School Rules & Expectations
Find out what is expected of student at school, from uniform and conduct standards to mobile phone use and online safety rules.
FLAG-RAISING CEREMONY
Students who are Singapore citizens must stand at attention to sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge.
Students are to take the Pledge with their right fist placed over their heart.
Students who are not Singapore citizens should also stand at attention during the flag-raising ceremony.
Students must sing the school song, school hymn and school creed with respect.
WHEN INTERACTING WITH OTHERS
Students must be respectful towards others in their speech and actions during interactions both face to face and/or online.
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Students are to alert any teacher or office personnel if they come across any of the following:
(a) strangers, (b) emergencies, e.g. accidents, injuries, fire.Students are not allowed to bring pets, toys, expensive or dangerous items to school.
Students 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 and self.
Students are discouraged from using a trolley bag as they may have difficulty moving up and down the stairs.
Students are not allowed to run or play along the corridors, in the classrooms/canteen, up and down the stairs and in places where there is potential danger.
Students are only allowed to play with the equipment in the playground/hall/PE store or be in any of the special rooms, if there is adult supervision.
Students are to use the school facilities responsibly and in the way they are intended for.
Before School Hours:
Students are to report to the hall/classrooms upon arrival at school.
During School Hours:
Students are to ask for permission from the teacher before leaving the classroom during lessons.
During recess, remain in the canteen and assigned play areas. Students are not allowed to stay in the classrooms or loiter along the corridors.
All food and drinks are to be consumed in the canteen except during snack break. Queue up for food and return all cutlery and crockery to the designated areas in the canteen.
Students are only allowed to leave the school during school hours with a valid reason and after informing the form teacher and General Office staff. They must be accompanied by their parent/guardian when leaving the school.
After School Hours:
Students are to wait for their transport at the designated pick-up points. If they have missed their school bus, report to the general office for assistance.
If they are staying back after school for activities, they are not allowed to leave the school during lunchtime unless accompanied by an adult.
School Bus
Students are to be seated and well behaved at all times on the school bus.
Students are to keep their seat belts on during the whole journey.
Pedestrian Crossing
Students are to be alert and check for safety when walking in public areas and crossing the pedestrian crossings.
Always do the kerb drill and obey all traffic signals and signs.
Outside of School Premises
Loitering in shopping malls, void decks, and playgrounds in school uniform after school hours is not allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Students must demonstrate respectful behavior in public places, including on buses and MRT trains.
Students are to queue in an orderly manner when boarding buses or MRT trains.
Show graciousness and consideration toward others when on the public transport.
CONDUCT
Students are to practise the 5Rs, school motto and values at all times.
Students are to greet all teachers, non-teaching staff and visitors to the school.
Students are to be punctual at all times.
Students are considered to be late for school if they arrive after the 7.30 a.m. bell.
Students are to be present in school on all school days unless they are unwell.
Students are to keep the classrooms and surroundings clean and tidy at all times.
Students are to bring all required books/materials for the day and submit homework on time.
USE OF MOBILE PHONE AND/OR SMART WATCH
Students are not to use smartphones and/or smartwatches, during school hours including recess, CCA and after-school programmes (e.g. supplementary/ enrichment/remedial lessons)
The devices are to be switched off and put away upon arrival at school.
They should not be worn on the wrist/displayed during school hours or during school activities.
Be responsible and take good care of the devices.
Students are only allowed to use smartphones and/or smartwatches after school hours at dismissal points.
The devices are to be used only for calling/messaging parents/guardians and not for other purposes such as taking/viewing pictures/videos, listening to music, playing games or accessing social media.
If they are misused, consequences will be meted out. The devices may be confiscated, and parents will have to personally collect them from school.
UNIFORM AND PE ATTIRE
All girls are to wear the prescribed school uniform. Modifications to the uniform are not allowed.
The hemline of the school uniform should not be more than 5cm above the knee.
Students' name tag should be sewn onto their uniform.
All girls are to wear plain white canvas/sports shoes with plain white socks that reach just above the ankles. Mary Jane shoes are not encouraged for safety during physical activities.
For sports and PE lessons, wear PE t-shirts tucked into dark green shorts of the school design.
All P4 to P6 girls are to come to school and go home in their school uniform. Only P1 to P3 girls have the option of coming to school in their PE attire on days when they have PE/PAL/CCA/ Enrichment lessons.
Proper School Uniform and P.E. Attire
HAIR AND APPEARANCE
Hairstyles are to be neat and appropriate.
Hair should be tied up neatly as a ponytail once it reaches the uniform collar.
Long ponytails (longer than a 15-cm ruler) are to be neatly plaited.
Fringes should not touch the eyebrows.
Students with long fringes are to wear a hairband or use hair clips to keep hair away from the face.
Only dark green or black hair accessories are to be used.
Hair should not be tinted, highlighted, bleached or dyed. Fancy haircuts/hairstyles are not allowed.
No form of makeup is allowed.
Nails are to be short and clean. Nail polish is not allowed.
No jewellery is to be worn except a single pair of small, ear studs in gold/silver or with a gemstone.
Proper Hairstyles
EXAMINATION / TEST RULES
Students are to be punctual for tests and examinations.
If students are unable to sit for a test/examination, they must produce a medical certificate.
Students must not bring into the assessment venue any unauthorised electronic, communication, entertainment or gaming devices capable of capturing, storing, displaying and/or transmitting visual, audio or verbal information. Examples of prohibited items include mobile phones, cameras, tablets, wired and wireless earpieces/earphones, smart wrist watches, fitness trackers and any unauthorised materials. Examples of unauthorised materials include any books, papers, notes, unapproved dictionaries and calculators, and non-standard mathematical instruments.
If students are found with any of these items or communicating by any means with other candidates during the test/examination, it will be considered as cheating. Cheating is a serious offence. They may be disqualified from the test/examination if they are caught cheating or attempting to cheat.
ONLINE LESSONS
Before the Lesson
Be in school uniform/PE attire.
Be punctual – Join the “room” 5 min beforehand.
Log in using credentials given by school.
Ensure students are in a quiet area, if possible.
Mute the microphone.
Enable the video camera.
Ensure the background does not contain inappropriate words or distracting pictures.
Have all the lesson materials ready.
Wait for the teacher to start the lesson.
During the Lesson
Listen to the teacher’s instructions.
Sit through the whole lesson.
Ensure the camera is switched on the entire lesson. Students' face should be visible during the lesson.
Participate fully in the lesson.
Take down notes if need to.
Do not play with the background, filters or emojis during the lesson.
No eating.
ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY (AUP) FOR USE OF EDTECH RESOURCES
General
Students should not attempt to access data, system and information that they are not authorised to.
Students are reminded that the use of learning devices and school’s EdTech resources should solely be for the purpose of learning.
Being a Responsible Digital Citizen
Students should interact with others in a respectful and responsible way. Students should not post online remarks that are :
• racially and/or religiously insensitive,
• vulgar and/or offensive, or
• hurtful to others.Students should not use any devices to
• store, modify, create or share content (e.g. documents, presentations, pictures and videos) that is inappropriate (e.g. indecent, pornographic, defamatory, hurtful to self or others).
• make threats, cause harassment or embarrassment, impersonate or intimidate others.Students should not use MOE/school-deployed ICT system accounts for any commercial activities (e.g. buying and selling of goods and services). Non-compliance with the above will lead to disciplinary action in accordance with the school’s discipline policy.
Respecting Copyright
Students are reminded to obtain explicit permission from the content owner(s) before downloading, copying or sharing any copyrighted materials (e.g. pictures, videos, music).
Students should not use, copy, edit or share digital files in an unauthorised or illegal manner.
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Students must ensure that they meet the minimum age requirement specified in each AI tool's age restrictions before using it.
If the use of AI is permitted, students should acknowledge the use of AI in weighted assessments and homework as required.
Students are to practice academic integrity and be responsible for their own learning when using AI. Understand that students are ultimately short-changing themselves if they pass off other’s work as their own.
Staying Safe and Secure online
Students should report any incidents (e.g. unusual device behaviour or inappropriate use of devices), to the school.
Students are reminded to develop online safety habits. This includes not disclosing personal access credentials (e.g. MIMS password, PLD passcode, etc.), sensitive personal data (e.g. home address, passwords) online or on AI platforms, verifying credibility of online content before sharing, avoiding clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files, and being cautious when interacting with others online (e.g. on social media) by not engaging with strangers.
Students should exercise caution regarding the limitations of AI tools, including potential inaccuracies / fabricated responses, inherent biases and outdated information.
Digital Wellbeing and Balance
Students are reminded to balance screentime with other activities including physical exercise and face-to-face social interactions.
Students should avoid excessive use of their devices outside learning hours.
Students should take regular breaks to rest their eyes and mind.
Students are reminded to practice good sleep hygiene by not using their devices one hour before bedtime.