Code of Conduct

A Gentleman's Appearance

A Gentleman’s Appearance

1	School Uniform
1.1	Victorians are to wear the prescribed school uniform with the school badge. Modification to the uniform is not allowed.
1.2	Shirts are to be buttoned up and tucked in. Shorts/trousers are to be worn well fit around the hips and waist.
1.3	When students are in half-uniform (PE/class T-shirt with shorts/pants), the T-shirt is to be tucked in.
1.4	Upper Secondary Victorians are to wear the prescribed VS belts purchased from the school bookshop. Victorians who forget to wear their belts are required to purchase one from the school bookshop.
1.5	Victorians will wear white-based track/canvas shoes which are low cut and properly laced with white shoelaces. Victorians are to wear VS socks that cover their ankles fully.
1.6	Victorians will be neatly dressed in their school uniform in school and at school functions or activities.
1.7	Victorians will wear the school tie smartly with a neat tie-knot on Mondays and during school functions. Victorians who forget to bring their ties are required to purchase one from the school bookshop.
1.8	Victorians are to wear their PE attire during PE lessons, games and physical activities.
1.9	Victorians can wear their PE attire/school based CCA t-shirts with appropriate shoes and socks on Saturdays and school holidays for school based activities.

2	Grooming
2.1	Victorians are mindful of their personal grooming as it projects the school image and the Victorian community they belong to. Thus Victorians ensure that their hair is kept short and neatly combed without reaching the eyebrows in front, the collar at the back and the ears at the sides, nor be outlandishly styled, dyed or coloured.
2.2	Victorians will also be properly shaven and fingernails kept clean and short.
2.3	Ear-rings, nose-rings/studs, body piercings, white transparent/translucent ear sticks on the earlobes, chains, necklaces, rings, chokers, bangles, wrist bands, either of cloth, string, leather, plastic or metal, or any objects deemed inappropriate by the school are not allowed.
2.4	No form of body decoration (e.g. tattoos) is allowed. The school reserves the right to suspend Victorians found with any form of body decoration indefinitely.

3	Attendance
3.1	Daily attendance in school during term time is compulsory as it supports student learning. Thus Victorians value punctuality for class lessons and school activities.
3.2	Only a medical certificate, which must be submitted to the Form Teacher upon a Victorian’s return to school, will be accepted to explain his absence from school based on medical reasons. A letter from parent/guardian will be accepted for absence for familial reasons, and only under exceptional instances such as funerals and religious festivals.
3.3	Victorians will obtain written permission from his Form Teacher before leaving the school premises during curriculum time based on valid reasons.
3.4	Permission may be sought from the Principal or Vice-Principal to leave the school early in the event of illness or unexpected circumstances. Responsible Victorians will furnish their Form Teacher with a medical certificate upon their return to school.
3.5	Victorians are mindful of their participation in school activities and will seek the permission of the teacher-in-charge before any absence from participation.
3.6	Victorians will inform the school promptly if they intend to leave the country during the school curriculum time based on valid reasons.

A Professional’s Prerogatives

4	Flag Raising Ceremony
4.1	Victorians who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge.
4.2	Victorians will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the chest.
4.3	Victorians must be punctual to attend this ceremony.
4.4	Victorians must assemble and line up in an orderly and quiet manner.
4.5	Victorians must stand at attention and face the flags when the National Anthem is being sung and the Pledge recited.
4.6	Victorians must observe the ceremony with solemnity and respect.

5	Classroom Conduct
5.1	Victorians value the learning opportunities provided by teachers and thus value punctuality and participation in class lessons.
5.2	Victorians respect teachers and classmates because they gain respect in the process.
5.3	Victorians show that they are caring persons. They help others who genuinely need emotional support. Where they are capable, they tutor their fellow Victorians who need academic assistance or have the moral courage to stand up for them in times of distress.
5.4	Victorians will actively seek their Form Teacher’s assistance and guidance whenever they are in doubt or in need of advice.
5.5	Victorians make use of curriculum time meaningfully by engaging in lessons and cooperating with teachers and classmates, and they do not use mobile phones in class.
5.6	Victorians take pride in their work and submit their best effort in time so that they may improve themselves.
5.7	Victorians keep the classroom neat and clean so that they can learn in a conducive environment.
5.8	Victorians are mindful that they should ensure security of property of others left in the classroom by not entering a classroom during recess, P.E. or any other time not authorised. Their honesty requires that they adhere to this ruling strictly.
5.9	Victorians obtain the teacher’s permission before entering and leaving any classroom or learning facility as part of their gentlemanly and professional behaviour.

6	Canteen Rules
6.1	Victorians do not eat or drink outside the canteen as they are concerned about the cleanliness of the school’s environment.
6.2	Victorians queue in an orderly fashion for food in the canteen.
6.3	Victorians make it their duty to return plates, bowls, glasses and bottles to the respective containers provided by the food stalls as this helps in maintaining the general appearance and cleanliness of the canteen.

A Sportsman's Spirit

7	Behavior and Conduct
7.1	Victorians zealously guard and protect the good image of the school by carrying themselves with respect, pride and dignity at all times in and out of school.
7.2	Victorians will always be loyal and present their best behaviour, expected of law-abiding citizens. Good school climate and moral tone is achieved through the concerted effort of all Victorians in the school. Discipline is therefore, the responsibility and duty of every Victorian.
7.3	Victorians always prepare well to excel in any competition or activity and be sporting and gracious in accepting the decision or outcome.
7.4	Victorians always take safety and security seriously. They will obey and adhere to the Road Safety Rules and Traffic regulations.
7.5	Victorians only take the lifts if they have an injury and with permission from the Discipline Master.
7.6	Victorians do not bring nor play with playing cards in school, or any activity deemed unacceptable by the school.
7.7	Victorians play ball games only on the field, Indoor Sports Hall and other designated areas of play. They do not play games in classrooms, canteen, driveways, foyers and along corridors, or any area not designated for play. This is to ensure their safety and well-being.
7.8	Victorians do not use the school facilities to charge their personal mobile devices or computers.

8	Cyberwellness
8.1	Students are to be familiar with and adhere to the ICT Acceptable Use Policy found in the VS Portal at http://vs.moe.edu.sg/learning_platforms.html
	Acceptable Use of ICT
8.2	Student use of
	i) school-owned computers /IT equipment;
	ii) private-owned computers or devices e.g. tablet, mobile phones, etc in school and school-owned software, data, accounts ,wired/wireless network and online services
	are for educational purposes only and must be consistent with the school’s vision, mission, values, curriculum and instructional goals.
	Prohibited Use of ICT
8.3	Student access to computers, mobile devices, network and internet services in VS is a privilege and not a right. Examples of prohibited uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
	i) Unauthorized use of computers/mobile devices – Accessing computers/mobile devices during curriculum hours without specific authorisation from the supervising teacher.

	In this respect, all mobile phones should not be used in class unless it is required by the supervising teacher for that particular lesson.
	ii) Unsupervised usage of computers in computer laboratories – The use of computers in the computer laboratories is purely for curricular purposes under the supervision of the Subject Teacher. Computers located in the Media Resource Library (MRL) are available for use during non-curricular hours.
	iii) Accessing Inappropriate Materials – Accessing, submitting, posting, publishing, forwarding, downloading, scanning, or displaying materials that are defamatory, abusive, obscene, vulgar, sexually explicit, sexually suggestive, threatening, discriminatory, harassing and/or illegal.
	iv) Illegal Activities – Using the school’s computers, networks, and Internet services for any illegal activity or that violates other policies, procedures and/or school rules;
	v) Violating Copyrights – Copying or downloading copyrighted materials without the owner’s permission.
	vi) Plagiarism – Representing as one’s own work any materials obtained on the Internet (such as term papers, articles, etc.). When Internet sources are used in student work, the author, publisher and web site must be identified.
	vii) Misuse of Passwords/Unauthorized Access – Sharing passwords, using other users’ passwords and/or accessing other users’ accounts.
	viii) Malicious Use/Vandalism – Any malicious use, disruption, altering, or harm to the school’s computers, software, equipment, networks, and Internet services, including but not limited to hacking activities and creation/uploading of computer viruses.

9	Serious Offences
9.1	Parents/Guardians will be informed for serious offences committed by the students. Appropriate action will be taken by the school. Examples of serious offences are, but are not limited to:
	• Using language or behaving in a manner detrimental to the moral tone of the school
	• Defiance/disrespect towards, defamation of, teachers or members of staff
	• Damage to school property / vandalism
	• Forgery
	• Cheating in school examinations
	• Disregard of safety rules
	• Serious offence committed during probation period
	• Physical violence e.g. fighting
	• Bullying
	• Outrage of modesty
	• Shoplifting / theft
	• Misuse of Drugs