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Use of Mobile Devices (Rules & Regulations)

Find out when and where students may use mobile phones on school grounds, and what happens if the rules are broken.

Last updated 20 July 2026

Use of Mobile Devices (Rules & Regulations)

1. Students are allowed to bring mobile phones to school. This is to facilitate parents who wish to contact their child after school. Mobile phones can only be used before 7:35 am (Mon-Wed & Fri) / 8:35 am (Thurs) on the school premises. After school dismissal, mobile phones can only be used in the canteen and foyer.

2. Students are required to keep their devices in their personal lockers by 7.35 / 8.35 a.m. (on Thu). Students are not allowed to use their mobile phones during school hours, including breaks, free periods, afternoon lessons and CCAs.

3. During curriculum time, parents should call the school office if they wish to contact their child for urgent reasons.

4. Should mobile phones be heard, seen or used during school hours, the following consequences will be meted out.

Mobile phone usage consequences

Consequences 

  • Mobile device will be confiscated for the day.  

  • Parents/Guardians will receive a call from a school personnel and be required to collect the mobile device from the General Office by 5pm on the same day.  

  • Students will also attend detention class and submit a reflection on their actions.  

  • The duration of detention class will increase by one hour for each subsequent offence.  

5. Students must not charge their mobile phones and PLDs in school.

6. Students are advised to be responsible for the safekeeping of their valuables such as PLDs and mobile phones. Students should make use of the lockers provided to keep their devices; under no circumstances should the devices be left unattended.

7. Smartwatches capable of communication, data storage, photo taking, photo storage and/or calculation are not allowed.

8. For weighted assessments and examinations (in line with the SEAB guidelines), any electronic device capable of scanning, storing or displaying visual and verbal information, including fitness trackers, is not allowed.