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Nan Chiau Primary School

School Rules

Find out what is expected of our students, from attendance and uniform rules to respectful behaviour and responsible conduct.

Last updated 13 July 2026

National Anthem, Pledge and School Song

  1. 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.

  2. Students must stand at attention throughout the flag raising ceremony.

  3. Students must sing the National Anthem and school song with pride.

Being Respectful

We Respect Ourselves

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

  2. Students can wear their PE attire on days with CCA or PE/PAL lessons.

NCPS school rules covering uniform, PE attire, shoes, socks, and general grooming guidelines in bullet points.

  1. Usage of sweater or jacket is only allowed during cold weather or in air-conditioned rooms. The jacket or sweater should be plain and without loud motifs.

We Respect One Another

  1. Students are to respect one another at all times. There shall be no acts of bullying including verbal, physical and cyber bullying. Disciplinary action will be taken if students misbehave.

  2. Students are to respect the teachers at all times. Students are expected to greet teachers and follow instructions given.

We Respect This Place

  1. Students are to consume food and drinks at the canteen during recess and lunch.

  2. Students are to return the used utensils to the respective collection point after meals.

  3. Students are to care for the school environment and school property.

Being Responsible

  1. Students are to assemble at their respective venues by 7.25am every morning. Students arriving after 7.30am will be considered as late for school.

  2. Students are expected to attend school on all days during term time. Students who are absent from lessons, CCA or other after-school activities must submit a medical certificate or a letter of excuse to their form teacher or CCA teacher upon their return. Travelling for vacation purposes is not considered a valid reason and the student will be marked as absent without a valid reason.

  3. Students are not allowed to leave school without permission during curriculum hours, CCA or other after-school activities before they are dismissed.

  4. If a student needs to leave school during school hours because he/she is unwell or in case of an emergency, he/she has to be accompanied by a parent who will sign him/her out at the General Office.

  5. Students are responsible for completing and bringing their homework for submission to their teachers. Students should not ask their parents/guardians to bring their homework to school and parents/guardians are to refrain from delivering their homework to school.

  6. Students are to label all their personal belongings and not leave their belongings unattended.

  7. Students are responsible for their pocket money. They should approach their teacher or General Office for help if they have forgotten to bring.

  8. Students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which is intended to be used to cause harm to others.

  9. Students are not to use smartphone and/or smartwatches*, during school hours including recess, CCA and after-school programmes.

  10. Students who bring such devices are to put them in their school bags before school start time. Students should bear responsibility for the safekeeping of these devices.

*Exclude non-telecommunication devices, e.g. POSB Smart Buddy Watch, which allows contactless payment in school.