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Yew Tee Primary School

School Rules & Regulations

Find out what all YTPS students must follow, from attendance and uniform standards to mobile device use and conduct in school.

Last updated 11 May 2026

School Rules & Regulations

All YTPS students are expected to abide by the school rules.

Assembly Procedure

  • Students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist over the heart.

  • All students must stand at attention throughout the singing of the National Anthem, the School Song and the recitation of the Pledge.

  • Students must be punctual for school and all school activities.

Attendance

  • Students are expected to attend school on school days. Absence from school must be covered with a valid Medical Certificate (MC) or relevant document(s).

  • Students are strongly discouraged from taking leave before the school vacation period or during term time.

General Appearance

  • Students must look clean and neat. Male students must be clean-shaven and neat in appearance.

  • Students should not wear jewellery and accessories except a pair of simple ear studs for female students with pierced earlobes.

  • Students are to be in FASHION in their general appearance.
    - Fingernails - Fingernails must be kept short and clean at all times.
    - Attire - Students are to wear the prescribed school uniform and modification to the uniform is not allowed.
    - Socks & shoes - Only black socks and plain black canvas shoes are allowed.
    - Hairstyle - Students must keep their hairstyle simple and neat.
    - ION (Iron-on Name Tag) - The student’s name tag should be worn above the school badge.

Desirable behavior in School

Students are expected to:

  • be punctual, respectful

  • exercise self-discipline at all times

  • do their part in ensuring the school is a safe and conducive learning space for all

  • keep the classroom and school clean

  • take good care of their belongings and school property

Mobile devices in school

  • Only students who have been granted permission are allowed to bring their mobile phones to school. Mobile phones are to be switched off during curriculum hours.

  • Students are not allowed to take videos and/or photographs of the School/teachers and peers without their permission.