Bukit Panjang Govt. High School

Uniform

Attire And Personal Appearance Every BPian should take pride in wearing the school uniform. The uniform is a representation of the school and her history. The way the uniform is worn shall NOT reflect individual preferences. BPians MUST wear the BP uniform as prescribed. Every BPian also has to demonstrate respect for self and others by being neat and well-groomed at all times. Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform with the school collar pin. Modification to the uniform is not allowed. Collar pins are to be worn at all times when students are in their full uniform. They must be worn on the left collar. Socks are to be worn at all times and must be visible, but should not be mid-calf or beyond in length. Only white, black, grey and navy blue socks are allowed. Socks with a small logo are allowed. No outlandish shoes with offensive designs are allowed. High-cut shoes are not allowed. Game attire (e.g. CCA T-shirts, jerseys etc) is not allowed during lessons. 2. PE ATTIRE & CCA/CLASS T-SHIRT Students can wear half uniform to school on days when they have PE lessons, except Mondays with assembly period. Half uniform: School T-shirt with school shorts/pants/skirt. *The following set of guidelines applies every time the uniform is put on. It applies to all students, at all times, regardless of whether students are in or out of school. ● Short, neat and tidy hairstyle with natural colour. ● Hair at the back must be above the shirt collar. ● Hair at the front when combed down must be above the eyebrows. ● Hair at the crown must not be too thick or bushy. ● Hair at the sides must be above the ears. ● Side-burns are not allowed. ● Hair on the sides and back should be gradually tapered ('gently sloped'). The following are disallowed: ● Sideburns Undercut or outlandish hairstyles ● Ear-studs/earrings/sticks and all kinds of accessories ● Facial hair such as a moustache or a beard ● Neat and tidy hairstyle with natural colour. ● Long hair that falls below the collar or touching the shoulders must be tied up neatly with black or dark purple hair accessories. ● Hair in front must not cover the eyes or fall across the cheeks. ● If it is beyond the eyes, it must be tied or pinned up. ● Cosmetics or make-up of any kind are not allowed. ● Only ONE pair of small plain ear-studs/sticks is allowed. ● Only gold, silver or black coloured ear studs are accepted. ● Ear sticks must be cut short to fit the thickness of the ear lobes. ● Only dark coloured hair accessories are allowed. ● Tinting, dyeing, highlighting or perming of hair Important Note: For attire check on the first day of each school term, students with dyed hair/unacceptable hairstyles will be identified and referred to the Year Heads or HOD/Student Management. Students will be sent home on the day itself. 4. GROOMING AND ATTIRE DURING THE SCHOOL VACATION The above guidelines on grooming and attire applies when students come back during the school vacation to attend remedial/supplementary lessons or other activities. Approved CCA attire is allowed too. Students may not use the name, image, logo or uniform of Bukit Panjang Government High School, nor may students use representations of staff or students in any medium, including, but not limited to electronic, paper, video and sound, in a manner not in keeping with the mission and values of the school. The school has the sole discretion in determining what constitutes appropriate representation of the school’s name, image, uniform and logos. Conduct grade down by at least 2 grades Caning Suspension (in-school / at-home) Compensation (where relevant) Home involvement Counselling / Referral to external agencies Detention / Service to School Police assistance (if needed) Others: Not eligible to apply for overseas trips Step down from leadership position in CCA / Class Suspension from school / co-curricular activities (includes any of the following): CCA / non-CCA related matches/competitions SYF / performance no promotion in uniform groups Others: Not eligible to apply for overseas trips Step down from leadership position in CCA / Class Suspension from school / co-curricular activities (includes any of the following): CCA / non-CCA related matches/competitions SYF / performance no promotion in uniform groups Suspension from school / co-curricular activities (includes any of the following): CCA / non-CCA related matches/competitions SYF / performance no promotion in uniform groups no promotion in uniform groups Conduct grade down by at least 2 grades Suspension (in-school / at-home) Home involvement Counselling / Referral to external agencies Detention / Service to School (each day of truancy or unexcused absences) Others: Not eligible to apply for overseas trips Step down from leadership position in CCA / Class Suspension from school / co-curricular activities (includes any of the following): CCA / non-CCA related matches/competitions SYF / performance no promotion in uniform groups Late-coming Late for lessons (more than 5 minutes) Skipping lessons / remedial / supplementary / enrichment programmes / assembly / detention / service to school without valid reasons Improper attire and grooming Littering Not doing assignments Using vulgar language Disruptive / inappropriate behaviour Consuming food / drink outside café / canteen and outside recess time during school hours Possession of poker cards Possession and/or use of PEDs outside designated places and beyond approved time periods * Late-coming records will be reviewed at the end of the first semester to determine whether they are carried forward or reset for the second semester. Conditions for reset: Students observe at least 2 full months / 40 days of consecutive punctuality from the last date of late-coming OR Students with 3 times or less of late-coming in the first semester. Improper attire and grooming