Student Management

Teck Ghee Primary School's approach towards student management and discipline

Last updated 23 September 2026

Our Approach to Discipline and Hurtful Behaviour

Discipline is an educative process that helps students understand the consequences of their actions and learn to make better choices. The school takes a firm and consistent stance against all forms of hurtful behaviour—from one-off insensitive acts to persistent and intentional acts of bullying or physical violence—while remaining committed to an educative and restorative approach.

The school will consider the nature and severity of each incident when determining the appropriate disciplinary consequences, which may be applied individually or in combination. Students and their parents will be engaged as part of this process. Alongside appropriate consequences, students will be given structured opportunities to reflect, take responsibility, repair the harm caused and develop the skills needed to make better choices.

Categories of misconduct

Table showing the categories of misconduct

Category	Minor	Serious	Very Serious
Attendance & Accountability	Skipping classes Latecoming	Truancy Leaving school grounds without permission Absent without valid reasons Repeated latecoming despite engagements	Repeated Truancy Repeated leaving school grounds without permission Absent without valid reasons despite engagements
Property & Digital Resources	Negligent damage Littering	Vandalism	Arson Cybersecurity violations Trespassing
Conduct & Respect	Uncooperative behaviour Use of inappropriate language or insensitive remarks	Open defiance Disruptive or inappropriate behaviour	Gangsterism Possession of weapons Sexual misconduct
Integrity & Ethics	Dishonest behaviour	Cheating in assessments Theft	Repeated cheating in assessments Repeated Theft
Interpersonal Harm	Online misconduct that is non-threatening	Bullying: cyber, physical, social or verbal	Repeated bullying Fighting Assault
Substance Misuse	Not applicable	Smoking Vaping Alcohol misuse Inhalant misuse	Drug use Vaping involving etomidate Repeated substance-related offences

Disciplinary Measures & Consequences

Table showing disciplinary measures and consequences.

Frequency	Serious Offence *	Very Serious Offence *
First-time offenders	1 to 3 days of detention and/or suspension (in school or at home); And/or 1 stroke of the cane (for upper primary and older boys only, with aggravating factors) AND conduct grade adjustment	3 to 5 days of detention and/or suspension (in school or home); And/or up to 2 strokes of the cane (for upper primary and older boys only) AND conduct grade adjustment (no better than Fair)
Second-time offenders	3 to 5 days of detention and/or suspension (in school or home) And/or up to 2 strokes of the cane (for upper primary and older boys only) AND conduct grade adjustment (no better than ‘Fair’)	5 to 14 days of detention and/or suspension (in school or home); And/or up to 3 strokes of the cane for upper-primary and older boys only AND conduct grade adjustment (‘Poor’)
Subsequent offenders	5 to 14 days of detention and/or suspension, in school or at home And/or up to 3 strokes of the cane (for upper primary and older boys only) AND conduct grade adjustment (‘Poor’)

* _{https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-approach-to-addressing-bullying/moe-and-schools} (opens in new tab)

How Parents Can Support

Parents play an important role in reinforcing positive behaviour. Teck Ghee Primary School values open communication and a strong home-school partnership, especially when concerns arise. Parents will be informed of significant or repeated incidents and are encouraged to work closely with the school to support their child.

Talk regularly with your child about school experiences, friendships and feelings.
Teach respectful behaviour and reinforce healthy digital habits at home.
Monitor your child's online and offline interactions and activities.
Share concerns promptly with your child's Form Teacher, Year Head or the Student Management team.
Work collaboratively with the school on agreed interventions and follow-up actions.
Model positive behaviour by remaining calm, respectful and solution-focused in communications.
Use teachable moments to help your child understand the impact of inappropriate conduct and identify better choices.
Reinforce the TGPS values of Team Spirit, Graciousness, Perseverance and Self-Discipline in daily interactions and conversations.

Get in Touch

TGPS takes pride in building strong relationships with our stakeholders. We provide parents and students with various communication channels, including the student handbook, face-to-face conversations, telephone calls and email correspondence. From 2027, an online feedback form will also be available, giving TGStars and parents an additional avenue to contact the school.

The school regularly reviews its approach to student management and discipline to ensure that it remains relevant and effective in supporting a safe, caring and positive learning community for every TGStar.