SCHOOL RULES

1

Absence from school must be supported by a medical certificate or a letter from the parent/guardian and it must be given to the Form Teacher when the student returns to school. The school will accept up to a maximum of five letters per semester from parents/guardians.

2

Any student who has to be absent from school owing to some urgent personal matter must produce a letter, duly signed by a parent or guardian, seeking permission from the Principal through his/her Form Teacher.

3

Absence from examination needs to be supported with a medical certificate.

4

All students must assemble for the morning Flag-Raising ceremony at the assembly area by 7.30 a.m. Students not present with their classes for the Flag Raising ceremony will be considered late.

5

Latecomers are to report to the General Office to obtain a permission slip before joining their classes.

1

Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the pledge. The student must stand at attention and take the pledge with the right fist placed over the heart. Students who are not Singapore Citizens are to stand at attention.

2

All students are to sing the school song with pride.

1

Students must obtain an exit pass to leave their classrooms.

2

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises during school hours.

3

Students are to walk up or down on the correct side of the staircase quietly and in an orderly manner.

4

Students are to move quietly and in an orderly manner from one classroom to another, especially during curriculum time. 

1

Be attentive during any performance, talk or presentation.

2

Wait quietly for the programme to start.

3

Sit down quietly and do not block the view of those behind you. 

4

Applaud at the end of the performance, speech, talk or presentation.

1

Be punctual and properly attired as advised by the teacher-in-charge.

2

Be courteous and gracious throughout the journey.

3

Follow instructions given by the teacher-in-charge.

4

Look out for one another and alert your teacher immediately in the event of any emergency.

5

Be responsible and take care of your belongings.

6

Do not litter or leave the group without permission.

1

Students are not allowed to use the School Hall / The Cove without teacher supervision.

2

Eating or drinking sweet drinks is not allowed in the School Hall/The Cove.

3

Keep the School Hall/The Cove clean and switch off all lights and fans when not in use.

1

Students are to attend classes regularly and punctually.

2

Students are to respect their teachers as well as their schoolmates.

3

Students are to be diligent and conscientious and take pride in their work.

4

Assignments are to be completed and submitted on time.

5

Students are to keep their classrooms clean and tidy.

6

Students are not to remain in class during recess time unless supervised by a teacher.

7

Students are to sit quietly or read a book while waiting for their teachers to arrive.

1

Students are to queue up for food and drinks. 

2

Food and drinks should be consumed at the canteen area only.

3

Used crockery should be returned to the bins provided. 

4

Students are to keep the canteen clean and tidy.

5

Students should not run or play in the canteen.

6

For hygiene reasons, all students are encouraged to wash their hands before and after consumption of food; and use cutlery when consuming their food.

1

Observe silence in the library.

2

Return library books and magazines back to their proper shelves after use.

3

Eating and drinking is not allowed in the library.

4

Handle books and magazines with care.

1

Students are not allowed to use the computer labs without the teacher supervision. 

2

Eating or drinking is not allowed in the labs. The labs are to be kept clean at all times.

3

Disconnecting any parts of the computer can only be done with the permission of a teacher.

4

Storing or deleting files from the hard disk can only be done with the permission of a teacher.

5

Students using the labs fo project work need to be supervised by the teacher. 

1

Students need to get an exit pass from the teacher before visiting the toilets. 

2

Keep the toilets clean and dry.

3

Flush and wash your hands after using the toilets.

4

Do not waste toilet paper or water.

5

Playing, running, shouting in the toilet is not allowed.

6

Standing on the toilet seat is not allowed.

1

Board the bus in an orderly manner.

2

Greet the bus driver when boarding and thank him/her when alighting.

3

Remain seated when the bus is moving.

4

Talk softly and politely and keep the bus clean.

5

Playing, running or eating is not allowed on the bus.

6

Be courteous, gracious and considerate.

1

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.

2

Use of mobile devices¹ is prohibited within the school premises. Students are advised not to bring them to school. This is to ensure students are focused during lesson time and out distracted during their learning.

a)     If they are seen, heard or used, they will be confiscated and handed over to the HOD Discipline for safekeeping until a parent/guardian comes to school to retrieve it.

b)     For student offences involving the use of mobile devices, when the school has reason to believe that laws have been violated, but the student and/or parents refuse to cooperate with the school in its investigation, the school may report to the police for assistance. Notwithstanding the school’s decision, the victims concerned (including students and teachers) may still choose to make a police report.

c)     For inappropriate content posted online that involves a school, students or staff of the school, such as derogatory or hurtful remarks, the school may contact the author of the content or the host of the website to request for the contents to be removed.

3

Students are to be responsible for their possessions in school. They should refrain from bringing excessive cash or expensive items to school. The school shall not be responsibl for the loss of any personal possession.

4

Students are not allowed to borrow money from fellow classmates or lend money to fellow classmates.

5

Students are not allowed to make purchases from the school canteen, school bookshop or unauthorized outside vendors during lesson time.

6

Students are not allowed to leave the school premises while waiting for after-school activities to commence.

7

Student must obtain permission from the school to post pictures of school activities, staff members and any part of the school building.

8

Students must not post defamatory comments or pictures of anyone in the school community.

9

Students should behave appropriately at all times in order to upkeep the good name of the school.

10

Students should regard the school as their second home and treat the school property with care in order to maintain the school premises in good condition. Vandalism is a serious offences.

11

Student should report any accidental damage to any school immediately to the teacher-in-charge or to the General Office.