School Rules

1. LOVE YOURSELF

Attire

All students are to wear the prescribed school uniform/PE attire. Any modification(s) to the uniform/PE attire is not allowed.

“A well-worn uniform reflects our discipline and represents the school's pride.”

 PE Attire

PE T-shirts will be worn during house meetings, PAL days and on designated PE days with the school PE shorts or skorts. All PE T-shirts are to be tucked in neatly.

 Use of Sun Hats

The sun hat is part of the school uniform. Students are strongly encouraged to wear their sun hats during outdoor activities such as learning journeys.

Name Tags

Students must wear their name tags on their school shirt/blouse and PE T-shirt. The name tag must be positioned slightly above the school badge on the left side of the PE T-shirt.

• Male students must wear their name tag 1 cm above the chest pocket.

• Female students must wear their name tags on the left side and slightly above the school crest.

For durability, sew the border of the name tag after ironing it onto the uniform.

Shoes and Socks

• Black school shoes with black laces only.  Sports shoes are only allowed to be worn on CCA day – Tuesday.

• School socks or plain white socks that are above the ankles.

(School socks and shoes can be purchased from the uniform supplier)

Hair, Nails and Accessories (Girls only)

“A presentable hairstyle and outlook give us a polished and confident appearance, reflecting respect for ourselves and others.”

Hair

Students are expected to keep their hair well-combed and not coloured, dyed, highlighted or gelled.

• Male students must be clean shaven and neat in appearance. Hair should be short, neat and fringe must be above the brow line. Hair should not touch ears, eyebrows or collar. Spiky hairstyles are not allowed.

• Female students must have their hair neatly trimmed, braided or tied up with black or brown accessories. Fringe should not touch the eyebrows. Hair should not touch ears, or collar.

Accessories

Students should not wear jewellery, ornaments or fashion accessories.

Female students may only wear a pair of small ear-studs.

Nails

All students must keep their fingernails short and clean. Nail painting or nail stickers are not allowed.

Punctuality

Be punctual for all school activities.

• Students are to be in the school hall or classrooms for morning assembly by 7.30 a.m.

Use of mobile devices (smartphones, smart watches) in the school premises

• Students are not to use mobile devices during school hours including recess, CCA and after-school programme. (e.g. support and enrichment classes)

• Mobile devices must be switched off and kept in their school bags during school-hours and after-school programmes.

• Students can only use mobile devices at designated areas. (basketball court, playground and the learning spaces in front of the General Office)

• Mobile devices must only be used to access non-offensive information and communicate appropriately with parents and guardians.

• Students must display courtesy, consideration and respect for others when using mobile devices.

• Students must take personal responsibility for their mobile devices and ensure that they are always kept securely in their school bags.

• The school will not be responsible for damage or loss of mobile devices.
  [Mobile devices will be confiscated if students fail to comply with the above rules and will be handed over to parents/guardians]

• The above rules do not apply to non-telecommunication devices e.g. POSB Smart Buddy Watch, which allows contactless payment in school.

Learning

All students should always display a positive attitude towards learning.

2. LOVE OTHERS

1)   All students are to:

• take care of their teachers, schoolmates, school staff and family.

• be courteous, kind, and respectful towards their elders.

• be considerate and speak softly as school is a place of learning.

• move quietly and behave in an orderly manner so that others can enjoy learning.

2)   All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.

3. LOVE OUR SCHOOL

Our School is our Home. Students are to:

• take pride in their work so that the school can be proud of them.

• give their best in all tasks so that they will bring honour to the school.

• be good ambassadors so that others will speak well of our school.

• keep the school clean and eat only in the canteen so that the school will be a pleasant place to study in.

• queue in an orderly manner for food and drinks.

• keep the tables and benches clean during and after their meals.

• deposit all utensils in the receptacles provided at the canteen.

• do their part to maintain the state of cleanliness in every part of the school premises, including their classrooms.

• handle with care all the furniture and equipment in the school.

• take care and not vandalise school and public property.

• abide by the safe rules of play in the school and play sports only in authorised areas designated for outdoor activities.

4. LOVE OUR COUNTRY

Students are to take pride in our nation.

• Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.

• Students will stand at attention throughout the flag raising ceremony.