WDP Rules and Regulations

WDP Rules and Regulations

WOODLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL DISCIPLINE APPROACH

The school aims to promote positive behaviour and instill self-discipline in students. Rules governing what constitutes appropriate behaviour are established and enforced to maintain a safe and orderly environment conducive for optimal learning. The school works in tandem with parents and other stakeholders in developing students to be good role models and ambassadors of the school. Students are encouraged to make informed decisions and act responsibly towards self and others. All these in place would create a positive environment enabling students to strive for excellence in all their endeavours.

The school’s approach is based on the following beliefs:

  • Discipline is a learning process, and the goal is to teach students how to develop self-discipline and good character.

  • Disciplinary measures help students understand that their actions carry consequences, which helps them learn to take responsibility for their actions.

  • A whole-school, multi-faceted approach is adopted by working closely with the different stakeholders in reinforcing positive behaviour in students.

  • Discipline will be complemented with counselling or restorative practices where the school will partner the different stakeholders to ensure students have learnt from their mistakes and work towards positively influencing them.           

SCHOOL RULES AND REGULATIONS

A) NATIONAL ANTHEM & PLEDGE

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

B) PUNCTUALITY – ATTENDANCE & TIMELINESS

  1. All students are expected to be punctual for school and are required to be at the assembly areas by 7.25 a.m. so that the morning assembly can start promptly at 7.30 a.m. Students who are not at the assembly areas by the time morning assembly commences will be considered late.

  2. When the chime is sounded five minutes before recess ends, students are to start assembling at the basketball court.

  3. Absence from school must be explained either by producing a medical certificate or a letter from the parent or guardian.

  4. Please note that students are not allowed to go on overseas leave on school days. Such absence will be reflected as "Absence without Valid reason" in the school attendance. No marks will be awarded for any examination and weighted assessments during this period.

C) PROPER ATTIRE – SCHOOL ATTIRE AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE

SCHOOL UNIFORM AND PE ATTIRE

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

  2. Shirt (PE shirt inclusive) must be tucked in neatly at all times

  3. Students must wear their name tags on their school uniform and PE attire. Name Tag should be worn above the school crest.  Students should button up their uniform (PE attire inclusive) except for the first button at the top.

  4. All students are to wear white shoes without any coloured markings, stripes or logos.

  5. All students are to wear standard white school socks as part of their school uniform. Socks have to be visible above the ankles.

  6. All students must be in their PE attire (School T-shirt and maroon PE shorts) during PE lessons.

Physical Education (PE) Attire

Primary 1-2:
Students can remain in their PE attire throughout the day.

Primary 3-6:
Female students are to put on their school skirts before and after PE lessons. Male students can remain in their PE attire throughout the day.

PERSONAL APPEARANCE

  1. Male students must be neat in appearance, clean shaven and no facial hair is allowed.

  2. Male students should have short and neatly combed hair. It should not touch the ears, collars, or eyebrows. Spiky/ pointed hair is not allowed.

  3. Female students with shoulder length hair or longer should tie their hair. The hair / fringe should not touch the eyebrows. Female students should only use black / maroon / white hair bands, hair clips or scrunchies. No fanciful hair accessories allowed.

  4. The school reserves the right to determine whether the student’s hairstyle is acceptable.

  5. Students should retain the natural colour of their hair. They are not allowed to colour their hair.

  6. Students are not allowed to wear jewellery to school. Female Students are only allowed to wear a pair of small stud earrings, one on each ear. The colour of the stud earrings should be confined to gold, silver or black. Make-up is not allowed.

  7. Students are not allowed to wear coloured contact lenses.

  8. Fingernails should be kept short and clean. Nail polish is strictly not allowed.

D)  PROPER BEHAVIOUR

Creating a Safe and Conducive Learning Environment

  1. All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like items which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.

  2. All students must seek permission from the teacher before leaving the classroom during lessons. Students should not leave the school compound during curriculum or recess time without the permission of the Principal / Vice Principal / Form Teacher / Subject Teacher. Students who are in school after curriculum time for remedial lessons, CCA etc are not allowed to leave the school compound unless they have a written note from their parents and permission is given by the school.

  3. There are designated play areas for students to play safely during recess. They are the school field, the fitness playground and the WISH 1 (basketball court). Students are to be considerate and not to play in the canteen, along the corridors, stair wells or in the classroom as others may be having their lessons. When students assemble in the canteen / at the parade square / in the hall, they should do so quietly and quickly. Students should move to and from their classrooms quietly.

  4. Students are to queue up to buy food. All plates and utensils are to be returned to the designated returning points. Food remnants left on the table are to be cleared too. All food and drinks are to be consumed only in the canteen premises. Students are to keep the school clean at all times. Littering is not allowed anywhere in the school. Litter seen anywhere should be picked up and thrown into a dustbin.

  5. Students are not allowed to bring things that will cause distraction to the students' attention in class e.g. trading cards, handheld games and other forms of electronic toys and devices, etc. If found, these items will be confiscated and parents will be informed to come and collect them within a month.

Guidance on Smart Devices

  1. Students are strongly discouraged from bringing personal digital devices, including mobile phones and smart watches*, to school. Should they need to bring one, its main purpose should be to contact their parents/caregivers on urgent matters.

  2. Students who bring such devices must turn them off and put them in their school bags before school start time. Students are not allowed to use these devices during school hours including recess, lunch time, CCA and after-school programmes.

  3. Students are only allowed to use them at designated areas after school hours, i.e. Gate A1, Gate D and the school's foyer.

  4. If any student is caught using any personal digital devices beyond the permissible locations or during school hours, the device will be confiscated, and parents will be asked to come to school to collect it.

* smart watches with messaging and/or calling functions

Building a Respectful Community

  1. We are committed to providing a safe, caring and respectful environment where every student can learn and grow. We do not accept hurtful behaviour or bullying in any form and work to build a culture of kindness and understanding. Students, parents, and staff may report any incidents of hurtful behaviour and bullying to the teachers, counsellors, or school leaders. All reports will be taken seriously and handled with care and confidentiality.

  2. We provide support for any student affected by hurtful behaviour and bullying, including counselling, safety planning, and regular check-ins. Where appropriate, we use restorative practices such as guided conversations or mediation to help students understand the impact of their actions, make amends and mend relationships.

SERIOUS OFFENCES

  1. Students should not vandalise or deface school property e.g. school building, furniture, fire alarm panels, etc.

  2. Students should not be involved in stealing, fighting, extortion, vaping or smoking.

  3. Students should not use abusive / vulgar language.

  4. Students should not be defiant / rude to the staff of the school.

  5. Bullying in any form is not allowed.

E)  POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE TO SCHOOL RULES

  1. Verbal warning by school staff followed by referral to School Counsellor for follow-up action.

  2. Referral to the Principal's / Vice-Principal's / HOD Student Management's/ Year Head's and Assistant Year Head's attention for further action.

  3. Parents to be informed by Form Teacher of non-compliance of school rules and its implications.

  4. Students to be detained during recess, and are to bring their own food from home and consume it during their detention.

  5. For serious offences, other consequences may include suspension from school, caning (for boys), conduct grade adjustment and ineligibility for scholarship/awards, leadership appointments, overseas trips and school team representations.

The Male Student's Uniform
The shorts should not be too tight

  1. The Female Student's Uniform
    The skirt should be at knee length and not be too tight.