Safety & Security

1. AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Parents/Guardians will be informed of their children’s after school activities via our communications app, Parents Gateway. Parental consent is required for students to stay in school for lesson after school hours or for school outings. Consent can be given via Parents Gateway. Hardcopy of notifications will be given only to parents/guardians who have made prior arrangements with the school.

If the school does not receive any consent from the parents/guardians before the start of any school activities, the student will not be allowed to take part in the activity.

2. VISITING THE SCHOOL

Parents/Guardians who wish to come into the school to visit the General Office Staff or their children are to obtain a pass from the security guard before they proceed to the General Office for further assistance. Students will meet their parents in the General Office. Visiting of teachers are solely by appointment only.

Allocated time for visiting:
Tuesdays and Thursdays:	7.30am to 9.30am; 11am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 5.30pm

3. CARS ENTERING SCHOOL PREMISES

Dropping off in the Morning
Cars are allowed to come into the school compound to drop off the children in the morning before 7.30am. They should leave immediately and no parking/waiting is allowed. Parents are only allowed to drive into the school to pick up their children from the front porch after 1.45pm or when all the schoo buses have left (whichever is earlier).

Picking Up After School
1st pick up at 1.45pm
For the safety of our students, only school buses are allowed into the school between 1.30pm to 1.45pm. Parents may park their cars at the HDB carpark opposite the school.

2nd pick up at 4.15pm
Parents are only allowed to drive into the school to pick up their children from the front pouch after 4.15pm or when all the school buses have left (whichever is earlier).

Emergency Evacuation Plan

In times of crisis, your safety is our prime concern. All classes would have to be evacuated in the shortest time possible to an area of study. Your teachers would be assuming other duties once your classes are safely evacuated.

You can help by familiarising yourself with the designated evacuation route and taking part in our school evacuation drill seriously. Disruptive behaviour during the drill or initiating fire alarm without cause will result in severe disciplinary action.

Once the evacuation alarm goes off

Stop all activities and keep quiet.
Do not panic.
Listen and pay attention to the announcement.
Switch off all electrical fittings in the classroom.
Line up in 2 lines outside the classroom. DO NOT take anything with you.
Close the classroom doors.

During evacuation

Proceed quickly to the assembly area in an orderly manner using the designated evacuation route.
Do not attempt anything that will endanger your life, for example, putting out the fire.
Do not take the life. Use the stairs.
Do not run back to your classroom to look for your missing classmates.

At the assembly area

Wait quietly for your teacher to take attendance.
Do not try to look for your classmates if you discover any of them missing.
Inform the teachers around if you notice that your classmate is not with you.
Listen and pay attention to any instructions given by the teachers.
Follow all instructions given.

Lightning Warning System

When the school’s lightning warning system is activated, all outdoor activities are to stop immediately. All students and staff are to proceed calmly into the sheltered areas.

General Safety Guidelines

School Canteen

Visit the school canteen only during recess and lunch time.
Queue for food and drinks in the canteen in an orderly manner
All food and drinks must be consumed in the school canteen or in class during snack time only.
No running and playing is allowed in the school canteen.

School Hall & Indoor Sports Hall

Do not go to the school hall or the indoor sports hall without permission. All activities carried out in the halls should be in the presence of a teacher.
Keep the halls clean at all time. No eating or drinking is allowed.
Do not use or move the sports and PE equipment in the halls without the permission.

Science Rooms

Do not enter or work in the Science Room unless a teacher is present.
Do not take apparatus or chemicals out of the Science Room without the permission of the teacher.
Do not play with the apparatus or chemicals at all times.
Report to the teacher any damaged equipment, bottles or containers.
Do not touch or taste any chemical or materials unless your teacher specifically instructs you to do so.
Inform your teacher immediately should there be any injuries or accidents.
Wash your hands thoroughly after all practical work.

Special Rooms

Do not enter the special rooms without permission. All students entering the special rooms must be accompanied by a teacher.
No eating or drinking is allowed in the special rooms.

Toilets

Use the toilets responsibly.
Do not waste water or toilet paper unnecessary.
Keep the toilet clean and dry at all times.
Do not play in the toilets.

Sports Venues & Play Areas

Practise play safety by being alert and obey instructions at all times.
Speak up if you notice any dangerous play or potential dangers to yourself and your school mates.
Inform teachers immediately should there be any injuries or accidents.
Do not use any sports equipment without a teacher’s permission.
Handle sports equipment with care. Ensure safety at all times when using the equipment.
Inform teachers immediately should any equipment be faulty.

School Gardens and Outdoor Areas

The school gardens allow our students to appreciate nature in the outdoors. Practise play safety by being alert and obey instructions at all times.
Speak up if you notice any dangerous play or potential dangers to yourself and your school mates.
Inform teachers immediately should there be any injuries or accidents.
Keep away from potential danger. Do not play near the ponds.
Keep the gardens clean at all times. Do not litter.

Road Safety

Cross the road at the Zebra Crossing, or use other proper pedestrian crossings.
Do not run on the streets.
Always walk on the pavement.
Do not stick your hand or head out of a moving vehicle.
Strap on seatbelts in cars and on buses.
Get off on the safer side of the car.