School Rules

Find out what rules all Xingnanians must follow, from dress code and attendance to conduct grades and school offences.

Last updated 27 July 2026

Xingnanians must uphold the core values by abiding by the school rules as follows:

Loyal to school and country.

Xingnanians, who are Singapore citizens, must sing the National Anthem and take the pledge with their right fists placed over their hearts.
Non-Singapore citizens will stand at attention during school assemblies and important occasions such as the National Day Parade and National Day Observance Ceremonies.

Be responsible for own actions.

Xingnanians must be present and punctual for all lessons and school programmes. Absences should be covered with a valid reason.
Xingnanians must not leave the school premises during school hours without permission.
Xinananians are not to leave the school premises if they have CCA and remedials after curriculum time.

Be respectful to others.

Xingnanians must demonstrate the expected behaviour aligned to the school values at all times.
Xingnanians must care and show appreciation to others.
Xingnanians must keep school a safe place for learning.

We, Xingnanians, must be properly attired at all times in school. We are to wear our prescribed school uniforms without modifications.

Jackets, cardigans and pullovers, are only to be worn during cold weather.

Conduct Grade Descriptors

Conduct Grade	Criteria
Excellent	• Consistently exemplifies the school values (R3ISE) and right habits. • Adheres to school rules and has no offence records. • Has very regular school attendance. Absences are accompanied by valid reasons. • Consistently punctual for lessons and activities.
Very Good	• Frequently exemplifies the school values (R3ISE) and right habits. • Adheres to school rules and has no offence records. • Has very regular school attendance. Absences are accompanied by valid reasons. • Frequently punctual for lessons and activities.
Good	• Exemplifies the school values (R3ISE) and right habits most of the time. • Adheres to school rules most of the time. Offences committed, if any, are minor. • Has regular school attendance. Absences are accompanied by valid reasons. • Punctual for lessons and activities most of the time.
Fair	• Rarely exemplifies the school values (R3ISE) and right habits. • Adheres to school rules to some extent. Commits major offences. • Has irregular school attendance. Absences are not accompanied by valid reasons.
Poor	• Does not exemplify the school values (R3ISE) and right habits. • Does not adhere to school rules most of the time. • Commits major offences repeatedly. • Has poor school attendance. Absences are not accompanied by valid reasons.

A “Fair” or “Poor” conduct grade will render the student ineligible for MOE or school-based awards.

School Offences

Category	Minor Offences	Serious Offences	Very Serious Offences
Attendance	Late-coming without a valid reason	Leaving school grounds without permission	—
Attendance	Late-coming without a valid reason	Truancy (skipping lessons during or after school hours, absent without valid reasons)	—
Inappropriate Behaviour	Insensitive acts or remarks (e.g. inappropriate language, playing pranks)	Defiant Behaviour	Hurtful Behaviour
	Playful or uncooperative behaviour	Open defiance towards school staff	Assault
	Online misconduct		Fighting
	Using vulgar or abusive language or gestures	Dishonest Behaviour	Severe bullying resulting in grievous hurt
	Not doing assignments without a valid reason	Cheating during assessments	Gangsterism
	Inappropriate use of items in school (e.g. mobile phone)	Forgery
		Gambling, theft, scams and fraud

		Hurtful Behaviour
		Bullying (cyber, physical, social, verbal)
		• Disruptive behaviour that causes hurt, danger or distress to self or others
		Public nuisance (behaviour that causes distress to others)
Damage to Property	Negligent damage of property	Vandalism / Arson	—
	Littering	Cybersecurity violations
		Trespassing and unauthorised access
Substance Abuse	-	Smoking / Vaping	Drug abuse
		Consumption of alcohol	Vaping (with etomidate)
		Consumption of drugs and inhalants
Other Misconducts	Improper attire and grooming	Possession of weapons or weapon-like items (including sharp objects, weapons, lighters or any flammable substances) that can be used or intended to cause harm to others