Introduction

The school rules and regulations aim to spell out clearly how students can exemplify the 4 core values of our school, namely; Mindset for Excellence, Integrity, Responsibility and Respect. We hope to teach students how to uphold certain standards of behaviour such that they will not exceed the boundaries of acceptable behaviour in school and society. Overall, the rules and regulations are designed to create a safe and secure environment for students to learn and teachers to carry out their duties.

Attire and grooming For Girls
The uniform and grooming of all girls must conform to the the pictures and description in this handbook.
Girls with long hair must tie it up neatly with black, dark blue or dark brown hair accessories, ensuring that the fringe does not touch the eyebrows or is pinned up at all times as shown here. Girls with short hair must also keep the fringe from touching the eyebrows or pin it up as shown here. Dyeing or highlighting of hair is not allowed. Hair Extensions are not allowed. The school management reserves the right to reject any new hairstyle it deems inappropriate for school.
	Blouse must be buttoned up and tucked in neatly at all times. Dark or multi-coloured undergarments are not allowed. Skirts must be long enough to cover half the kneecap.
School Shoes and Socks
	All students are to wear plain white school shoes. Shoes must be kept clean. If the shoe has laces, they must also be white. Only the Xinmin socks can be worn and must be worn 4 cm above the ankle bone.
Attire and grooming for Boys
The uniform and grooming of all boys must conform to the the pictures and description in this handbook.
	Outlandish hairstyles are not allowed. The school management reserves the right to reject any new hairstyle it deems inappropriate for school. No dyeing or highlighting of hair. Hair at the back of the head and around the ears must be sloped. Overlap hairstyle is not allowed. The fringe must not touch the eyebrows when combed down. Face must be clean shaven. Sideburns, moustache and beard are not allowed.
	With long pants, a belt may be worn but it must be black and with the buckle as shown here. Pants must not be tapered. Shirts must be buttoned up and tucked in neatly at all times. Shorts must sit neatly at the waist and must not be too baggy or too tight. School uniform must be kept clean and neat. Torn, worn out, stained or faded uniform must be replaced.

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

Mindset for Excellence

• Students are to be attentive, cooperative and diligent. – e.g. there must be no sleeping or disruptive behaviour.
• Students are to complete and hand in all assignments punctually.
• Students are to be good ambassadors of the school at all times.
• Students must strive to produce quality work in or out of the classroom.

• Students are not to cheat or plagiarise in assignments, tests or exams.
• Students are not to be in possession of mobile phones during tests or exams.
• Students are to observe fair play during all competitions.
• Students are to diligently perform all duties assigned to them.
• Students must uphold the law and report those who break the law.
• Students are to follow the security procedures of the school and report misdeeds or suspicious behaviour.
• Students are to report and surrender lost and found items to the General Office so that the owners may claim them.
• Students must report to the school authorities if they have damaged school equipment or property.

• Students are to attend school, classes, CCAs and other school activities punctually.
• Absence from school or any school activity must be substantiated by a valid medical certificate or documented valid reason.
• Permission to leave school before official holidays, or official dismissal may be granted in special cases. For such cases, parents or legal guardians must write in to the Principal or Vice-Principal at least 2 weeks beforehand.

• Students must demonstrate a sense of civic mindedness – e.g. queue up, return utensils in the canteen etc.
• Students must take care of their own belongings and follow established security procedures.
• Students must not engage in gambling or betting.
• Students must not vandalise.
• Students must not waste electricity or water.
• Students must use school facilities and equipment with proper authorisation and take care of them.
• Students are to be quiet and orderly and observe proper decorum during school events such as assemblies, celebrations, sports day etc.
• Students are to stand up and greet the teacher before and after lessons.
• Students who need to leave a lesson for valid reasons (e.g. going to the toilet, feeling unwell, official duties etc.) must seek the permission of the teacher present and obtain an Exit Pass or submit an Excuse Slip.
• Students must keep their classrooms neat and tidy at all times.
• All food and drink, with the exception of plain water, are not to be brought to the classroom.
• Student’s personal effects (e.g. wallets, mobile phones, books, files) are not to be left in the classroom after curriculum time.
• Mobile phones must be switched off or in silent mode in school.
• Mobile phones may only be used in the canteen before 0720hrs, during recess or lunch break and after school.
• Students must be responsible for the safety of their mobile phones.
• Use of mobile phones outside of school must not disrupt the activity being conducted.
• Students are not to take out their mobile phones outside the canteen (e.g. checking of time, charging of phones etc., are not allowed).
• Students are not to behave intimately with members of the opposite gender.

• All students are to be refined in manners and maintain proper decorum at all times.
• Students are to be obedient to school staff regardless of circumstance.
• Students are to treat others with care and concern (e.g. no vulgar or crude language, no bullying or causing annoyance or hurt to anyone regardless of circumstance).
• Students are to greet staff and visitors.
• Students are to participate in the flag raising and lowering ceremonies with dignity and respect.
• Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students must recite the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.
• All students are to sing the school song and recite the student creed respectfully.
• Students are to uphold the reputation of the school and nation. There must not be any defamation (in any form) of the school, staff or any of the nation’s leaders.
• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.
• Shirts and blouses must be buttoned up properly and tucked in.
• Tattered, torn, stained and faded uniforms are not to be worn.
• Only plain white school shoes and the Xinmin socks are to be worn.
• Xinmin PE T-shirts and shorts are to be worn for PE lessons. Students are not to be in PE attire on days they do not have PE.
• House T-shirts can only be worn during House activities.
• Class T-shirts are only for graduating classes and must be approved by the School Leaders. They may only be worn with proper authorization from the school leaders.
• Students may report to school in half uniform on days when they have PE before recess but must change into full uniform by the end of recess before going to class.
• Student may be in half uniform the whole day if their PE lesson is after recess. (Half uniform is defined as PE top and uniform bottom)
• Students are not to wear jewellery, necklaces, bracelets, ornaments or makeup. Religious items must not be visible.
• Fingernails are to be short and unpainted.
• Ear sticks and ear rings or studs are not allowed on boys.
• Girls may wear one ear stud per earlobe.
• Piercing of any other part of the body other than the earlobe is not allowed.
• Tattoos on any part of the body are not allowed.
• Highlighting or dyeing of hair is not allowed.
• Coloured contact lenses are not allowed.
• Male students must be neat in appearance, clean-shaven and no facial hair is allowed.
• Only girls are allowed to wear hair accessories such as hair bands and clips, which are to be black, dark brown or dark blue.

SCHEDULE OF PROHIBITED ITEMS IN SCHOOL

Schedule A

- Pirated or unlicensed materials

- Electronic entertainment and gaming devices – e.g. PSPs

Schedule B

- Poker or ‘mah-jong’ cards or tiles

- Tarot Cards and other Occult items

Schedule C

- Pornographic materials

- Weapons

- Sparklers and Pyrotechnics

- Tobacco products and alcohol

- Contraband or duty unpaid items

- All items that the school management may deem inappropriate

- All items prohibited under Singapore Law

The school reserves the right to suspend or expel any persistent or serious offender at any juncture.

The school reserves the right to make any amendments to the rules above without prior notice.

Please acknowledge that you are aware of the rules and regulations and code of conduct as described in this hand book by signing in the space below.

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