Student Handbooks
Dear pupils,
These school rules and regulations ensure that you can learn, practise, realise and share in a safe, happy and caring place. It is your responsibility to observe them.
1. Attendance
- Attendance is compulsory during the School Term.
- Puja is compulsory and you should be seated in the Shrine Hall before puja starts.
- Submit a Leave Application Form (obtainable from the School) or a letter of explanation from your parents if you are absent. Failure to do so will be considered as absence without reason.
- If you are absent (without reason) for more than 3 times, the School will call up your parents and reserves the right to decide whether to allow you to continue your studies in the School.
2. Dressing & Footwear
- To wear the School T-shirt and long pants when attending School. The colour should be plain. No shorts or other shirts are allowed except during special occasions.
- Place your footwear neatly and orderly in the shoe racks outside your classrooms.
3. Serious Misdemeanours
The School will take serious action against the following:
- Acts of cheating, bullying, fighting, dishonesty, indecency, hooliganism, theft, vandalism and possession of undesirable materials.
- Smoking, consumption of alcohol, drug abuse and glue-sniffing.
- Arrogance, offensive language, vulgarities and rudeness shown through words, gestures or actions.
- Usage of Handphones and electronic game devices during school hours.
4. Disciplinary Actions
- The School reserves its right to take disciplinary actions as it deems fit.
IMPORTANT OBSERVANCES
5. In the Temple
- Place your palms together and greet Monks, Nuns, Principal and Teachers politely when you see them.
- Speak courteously and pleasantly at all times.
- Be mindful and do not shout and run around.
6. In the Main Shrine Hall
- On entering the Shrine Hall, prostrate to the Buddha and walk mindfully to your seat.
- Maintain Noble Silence in the Shrine Hall.
- Do not put any personal belongings on top of the donation boxes.
- Do not eat sweets/chewing gum/drink water etc in the Shrine Hall. Ask for permission from your teachers to drink water outside the Shrine Hall if there is a need.
- When leaving the Shrine Hall, chant “Om Mani Padme Hum” or “南无本师释迦摩尼佛” sincerely and move as a class in an orderly manner back to your classrooms.
7. In the Classroom
- Place your palms together and greet your teachers “Good morning, Teacher YYY ” or “Good afternoon, Teacher YYY” when you enter the class.
- Raise your hand and wait for your teacher to call you before you speak.
- Observe appropriate behaviour and be considerate to others.
- Use the temple properties with care. Do not play and throw the cushions around.
- Keep the classrooms clean, neat and tidy.
8. Puja
- Sit properly with your back straight and in cross-legged position.
- You are encouraged to join in the “Om Mani Padme Hum” chanting which lasts for 5 minutes before the actual puja commences.
- Follow the chanting and meditation diligently.
May you have an enjoyable, enriching and enlightening year with us!
