School Rules

1.  LOVE YOUR COUNTRY

All students are to attend and participate in the flag-raising/lowering ceremony. 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. They are to assemble in an orderly manner and there should be no talking during assembly.

2.  LOVE YOUR SCHOOL

·       Students are to wear the prescribed uniform and be neat at all times and
        modification to the uniform is not allowed. 

·       Keep the school compound litter-free. Make use of litter bins.

·       Keep all classrooms and special rooms clean and tidy.

·       Always treat school property with care.

·       Switch off all lights and fans when not in use.

3.  LOVE YOUR FRIENDS

·       Take care of your friends at all times.

·       Always help those who are in need.

·       Always go to the wash room in twos.

·       Be considerate. Always move about in a quiet and orderly manner.

4.  LOVE YOURSELF

SAFETY

Students are to work and play safely at all times. They are to think through their actions and the possible consequences of their actions.

PUNCTUALITY

Students are expected to be punctual for school, all activities and functions in school.

BE COURTEOUS AT ALL TIMES

•       Always greet the teacher and staff of the school when you see them

•       Say ‘please’, ‘thank you’, ‘excuse me’ or ‘sorry’.

IN SCHOOL COMPOUND

•      Consent from parents and teachers is needed if students intend to be in
        school beyond school hours.

PROPER BEHAVIOUR DURING RECESS

•       Always queue for food/ drinks.

•       Consume your food only in the canteen or classroom as scheduled.

•       Return all empty crockery and used cutlery into the proper
        receptacles.

LEAVING THE SCHOOL COMPOUND

•       Students are not to leave the school compound unless permission has
        been granted by teacher.

•       Students who are not feeling well are to inform teacher. Arrangement
        will be made to bring the students to the sick bay to wait for their
        parent/guardian to fetch them home.

Attire and Appearance

Students are to wear the prescribed uniform and be neat at all times. Modification to the uniform is not allowed.

The full uniform should be worn when pupil comes to the school, represents the school for activities and during examination period.

Hair	• Preferably short, neat and tidy. Hair must be tied in a single or two pony tails if it goes beyond the shoulder. • Fringe should be above the eye-brows. Always secure long fringe with a flat hairclip or hair band. • No perming or highlighting of hair. • Hair accessories should be black or navy blue.
Pinafore	• Navy blue with school badge neatly sewn on the left. • Embroidered name tag to be sewn above school badge.
Blouse	• With short sleeves and pointed collars. • Sleeves should not be rolled up.
Belt	• Plain white cloth belt 2.5cm wide with sewn-on buckle.
PE T-shirt	• Yellow school T-shirt with embroidered name tag sewn above school badge. • PE T-shirts must be tucked in at all times.
Shorts/Skorts	• Navy blue school shorts/skorts
Socks	• School socks or plain white ankle-length socks.
Shoes	• White school shoes with lace or velcro strips. (Students with podiatry problems should also wear custom-made white shoes)
Nails	• Clean and short; no nail polish/gloss
Watches	• Watches should be of a plain design
Jewellery	• One stud on each ear. • Studs of the same simple design to be worn on each ear. • No other jewellery (necklace, ring, and bracelet) is to be worn.
Handphone & Smart Wrist Watch	Students are not encouraged to bring handphones and smart wrist watches to school*. However, should students need to bring them to school, they will need to abide by the following rules: • Handphones and smart wrist watches must be switched off when students are in school. • Phone calls can be made using their handphones or smart wrist watches in the school canteen and the guard house after school. • No playing of games, photo taking and recording are allowed at all times while in school. • Handphones and smart wrist watches will be confiscated if students are found to be using them within the school premises for purposes other than making calls out to parents / guardians. • Students must be responsible for their own handphones and smart wrist watches. The school will not be liable for the loss of any handphone or smart wrist watch. Staff will also not assist students in the search for any lost handphone or smart wrist watch. Parents / Guardians should not call their children / wards on the handphone but leave text messages instead. In cases of emergency, it is best to call the General Office. *The POSB Smart Buddy watch is permitted for students to make cashless purchases in school.
Others	Items not needed for lessons and could be a form of distraction should not be brought to school. Teachers will not be liable for the loss and will confiscate these items if students are found in possession of these items.

Rules for Safe School Bus Riding

Students who take the school buses are to abide by the following rules:

• Only registered bus riders are permitted to ride on the school buses.

• Seat belt must be fastened throughout the journey on the bus.

• Students must be seated at their designated seats. Changing of seats is not allowed.  

• No consumption of food is allowed on the bus. Plain water is the only drink allowed.

• Keep the bus clean at all times. Throwing objects inside or outside of the bus is not permitted.

• Dangerous or sharp objects such as pen knives are not allowed in the bus. Stationery and toys should be kept inside students’ bags. 

• Keep the aisle of the bus clear at all times.

• Students are not allowed to use electronic devices while in the bus.  

• Students are expected to keep their hands and feet to themselves. Always keep head, hands and arms inside the bus.

• Students should be respectful to all in the bus and maintain proper behaviour to upkeep the good image of themselves and the school at all times. Misbehaviour will be reported to the school for appropriate action.

Dress Code

Click here to see the dress code for the school.

Examination Rules

Students are to:

1. be present for all examinations. Any absence from examinations must be covered by a medical certificate.

2. visit the toilet before the examination begins and during recess.

3. leave bags, book and files outside the examination room.

4. bring only stationery e.g. pens, pencils, erasers and rulers into the examination rooms. No unauthorised devices (e.g. mobile phone, smart watch)  or unauthorised materials (e.g. notes, formulae sheet) are allowed. Primary 4 – 6 students are allowed to have their mathematical instruments with them. Primary 5 & 6 students are allowed to have with them approved dictionaries and calculators. (Refer to www.seab.gov.sg for the list of approved calculators and dictionaries.) Pieces of papers are not to be brought in.

5. listen carefully to the instructions given by the invigilators.

6. check the examination scripts for missing questions and pages with the invigilator at the start of the examination.

7. concentrate and look at own examination scripts only. No communication (verbal or non-verbal) is allowed during the examination.

8. raise their hands when in doubt or when help is needed from the invigilator.

9. read all the instructions carefully at the start of the examination.

10. go through all answers and check thoroughly.

11. make sure all questions have been attempted.

12. be quiet throughout the examination and not distract others.

13. remain seated while waiting for all examination scripts to be collected by the invigilator at the end of the examination.

Student Offences

All students are to adhere to the school rules. Students who do not adhere to school rules and commit any offence listed in the table below will face consequences imposed by the school. These consequences range from detention class or community work involvement to suspension from school.