Dunearn Rules and Regulations 2012

1. Flag-Raising Ceremony

• All students are to assemble at the Parade Square with their respective classes by 0725 hrs from Mondays to Fridays. Students who are not with their respective classes by 0725 hrs are deemed late.

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

• Foreign students must stand to attention.

2. Attire

Pupils are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is strictly not allowed.

For female students

• Dark blue skirt must be just touching the knees
• Coloured undergarments are not allowed

For male and female students

• Short-sleeved white blouse (pointed collar) with pocket on the left
• The school badge must be sewn on the shirt pocket
• The nametag must be sewn above the shirt pocket
• Shirts and blouse must be tucked into the pants / shorts / skirts at all times
• Only plain white socks and white-based shoes are to be worn

For male students

• Lower Secondary males wear dark blue shorts
• Upper Secondary males wear dark blue pants

 
3. Personal Grooming

Dyeing, tinting or highlighting of hair and tattoos are not allowed.  In addition, all students must observe the following:

For female students

• Long hair should be plaited or tied back neatly with a black or dark blue ribbon. Only black or dark-blue hair bands should be used where necessary.
• Fringes should not be longer than the eyebrows. Long fringes must be neatly managed.

For male students

• All boys must wear a short and neat hairstyle. Fringes should not be longer than the eyebrows.
• Wearing of moustache and beard are not allowed.  Boys must maintain a clean-shaven appearance at all times in school.

4. Other Aspects of Personal Grooming

The following are strictly prohibited:

• Jewellery such as chains, necklaces, rings or bracelets.
• Cosmetics, long nails, fake nails, nail polish or henna staining.
• Ear-sticks / nose-studs / eye-lid studs. However, girls are permitted to wear a pair of plain ear-studs.

5. Absence from School

All students are required to attend school regularly and take responsibility for their own learning. Students must submit a Medical Certificate or parent’s / guardian’s letter to their Form Teachers on the day of return to school. Not more than 3 parent’s / guardian’s letter are allowed per Term.

6. Within SchooI – Student Movement

• Students are not allowed to leave the classrooms during lessons without subject teachers’ permission.
• A 'Student Movement Pass’ is required and this must be prominently displayed on the shirt pocket.
• Students are not allowed to leave the school during curriculum time without permission.  A ‘Permission to Leave School Premises’ form from the Discipline Department is required.
• For transition of periods, only the in-coming Subject Teacher is to give permission to students to leave the class. The ‘Movement Pass’ is to be displayed prominently on the shirt pocket.

7. Offences

Students who fail to comply adequately with the school's Rules and Regulations will be subjected to disciplinary action. The list of offences (non-exhaustive) and consequences are:

The school reserves the right to decide on the appropriate consequences that will lead to the best learning outcome for the student.