Respecting Singapore

• Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist over the heart.

Respecting Attendance and Punctuality

• Students must observe punctuality on school days and for all school events. They must enter the school premises and be seated in the school hall by 7:30 a.m. They will be considered late if they arrive after the stipulated reporting time.

Respect Image of the School and Self

Attire

• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.

• Jacket/windbreaker must be single tone colour e.g., white, blue and black with no loud prints or profanity.

• Students are required to have a name tag with a border of the correct colour (based on his/her current level), sewn above the school badge on his/her uniform.

• Students must put on the approved school PE attire during PE lessons.

• Shirts must be tucked in.

• Shoes must be plain white.

• Socks must be plain white, but may include those with school name. Ankle and knee-length socks are not allowed.

Appearance and Grooming

• Coloured or highlighted hair is not allowed.

• Funky hairstyles or inner cut styles (inconsistent length and styles) are not allowed.

• Fingernails must be kept short and clean without any nail polish or varnish.

For boys:

• They must be clean-shaven with no facial hair.

• Hair must be short and neat. It must not touch the ears or the collar of the school uniform.

• Length of fringe must not touch the eyebrows.

• Sideburns must be short and must not extend beyond the middle level of each ear.

For girls:

• Long fringe must be pinned up neatly and it must not touch the eyebrows.

• Hair touching collar of the uniform must be tied up neatly at all times.

• Only plain black hair bands or clips are allowed.

• No scarf or hair netting is allowed.

Respect Others

• Students must be respectful and courteous to fellow Xinminites, staff, parent volunteers and visitors to the school.

• Students must seek permission to enter or leave the classroom and school.

• Students are not allowed to use abusive or foul language, symbols or sign.

• Students should walk briskly, orderly and quietly within the school premises.

• Students should queue up in an orderly manner when making purchases at the canteen or the bookshop.

Responsibility

Responsible for Self

• Students are to observe safety rules set by the school.

• Students should act responsibly at all times.

• Students should play only in designated areas.

• Students are not allowed to stay in the classroom during recess or after school without the supervision of a teacher.

• Students are not allowed to loiter outside school in their school uniform.

• Students are not allowed to bring personal digital device into the classroom. This includes electronic game, tablet, mobile phone, smartwatch (except for those used solely for e-payment in the school canteen) or any item with communication or recording capabilities.

• Students must seek approval before bringing personal digital device to school. Requests will be granted based on individual needs. Parents should apply for permission through the link provided on the school website. Both parents and students must adhere strictly to the conditions outlined.

• Students who have received permission from the school to bring personal digital device are not allowed to use it during school hours, including recess, CCA and after-school programmess (e.g. supplementary, enrichment, or remedial lessons).

• Students who have received permission from the school to bring personal digital device must put it in his/her locker before the start of school. He/She can retrieve the device after school ends. Students are responsible for the safekeeping of his/her device.

• Students are not allowed to wear jewellery, valuable ornaments or accessories of any kind.

• Only girls are allowed to wear one pair of plain, simple, identical ear studs or ear sticks on the lower earlobes.  

• No expensive or fancifully designed watch should be worn to school.

• Only spectacles with simple plastic or metal frame and clear lenses are allowed.

Responsible for Others

• 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 cause harm to others.

• Students are not allowed to engage in repeated or persistent behaviours such as using derogatory or hurtful remarks that have the intention to cause hurt, distress or humiliation towards others.

Responsible for Learning

• Students must be attentive during lessons and avoid moving around in the classroom unnecessarily.

• Students must complete all assignments and submit them punctually.

• Students must bring all the books and items required for the day.

• Students must be present for all compulsory school events. A medical certificate or a letter of explanation must be produced when student is absent from school. Only up to five letters of explanation will be accepted per semester. Any additional letters beyond this limit will not be considered as valid reasons for absence.

• All absences for the WA/EYE/Prelim must be supported by a Medical Certificate. Students who are absent from the WA/EYE/Prelim on medical grounds will be given VR (Valid Reason) for the paper they have missed. Students who are absent without valid reason will not be awarded any marks for the paper they have missed. He/She will also not be considered for any academic-based awards.

• Students must comply with assessment rules and guidelines.

• Students must not attempt to cheat or assist others in cheating during examinations.

Responsible for Actions

• Students should not take things belonging to others without first seeking permission.

• Students are to use social media platforms and technology responsibly and with discernment.

• Students should not post inappropriate pictures of themselves or others, making inappropriate comments that hurt themselves or others and using offensive language online.

• Students should not resort to unauthorised access and use of computer service (e.g. using another person’s ID and password without proper authority to access data or a program).

Responsible for the Environment

• Students should keep the school premises clean.

• Students should consume all food and drinks in the canteen unless permission is given.

• Students should return used utensils and clear their tables after their meal.

Care

Care for Self

• Students should inform a teacher or trusted adult should they feel unsafe within or outside school premises.

Care for Others

• Students should not resort to physical violence or verbal abuse.

• Students should not engage in bullying (verbal, physical, emotional) or cyberbullying acts. They should report all bullying cases to the teacher or authorities in the school.

• Students should not attend school during the period specified in his/her medical certificate if he/she is unwell. If a student returns to school before the date indicated on the medical certificate, a note from the doctor certifying that the student is fit to return to school must be produced.

Care for Surrounding

• Students should dispose of litter and rubbish into the bins provided.

• Students should pick up any litter they see on the floor.

Resilience

Resilience for Self

• Students should put in their best effort on all assessments and assigned tasks and should not give up easily.