Crestian Standards & Expectations
As part of Our Caring Home, every Crestian is expected to uphold our shared standards in attire, attendance, conduct and schoolwork — building the leaders our family, community and nation can be proud of.
At Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School, we believe every student is valued and has a role to play in contributing to a caring and enabling school environment.
Guided by our CREST values — Care, Resilience, Excellence, Self-Belief, and Trustworthiness — we are committed to building a school community where every student belongs, every voice matters, and every relationship is grounded in kindness and mutual respect.
More than a set of rules, this commitment reflects our vision of Pasir Ris Crest as a caring home. Creating this environment is a shared responsibility – one that is built upon a strong foundation and partnership as one school community — staff, students, and parents.
Our Shared Understanding of Desired Crestian Behaviour
The desired student learning outcomes capture our hopes for all Crestians. Specifically for this segment, we aspire all Crestians to be a:
Active and Engaged Learner
Able to take ownership and demonstrate resilience in their learning
Able to maintain positive self-belief and pursue excellence through seeking continual improvement in learning
Self-Disciplined and Responsible Leader
Able to demonstrate self-awareness and apply self-management skills.
Able to discern and do what is right
Able to demonstrate social awareness and apply interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships
Able to take initiative and create positive impact
Active and Concerned Citizen with Global Awareness
Able to reflect on and respond to community, national and global issues, as an informed and responsible citizen.
Able to appreciate the importance of harmony and inclusivity in Singapore and contribute collectively to Singapore’s social cohesion.
1) ATTIRE / APPEARANCE
Expected Student Behavior
Students are the school’s representatives in the community and are expected to be always prim and proper in their school attire at all times. Taking pride in wearing the school uniform will help students to be self-disciplined and self-motivated.
Rules and Regulations
The following rules and regulations are to be adhered to:
Students must be in proper school attire whenever they come to school, including school holidays. Students are to wear the prescribed school attire without any improper modification.
Hair must be kept neatly in its natural colour. Outlandish, spiky/ punkish or dyed/ coloured/ highlighted hair is not allowed.
Fancy spectacles, coloured contact lenses and tinted glasses are not allowed. Prescribed colours for spectacle frames are solid black, brown, gold or silver.
The school T-shirt must be worn for PE lessons and all other physical activities.
T-shirts' sleeves should not be folded when worn.
Shoes must be white-based / predominantly white with white shoelaces, and be properly tied. The shoes must not cover the ball of the ankles. Disallowed shoes include moccasins, dress shoes, ballet shoes, high-cut shoes, slip-ons, shoes with velcro straps and those not deemed as standard school shoes.
Only plain white socks are allowed and they must be worn to conceal the ball of the ankle completely.
Fingernails must be kept short and clean.
Proper School Attire for Boys
Boys are to put on the school tie daily.
Boy's shirts should always be tucked in with unfolded sleeves.
Boys are prohibited from wearing earrings, ear sticks, ear studs or any facial studs.
Hair must be short and neat. Hair should be sloped and when combed down should not touch the eye brows, the ears and the collar. The sideburn should not be lower than the half ear mark. The length of the hair should be consistent throughout and the differences in length should not exceed more than 4 cm.
Boys must maintain a clean-shaven appearance at all times in school.
Sideburns must not be longer than half of the earlobes.
Pants must not be tapered.
Pants must be altered to its correct length.
Long pants must cover the balls of the ankles.
Proper School Attire for Girls
Hair must be neat and tidy. The fringe must not touch the eyebrows. There must not be any hair covering the face. If necessary, only black hair bands/clips can be worn. Girls who have hair touching their shoulders must be kept tied up at all times.
Girls are allowed one pair of black/dark blue, plain, simple ear studs of the same design or one pair of translucent ear sticks on each earlobe.
The blouse should not be folded when worn.
The length of the skirts must not be shorter than 5 cm above the knee.
The skirts should not be folded around the waist when worn.
2) EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOUR
Students are expected to be respectful to all in school at all times. They are to follow the school rules and regulations and to respect the authority of the Councillors, student leaders and class committee members. They are to be caring towards their schoolmates and avoid any activity that may cause harm or injury to others.
At the Assembly Area during Flag Raising Ceremony /At Assembly in the Hall
Assemble according to classes and index numbers quickly and quietly.
Students are required to bring along their reading materials. Observe silence and read while waiting for the programme to begin.
Show appreciation and behave with consideration towards the speaker or the event/ performance being presented.
Sing the National Anthem, School Song and take the pledge with pride and passion.
Classroom Behaviour
To ensure that the class is conducive for learning and students practise the school values:
Students must keep their classrooms clean and tidy at all times.
Students on cleaning duty must complete their duty before the end of the day.
Students are to have all their texts and materials for the lessons. They are not allowed to borrow books or any items from another class unless permission is granted by a teacher.
Students must switch off the electrical items such as lights and fans before leaving the class.
Students should not leave books and files in the classroom after dismissal unless authorised by their subject teachers.
School Premises
To ensure safety in school and respect for others in the school:
When moving from one place to another for lessons, students should move together in an orderly manner according to the PQR guidelines. (Walk in Pairs, remain Quiet and keep to the Right of the passageway).
Students are not allowed to ride their bicycle, tricycle and skateboard in the school compound.
Students are to dismount from their bicycle in the school compound and walk their bicycle to the designated bicycle bay.
All students are not allowed to have in their possession any weapon. They are also not allowed to bring any weapon-like item which is used or intended to be used to cause harm to others.
Use of Sports Facilities (school field, basketball court, ISH)
Students are encouraged to use the school facilities to play and exercise. In line with the school values of being caring, students should show sportsmanship, respect for opponents and team work throughout their play time. They should also adhere to the following safety measures:
Students must hydrate themselves before and after their play.
Students must report any injury to the General Office or PE office immediately.
Students must be aware of any change in weather condition during play and stay indoors when it is raining or lighting alert is turned on.
School Property
To instill the value of caring:
Students are to handle and use the school property with care.
Students must not tamper with other equipment on the field and in the ISH.
Students are to keep the toilets clean and flushed after use.
Rules and Regulations
To promote a caring, safe and conducive learning environment and to instill discipline in learning, students are to conform to the following rules and regulations:
At the Assembly Area during Flag Raising Ceremony/ At Assembly in the Hall
To promote citizenship, students who are Singapore citizens must sing the National Anthem and take the Pledge. Students will take the Pledge with the right fist placed over the heart.
Students who are not Singapore citizens must stand at attention and maintain respectful silence.
Classroom Behaviour
Students are not allowed to leave the classroom without an Exit Pass, which must be displayed clearly on the student when out of the classroom.
Students are not allowed to eat in the classroom.
Students must leave their classrooms during recess unless authorised by a teacher.
School Premises
Students are not allowed to loiter during curriculum time.
Students are not allowed to use the designated special rooms and venues such as the Computer Labs, School Halls etc for any activity at any time unless authorized by a teacher.
Students must not enter the Staff Room and HOD Room without permission.
Students are not allowed to eat in the canteen during lesson time unless permission is granted.
Use of Sports Facilities (school field, basketball court, ISH)
Students must adhere to the following rules and regulations when using the sports facilities.
Playing time
To ensure students are properly attired and ready for lessons:
Students are not allowed to play before school. Students can only play during recess and after school, from 3pm to 5.30pm, provided they have no lesson, CCA or other school programmes.
During recess, students must stop their play 10 minutes before the start of the next lesson. The students’ playing equipment, like soccer ball and frisbee, will be confiscated if they do not comply with the above.
Attire
Wearing proper attire will reduce the risk of injury and heat stroke, thus,
Students must be in half uniform, i.e. PE T-shirts and shorts/pants/skirts for their play during recess.
Students must be in full PE attire (PE T-shirts and shorts) when they play after school hours.
School Property
To instill the value of caring and being righteous:
Students are not to remove furniture, equipment and other items from any part of the school premises without the permission of the teacher-in-charge or the Operation Manager.
Students are not to vandalise any school property.
Use of mobile phones
Students are encouraged not to bring their mobile phones to school. They may use the telephone in the General Office if they need to contact their parents/guardians. In an emergency, their parents/ guardians can call the school to contact the student. Students bring mobile phones to school at their own risk and the school will not be held liable or responsible for any loss or damage to the mobile phones. The following must be adhered to unless a teacher's permission has been expressly granted.
Students cannot use their mobile phones during curriculum and co-curriculum time.
Students can only use their mobile phones in the designated areas.
Mobile phones cannot be used in all the Academic Blocks C, D, E & F, areas between Blocks E & F, Parade Square before the start of the morning assembly, library and all staircases.
Students are to ensure their mobile phones are turned off at all times when they are in the classrooms. Mobile phones that are turned on are considered being used by the students.
Mobile phones are not to be used for audio or video recording or picture taking.
Mobile phones will be confiscated and kept by the office for ONE week if a student violates any of the rules related to the usage of mobile phones.
Students who allow other students to misuse their mobile phones will have their mobile phones confiscated and kept by the office for ONE week.
Repeat offences will result in the mobile phones to be confiscated for ONE month.
Confiscated mobile phones will only be returned to parents/guardians after the confiscation period.
3) ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
Expected Student Behaviour
To support students in managing their time effectively, leading to being self-disciplined and self-motivated, students are expected to attend all their school activities and to be punctual for them.
Rules and Regulations
Students are to comply with the following school rules and regulations:
Attendance
Students who are absent must present a Medical Certificate or a letter from a parent/guardian as soon as he/ she returns to school.
Students wishing to leave school during school hours must fill in a prescribed form available from the General Office and get it signed by the Home Tutors/subject teacher. Home Tutors/subject teachers may grant approval after checking that the reason given is genuine. The student then needs to see the Principal / Vice-Principal/ Key Personnel for final approval to be given. The parent/guardian would have to come to school to pick up the student.
Students who are taken ill during school hours must be accompanied home by a parent or an adult whom the parent has given consent.
Students who leave school early for medical reasons must produce a valid medical document (e.g. appointment card, Medical Certificate).
Students who leave school early for other personal reasons must produce a valid document (e.g. Music exams entry proof, external examinations letter).
Punctuality
Students will be considered late if they are not with their classes when the bell has rung for the start of the flag-raising ceremony.
Late comers are to report to the office and must obtain a permission slip (green slip) to enter the classroom.
4) SCHOOLWORK AND ASSIGNMENT
Expected Student Behaviour
To be self-motivated and self-disciplined, students are expected to complete all schoolwork and assignment to the best of their ability.
Rules and Regulations Students are to follow the following school rules and regulations:
To submit all schoolwork on time.
To not plagiarise.
To not copy the work of other students.
5) SOCIAL (INCLUDING CYBERSPACE)
To help build a caring environment, students are to be respectful and kind to all schoolmates, staff, and guests/visitors to the school. Students are to be civic-minded and to report to the school authority if they witness anyone doing things detrimental to the school and schoolmates.
Care in Communication
In alignment with our school value of ‘Care’ and ‘Trustworthiness’,
Students must be truthful and honest to staff, and schoolmates.
Students must not use vulgarities at all times in the school.
Students should speak in English, a common language, which will help to promote social cohesion and racial harmony.
Care in Behaviour
Demonstrating a caring and respectful behaviour is achievable by all Crestians. Any form of hurtful behaviour and bullying is wrong and unacceptable.
Hurtful behaviours are unkind acts such as once-off insensitive comments, actions, or physical altercations.
Bullying, by contrast, involves persistent and intentional hurtful acts carried out with the aim of causing harm or distress to another person.
Both hurtful behaviours and bullying, regardless of the form it may take, run counter to our CREST values. In both physical and cyber space, a caring and respectful behaviour must be the baseline.
Examples of various forms of hurtful behaviour and bullying:
As part of growing up, students may have disagreements or say things in the heat of the moment. As school and family, we can help students distinguish between these normal social frictions and persistent, harmful actions.
6) REPORTING AND RESPONDING TO INCIDENTS
How We Minimise Incidents
Education, prevention and communication are at the heart of our approach. We build a culture of care and respect through several means.
We foster strong, positive teacher-student relationships and a robust peer support structure, with trained student leaders who embody our CREST values and serve as role models for their peers. Through our key programmes such as ‘Start-it-Right’, Character and Citizenship Education and our social skills lessons, students build team relationships, develop empathy, conflict management skills, resilience, and good cyber wellness habits.
How to Share Concerns
We want every student and parent to feel comfortable coming to us. Sharing a genuine concern is an act of care — for yourself, for others, and for our school community. You can reach us through any of the following:
Reaching out to your child's Home Tutor
Submitting a report via our online incident reporting form (using your child/ward’s All Ears student account, link found in Google Classroom)
Email the school at prcss@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab) with clear return contact information
Sharing sincere and well-meaning information directly to school supports the overall educative process of our students. Any false or malicious information submitted is a serious offence and severe disciplinary measures as outlined in the Crestian Handbook will be meted out.
How We Respond
When an incident is reported, we act promptly and with care for everyone involved. Our response reflects our belief that every student — whether affected or responsible — deserves support and the opportunity to grow.
We begin by ensuring the immediate physical and psychological safety of all students involved. We then conduct a thorough and fair investigation, providing timely updates to parents subject to the complexity of the case.
Where necessary, consequences will be applied, including disciplinary actions, conduct grade adjustments, and structured programmes to develop prosocial skills and restore relationships. These consequences are outlined in The Crestians' Handbook under "Expected Student Behaviour – Rules and Regulations."
We believe in restorative approaches — not just addressing the behaviour, but helping students understand its impact and take responsibility for making things right. This reflects the trustworthiness and resilience we hope to cultivate in every Crestian.
Support plans will be put in place for all affected students, including both victims and those responsible for the behaviour. This may include school counselling, external referrals, and access to community resources. Throughout the process, we partner closely with parents, keeping them informed at the earliest opportunity.
7) HOW PARENTS CAN SUPPORT
Parents are our most important partners in building a caring school community. Talk regularly with your child about their school experiences, friendships, and online interactions, and if you have any concerns, share them directly with your child's Home Tutor.
One of the most important conversations you can have with your child is about the difference between being a bystander and being an upstander. A bystander sees something wrong and stays silent; an upstander chooses to act — by reporting, by offering support, or simply by refusing to go along with unkind behaviour. We understand that some parents may worry about their child getting involved, and that the instinct to protect them by staying out of it is a natural one. However, when students stay silent, those who are hurting can feel invisible and alone. We encourage you to help your child understand that speaking up is not about getting others into trouble — it is an act of courage and care that reflects the very best of our CREST values.
Here is how you can further support us in keeping Pasir Ris Crest a caring home for every student:
Model the values we teach. Demonstrate trustworthy, respectful behaviour at home — including in the way you communicate with others, both online and offline.
Reinforce healthy digital habits. Monitor your child's online activities with care and openness, and have regular conversations about responsible use of technology.
Use everyday moments. Help your child understand why care, self-belief, and integrity matter — not just in school, but in life.
Trust our process. When concerns are raised, we take them seriously and handle them with care, fairness, and the best interests of all students in mind. We ask that you give us the space and time to investigate thoroughly, and that you work with us in a spirit of partnership and mutual trust.
Come to us directly. If you have concerns, we ask that you bring them to us promptly and through the proper channels. This allows us to have the opportunity to listen, understand the situation and work with you towards a thoughtful response. Discussion of details prior to any clarification can cause unnecessary distress, premature conclusion and makes it difficult for school to focus and respond promptly on the matter. Speaking directly with the school helps us work together towards a constructive way forward, while modelling for our children the importance of addressing concerns openly and respectfully.
We revisit these guidelines regularly to ensure they continue to serve our school community well. Together — as staff, students, and parents — we uphold our CREST values, shape our students' character, and build a school where every Crestian can learn, grow, and thrive.