School Rules

 1. School Attire and Appearance

1.1 School Uniforms

·         Pupils are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.

·         The school uniform should be worn when attending school and representing the school at functions outside school.  This includes activities held during the school vacation.

·         For Girls

-        All buttons on the blouse to be fastened.

-        Pinafore must be worn at all times except during PE lessons.

-        Pinafore should be knee length.

1.2 Shoes and Socks

·         Pupils have to wear white canvas shoes.  Shoelaces must be white.

·         No leather shoes, high-cut shoes, sport shoes, slippers or sandals are allowed.

·         Socks must be plain white and cover the ankles.  Ankle socks are not allowed.

1.3 PE Attire

·         School PE T-shirts and shorts are to be worn on PE days or when required.

·         PE T-shirts must be tucked in at all times.

·         For girls, pinafore must be worn over PE attire.

1.4 Hair for Boys

·         Male pupils must be neat in appearance, clean shaven and no facial hair is allowed.

·         Hair must not reach the eyebrows, ears or shirt collar.

·         Hair should not be highly cropped, permed, coloured or tinted.

·         Fancy haircuts with shaven line designs are strictly prohibited.

·         Hair must be short and neatly combed.

1.5 Hair for Girls

·         Hairstyle should be simple and neat.

·         Girls with hair beyond the collar must tie it up neatly with a black elastic band.

·         Fringe should be kept short or pulled back neatly with a black hairpin or hairband.

·         Hair should not be permed, coloured or tinted.

1.6 Jewellery and Ornaments

·         Jewellery or ornaments are not allowed.

·         Boys are not allowed to wear earrings or ear studs of any kind.

·         Girls who have their ears pierced should only use one simple ear stud on each ear.

·         Tinted glasses and contact lenses are not allowed.

1.7 Nails and Make-up

·         Fingernails must be kept short and clean.

·         Nail varnish is not allowed.

·         Putting on of make-up is not allowed.

2. Attendance and Punctuality

·         Pupils who do not report to school by 7.30 am are considered late.

·         National Anthem and Pledge-taking ceremony will be held at 7.30 am on Monday and at 7.40 am on Tuesday to Friday.

·         Absence from school must be accompanied by a medical certificate and/or where appropriate, a letter of explanation from parents/guardian.

3. Pledge-taking and Singing of National Anthem

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

4. Leaving School Early

·         Pupils are expected to remain in the school premises until they are officially dismissed.

·         If a pupil is unwell during curriculum time, he/she may report to the General Office and rest at the sickbay with the permission of the teacher.  The pupil should return to class once he/she is well.  Otherwise, the pupil should go home and rest.  The admin staff in the General Office will inform members of the family to fetch the pupil home from school.  A form authorising the pupil to leave early must be filled at the General Office by the member of the family.

·         If a pupil needs to leave school early for valid reasons during curriculum time, a letter will have to be given to the Principal for approval through the form teacher prior to that day.  A form authorising the pupil to leave early must be filled at the General Office by the member of the family on the day that the child needs to leave early.

·         If the pupil is representing the school in a game, a competition, or an official function, he/she may leave his/her class only at the time stated in the consent form.

5. Leaving School During Lunch Break

·         Pupils must not leave the school premises after school while waiting for the start of the next activity, e.g. remedial, enrichment classes or CCA, unless parents’ requests have been made in writing and their teachers have been informed.

6. Academic Discipline

·         Pupils are to get ready for lessons with the relevant textbooks and worksheets, etc. on the desks.

·         Pupils must be attentive during lessons.

·         All work given must be completed on time by the pupils.

·         Cheating in tests and exams is a serious offence.

·         Personal belongings which are not required for school use are not allowed in school.  These include card games, toys, pets and electronic devices such as mobile phones, smart watches and handheld games.

·         Pupils are not to use personal digital devices, including smartphones, during school hours including recess, CCA and after-school programmes (e.g. supplementary/ enrichment / remedial lessons).

·         Pupils who bring such devices are to put them in lockers or their school bags (in the absence of lockers) before school start time. They can retrieve the devices after school ends. Pupils should bear responsibility for safekeeping of devices.

7. General Conduct

·         Pupils are not allowed to eat in class except during the stipulated snack break. Drinking of plain water is allowed throughout the day.

·         Desks and chairs must not be defaced.  It is a serious offence to deface any school property. 

·         No pupil should remain in the classroom or return to the classroom during recess unless accompanied by a teacher.

·         Permission must be obtained from the teacher before the pupil can leave the classroom. Pupils who need to leave the classroom during the changeover of periods should get the permission of the teacher of the next period.

·         Movement to and from the classroom should be brisk and orderly. Pupils should also move quietly in order not to distract other pupils having their lessons.

·         Pupils are not allowed to enter any classrooms without the teacher’s permission.

·         Pupils should not run or play in the canteen.

·         Pupils are to queue up to purchase food.  Food and drinks are to be consumed in the canteen only.

·         Pupils should return all used crockery to the receptacles provided by the vendors.

·         Pupils should help to clear the table in the canteen after use.

·         Silence must be maintained at all times while waiting for the assembly programme to start.

·         Pupils are not allowed to record photos, videos, audios, etc. within the school or during learning journeys except when authorised by staff member as a part of curriculum or special projects. Pupils are also not allowed to upload media content portraying any aspect of the school onto social media except when authorised by staff member as a part of curriculum or special projects.

·         Pupils are not allowed to send disparaging remarks, unsubstantiated rumours, embarrassing pictures and videos, etc. via email or post them on social networking sites. This is considered as Cyberbullying.

8. Possession Of Prohibited Objects/Items

·         All pupils are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which can be used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.