RULES & ROUTINES
SCHOOL RULES & REGULATIONS

Woodlands Secondary School aims to provide a caring and safe environment in which all students enjoy learning and cultivate a sense of belonging. It is the intent of the school staff to support and encourage each Woodlander’s academic, personal and social growth, and to groom students to become responsible members of the Woodlands community. The school rules and regulations serve to protect the well-being of all in attendance. The School Expectations serve to engender in our Woodlands our Core Values of Growth, Respect, Resilience, Empathy, Appreciation and Trustworthiness.

Our School Expectations reflect our 3Cs and 7As. Woodlanders are to use these terms to model their behaviours and set realistic targets.

Apart from our 3Cs and 7As, our Woodlanders are expected to take full responsibility for his/her actions in accordance to the following principles:

• I must strive to uphold the good name of the school at all times.

• I am responsible for my own learning and must make conscientious attempts at completing work given on time and ensure standards expected are met.

• I am responsible for treating everyone in school and community with respect and consideration.

• I am responsible to forge and sustain positive relationships with their peers and establish rapport with their teachers.

• I am responsible for the environment by keeping it clean and a safe place for everyone to enjoy.

• Students are expected to report to school by 7.30am.

• Students must attend school punctually without fail. They must observe their timetable and attend all lessons.

• Absence from school must be accounted for by a medical certificate from a doctor or a letter from a parent/guardian (students are restricted to 3 letters from parents in a single term).

• Students must seek permission from the School Leaders if he/she wishes to take time off from school for any reasons.

• Students are to remain in the classrooms at all times unless permission has been given by their teachers.

• Students must subscribe to a growth mindset of excellence and strive to do their best in their studies and their CCA.

• Students must remain positive when faced with challenges and be receptive to instructions from teachers.

• Students must practise sound time management in order to balance academic, co-curricular activities and service to the community.

• Students must strive to uphold the good name of the school at all times.

• Students must attend and observe all the commands for assembly. The flag-raising ceremony must be observed with respect and pride.

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

• Students are to greet and be respectful to all visitors and members of the school.

• Students must forge and sustain positive relationships with their peers and establish rapport with their teachers.

• Students must refrain from engaging in practices which may cause physical or emotional distress.

• Students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon or weapon-like item to be used or intended to be used to cause harm to others and/or self.

• Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform. Modifications to the uniform are not allowed.

• Students must wear their full school uniform (formal) when reporting to school on Mondays. Students may wear the full school uniform (polo t-shirt) from Tuesdays to Fridays.

• Students coming to school on Saturdays or after-school hours should be properly attired. This means they should be in Full-Uniform, Polo T-shirt with school pants/skirts, or Half-Uniform (PE T-shirt with school pants/skirts). Students should also leave school at the end of the day/lesson in proper attire.

• The school uniform must be worn neatly and smartly and tucked in at all times:

  • School ties are to be worn on Mondays for morning assembly.

  • Girls are required to don the school skirts that are knee-length or longer.

  • Alterations, such as tapering long pants, are not allowed.

  • Students are to change into their PE attire for PE lessons and to change back into their school uniform or Polo T-shirt with school pants/skirts after the lesson.

  • Students are to wear white socks and shoes with white shoe laces. Only thin discreet lines around the base of the shoe are allowed. Only white socks above ankle-length can be worn.

• Students must make conscientious attempts at completing work given on time and ensure expected standards are met.

• Students are encouraged to seek assistance from teachers when needed.

• Students must aspire to do their very best for all tests and examinations.

• Students are not to engage in any acts of dishonesty during tests/examinations.

• Students are to adhere to all instructions given by examiners/invigilators during tests/exams.

• Students who are unable to sit for tests/examinations, must provide a medical certificate on the day he/she returns to school.

• Students absent from examinations without valid reasons will be awarded zero marks.

Students are allowed to bring their mobile devices/tablets to school. The following restrictions dictate when and where these devices may be use in order to ensure that students remain focused during lessons:

• The use of mobile devices/tablets is restricted to before the start of school, during recess/lunch break and after school.

• The use of mobile devices/tablets is restricted to canteen and foyer only.

• The use of mobile devices/tablets is prohibited during instructional hours (unless supervised or permission has been given by a teacher).

• Students are also reminded to observe proper etiquette in the use of mobile devices/tablets.

• Students must take full responsibility for the security of their mobile devices/tablets.

• Mobile devices must be kept in the locker at all times except before start of school during recess/lunch breaks and after school.

• Infringement would lead to confiscation of the item(s), which would be kept by the Operational Managers in the General Office for:

  • 1 day (kept overnight till the next school day)  for 1st offence

  • 1 week for 2nd offence

  • 1 month for 3rd and subsequent offence

• Parents will be contacted to collect the item(s) for the 3rd and subsequent offences.