Our School Rules

1. RESPECT AND CONDUCT

1.1 All students are expected to show respect and kindness to everyone at all times, in both words and actions.

1.2 Students must conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the good name of Teck Ghee Primary School.

1.3 Hurtful behaviours, insensitive remarks, or bullying (cyber, physical, social or verbal) are strictly prohibited.

1.4 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. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

2.1 Students must attend school regularly and be punctual. Report to school by 7.30 am.

2.2 Students must not leave the school grounds during school hours without prior permission.

2.3 Students participating in afternoon activities must remain in school during the lunch break until their activity begins.

3. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE

3.1 All students must stand at attention during the singing of the National Anthem and the recitation of the National Pledge.

3.2 Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will recite the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.

4. ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMING

4.1 Students must wear the prescribed school uniform or PE attire.

4.2 No modifications to the school uniform or PE attire is allowed.

4.3 PE attire is to be worn only on Fabulous Friday, PE and PAL days.

4.4 Shirt must be neatly tucked in at all times.

4.5 Students must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed.

4.6 Students must not wear jewellery, accessories and make-up to school. Girls may wear one pair of small ear studs. Multiple ear studs are not allowed.

5. LEARNING AND DIGITAL RESPONSIBILITY

5.1 Personal digital devices, including smartphones and smartwatches, must not be used during school hours, including recess, CCAs, and after-school programmes.

5.2 Devices may only be used after school at designated areas for communication with parents or guardians.

5.3 Inappropriate use of devices may result in confiscation. Parents will be informed.

5.4 Students must ensure their devices are safely stored; the school will not be responsible for loss or damage.

6. SERIOUS OFFENCES

6.1 Serious offences include, but are not limited to:

(a) Open defiance to peers or teachers

(b) Disruptive behaviour affecting lessons or school operations

(c) Dangerous pranks or acts that may cause harm

(d) Hurtful or insensitive behaviours, remarks, or bullying (cyber,

physical, social or verbal)

(e) Truancy

(f) Theft

(g) Possession of weapons or weapon-like items

(h) Any other offence deemed serious by the school

7. CONSEQUENCES

7.1 School rules are established to maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The school adopts a three-tiered approach to behaviour management; promote and prevent, address and correct, and replace and restore. We promote positive behaviour and prevent issues through a supportive school culture, address and correct misbehaviour promptly to minimise disruption to learning, and help students replace inappropriate actions with positive ones while restoring relationships.

7.2 Consequences will be administered based on the nature and severity of the offence. These may include in-school or out-of-school suspension, adjustment of conduct grade, supervised movements, behaviour contracts, loss of privileges, eligibility for awards, and leadership opportunities. The application of consequences aims to support students in demonstrating responsibility and self-discipline and ensure that the environment in the school remains caring and enabling for all students and staff.