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As with any organisation, it is necessary to have a set of rules and regulations in order that all are able to co-operate and interact beneficially.
A formal set of rules and regulations is usually unnecessary for the majority of our pupils who conduct themselves sensibly and in a manner that is mutually advantageous. However, there are pupils who need the guidance of rules and regulations and instructions.
A number of unwritten procedures apply from time to time. These are always announced and explained at the School. All rules are subject to annual revision.
We are satisfied that all our rules, regulations and instructions are educationally based and as such we expect all pupils to co-operate with ALL of them.
Any pupil organising, planning, or being involved in, a contravention of Regulations and Rules will be appropriately punished.
1. Participation in the School programme
1.1 A pupil shall participate in the educational programmes as prescribed by the Education Department, unless exemption has been granted by the Department.
1.2 When a pupil has joined a co-curricular school activity, he/she shall fulfil his/her obligations and carry out his responsibilities in that connection, unless he/she is granted exemption by the principal teacher.
1.3 Pupils may not enter school premises before or after school hours or use any of the School’s facilities and equipment, including those for sport, before or after school hours, without permission.
1.4 Appropriate action will be taken in the case of conduct that discredits the School in the eyes of the community.
1.5 Hitchhiking while in school uniform is not allowed.
A number of unwritten procedures apply from time to time. These are always announced and explained at the School. All rules are subject to annual revision.
We are satisfied that all our rules, regulations and instructions are educationally based and as such we expect all pupils to co-operate with ALL of them.
Any pupil organising, planning, or being involved in, a contravention of Regulations and Rules will be appropriately punished.
1. Participation in the School programme
1.1 A pupil shall participate in the educational programmes as prescribed by the Education Department, unless exemption has been granted by the Department.
1.2 When a pupil has joined a co-curricular school activity, he/she shall fulfil his/her obligations and carry out his responsibilities in that connection, unless he/she is granted exemption by the principal teacher.
1.3 Pupils may not enter school premises before or after school hours or use any of the School’s facilities and equipment, including those for sport, before or after school hours, without permission.
1.4 Appropriate action will be taken in the case of conduct that discredits the School in the eyes of the community.
1.5 Hitchhiking while in school uniform is not allowed.
2. Appearance
Pupils’ general appearance directly influences the way in which a school is perceived in terms of the norms and standards advocated and upheld by that institution.
It creates an undeniable sense of entity within the School context and contributes positively towards issues such as discipline, orderliness and goal-orientated academic achievement.
2.1 Boys’ Hair
2.1.1 Hair must at all times be neat. This means that it should not bunch at the back of the head or above the ears but must be shaped and graded
2.1.2 Hair must be clear of the collar.
2.1.3 Length:
• Hair from any part of the head may not cover any part of the ear.
inappropriately short styles are not acceptable
• Sideburns may reach no longer than halfway down the ear.
• Fashionable hairstyles or any hairstyles likely to cause
comment/distraction are unacceptable within the School context.
2.2 Girls’ Hair
2.2.1 Hair must be clear of the collar.
2.2.2 Hair which is collar-length or longer must be tied up.
2.2.3 Hair that hangs down to cover the eyes must be tied up.
2.2.4 The following different kinds of hair bands are allowed:
• Plastic white or brown Alice bands
• Elastic bands (thin elastic or towelling) - white or brown
• Clips/combs: white or brown
• Brown or white ribbons one centimetre in width
2.2.5 Fashionable hairstyles or any hairstyles likely to cause comment/distraction
are unacceptable within the School context.
2.2.6 Where the hair is of an ulotrichous nature, some form of “corn rows” or
single braids held neatly at the back of the head is acceptable (i.e. “fancy or
unusual styles” are unacceptable).
2.3 Jewellery, with the exception of watches, will not be allowed.
2.4 Medic-alert discs and, when girls have pierced ears, plain 15mm gold or silver sleepers, or small round gold or silver studs, may be worn. Not more than one stud or sleeper may be worn in each ear lobe. Studs/sleepers must be worn in the lobe of the ear only. Boys may not wear earrings.
2.5 Girls may not:
2.5.1 wear plain nylon stockings in summer
2.5.2 use make-up
2.5.3 use coloured nail polish, or grow their nails longer than their fingertips.
2.6 No exceptions will be made for pupils involved in modelling.
3. Bounds and behaviour
3.1 Pupils are restricted to certain areas.
3.2 No unsupervised ball games are allowed during breaks.
3.3 Bullying is forbidden.
3.4 Pupils may not remain in the passages during breaks unless they have special permission.
3.5 Where a pupil damages school property, he/she will be expected to pay for the repairs and must report such damage to Reception or to one of the Deputy Principals.
3.6 Fighting will be punished.
3.7 The front foyer is out of bounds during school hours.
3.8 The Hall is out of bounds unless the pupil(s) is/are accompanied by a teacher.
3.9 The stage is out of bounds, unless a teacher instructs the pupil to go onto it, and is present him/herself.
3.10 The Sound and Lighting Room and the catwalks are out of bounds.
3.11 Curtains are not to be touched or adjusted by pupils.
3.12 The Students’ Centre and Multi-Purpose Centre is out of bounds, unless the pupil(s) is/are supervised by a teacher.
4. Cycles, Motorbikes and Cars
4.1 Cycles, mopeds and motorbikes must be ridden slowly (under 20 km/h) inside the school property.
4.2 Cycle-racks will be in designated areas. Motorbikes may be parked in the
designated area provided permission has been granted by the school
5. Classrooms
Pupils may not remain in classrooms before or after school, or during breaks, without the permission of a teacher. Pupils who are found writing on or scratching on doors, tables or chairs will be punished. All apparatus and furniture must be treated with respect.
6. Media Centre
6.1 Book-bags and cases must be placed in the designated areas.
6.2 No eating will be allowed.
6.3 Reasonable silence is expected.
6.4 A card-operated copier is provided. Cards may be purchased from the Librarian.
7. Sport
7.1 Sports Practices and Matches
Those who commit themselves to play for a team may not absent themselves from practice or matches without permission. The correct uniform must be worn at all times.
7.2 Pupils who commit themselves to a sport are expected to honour that commitment for the full season. This involves attending all practices, fixtures and meetings including those held during the examination and test weeks.
8. Telephones
8.1 The public telephones may be used only during the breaks, before, or after school.
8.2 No telephone messages will be taken for pupils.
9. Litter
9.1 Students are encouraged to keep the buildings and grounds free from litter.
9.2 Litter must be placed in the receptacles provided.
10. Displays of affection
Public display of behaviour such as kissing, embracing, holding hands or other indiscreet behaviour violates the norms of good taste and, as such, is unacceptable.
11. Initiation
No form of initiation is allowed.
12. School-sponsored activities
The School rules apply to all school-sponsored activities such as school bus transportation, tours, trips, dances, meetings etc.
13. Off-Campus behaviour
No pupil shall in any manner bring the name of the School into disrepute.
13.1 Behaviour on buses and in public places must be such that no inconvenience is caused to others. The School has the right to take action whenever a pupil is wearing the School uniform or part of it and his/her behaviour is such that it will bring the School’s name into disrepute.
13.2 This will also apply when pupils are not in uniform but are in school parties or groups where they may be readily identified as pupils of the School.
13.3 The School reserves the right to take action against pupils who attend private parties and by their behaviour bring the School’s name into disrepute.
13.4 Appropriate action will be taken in the case of conduct that discredits the School in the eyes of the community.
14. Health and Safety: General duties of pupils
Every pupil shall:
14.1 take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions;
Pupils’ general appearance directly influences the way in which a school is perceived in terms of the norms and standards advocated and upheld by that institution.
It creates an undeniable sense of entity within the School context and contributes positively towards issues such as discipline, orderliness and goal-orientated academic achievement.
2.1 Boys’ Hair
2.1.1 Hair must at all times be neat. This means that it should not bunch at the back of the head or above the ears but must be shaped and graded
2.1.2 Hair must be clear of the collar.
2.1.3 Length:
• Hair from any part of the head may not cover any part of the ear.
inappropriately short styles are not acceptable
• Sideburns may reach no longer than halfway down the ear.
• Fashionable hairstyles or any hairstyles likely to cause
comment/distraction are unacceptable within the School context.
2.2 Girls’ Hair
2.2.1 Hair must be clear of the collar.
2.2.2 Hair which is collar-length or longer must be tied up.
2.2.3 Hair that hangs down to cover the eyes must be tied up.
2.2.4 The following different kinds of hair bands are allowed:
• Plastic white or brown Alice bands
• Elastic bands (thin elastic or towelling) - white or brown
• Clips/combs: white or brown
• Brown or white ribbons one centimetre in width
2.2.5 Fashionable hairstyles or any hairstyles likely to cause comment/distraction
are unacceptable within the School context.
2.2.6 Where the hair is of an ulotrichous nature, some form of “corn rows” or
single braids held neatly at the back of the head is acceptable (i.e. “fancy or
unusual styles” are unacceptable).
2.3 Jewellery, with the exception of watches, will not be allowed.
2.4 Medic-alert discs and, when girls have pierced ears, plain 15mm gold or silver sleepers, or small round gold or silver studs, may be worn. Not more than one stud or sleeper may be worn in each ear lobe. Studs/sleepers must be worn in the lobe of the ear only. Boys may not wear earrings.
2.5 Girls may not:
2.5.1 wear plain nylon stockings in summer
2.5.2 use make-up
2.5.3 use coloured nail polish, or grow their nails longer than their fingertips.
2.6 No exceptions will be made for pupils involved in modelling.
3. Bounds and behaviour
3.1 Pupils are restricted to certain areas.
3.2 No unsupervised ball games are allowed during breaks.
3.3 Bullying is forbidden.
3.4 Pupils may not remain in the passages during breaks unless they have special permission.
3.5 Where a pupil damages school property, he/she will be expected to pay for the repairs and must report such damage to Reception or to one of the Deputy Principals.
3.6 Fighting will be punished.
3.7 The front foyer is out of bounds during school hours.
3.8 The Hall is out of bounds unless the pupil(s) is/are accompanied by a teacher.
3.9 The stage is out of bounds, unless a teacher instructs the pupil to go onto it, and is present him/herself.
3.10 The Sound and Lighting Room and the catwalks are out of bounds.
3.11 Curtains are not to be touched or adjusted by pupils.
3.12 The Students’ Centre and Multi-Purpose Centre is out of bounds, unless the pupil(s) is/are supervised by a teacher.
4. Cycles, Motorbikes and Cars
4.1 Cycles, mopeds and motorbikes must be ridden slowly (under 20 km/h) inside the school property.
4.2 Cycle-racks will be in designated areas. Motorbikes may be parked in the
designated area provided permission has been granted by the school
5. Classrooms
Pupils may not remain in classrooms before or after school, or during breaks, without the permission of a teacher. Pupils who are found writing on or scratching on doors, tables or chairs will be punished. All apparatus and furniture must be treated with respect.
6. Media Centre
6.1 Book-bags and cases must be placed in the designated areas.
6.2 No eating will be allowed.
6.3 Reasonable silence is expected.
6.4 A card-operated copier is provided. Cards may be purchased from the Librarian.
7. Sport
7.1 Sports Practices and Matches
Those who commit themselves to play for a team may not absent themselves from practice or matches without permission. The correct uniform must be worn at all times.
7.2 Pupils who commit themselves to a sport are expected to honour that commitment for the full season. This involves attending all practices, fixtures and meetings including those held during the examination and test weeks.
8. Telephones
8.1 The public telephones may be used only during the breaks, before, or after school.
8.2 No telephone messages will be taken for pupils.
9. Litter
9.1 Students are encouraged to keep the buildings and grounds free from litter.
9.2 Litter must be placed in the receptacles provided.
10. Displays of affection
Public display of behaviour such as kissing, embracing, holding hands or other indiscreet behaviour violates the norms of good taste and, as such, is unacceptable.
11. Initiation
No form of initiation is allowed.
12. School-sponsored activities
The School rules apply to all school-sponsored activities such as school bus transportation, tours, trips, dances, meetings etc.
13. Off-Campus behaviour
No pupil shall in any manner bring the name of the School into disrepute.
13.1 Behaviour on buses and in public places must be such that no inconvenience is caused to others. The School has the right to take action whenever a pupil is wearing the School uniform or part of it and his/her behaviour is such that it will bring the School’s name into disrepute.
13.2 This will also apply when pupils are not in uniform but are in school parties or groups where they may be readily identified as pupils of the School.
13.3 The School reserves the right to take action against pupils who attend private parties and by their behaviour bring the School’s name into disrepute.
13.4 Appropriate action will be taken in the case of conduct that discredits the School in the eyes of the community.
14. Health and Safety: General duties of pupils
Every pupil shall:
14.1 take reasonable care for the health and safety of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions;
14.2 not obstruct any staff member in the carrying out of his duties;
14.3 carry out any lawful order given to him, and obey the health and safety rules and procedures laid down by the Principal or by anyone authorized thereto by the Principal, in the interest of health or safety;
14.4 if any situation which is unsafe or unhealthy comes to his attention, as soon as practicable report such situation to the Principal or to a member of staff, as the case may be, who shall report it;
14.5 if he is involved in any incident which may affect his health or which has caused an injury to himself, report such incident to the Principal or to a member of staff as soon as practicable but not later than the end of the particular school day during which the incident occurred, unless the circumstances were such that the reporting of the incident was not possible, in which case he shall report the incident within twenty-four hours;
14.6 not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of health or safety e.g. fire extinguishers.
(Note: All masculine pronouns are applicable to girls as well. No gender discrimination is intended)
15. Announcements
Pupils are expected to listen attentively to all announcements and respond appropriately.
16. Circular
A circular is issued every Thursday to every pupil during the school terms. These circulars also appear on our website every Friday.
14.3 carry out any lawful order given to him, and obey the health and safety rules and procedures laid down by the Principal or by anyone authorized thereto by the Principal, in the interest of health or safety;
14.4 if any situation which is unsafe or unhealthy comes to his attention, as soon as practicable report such situation to the Principal or to a member of staff, as the case may be, who shall report it;
14.5 if he is involved in any incident which may affect his health or which has caused an injury to himself, report such incident to the Principal or to a member of staff as soon as practicable but not later than the end of the particular school day during which the incident occurred, unless the circumstances were such that the reporting of the incident was not possible, in which case he shall report the incident within twenty-four hours;
14.6 not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything that is provided in the interest of health or safety e.g. fire extinguishers.
(Note: All masculine pronouns are applicable to girls as well. No gender discrimination is intended)
15. Announcements
Pupils are expected to listen attentively to all announcements and respond appropriately.
16. Circular
A circular is issued every Thursday to every pupil during the school terms. These circulars also appear on our website every Friday.
