School Rules and Regulations
School Rules & Regulations
1. General Conduct
Students are expected to:
- Exhibit the A.N.C.H.O.R values - Agility, iNterigty, Care, Humility, Optimism and Resilience
- Be polite and well-behaved at all times in and outside of school.
- Greet all members of Anchor Green Primary School community – teachers, non-teaching staff, parents and visitors politely.
- Move quietly and in an orderly manner when moving around the school.
- Handle all school equipment and property with care.
- Keep the classrooms and school premises clean
- Observe safety guidelines and behave in a safe manner
2. Attendance and Punctuality
- Daily attendance is compulsory.
- Please do not send your child to school if he/she is unwell and please call the school to inform his/her Form teacher of your child’s absence.
- Absenteeism must be covered by a Medical Certificate from a doctor OR a letter with a valid supporting document.
- A valid Medical Certificate, from a clinic registered with the Singapore Medical Council, must be submitted to your child’s/ward’s Form Teacher if he/she has missed any scheduled assessments, when he/she returns to school.
- An automated message will be sent to the student’s parent/guardian should a student be absent from school and if the student’s parent/guardian has not updated the school on the student’s absence.
- Please contact the school’s General Office, as soon as possible, upon receiving the message to update the school on the reason for your child’s/ward’s absence and provide the relevant supporting document (e.g. MC) when your child/ward returns to school.
- Students are to report at the assembly venue for flag raising by 7.20 am.
- Students who arrive at the assembly area after 7.30am will be marked as ‘Late’.
- Students are to participate and be punctual for school and all designated school activities.
- Students must complete the full school term. Prolonged and frequent absence from school will hamper a child’s learning and development. In addition, this may have an impact on his/her Holistic Development Profile (HDP) Report unless, the absence is due to valid reason(s) (e.g. Medical Leave).
- Students’ Holistic Development Profile (HDP) and Conduct Grade (CG) report will also be affected should he/ she not adhere to the above-mentioned rules relating to attendance and punctuality.
3. Assembly / Pledge Taking
- Students who are Singapore Citizens must sing the National Anthem and recite the Pledge. Students will recite the Pledge with their right fist over their heart.
- All students are required to sing the school song.
- Students are to observe all the commands for assembly without fidgeting.
- It is mandatory for all students to uphold the integrity of the flag raising ceremony.
4. Classroom Conduct
- Students are required to stand and greet the teachers before and after lessons.
- No food and sweet drinks are to be consumed in the classroom except during the prescribed snack time. Only plain water is allowed to be consumed in class.
- All students will proceed to the canteen during recess. They are not to stay in the classroom.
- Students will require the teacher’s permission before stepping out of the classroom.
5. Attire and Appearance
- Students should be properly and neatly attired at all times. They must wear the prescribed school uniform and no modification to the uniform is allowed.
- Sweaters may be worn only when the weather is cold (e.g. on rainy days in the morning). Should there be extenuating circumstances, the school can consider the request on a case-by-case basis.
- Students are allowed to wear their PE attire to school on days where they have PE lessons and/or Co-Curricular Activities. (Refer to the page 9 of the student’s diary for the examples.)
School Attire Guidelines | |
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Hair | Fringe - Fringe must be neat and kept above the eyebrows (for both and girls) - Long fringe must be pinned up (for girls) Length - Long hair (below the collar) must be tied up and plaited neatly (for girls) - Hair must be kept short and neat (for boys) - Fanciful hairstyle is not allowed Facial Hair - Facial hair such as moustache and beard not allowed Grooming - Hair must not be tinted or dyed (for girls) - Hair must not be tinted, dyed or spiked (for boys) Hair Accessories - All hair accessories must be black or navy blue and not jeweled. (girls) |
Attire | Uniform / PE Attire - School uniform must be of appropriate size - Shorts and skirts must be of knee length - Students are not required to tuck-in their School Uniform and PE Polo T-Shirt. Socks - Ankle socks are not allowed - Socks should be above ankle length Shoes - Black canvas shoes. - No sports shoes except on CCA days after Curriculum hours or when pupil is participating in competitions - Slip-ons are not allowed Name Tag - Name tag should be ironed / sewn on the left side of the school uniform and PE T-shirt and above the school logo |
Accessories | - Only small black or dark blue ear studs are allowed - for female students only. - Colourful and/or multiple ear studs are not allowed. - Students are not allowed to wear wrist or friendship bands, jewellery or accessories of any kind to school for uniformity and safety reasons |
Nails | - Nails must be kept short and clean - No nail polish is allowed |
6. Permission to leave school/country during Curriculum/Term Time
- Students must refrain from travelling or leaving the country during the school term. For urgent cases, written permission must be sought from the school and is subjected to approval by the School Leaders. Parents are to check the school calendar before planning their vacations.
7. Possession of Weapons
- All students are not to bring any form of weapons or weapon-like items to school. Possession of and bringing of such items are strictly prohibited.
- All sharp-edged and pointed objects such as scissors, pen-knives, cutting blades, paper cutters, including weapon-like toys such as toy guns, toy knives etc. are strictly prohibited.
Types of Minor and Major Offences
Types of Minor Offences | Recommended Actions |
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- Late-coming - Failure to complete assignment - Littering - Improper attire and grooming - Disruptive behaviour (creating disturbance in the classroom, school bus or on school grounds) - Vandalism (minor defacing of school property such as writing on desks and walls) |
- Warning - Counselling - Confiscating of materials - Conferencing between teachers and parents - Cleaning of school property or paying for any item damaged upon proof of offence - Any other actions deemed appropriate by Principal or Vice Principal |
Types of Major Offences | Recommended Actions |
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- Skipping class (present in school, however fails to attend lessons) - Leaving school grounds without permission during school hours - Truancy - Cheating (tests / examinations) - Forgery - Disruptive Behaviour (causing distraction / hurt onto others) - Open defiance and rudeness - Bullying (in any form) - Use of vulgar language / gestures - Gangsterism - Abuse of technology - Arson - Vandalism (causing permanent damage to property) - Theft / Shoplifting - Assault - Fighting - Smoking - Gambling - Pornography - Possession of weapon |
- Stern warning - Counselling - Confiscating of materials - Conferencing between teachers, parents and/or school leaders - Behavioural Corrective Duty (BCD) - Reflection Time (RT) - Offence will be keyed in into School Cockpit Offence Module - Caning, depending on the severity of the offences (Caning can be carried out either in the Principal's office or in the classroom or during assembly in the hall) - Cleaning of school property or paying for any item damaged under proof of offence - Any other actions deemed appropriate by the Principal or Vice Principal |
8. Mobile Phone/Smart Watches Policy
The school does not encourage students to bring mobile phones and/or smart devices (e.g. smart wrist watches – with the ability to communicate, capture and/or record images or sounds) to school.
Parents who would like their child to carry a mobile phone must take personal responsibility. The school will not be responsible for any loss or damage to the mobile phones or smart watches.
Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones and/or smart devices (e.g. smart wrist watches) in school.
Students’ mobile phones and/or smart devices (e.g. smart wrist watches) may be confiscated as a disciplinary measure and/or for the purpose of investigation if students contravened the above rule.