Offences
There will be consequences for students who misbehave or commit offence/s that contravene the Temasek Creed and/or School Rules.
The school reserves the right to confiscate students’ mobile phones as a disciplinary measure if they contravene the school’s mobile phone regulations or for the purpose of investigation.
The school reserves the right to update the School Rules.
When a student is to be disciplined for a major/serious offence or a series of minor offences, the school will notify the parent/guardian. The decision of the school concerning the consequences is final. Offences may include but are not limited to the following:
MINOR OFFENCES
- Improper Appearance (hair, uniform etc.)
- Eating or drinking outside the canteen
- Littering
- Late-coming to school
- Possession/consumption of chewing gums
- Bringing toys/game consoles/card games to school
- Disruptive behaviour or use of vulgarities
- Not bringing learning materials
- Poor quality/non submission of work
- Loitering at/near the teaching blocks during recess
3 Strikes Policy
If a student repeats the same offence 3 times or more, it will be considered as a major offence.
MAJOR OFFENCES
- Frequent late-coming to school/reporting to school very late
- Bullying/unruly behaviour
- Close association with opposite sex/public display of affection
- Leaving school premises without permission
- Truancy from school/lesson/CCA/school programme
- Rude/defiant/uttering vulgarities to staff/student leaders on duty
- Cheating in tests/examinations
- Meeting or bringing anyone not from the school into school premises without permission
- Loitering/being a nuisance in public
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ICT Offences
- Surfing restricted/prohibited websites
- Spamming/introducing viruses or cyber worms
- Illegal downloading/sharing of information
- Unauthorised use/sharing of user ID/passwords
- Publishing undesirable contents/remarks on the internet e.g. blogs, discussion forums, chatrooms, Facebook, Instagram etc.
SERIOUS OFFENCES
- Possession of pornographic materials
- Smoking/Vaping and/or possession of cigarettes/drugs
- Gambling/Theft/Robbery/Extortion/Fighting
- Possession of weapons – real or replica
- Arson/Vandalism/Damage to school/Public property
- Police case
TABLE OF CONSEQUENCES
| Consequences | Offences Committed | Description | Approval By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Contravening the School Mobile Phone Regulations |
- 1st and 2nd time – Detention - 3rd time – Confiscation of Mobile Phone. Student to collect the SIM card at the General Office only between 5.00 to 5.30pm on the day of confiscation. Parent/Guardian to collect their child/ward’s device after TWO weeks. - 4th time onwards – Confiscation of Mobile Phone. Student to collect the SIM card at the General Office only between 5.00 to 5.30pm on the day of confiscation. Parent/Guardian to collect their child/ward’s device after FOUR weeks. |
All Staff |
| Detention Class | Minor Offences | Reflection/self-study/service in school after curriculum hours for 2 hours. | Discipline Committee |
| Internal Suspension (after school) |
Minor Offences | Reflection and self-study in front of the general office or service in school after curriculum hours for 2 hours. Mobile phones to be handed over and kept in the General Office for safekeeping. |
Discipline Committee |
| Internal Suspension (whole day) |
Repeated Minor Offences Major Offences |
Reflection and self-study in front of the general office or service in school 7.30am to 5.30pm. Mobile phones to be handed over and kept in the General Office for safekeeping. |
Discipline Committee |
| Suspension From School | Major Offences | Mandatory leave from school with conditions for compliance. | School Leaders |
| Caning | Serious Offences | Corporal punishment – 1 to 3 strokes of the cane in the Principal’s office. | Principal ONLY |
| Suspension Till Further Notice | Serious Offences | Mandatory leave from school for an extended period of time with conditions for compliance. | Principal ONLY |
| Expulsion | Serious Offences | Permanent removal/ban from school. | Principal ONLY |
The consequences in the table above are not exhaustive.
The school reserves the right to determine the nature and severity of the consequence/s based on the severity of the incident, past behavioural patterns, as well as the maturity and emotional state of the student in question.
Late-Coming
| Frequency | Actions to be taken/Consequences | Action by |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Time | Student to be counselled. | Form Teacher |
| 2nd Time | Student to be warned. Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed about the consequences for the 3rd late-coming. |
Form Teacher |
| 3rd Time | Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed of the consequences: Date and time of detention class. Conduct grade may be lowered to GOOD. |
Form Teacher |
| Form Teacher to inform and ensure that the student report for detention class. | Form Teacher and Discipline Committee | |
| 4th Time | Student to be warned. Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed about the consequence for the 5th late-coming. |
Form Teacher |
| 5th Time | Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed of the consequence: Conduct grade may be lowered to GOOD. |
Form Teacher |
| 6th, 9th, 12th Time Onwards | Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed of the consequence: Date and time of detention class. |
Form Teacher |
| Form Teacher to inform and ensure that the student report for detention class. | Form Teacher and Discipline Committee |
| REPORTING TO SCHOOL VERY LATE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Reporting Time | Actions to be taken/Consequences | Action by |
| Half an hour or later after the start of the 1st period of the day | Parent/Guardian to be updated and informed of the consequences: After school internal suspension till 5pm on the day itself. Conduct grade may be lowered to FAIR. |
Form Teacher and Discipline Committee |
*It is important to note that punctuality is one of the criteria in determining a student’s Conduct Grade. Please refer to the Conduct Grade page for more details.