce medical certificates for their absence from school and school functions. Parents’ letters are not valid as excuse from school.
2.	Pupil must sit for all test and examinations. If they are sick, they must produce medical certificates for their absence.
3.	If a pupil needs to leave school early for any reason, he/she must report to the General Office and follow the school procedure before leaving the school.

General Behaviour

1.	Pupils must greet and be respectful to all staff.
2.	Pupils must observe the flag-raising, pledge-taking and other school ceremonies with respect and dignity. Every pupil who is a Singapore Citizen must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Pupils will take the Pledge with their right fists placed over the left side of their chest. The National Anthem and school song must be sung loud and clear.
3.	All card games are not allowed in school.
4.	Mobile phones and all electronic entertainment devices must be “unseen” and “unheard” during curriculum time.
5.	Pupils are responsible for their personal belongings at all times.
6.	At all times, pupils must uphold the good name and image of the school in their grooming, attire and behaviour.

Responsibility towards the school environment and surroundings

1.	Pupils are to keep the school clean at all times.
2.	Pupils are to take care of all school properties.
3.	Pupils are to keep the classroom clean and tidy.
4.	Pupils are to keep all desks and chairs neatly aligned at all times.
5.	Notices and articles are to be displayed securely on the notice boards.
6.	Light, fans and air-conditioners must be switched off when not in use.
7.	All foods are to be consumed only in the canteen or concourse. Only home brought and finger food are allowed to be consumed outside the canteen.
8.	Pupils must queue for food and return all crockery to the receptacles provided.

Offences which may warrant caning or suspension from school

1.	Displaying a complete disregard for authority.
2.	Any offence detrimental to the good name and image of the school.
3.	Any action which displays a complete disregard for the safety and security of yourself and/or others in the school.
4.	Any action committed in cyberspace which offends individuals, brings disrepute to the school, causes friction and conflict amongst pupils etc.
5.	Unrepentant behaviour even after numerous counselling sessions/ warnings for persistently repeating minor offences.
6.	Others: Persistent disruptive behaviour; intimidating councillors and school mates; truancy; use of abusive/ vulgar language; smoking; possession of pornographic materials; vandalism; forgery of signature; bullying; cheating; extortion; gambling; theft; gangsterism; hooliganism; assault; fighting; substance abuse; possession of weapon.

Guidelines on the use of  Hand-Phone in Schools

Guiding Principle

The use of hand-phones in school should not cause distractions to learning.

Objectives

1. Pupils learn how to manage technology and lifestyle needs.

    

2. Pupils learn to take responsibility for their own actions.

Rules

1. The hand-phone is to be switched off during lesson time that includes enrichment lessons, remedial lessons, tests/ CCA etc. It must remain unseen e.g. it cannot be placed openly under the desk or in an open bag.

    

2. It can be used anywhere before 0720h, during recess, after dismissal/ after remedial etc. The time between periods is considered “ lesson time” and therefore the hand-phone cannot be switched on or used.

    

3. The definition of ‘use’ is when the hand-phone is switched on.

    

4. When the hand-phone is used in the correct manner, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that he/ she is not obtrusive, disruptive, inconsiderate and distracting. Therefore there shall be no loud talking and flaunting of the hand-phone. Usage must be discreet and considerate. The breaking of this rule will also lead to confiscation.

    

5. If the hand- phone is not claimed within 3 months from the due date for claiming, the school has the right to dispose of it as it sees fit.

Consequence for breaking rules on use of hand-phone.

1. The confiscated hand-phone will be retained by the school for not less than 2 weeks and not more than 3 months. The pupil’s parent/ guardian is expected to come to school to collect the confiscated hand-phone.

    

2. Both the sender/receiver of messages and caller and receiver will be punished.

In case of emergency

Parents

1. Parents/ guardian have been informed to call the General Office at 6344 1393 and so there is no need for a pupil to switch on the hand-phone periodically to retrieve / monitor calls/ messages from parents or guardian.

    

2. Parents/ guardian can message his/ her child if there is any need to arrange personal schedules e.g. fetching his child home; change of tuition time etc. and the child can retrieve the messages at an appropriate time.

Pupils

1. Should a pupil wish to communicate with his parents/ guardian with regard to some urgent matters, he can report to the General Office and make the call.