St. Patrick's School

Rules of Disciplines

(1) Students should arrive at school five minutes before the first bell. No Pupil who is late will enter the classroom unless she brings a note to the teacher from the Principal. Students are liable to be sent home for coming late to school.
(2) At the first bell, all the students should make their way to the place of assembly in absolute silence. At the second bell, the Assembly will commence.
(3) Changing of classrooms between periods should be done in silence and in an orderly way without disturbance to other classes.
(4) All the students should be habitually clean and neatly dressed. The school uniform is to be worn only in school and at all school functions for the public.
(5) Home work should be done neatly and the day's work should always be dated.
(6) It is compulsory for the students to converse in English in the school campus.
(7) No child should scratch or spoil the desks or any school furniture, write or draw anything on the walls or in any way damage school property. Damage done, even accidentally, whether in the laboratories or the library should be reported at once and the damages made good.
(8) Utmost care should be taken to keep the school premises clean. Do not litter the classroom nor the school grounds. Make use of the bins provided.
(9) No Visitor will be permitted to see the students during class hours. No students will be sent home even if some urgent need arises unless the person who comes to fetch her has a note of authority from the parent/ guardian.
(10) Besides textbooks or library books, no other books, magazines or papers may be brought to school.
(11) No one may lend or borrow any articles. Presents to teachers or other demonstrations in their honour require the previous sanction of the Principal. No collection for any purpose can be started without the prior permission of the Principal.
(12) The School is not responsible for personal goods lost in school. The name, class and section of the pupil should be marked on all her belongings. It is not advisable to bring valuable articles like jewellery to school.
(13) Students are not allowed to bring crackers, holi colours, mobiles, magazines, books, CD's/ Video cassettes or any other literature or electronic gadgets. The Principal will take a serious view of any breach of the rule.
(14) All are expected to attend class on the opening day of the school after each of the vacations, failing which a severe fine will be imposed.
(15) Students are forbidden to leave the school premises during school hours without the prior permission of the Principal. Any breach of this rule is punishable by dismissal.
(16) Pupils who are absent from the school, for more than one day are required to bring a LEAVE APPLICATION. duly signed by their parent guardian, stating the cause of absence. Those who fail to bring a leave letter on the day of their rejoining classes, after a period of absence, will not be allowed to attend the classes until they furnish the required letter.
(17) Dismissal: The School reserves the right to dismiss a student whose diligence or progress in studies is steadily unsatisfactory or whose conduct is harmful to other girls, immorality, grave insubordination or contempt of authority is always a sufficient reason for immediate dismissal. Any student found guilty of malpractice in connection with test or examination and who has an unhealthy influence on her fellow students may be expelled permanently or removed from the school for a specified period by the head of the school.
(18) School fees are to be paid regularly as per directives in the fee booklet. No students will be permitted to appear for the terminal examination unless all dues are cleared to date.
(19) Verbal requests through servants or relatives to allow children to go home before the school gets over will not be complied with.
(20) Those who go home on foot or on their own vehicle should not loiter on the way but be prompt in returning home. Students are warned not to buy anything, especially eatables from street vendors.
(21) Students should behave in a decent manner wherever they go. They should always remember that the school is judged by their conduct among other things.
(22) (a) Provision is made by the school for games, sports and athletics.
(b) Participation in sports, games, athletics and co-curricular activities is compulsory for all pupils of the school.
(23) All School property should be treated with care.
(24) Only the students of class XI-XII are allowed to come to school on two wheelers. Wearing a helmet is mandatory.