School Rules

General Expectations

Attendance and Punctuality

·       Attendance in school is compulsory.

·       Students are to be at the respective assembly area by 7.30 a.m.

·       Students who are frequently late will have their conduct grade penalized. (See Student Grade Descriptors)

·       The school will follow up with parents in the event that their child is frequently reporting late for school and for repeated absences.

Respect for the National Anthem/School Song/Pledge

·       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 must stand at attention throughout the singing of the National Anthem, recitation of the National Pledge and singing of the School Song.

A Self-Disciplined CZ Student

·       Students should greet the Principal, Vice-Principals, teachers, all other staff and visitors in the school.

·       Students are to be polite and respectful towards staff and fellow schoolmates through their words and actions.

·       Students must be self-disciplined and always behave in an orderly and appropriate manner both in and outside school premises.

·       Students are to uphold the good name of the school.

·       Students are to take care of the school property and keep the school compound clean. School property and equipment must be used carefully and responsibly.

·       Students are responsible for any assignments given to them. They should complete their assignments and hand in their work on time.

Dismissal

·       Students who need to stay in school after curriculum hours are not allowed to leave the school for lunch or other reasons without informing the teacher-in-charge.

·       In case of an emergency, when a student has to leave the school early, he/she can only do so if he/she is accompanied by a parent or guardian who will sign him/her out from the General Office.

Absence from school

·       A student who is absent from school must submit a letter of excuse or the medical certificate to the Form Teacher directly upon return.

·       Students who are absent from CCA or focused group learning sessions must also submit a letter of excuse or medical certificate to the teacher-in-charge.

·       All students are expected to attend school during term time. Permission to leave school during term time is subject to approval of the Principal with advance notice and for appropriate reasons.

Use of Mobile Devices and Toys/Games

·       Students are not allowed to bring electronic devices such as smart watches (with communication and image capturing capabilities) and handheld games as these items cause unnecessary distractions.

·       Students are, however, allowed to bring their Smart Buddy watches which are used to make contactless payments.

·       The usage of mobile devices is limited to only the school canteen after curriculum hours. Mobile devices must be switched off during curriculum hours.

·       Students are responsible for their mobile devices and must take precautions to safeguard their mobile devices. The school is not responsible for the loss of their mobile devices.

·       Students are not allowed to take pictures and videos without permission and upload them onto the internet/social media.

·       The usage of appropriate toys and board games is limited to only the school canteen during recess.

·       No form of transaction of any kind (trading/purchasing) between students is allowed.

·       Disciplinary action will be taken against students who abuse the usage of their mobile devices, toys, or other games. These items may be confiscated and parents may be invited to school to collect these items.

Possession of Weapons / Weapon-Like Items

·       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.

·       Students who are caught in possession of weapons or weapon-like items will face severe disciplinary consequences.

Vaping & Smoking Laws

·       Our school upholds Singapore’s laws and regulations regarding vaping and smoking. As these activities are illegal for underage individuals, we take such matters very seriously.

·       Should any student be found engaging in vaping or smoking, the school will not only enforce internal disciplinary measures but will also work closely with the relevant law enforcement authorities to ensure appropriate consequences are applied. We seek your support in reinforcing this important message with your child.

The school believes that good discipline is an important factor in promoting and creating a positive school with a conducive environment for all to learn and play in. We also seek to educate students from their mistakes and learn to restore relationships between peers and teachers.

Students learn well when there is order, safety, and discipline. At the same time, developing positive habits for life. While we do our best to teach and instill self-discipline in our students, we seek parents’ understanding that disciplinary action will be imposed on students who violate the school rules. Disciplinary actions meted out to students will depend on the severity of the offence and could be in the form of:

•     Project CARE (Removal of recess activities)

•     Suspension (In school / From school)

•     Warnings (Verbal / Written)

Thereafter, counseling support from Year Heads, HOD Student Management and School Counsellor will be provided for the errant student(s).

Student Conduct Grade Descriptors

Students will be assigned a conduct grade for each Semester. The conduct grades are determined by a holistic observation of the students’ demonstration of the school values, attendance, punctuality, respectful behaviour as well as general decorum.

Demonstration of School Values

·       Respect

·       Responsibility

·       Integrity

·       Steadfastness

·       Empathy

·       Confidence

Conduct Grade Levels

·       Excellent – Values are consistently shown

·       Very Good – Values are shown most of the time

·       Good – Values are usually shown

·       Fair – Values are sometimes shown

·       Poor – Values are not shown

Factors that may affect Conduct Grade

Attendance and Punctuality

Regular attendance and punctuality are crucial in helping the students establish positive habits. Arriving on time can also help students start the day on a more relaxed and positive note.

·       If a student is late for more than 5 times per semester, he / she will be issued a Letter of Warning. The student’s Conduct Grade will be affected and disciplinary action will be taken against the student.

·       Frequent absences from school without a valid reason will also affect the conduct grade of a student.

Factors that may affect Conduct Grade – Behaviour

A student’s behavior directly influences their conduct grade, as repeated actions form lasting habits. With positive choices such as respect, responsibility, and cooperation become ingrained over time. When students consistently respond well to daily situations, these good habits strengthen both character and conduct.

·       Inappropriate attire and hairstyle. (Refer to listed expectations on Attire and Appearance)

·       Misbehavior in class / school and other offences.

Attire & Appearance – School Uniform

·       The school uniform must be worn proudly at all times when students report to school daily, during CCAs, while attending enrichment classes or when returning during the school holidays.

·       Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modifications to the uniform are not allowed.

·       On cold or rainy days, only plain white, grey or black jackets and windbreakers without bright colours and loud prints are allowed.

Uniform – Boys

·       A pair of dark blue shorts.

·       Light blue short- sleeved shirt.

·       Shirt must be tucked in at all times.

·       Name tag must be sewn 1 cm above the pocket.

Uniform – Girls

·       Dark blue pinafore.

·       Light blue short-sleeved blouse.

·       Blouse must be tucked in at all times.

·       Pinafore must be at knee-length.

·       Name tag must be sewn 1 cm above the school badge.

PE Attire

·       The PE t-shirt must be tucked in at all times.

·       The PE attire should only be worn when there are PE/PAL lessons, CCA sessions or school learning journeys.

·       Track pants are not allowed unless permission has been granted by the Principal for medical reasons.

·       The name tag must be sewn 1 cm above the school badge.

Shoes and Socks

·       White school socks are to be worn with white shoes. Ankle length socks are not permitted. Shoes must have either white laces or white velcro tape.

·       Students are allowed to put on a pair of sandals with a strap around the ankles if they have sustained injury on their foot. For safety reasons, no slippers are allowed.

·       Shoes for CCA purposes should only be worn during CCA sessions. Students are to change to school shoes after CCA sessions.

Fingernails

·       To maintain personal hygiene, fingernails are to be kept short and clean.

·       No nail polish or strengthener should be applied to fingernails.

Accessories

·       Only one pair of natural metal (Gold/Silver) ear studs, measuring not more than 0.2cm in height and width, may be worn for girls.

·       Ornaments and accessories like friendship bands and bracelets are not permitted.

Clean-Shaven and Neat Facial Appearance for Male Students

·       Male students must be neat in appearance. They must be clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed.

Hairstyle for Male Students

·       No colouring of hair

·       Fringe above eyebrows

·       Normal slope at the side and back

·       Hair must not touch the collar

·       No long sideburns are allowed

·       No undercut hairstyle is allowed

Hairstyle for Female Students

·       No colouring of hair

·       Length of hair does not extend beyond the collar

·       Fringe above the eyebrows

·       Hair accessories should be solid black or dark blue

·       Long hair that touches the collar must be tied or plaited if long enough

Parents and students should refer to their Student Handbook for the school rules and expectations.