School Rules

Appearance

School Uniform

• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.
• White canvas shoes and white school socks that are clearly visible above the ankle are to be worn
• Fingernails must be short, clean and unpainted.
• Name tags should be sewn onto uniforms as shown below.
• Sports shoes cannot be worn during curriculum hours if the activity is conducted after school hours.

Hair

• Hair must be neat and hair/fringe must not touch the eyebrows or the collar.
• Girls with shoulder-length or long hair hanging below the blouse collar must be tied up.
• Long fringe must be clipped. Only white, blue or black hair accessories are allowed.
• Boys must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed. Punk or outlandish hairstyle is not allowed.
• Tinting and/or highlighting of hair is not allowed

Accessories

• Only small ear studs are allowed for girls.
• No ornaments or jewellery is allowed to be worn in school.
• Mobile phones and electronic gadgets that can be used for communication and recording purposes are not allowed in school.
• Playing/ Trading cards, toys and items that are considered dangerous or inappropriate in school are not allowed in school.

Attendance

All students must:

• attend school regularly and be punctual for all school.
• submit a medical certificate and/or a letter from parents to the Form Teacher upon his/her return to school to explain absence.
• not leave school without official permission during school.
• seek permission from the Form/Subject Teacher to leave early in the event of illness or unexpected circumstances.

Singing of National Anthem & Recitation of National Pledge

All students:

• who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge.
• will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.
• must be punctual for the ceremony daily.
• must stand at attention and face the flag when the National Anthem is being sung and the pledge recited.
• must observe the ceremony with solemnity and respect.

General Behaviour

All students:

• must uphold the good name of the school and exercise self-discipline both in and outside the school.
• are not allowed to enter the staff room and special rooms unless accompanied by a teacher.
• are to keep the school facilities clean and practise social responsibility.
• must queue up to buy food and drinks and all food and beverages are to be consumed in the canteen.
• should walk from point to point in an orderly manner.
• are to practise good manners and be courteous to one and all.
• should not stay in class during recess and lunch times unless accompanied by a teacher.
• are to practise Netiquette and display appropriate online behaviour.
• must be responsible for their personal possessions in school and are advised not to bring excessive cash or expensive branded items to school.
• are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.

Discipline is an educative process to guide students to develop self- management and good character. Disciplinary measures help students learn the consequences of their inappropriate actions and poor choices, and take responsibility not to repeat their mistakes.